Providence Academy eBulletin
Headmaster’s Notes
Priority Admission Application Deadline Approaching January 15
Our Admissions Office has been busy, already fielding more than 200 applications for the 25-26 school year! Our Priority Application Deadline is January 15, 2025, and after this date we will accept admission applications on a rolling, space-available basis. For your...
25-26 Tuition Rates
Each January our Board of Directors sets tuition rates for the following school year. Tuition rates are announced here and can also be found on our Tuition & Affordability page. Tuition Letter - PDF
All School
Reminder: Notification to Decline Enrollment Deadline is February 15
All Current PA students are automatically re-enrolled for next school year. The enrollment deposit will be due on March 1 and the enrollment deposit invoice will be emailed February 17. If you know that you do not plan to have your student(s) continue at Providence...
Priority Financial Aid Deadline January 15
Providence Academy will begin reviewing and awarding financial aid this January. The Priority Financial Aid Application window has been open since November 1, 2024, for the 25-26 School Year. Key dates and highlights: Nov 1st - Priority Financial Aid Application...
24th Annual Gala Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities
Mark your calendars for an evening of music, fun, and fundraising! Join us for the 24th Annual Providence Academy Gala as we “Rock the Den” on Saturday, April 26 to support PA students! Your participation is key to the success of this event! Here are a few ways that...
2025 Catholic Schools Week Shirts
Providence Academy will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week January - 27th through February 1st. Show your love for Catholic Schools by ordering your 2025 PA Catholic Schools Week shirt now. Shirts are available in both youth and adult sizes. Youth Small (6-8) –...
Used Uniform Donations THIS WEEK ONLY and Used Uniform Sale Info.
Used Uniform Donations Being Accepted THIS WEEK ONLY (Jan 13th-17th) Winter Used Uniform Sale: Wed. January 29 from 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Kids don’t stop growing, but their closets can! PAPA will be accepting used uniforms NEXT WEEK ONLY (Jan 13th – 17th). Donations may be...
PAPA
Used Uniform Donations THIS WEEK ONLY and Used Uniform Sale Info.
Used Uniform Donations Being Accepted THIS WEEK ONLY (Jan 13th-17th) Winter Used Uniform Sale: Wed. January 29 from 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Kids don’t stop growing, but their closets can! PAPA will be accepting used uniforms NEXT WEEK ONLY (Jan 13th – 17th). Donations may be...
Upper School
Middle School
Yearbook Prices Increasing Soon!
The 2024-2025 yearbook price will increase on Tuesday January 14th—purchase your copy today to save! Click HERE to buy a book and email Mrs. Milovich with any questions.
Semester II Starts
Today marks the first day of the new semester. As we wrap up grades for semester I, you will be able to see the completed grades in Infinite Campus within the upcoming days. Once all grading has been completed, reports for the first semester will be mailed home.
December Medal of Honor Winners
Congratulations to December’s medal of honor winners, 6th grader Maddie Wilcox, 7th grader Rosie Donatelle Marcella, and 8th grader Isabel Ward! These students were nominated by our faculty and were chosen for displaying the virtue of piety!
2025 Catholic Schools Week Shirts
Providence Academy will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week January - 27th through February 1st. Show your love for Catholic Schools by ordering your 2025 PA Catholic Schools Week shirt now. Shirts are available in both youth and adult sizes. Youth Small (6-8) –...
Catholic Schools Week Field Trip
On January 31st during CSW, students will have the option of choosing to go either ski/snowboarding at Powder Ridge or to see the movie Dogman and Urban Air. Both activities require permission to attend, as well as a paper waiver that will be sent home once your...
CSW Cereal Drive 1/27 – 1/31
Each year during CSW the MS collects cereal for the Simpson House, which is a Minneapolis homeless shelter. Please help by having your child bring in 1 box of their favorite kind of cereal to donate. Students can put their donation in their Ultima teacher's classroom.
8th Grade Health Screening
Health Screening (vision and hearing) will take place on Friday, January 24th. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they wear them to the screening. You will be notified after screening if additional follow-up is recommended. If you have concerns...
5th Grade & MS Ultimate Frisbee Team Parent & Player Info Meeting Jan. 30th!
Students and parents in grades 5 through 8, girls and boys, who are interested in hearing about our spring Ultimate Frisbee team which competes in Minnesota Ultimate Spring League should attend our info meeting on Thursday 1/30 at 3:45 pm in the Team Room (N124). We...
Hat and Mitten Drive
Thank you to all the families that participated in the Christmas stocking fundraiser. We were able to raise $350 for St. Judes.
Annual CSW Cereal Drive 1/27 – 1/31
Each year during CSW the MS collects cereal for the Simpson House, which is a Minneapolis homeless shelter. Please have your child bring in 1 box of their favorite kind of cereal to donate. Students can put their donation in their Ultima teacher's classroom.
