A Message from Mrs. Perrault, Principal
Dear Families,
It’s hard to believe our school year is already drawing to a close. The month of May brings many special events, especially for our 8th graders as they begin their final weeks at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School. We continue to keep in our prayers the 8th graders who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this week.
Tomorrow, we will honor the Blessed Mother with our May Crowning following the 8:15 AM All School Mass. It promises to be a beautiful and meaningful celebration. Thank you to our Catholic Identity Team, as well as our 2nd and 8th grade students and teachers for their preparation and leadership.
Tomorrow, we will honor the Blessed Mother with our May Crowning following the 8:15 AM All School Mass. It promises to be a beautiful and meaningful celebration. Thank you to our Catholic Identity Team, as well as our 2nd and 8th grade students and teachers for their preparation and leadership.
I would like to announce a change in the faculty in our Transitional Kindergarten. Mrs. Ashley Hoff and former TK teacher Mrs. Ruth Ferrante will share responsibility of a TK class for the 2026-2027 school year. Both are exceptional teachers and are also faced with the need to be part-time due to personal circumstances. Each teacher will work two consecutive days a week and work together one day per week. They will also both begin the school year and will attend important events together to ensure a consistent experience for our students. Since our TK staff is extremely collaborative, Mrs. Foster also looks forward to working with two teachers who know the program so well. We are thrilled to have these amazing teachers for our TK students.
If you have not yet completed enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, please do so as soon as possible. May 1st is the deadline for current families to apply for financial aid. Additionally, much of our curriculum ordering takes place in May, so having accurate enrollment numbers is essential. If your child will not be returning next year, please notify the school office at your earliest convenience.
If you have not yet completed enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, please do so as soon as possible. May 1st is the deadline for current families to apply for financial aid. Additionally, much of our curriculum ordering takes place in May, so having accurate enrollment numbers is essential. If your child will not be returning next year, please notify the school office at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your continued partnership. It is a true blessing to be part of this community.
United in Christ,
Mrs. Perrault
In this issue of Martyr Messenger:
- Admin Updates: Field Day, Calendar Reminders, May Crowning, End of Year Award Nominations, Lost & Found, Book Fair Next Week, Artist of the Month, We're Hiring, 7th Grade Physicals, 26-27 Annual Calendar, Medication Pickup, Tuition Assistance Deadline, Saint of the Month
- Home & School Updates: Last Home & School Meeting, School Supply Packs, 8th Grade Yearbook Ads, 8th Grade Graduation Luncheon, Upload Yearbook Photos, Used Uniform Sale
- Sports Club Updates: Volleyball Registration Now Open
- Parish Updates: Middle School Youth Ministry Kickoff Event, Family Prayer & Pizza, Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving
- Community Updates: Flaming Hoops Basketball Camp, New Cycling Club
Administration Updates
Field Day: Tuesday, May 19th
Planning is underway for our 2026 Field Day that will be held on Tuesday, May 19th for students in TK-7th Grade! See below to find your student's class-specific Field Day information.
Families Welcome
Families are welcome to come cheer students on! Visitors do not need to check in, they can just head straight to the field to watch.
Dress Down Day
Students have a Class Color Dress Down Day on this day. Please follow Family Handbook guidelines. Please find all the details in the flyer above.
Picnic Lunch!
Students may bring a sack lunch from home or the hot lunch option for that day will be a sandwich sack lunch. Students may bring a beach towel to sit on at the picnic!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for parent volunteers during the picnic to give teachers their lunch break. Please sign up using the SignUp Genius below if you would like to volunteer to supervise during the picnic lunch. Volunteers should check in at the office and then meet your class in the cafeteria.
Families are welcome to come cheer students on! Visitors do not need to check in, they can just head straight to the field to watch.
Dress Down Day
Students have a Class Color Dress Down Day on this day. Please follow Family Handbook guidelines. Please find all the details in the flyer above.
Picnic Lunch!
Students may bring a sack lunch from home or the hot lunch option for that day will be a sandwich sack lunch. Students may bring a beach towel to sit on at the picnic!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for parent volunteers during the picnic to give teachers their lunch break. Please sign up using the SignUp Genius below if you would like to volunteer to supervise during the picnic lunch. Volunteers should check in at the office and then meet your class in the cafeteria.
