A Message from Mrs. Perrault, Principal
Dear Families,
This week, we celebrate our 8th graders as they prepare to graduate from St. Stephen the Martyr School. While I am so proud and excited for all that lies ahead for them, it is also bittersweet to say goodbye. Over the past seven years, I have been blessed to watch them grow in faith, knowledge, and character, and they will truly be missed. As they begin this next chapter, I send them off with love, prayers, and blessings.
Next week, we will close another wonderful school year. It is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. Our students, staff, and families make St. Stephen the Martyr such a special place, and I am deeply grateful to serve as your principal. Thank you for your support and partnership throughout the year.
Some of our amazing teachers will be offering summer camps. You will find information about an Art Camp and a PreK & TK Camp in this Messenger.
I pray your summer is filled with rest, joy, peace, and many blessings.
United in Christ,
Mrs. Perrault
In this issue of Martyr Messenger:
- Admin Updates: Field Day, Calendar Reminders, Last Week Dress Reminders, Lost & Found, We're Hiring TA's, Last Day of School Mass & Awards Livestream, 7th Grade Physicals, 26-27 Annual Calendar, Medication Pickup, Summer Office Hours, Staffing Announcement, FACTS Tuition Payment, Families with Last Student Graduating
- Home & School Updates: Home & School Wrap-Up, Martyr Marathon Volunteer Meeting, Volunteer Survey, School Supply Packs, Yearbook Purchase Links, 8th Grade Graduation Luncheon, Upload Yearbook Photos, Used Uniform Sale, Summer Playdates
- Men's Club Updates: Thank you for a great Triathlon!
- Summer Camps with SSM Teachers: Art Camp, PreK & TK Camp
- Sports Club Updates: Track Season Thanks
- Parish Updates: Middle School Youth Group, Safe Environment Training, Summer Events, Volunteer for the Pantry Garden
- Community Updates: Summer Camps at Creighton & Marian
Administration Updates
Field Day: Tuesday, May 19th - Parent Volunteers Needed!
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!
URGENT! 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!
URGENT! 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 Friday, May 15th for 8th Grade Graduation
- Field Day is Tuesday, May 19th
- Last Day of School: May 21st
Last Week Dress Reminders
Please note: The last week of school comes with several dress down days. Please follow Family Handbook Guidelines.
Lost & Found: Everything Must Go!
Please visit the Lost & Found before school lets out for the summer! 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. Please note: unclaimed items will be donated after the last day of school.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.
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.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.Upcoming Safe Environment Certification
All Adults Volunteering or Working in the School Must Be Certified
FACTS Tuition Payment Reminder
For families who use the 10-month payment plan for tuition:- 2025/2026 tuition auto-payments are now complete unless you have an unpaid balance.
- 2026/2027 tuition auto-payments will begin in July.
- Your first (or only) payment will be auto-deducted in July.
- The second payment for those who selected the two-time payment plan will be auto-deducted in January 2027.
Families With Their Last Student Graduating from St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School
We send our best wishes to the below parents whose final student will graduate from St. Stephen next Friday. We thank you for your support and dedication to St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School. Your family will be in our prayers!Adam, Bavaresco, Bellenbaum, Boetel, Boldt, Brearley, Conner, Davis, Fernandes, Ferrin, Gibbs, Guerra, Hagerty, Herdzina, Herrera, Loring, McCrae, McFee, McGregor, Mozzoni, Rehal, Renken, Rice, Richards, Secora, Storek, Szemplenski, Tills, Venner, Vogtman
Home & School Updates
Mahalo for a Great Year!
The 25-26 school year was an amazing year! Fundraising records were broken, student memories were made, teachers were supported & celebrated, and everything in between. Thank you for being involved in your child's school experience. Our families make all the difference! See below for a recap of what was discussed at the last Home & School Meeting of the year, and be sure to join us next year.
We need our school families! Support the great experiences that Home & School provides our students - take the volunteer survey today!
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!Volunteer teams include:
- Event Co-chair
- Corporate Sponsors
- Student Fundraising
- Event Logistics
- Promotion
Summer Playdates
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.
Men's Club Updates
Thank You for a Great Triathlon!
We are proud to have raised over $12,000 for our teachers! Many thanks to all those who contributed. Use the button below to learn more about SSM Men's Club & get involved!
Summer Opportunities at SSM
Summer Art Camp at St. Stephen the Martyr!
Open to 2nd - 5th Grades & 6th - 8th Grades | Ms. Suto & Ms. Trevett
Incoming PreK & TK Summer Camp
Mrs. Kerrie Tabaka & Mrs. Carrie Gentile
Sports Club Updates
Thanks for a Great Track Season!
The 5th - 8th grade Track & Field season has come to an end and we are so thankful for all the athletes who participated & grew stronger, faster and better all for the Glory of God. We are especially thankful for the coaches who put countless hours into preparing athletes each week for the meets!
Charles Cooper, Eva Gilbreath, Jamie Harr, James Kalamaja, Kris Kimmey, Ryan Kauffman, Kelsi Lind, Ella Swim, Lacey Ternus, Addison Ziller, Kerrigan Ziller
We are especially proud of former St. Stephen Track & Field athletes who came back to help share of their time and talent - Eva, James, Addison and Kerrigan!
Before we know it, Cross Country season will be upon us! Be on the lookout for sign ups and summer training runs.
GO FLAMES ! | ❤️💛💙 | Run with Purpose | 1 Corinthians 9:26
Charles Cooper, Eva Gilbreath, Jamie Harr, James Kalamaja, Kris Kimmey, Ryan Kauffman, Kelsi Lind, Ella Swim, Lacey Ternus, Addison Ziller, Kerrigan Ziller
We are especially proud of former St. Stephen Track & Field athletes who came back to help share of their time and talent - Eva, James, Addison and Kerrigan!
Before we know it, Cross Country season will be upon us! Be on the lookout for sign ups and summer training runs.
GO FLAMES ! | ❤️💛💙 | Run with Purpose | 1 Corinthians 9:26
Parish Updates
Join us all summer! Middle School Youth Group
Incoming 6th-8th graders welcome!
Volunteer for Sunday Hospitality Over the Summer
Summer Events: Save the Date!
Volunteer in the Food Pantry Garden
Community Updates
Basketball Camp at Creighton
Summer Camps at Marian
Important Upcoming Dates
- May 15: No School
- 8th Grade Graduation & Luncheon
- May 18th: Last Martyr Monday
- May 19: Field Day
- May 20th: TK Graduation
- May 21st: Last Day of School
- 8:15 AM All School Mass & Awards
- 10 AM Dismissal