Lower School
Spring Break Camp Registration Opens 1/14 @ 10 am
This popular camp fills up quickly! Dates: March 17 – 21 (First week of Spring Break only)Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Extended Day available until 5:30pm)>> REGISTER HERE <<
Lost and Found
Please remember to label ALL of your child's belongings - mittens, hats, boots, sweaters, lunchboxes, etc. Some parents choose to use permanent labels (like Mabel's Labels) for clothing items. There are so many items in our Lost and Found that do not have an owner....
2025 Catholic Schools Week Shirts
Providence Academy will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week January - 27th through February 1st. Show your love for Catholic Schools by ordering your 2025 PA Catholic Schools Week shirt now. The cost for each shirt will be charged to student accounts. The...
LS Theater Registration Opens Wed. 1/22 @ 10 am
Join us for the LS production of School House Rock! Show: School House RockDirector: Mrs. Melissa SimmonsGrades: 3rd - 5thDates: Rehearsal: February 18-20, 24-27 Dress Rehearsal: March 3-5, 10-11 Show Performance: March 13 @ 5 pm - Great Room Stage Cost: $250...
Sock Hop! Saturday, February 1st, 6 – 8 pm
Dance to the greatest hits of the 50’s, enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and beverages, and get to know other Providence families. We will also crown the Lower School hula hoop champs! We are blessed to have our own Mr. Scooby Wagner as our DJ. The Sock Hop is the place to...
Health Screening
Health Screening (vision and hearing) will take place on Thursday, January 23rd and Friday, January 24th. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they wear them to the screening. The screening schedule is as follows: Thursday, January 23, 2025 Grade 1 Bowman...
Family Service Project: Volunteers Needed!
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to let you know that we are currently in need of volunteers to help lead the Family Service Project for this year. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and make a meaningful impact in our...
Small Group Study for Mothers
The Temperament God Gave You – An opportunity to grow in Faith and Friendship with fellow Providence Academy mothers. Learn how to: Motivate your children Understand your own reactions Maintain harmony at home Groups will meet 2 Mondays/month at Providence Academy AM...
5th Grade & MS Ultimate Frisbee Team Parent & Player Info Meeting Jan. 30th!
Students and parents in grades 5 through 8, girls and boys, who are interested in hearing about our spring Ultimate Frisbee team which competes in Minnesota Ultimate Spring League should attend our info meeting on Thursday 1/30 at 3:45 pm in the Team Room (N124). We...
College Counseling
Maia Learning Info. for Parents
For those parents unable to join last week’s College Counseling “Lunch and Learn” with Maia Learning (co-sponsored by PAPA), you may access the live session demo recording here (fast forward to minute 3 for the start of the presentation/demonstration). For parents of...
College Aid Pro Webinar Series for Parents
Parents who may be interested in a deeper understanding of the current college financial aid process may wish to register for the newly revamped, monthly webinars via College Aid Pro (free to PA parents with our school’s subscription!). Choose the Series That Fits...
PA College Conversations for Parents
For those parents unfamiliar with PA College Conversations, we host these virtual events throughout the school year as a complement to our in-person college counseling programs. College Conversations provide additional opportunities for parents to hear more about a...
Fine Arts
Join the Set or Costume Crews!
The Winter and Spring Theatre Production crews are beginning to assemble. If you are interested in joining the set or costume crews for the MS winter play or the US musical, please contact to get more information.
Athletics/Activities
Spring Sports Registration is OPEN
Please use this link to register for Providence Spring Sports!
Skate with the Lions Event
Providence Athletic Teams Dome Time Schedule
Use the link below to download a spreadsheet for the Providence Athletic Teams Dome Time Schedule. Download the Schedule
Providence Boys Basketball “Youth Night”
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, is Boys Basketball Youth Night at Providence Academy! All K-8 students in attendance will receive a Lions Basketball t-shirt, participate in the team tunnel and player introductions, enjoy post-game treats and free throws, and...
Athletics Events This Week
Tuesday, January 14th vs The Blake School Boys Basketball (at the Blake School, Hopkins Campus) C-Squad Boys Basketball - Tip-off at 4:30 pm JV Boys Basketball - Tip-off at 5:30 pm Varsity Boys Basketball - Tip-off at 7:00 pm Girls Basketball (at Providence...
PAW: Providence Academy Word
Boys’ Hoops Ready for Season
Providence Academy Boys’ Basketball has started their season! The group of boys is a young team with lots of potential. They have been working very hard in practice and have been putting in the effort to be a winning team this year. Players are excited for a new season and ready to bring …
The Lions are Rink Ready
The Lions Boys Hockey team started their season off strong with a game against Armstrong on November 23 and the Turkey Day Classic Tournament on November 29-30th. They have been working hard in the off-season and are already seeing promising results. The team has …
PA Volleyball “Sets” History
The Providence Academy Volleyball Team finishes their season as Conference Champions, as well as sets history by making it to the Semi-Finals of the Section Tournament for the first time in history. Coming off of a strong previous season, the Lions returned …