Calendar Reminders
- No School Monday, May 4th for Teacher Professional Development.
- We will dismiss at normal time on Wednesday, May 6th.There is no 2 PM Dismissal.
- No School Friday, May 15th for 8th Grade Graduation
Tomorrow: May Crowning
Students in 2nd and 8th grades are invited to bring a flower for our May Crowning on Friday, May 1st. Volunteers will collect the flowers from students on Friday morning in the School Commons before school.
Last Call: End-of-Year Award Nominations
Each year, the School Advisory Board strives to recognize the exceptional work of our teachers, staff, and volunteers through our annual Teacher of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year awards. We need your help. Please consider taking the time to nominate a teacher, staff member, and/or volunteer so that their hard work and dedication to our students can be recognized. Use the link below to complete the nomination form. The deadline to nominate is Friday, May 1st.Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is overflowing again! Please stop by the south entrance to claim your family's lost items. There are many jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, and even a few stray winter coats. These doors are unlocked even when school is not in session, so families may stop by after weekend Masses or anytime.Next Week: Book Fair!
Shop online anytime or in person May 5th-8th | Also open after morning Masses May 10th
The Ignatius Book Fair begins NEXT WEEK! Please shop the Book Fair to support St. Stephen the Martyr School Library. This is the perfect time to load up on summer reading for our students.
Students can stop in before and after school Tuesday, May 5th - Friday, May 8th to make their purchases. Online shopping is open now and can also be done on our day off, Monday, May 4th.
Use the button below to start shopping online now. Every dollar you spend supports the St. Stephen the Martyr School Library!
We are still seeking volunteers to help students purchase books before and after school. Please use the link below to sign up!
Students can stop in before and after school Tuesday, May 5th - Friday, May 8th to make their purchases. Online shopping is open now and can also be done on our day off, Monday, May 4th.
Use the button below to start shopping online now. Every dollar you spend supports the St. Stephen the Martyr School Library!
We are still seeking volunteers to help students purchase books before and after school. Please use the link below to sign up!
Congratulations to our Artists of the Month!
It is time to announce new honorees for the Boden Reischl Artist of the Month! We've rounded up another great group of talented artists and are excited to share them with you! You may view their art displayed in the gallery outside the music room or online at school.stephen.org/art. Congratulations to our honorees!
Now Hiring: Teacher Associates
Kinder and 1st Grade TA's Needed
7th Grade Physicals
The Nebraska School Law requires all students entering 7th grade to have a physical examination by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner within six months prior to the entrance of school.A dental examination is recommended at this time. We do not require a specific form to be submitted as the physician’s office will provide a printout of the appointment details and immunizations. See the below PDF for more details.
Annual Calendar for the 26-27 School Year
Use the button below to review the schedule for next school year! Also available in the app.Medication Pick-Up
If your student has medication in the school office, a parent or guardian must stop in to pick it up before the last day of school. If you can’t make it in by the last day of school, our summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.Upcoming Tuition Assistance Deadline
Reminder: May 1st is the last day to apply to be considered for Financial Aid through FACTS. To apply, visit the FACTS Family Portal and navigate through the FACTS Financial section. Qualifying families are asked to apply for scholarships through two scholarship funds. Apply for the Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha using the button below. Apply for the Catholic Latino Scholarship Fund contact bearellanes@archomaha.org.
Saint of the Month Honorees for April
Our April Saint of the Month is St. Catherine of Siena, who is known for standing up for the truth even when it was an unpopular thing to do. This month's award is given to students for consistently making good choices.Early Childhood Honorees
L to R: Sasha M., Everett J., Brynlee M., Nancy F.
K - 8 Honorees
(L to R) Top Row: Kenzie G., Olivia H., Andrew M., Faith M., Katelyn K., Alli M., Ximena M., Kennedy R., Shelby G.,
Middle Row: Kendall H., Kaia H., Caroline L., Sydney Z., Nora F., Henry K., Stella P., Lia W., Lillian B.
