April 14, 2022
Dear Walla Walla Catholic School Families,
Holy Week is here, and the Triduum begins tonight! To see a list of all the Holy Week mass times, read this note sent out earlier. Our senior class is looking forward to performing the live Stations of the Cross for our younger students at Assumption tomorrow at 10:45 AM!
On Tuesday, April 19, DeSales will be having a Q3 Awards Ceremony to recognize our students' achievements. Parents are welcome to join us for this event! It will begin at 8:00 AM and last approximately 25 minutes.
Check out the Weekly News below to see what's coming up next at the Walla Walla Catholic Schools!
Bishop Daly Visiting our Students!
Friday, April 22, All-School Mass at Assumption at 1:45 PM
On Friday, April 22, Bishop Daly will be visiting our students! We will have classes in the morning, and Bishop will be giving a talk to the 7-12 students after lunch. Then, all students K-12 will gather together at Assumption Church for an all-school Mass with the Bishop, which will begin at 1:45 PM.
As always, if any parents are willing to transport a few extra students from DeSales over to Assumption on that day, we appreciate your help!
Assumption Miles Club Postponed
The Assumption Miles Club was planned to start up again this week. However, due to current weather conditions, we will be postponing until next week, on Wednesday, April 20th.
We are very grateful for those of you who have already signed up to help supervise. If you are willing to volunteer, please click the button to put your name on the volunteer spreadsheet. Thank you so much for your assistance!
To learn more about what the Assumption Miles Club is, read this note.
Yearbooks Have Been Ordered
Limited Number of Extras Available
The yearbooks for Assumption and for DeSales have been ordered. Thank you to all those who submitted order forms before break. There have been a few extras included in the order. If you would like an Assumption or a DeSales yearbook, but missed the deadline for ordering, contact the school office to be put on a waitlist to receive one of the limited extra copies. They will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Pepe's Pizza and Fazzari's Meatball Fundraiser!
Sale is open now until May 6
The Pepe's PIzza sale is now open! This sale also features a limited number of delicious Fazzari’s hand-rolled meatballs, if you can snap them up while supplies last! Orders will be accepted from now until Friday, May 6. Pick up dates will be May 22 and 23, 4:30-6:00 PM at DeSales.
Sales are open to all WWCS families! We are asking everyone to buy and SELL these awesome frozen pizzas in 5 of our most popular varieties – and delicious Fazzari’s hand-rolled meatballs by the dozen or half-dozen We need your help to spread the word. Remember that top sellers earn free pizzas and prizes!
Another K of C Trivia Night!
Wednesday, April 27 at Blanchett Hall
Our local Knights of Columbus Council is hosting another Trivia Night open to all ages! Food and refreshments will be provided. The cost will be $10 for those that sign up in advance, and $15 to enter at the door. Teams of up to 8 people can compete for cash prizes! This event will be hosted in Blanchett Hall at St. Patrick, and doors will open at 6:30 PM. Come and join the fun!
To sign up in advance, send an email to michaelflohr766@gmail.com.
To sign up in advance, send an email to michaelflohr766@gmail.com.
WWCS is Hiring!
The WWCS is currently looking to fill several full-time and part-time positions for the 2022-23 school year, which are listed below. Please look at the full job descriptions on our Employment Page.
- Upper Elementary Teacher (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- Science Teacher - Grades 7-12 (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- Special Education/Paraprofessional Grades K-12 (Full Time or Part-Time)
- Varsity Girls Basketball Coach (Part-Time)
- Campaign Coordinator (Part-Time)
Get Your Tickets For HOPE Soon!
HOPE is Saturday, April 30
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased tickets to the Enchanted Night of HOPE! If you still need to get your tickets, just click the button below to purchase them online!
The items that have been donated so far have been wonderful, and are so appreciated! If you haven't gotten involved yet, please consider donating an item, an experience, a gift certificate, or a themed basket to the auction! Even if you donate a small gift card, those can be used to strengthen existing action packages, or used to create some new auction items altogether!
There are three ways to give:
- Donate Scrip gift cards: purchase a SCRIP gift card or any gift card of choice to help create or strengthen an auction package!
- Donate an item, experience, or trip: coordinate with the HOPE Auction Team to create a unique package!
- Sponsor an auction package: contact our Auction Team to donate money towards a custom auction basket!
You can either pick up a donation form at the Assumption or DeSales school office, or you can enter your donation online. For more information, contact Rosalie Lesko (509-520-2889), Lexi Pryor, or Kristin Basel.
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!