December 9, 2021
Dear Walla Walla Catholic School Families,
We had a great time at the WWCS Family Social on Monday, and the kids loved getting to see St. Nick who visited in honor of his feast day! We also had lot of fun yesterday gathering together as a school community to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception! It is always special seeing our older students working, playing, and praying with our younger students.
There is still a lot happening before Christmas break begins on December 22! If you haven't seen "A Christmas Story" yet, make sure you get tickets for the last two showings this weekend! Also, don't forget to come out and support our Irish basketball teams! To see what else is going on at the WWCS, read on in the Weekly News below.
Family Social Recap
Last Monday the WWCS hosted a fun family social event for families from both schools! There was a wine and cheese social for parents, and the younger kids enjoyed pizza and a movie together. In honor of his Feast Day, St. Nicholas visited the kids with special treats for all of them! Thank you to all of the families for joining us and making the evening such a success!
Advent Drives at the WWCS!
The Advent drives at the Walla Walla Catholic Schools offer wonderful opportunities for charitable giving for students and families at both schools.
At Assumption, the Advent Drive is ongoing and will continue until January 7. Each week of Advent has a different theme for the items being donated. To see the details for each week, click here!
At DeSales, the 8th grade is organizing a food drive, and they are hoping to make it the biggest food drive we have ever had! All food collected will be donated to the BMAC Food Bank. The drive will run from December 13-17, and students are encouraged during that week to bring non-perishable food items to place in the donation boxes in the 300 wing!
Irish Athletics Update
Modern and Vintage Irish Jerseys for Sale - $5 each!
We have a surplus of extra varsity basketball jerseys from across the Irish timeline. There are modern jerseys available from the 2010's, but there are also more vintage jerseys as well! These jerseys are available for sale just in time for Christmas! If you or a family member would like to own a little piece of DeSales Fighting Irish basketball history, contact Nick Hazeltine to make an order!
The cost will be:
- $5 per jersey
- $5 per pair of shorts
Two Performances Left of "A Christmas Story"
DeSales Catholic School is proud to present A Christmas Story, the stage version of the beloved holiday film based on the stories of Jean Shepherd. Adapted by Philip Grecian, this story is a classic bit of 1930s nostalgia, filled with wit and Christmas humor that is sure to please all ages. To learn more about the production, click here!
There are only two performances left! They will be on the DeSales Stage at the following times:
December 10 @ 7pm
December 12 @ 2pm
December 10 @ 7pm
December 12 @ 2pm
Tickets: $10 general admission
Tickets must be purchased online; ticket sales will not be available at the door. Click on the button to purchase your tickets!
Save the Date for the Mother/Son Brunch!
January 30, 2022 at St. Patrick, after 9:30 Mass
It is almost time for the WWCS Mother/Son brunch! This is an opportunity for the schools to recognize and appreciate the important role that all mothers have in the formation of our awesome students. Mothers and sons from grades 7-12 are invited to attend! All attendees are welcome to start the day with Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM, with the brunch following Mass. Look for more details coming soon!
Knights of Columbus Trivia Night
January 20 at 6:30 PM in Blanchett Hall
Our local Knights of Columbus Council is hosting a Trivia Night on Thursday, January 20. This event is for adults only, and will be held in Blanchett Hall at St. Patrick Parish. The cost is $10 per person if you register in advance, and $15 per person at the door. To register in advance, or if you have any questions, contact Chris Hyland!
Amazon Smile Information
The Walla Walla Catholic Schools has an Amazon Smile account. That means that if you designate the WWCS as your preferred charity, and you make any purchase through Amazon Smile, the schools will receive a percentage of that transaction as a donation! To start using Amazon Smile and to designate the WWCS as your preferred charity, click the button below!
There is also a sperate Amazon Smile account set up for the WWCS Endowment. If you would rather your purchases be donated to the Endowment specifically, then click the corresponding button below. Thank you!
Valley Giving Guide - Donation Matching for WWCS!
the "Valley Giving Guide" online donation event continues until December 31! That means that online donations to the Walla Walla Catholic Schools are receiving a 10-15% match from the Blue Mountain Community Foundation! If you would like to make an online donation, visit the Valley Giving Guide portal by clicking the button!
Thank you so much for being a part of the WWCS community, and for helping us to carry out our mission to more students and families!
WWCS Scrip for the Holidays!
Remember that WWCS Scrip can be used for all of your holiday grocery shopping and gifts, and even makes an excellent gift itself! If you want a special order of Scrip, or if you want multiples of one type, make sure to purchase your Scrip ahead of time. To make an order, or if you have any questions, contact our WWCS business office.
WWCS Holy Hour
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM - St. Patrick Church
The WWCS Wednesday Holy Hour is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM, at St. Patrick Church. Though this is a Walla Walla Catholic Schools event, it is also open to the community and we hope that you will join us in prayer!
