Greetings from Cathedral High School’s Counseling Department!
With just two weeks remaining for our incredible Class of 2025, congratulations to you and your student!
We know this is a proud, sometimes bittersweet season for families, and we want to acknowledge all the love, encouragement, and effort you’ve poured into helping your senior get here. Cheers to the final days of high school and all the promise that lies ahead!
Go Irish!
Your Cathedral Counseling Team
April 17: Stations of the Cross
April 25: Senior Mass & Senior Awards
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May 5-16: AP Testing May 12-15: Senior Finals May 16: Irish 500 (Last Day of School for Seniors) May 18: Class of 2025 Baccalaureate May 19: Class of 2025 Graduation May 19-23: Finals Week for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors May 23: Last Day of School ☘️
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June 2-26: Summer School - Limited space is available for students in grades 10-12. Please contact your counselor to register for Summer School. |
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Summer is Coming! Good news! Cathedral will have a counselor at school throughout the summer! If you have any questions or need assistance, please email summercounselor@gocathedral.com.
Check our Trending Topics page for student summer opportunities!
Suggestions for your student to boost their resume over the summer: work, start a business, job shadow, intern, volunteer, visit colleges, prep for the SAT and/or ACT,
Class of 2026 Summer College Workshops Ms. Pivonka will host her annual College Application Workshops in the first two weeks of summer break. Spend one three-hour session completing the main parts of the Common Application to get a head start on the fall.
More information is coming, including how to sign up. There will be morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available.
Looking for Summer Academic Support? The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) is offering free summer tutoring and counseling services for students in grades 4 through 12. These services are available in person and online, providing flexible support to meet your needs. This tutoring covers key subjects including:
Tutoring and counseling sessions are available:
If you're interested, visit https://cldinc.org/services-intake-form/ to sign up. Should you have any questions or need help with the registration process, please contact: 317-923-8111, ext. 513.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it comes at a crucial time as students face the pressures of end-of-year exams, projects, and transitions. We know this can be a stressful but exciting season for high schoolers, and as parents, your support plays a vital role in helping them navigate it. Please take a moment to check in with your teen—encourage healthy routines like sleep, exercise, and breaks from screens, and remind them that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you notice signs of high stress and anxiety, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school social worker or your student’s counselor. We’re here to support both students and families through this busy time. As we venture into the summer months, let’s carry forward some ideas of mindfulness and prayer for all students to utilize. Additionally, practices like mindfulness—such as deep breathing, meditation, or simply taking a few moments of quiet reflection—can help your teen stay grounded. Prayer is also a comforting and calming way to find strength and focus during stressful moments. Let’s work together to ensure students feel supported and equipped to handle the challenges ahead.
Please click the link to fill out the Social Work Parent Referral form if you feel as though your student needs extra support!
Aly Weaver - Social Worker
Christena Wilkerson, MSEd, LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Meridian Health
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| Beth Brandes |
bbrandes@gocathedral.com
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A-Fi
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A-Co
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| Kristy Busack |
kbusack@gocathedral.com
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Fo-Ka
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Cr-Ha
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| Jodi Monroe |
jmonroe@gocathedral.com
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Ke-Nel
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He-Ma
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| Myra Mariani |
mmariani@gocathedral.com
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Neu-Spea
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Mc-Sa
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| Jenny Myers |
myers@gocathedral.com
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| Gretchen Watko | gwatko@gocathedral.com | A-Z (LSP) | A-Z (LSP) |
| Brett Blondi | bblondi@gocathedral.com | Director |
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| Kathy Pivonka | kpivonka@gocathedral.com | College and Career Coordinator |
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May 19-23: SPECIAL SCHEDULES: Finals Week for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
May 23: Last Day of School ☘️
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This month, Cathedral's Holy Cross Core Value is Zeal. See the message from Matt Gring, Our Chief Mission Integration Officer If you or someone you know are in need of prayer, please submit a community prayer request. |
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Date | Who | What | When | Where |
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March 6
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Parents & Sophomore & Junior Students | College Planning Panel
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6:00pm | Dining Hall (enter Door 4) |
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March 12 | Juniors Only |
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8:40am | in specified classroom |
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This month, Cathedral's Holy Cross Core Value is Integrity. See the message from Matt Gring, Our Chief Mission Integration Officer If you or someone you know are in need of prayer, please submit a community prayer request. |
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