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Weekly Update for October 12, 2026

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 -Testing Day  - 11:30 am dismissal

  • PSAT testing for 10th and 11th graders 
  • 9th and 12th graders do not report

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -Testing Day  - 11:30 am dismissal

  • PSAT testing for 9th graders and PACT testing for 11th graders
  • 10th and 12th graders do not report

Fri., Oct. 23 - No School - Clerical Day

Serra Catholic College Financial Aid Night

Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Diona Brown, PHEAA’s Director of School Services, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process.

This is a virtual program. Please register by clicking here to receive the link to attend the presentation.

Please contact Mrs. Atkinson at [email protected] with any questions.

CALLING FUTURE EAGLES

Please invite any friends or family that have an eighth grade student or a student thinking of transferring to Serra to contact Mrs. Lyons, Admissions Director at [email protected] or 412-751-2020 x134 to receive an information packet including a 2027-28 application. Applications received prior to December 31st will receive a t-shirt. 

PLACEMENT TEST and FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP - Saturday, November 7th

If you know of an eighth grade student who is planning on attending Serra for the 2027-28 school year, please let the family know that the placement test for incoming freshmen will be held on Saturday, November 7th  from 8:45-Noon. There will also be a Parent/Guardian workshop on Financial Aid from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. For more information please contact Mrs. Lyons, Admissions Director, at 412-751-2020 x134 or [email protected].

Click here to register for the placement test AND the financial aid workshop.

SHOW YOUR EAGLE PRIDE!

Heading to the game?  Spirit Wear will be available for purchase at all home football games.  Stock up on your favorite Serra Catholic gear and cheer on our Eagles in style.  Cash or check only.

Yearbook Update

The 2025-2026 yearbook will be delivered and distributed to students in the fall. Additional yearbooks will be for sale in the main office. Their arrival date and price will be communicated to you in the next few weeks.

The 2026-2027 yearbook can be purchased here. The cost of the yearbook will increase throughout the school year. 

Senior parents, if you’d like to purchase an ad in the yearbook for your child, you can do so here.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Senior Parents Only

Senior parents: Order forms for the Class of 2027 Senior Shirts are due to Mrs. Koval by Thursday, October 15. Shirts cost $25. On spirit Fridays, seniors are permitted to wear this shirt with their uniform pants and shoes. Additional order forms have been emailed to students. Please see Mrs. Koval with any questions.

2026 Semi-Formal Dance - December 5, 2026

The 2026 Semi Formal dance will be held at Stratigos Banquet Centre on Saturday, December 5 from 5:00-9:00. Students were emailed a Google Form to use to sign up. Sign ups close on November 6th and all paperwork and payments are due to the main office by November 13th. Tickets cost $60 and include a formal sit down meal, drinks, and dessert. 

26-27 Course Registration Fee

Any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior students who have not yet paid their $100 course registration fee, please know that it is due at this time. Families are welcome to pay their course registration fee by cash, check (made payable to Serra Catholic High School), or may call Ms. Cassie Fedor in the Serra Business office to pay by credit card. If paying by cash or check, please put your student’s name and grade on the envelope. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Cassie Fedor at [email protected].

Fall Athletic Sports Fee

To continue our tradition of excellence in athletics, we require all families of student athletes to pay an athletic fee based on how many sports are played, according to the following schedule:

One Sport: $100.00

Two Sports: $125.00

Three Sports: $150.00

Please note that this is a mandatory school fee and is in addition to any team’s booster club’s activity fee. Please submit your payment to the main office by Monday, November 2nd. Please indicate on the envelope your child’s name, grade, and the sport(s) they are participating in. If you have any questions concerning your child’s sports fee, please contact Ms. Cassie Fedor at [email protected].

Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Click on the link below to see the “Keep our Kids Safe Online” Flier.  

October 15, 2026 - Hands on Technology Workshop

Keep Our Kids Safe Online