Bottom Row: Tommy R., Jonathon L., Sawyer S., Beau H., Aubrey L., Villa S., Ledger P., Violet A., Nell B.
Middle Row: Kendall H., Kaia H., Caroline L., Sydney Z., Nora F., Henry K., Stella P., Lia W., Lillian B.
Bottom Row: Tommy R., Jonathon L., Sawyer S., Beau H., Aubrey L., Villa S., Ledger P., Violet A., Nell B.
Sports Club Updates
Deadline Tomorrow: Register Now for Fall Volleyball
Home & School Updates
Last Home & School Meeting of the Year
May 7th | 7 PM | Parish Center
We need our school families! Support the great experiences that Home & School provides our students - take the volunteer survey today!
Join the Fun! Martyr Marathon Planning Meeting
Mark your calendar and join us for our Martyr Marathon Meeting on Monday, June 1st at 6 PM at Skyboxx! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Martyr Marathon, connect with others, and discover ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities. Students regularly say that Martyr Marathon is their favorite day of the year. Be part of the memory by volunteering to help! Everyone is welcome—we’d love to see you there!Save the Date: Graduation Luncheon
8th grade parents: Check our website & app for a roundup of all the 8th grade end-of-year information you need to know!
Order 8th Grade Yearbook Ads
Families can design and purchase these ads directly through our yearbook provider. Use the button below to order.Upload Photos for the 25-26 Yearbook
Yearbook is collecting photos of school year memories! Please upload your photos of three or more school students to be included in the Yearbook using the links below.
Order School Supply Packs for the 26-27 School Year
Collection of Unused School Supplies
Home & School would like to offer an optional school supply donation resource. As your students clean out their desks, we will have a donation bin near the School Office. The donated school supplies will be donated to our own teachers and various local opportunities. Please let your child know if you approve.Used Uniform Sale
Our yearly Used Uniform Sale will be on Sunday, July 26th. Please use the button below for specific seller instructions.
- 20% of sale proceeds go directly to the SSM Home & School Association.
- Items to be sold at the Used Uniform Sale may be dropped off in the south breezeway from May 4th- July 25th. No late items will be accepted!
- Be sure to clearly label your items with your family name using masking tape. Items not marked or marked unclearly will be considered donations.
- Volunteers shop early! Watch for a Signup Genius coming soon.
- A check will be issued with each family's proceeds in the fall, less the 20% for Home & School. Proceeds under $5 will be considered donations.
- Questions? Contact Amanda Sitter or Libby Guenther.
Parish Updates
Next Tuesday, May 5th: Middle School Youth Ministry Kickoff Event
We are looking forward to kicking off Middle School Youth Group this spring. Our Cinco de Mayo Kickoff Event will be Tuesday May 5th 6:30 - 8 PM. Incoming 6th - 8th graders (students currently in grades 5-7) are welcome! Plan to come every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8 PM throughout the summer. 8th graders will be invited to attend High School Youth Ministry Events this summer. Interested in volunteering? Please email bnkeller@stephen.org.
Join us for Family Prayer & Pizza
Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving
Support Parish & School Youth Programs and Tuition Assistance
St. Stephen the Martyr is committed to ensuring that all the youth in our parish have access to Catholic education, whether that is through our school, religious education programs, or youth ministry. Our Tuition Assistance Program helps us keep that commitment. Your support will help fund the following programs for the youth of our parish:
- Tuition Assistance for School students
- Financial Assistance for Steubenville attendees
- Tuition Assistance for Religious Education students
Community Updates
Registration Open: Flaming Hoops Basketball Camp
Band Camp at Marian
Important Upcoming Dates
- May 1: May Crowning
- May 4: No School
- May 7: 5th Grade Field Trip to Nebraska City
- 1st Grade Field Trip to Zoo
- Final Home & School Meeting
- May 9: Volleyball Tryouts
- May 15: No School
- 8th Grade Graduation & Luncheon
- May 17: Feast of the Ascension
- May 19: Field Day
- May 21st: Last Day of School
- 8:15 AM All School Mass & Awards
- 10 AM Dismissal