St Vincent De Paul Catholic School

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2024 SVS Summer STEAM Camp Registration. St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Elementary School will be hosting a series of STEAM based summer camps for students age 10-17 . Please note dates of each camp. Registration is $100 per week and includes all materials. Each camp is 4 days per week from 8-2. Extended care is optional for an additional fee...

Each year St Vincent Sixth Grade students participate in a fun yet prayerful end of year retreat. Pat and Rachelle Huey open their home to the teachers and class along with over twenty high school and college retreat team members.

This year’s focus was Padre Pio and the call to forgiveness and the sacrament of reconciliation.
While in Italy, the Huey’s purchased each student a rosary at Padre Pio’s monastery and which were also blessed by Pope. Sixth grade students now each have a sacred memento specific to their class to take with them as they leave St Vincent.

🎓🌟 Celebrating a Milestone: Kindergarten Graduation! 🌟🎓

Yesterday was a special day as we proudly witness our youngest scholars take their first step towards a journey filled with knowledge, faith, and endless possibilities.

"Do small things with great love." - Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Happy Birthday, Principal Church! May God's grace continue to shine upon you as you guide and nurture our school community. St Vincent de Paul is wishing you a truly blessed and joyous birthday!

SVS students had their annual talent show yesterday, and the students blew everyone away!! The competition was so tight that we literally had a 4-way tie for 1st place. Special thanks to all of our participants. It was really awesome to see our students evangelize using their talent to share Jesus with the school.

Yesterday was 1st-5th grade awards, and our kids amaze us every year with their accomplishments. However, behind every amazing kid who won awards or the student who didn't, there is a loving teacher cheering and encouraging them, building them up, and praying for them. We are truly blessed at Saint Vincent de Paul to have such a cohesive family working together for the spiritual and academic advancement of our children.

It is with great honor and pleasure that we present to you the recipient of this year's Bruce Carver Volunteer of the Year award. This individual has exemplified dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to our school.
Throughout the year, this exceptional individual has worn many hats, from serving as a devoted room mom, to stepping in as a substitute teacher, serving on past PTO awards, and even playing a crucial role in planning and executing our cherished Christmas program and school play. She has shows up to every school event ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Her contributions extend far beyond these tasks. She has brought warmth, creativity, and a tireless spirit to every project and initiative she has undertaken.
Her willingness to go above and beyond, her boundless energy, and her infectious enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on our school and our hearts. She embodies the true spirit of volunteerism, selflessly giving her time, talents, and passion to enrich the lives of others.
So, without further ado, it is our privilege to announce that the recipient of this year's Bruce Carver Volunteer of the Year award is none other than Barbra Schmitt. Please join us in celebrating her remarkable achievements and expressing our deepest gratitude for all that she does for our school. Congratulations!

Mr Bear will be planting this beautiful magnolia tree from Pine Hills Nursery on the school grounds in honor of Barbara. Fun fact: She refers to her 2 beautiful daughters as curly magnolias.

On Monday, our 1st graders brought a favorite game from home to share and play with their friends as we near the end of the school year.

Earlier this week, Mrs. Peterson's 3rd grade class enjoyed a cool glass of lemonade 🍋 as they wrapped up their novel on the Lemonade War. This yearly tradition is always a favorite integrating math and business concepts into the story!!

4th grade retreat at Most HolyTrinity!!

Ms. Bermond and Mrs. Brennan led a Spirit-filled retreat this past Thursday. Special thanks to Deacon Bill, Seminarian Ricky Molsbee, and Khara Molsbee for helping lead stations consisting of lectio divina, what it means to be a knight of Christ, discussions on Eucharistic miracles, and the origins of the rosary. Father Paddy ended the retreat with a beautiful Mass. Thanks to parent volunteers, especially Mrs. Ann Giles for providing lunch.

Mrs. Necaise and Mrs. Cox played hooky with our 6th graders for their end of the year fun day! They were able to get some energy out at the trampoline park and then fill up on pizza at
Sicily's. They have all bonded over the years at St Vincent, and next year, students will be going off to different schools. This was a wonderful time for them to fellowship one more time as a class. Our thoughts and prayers are with our sixth graders. ♥️😇

Oh, the places you'll go!!

We couldn't let Law Enforcement Officers Week end without giving a huge shout-out and thank you to our School Security Officer, Gene Dedeaux. Officer Dedeaux has been with us since April and is already a loving and caring part of the St Vincent family.

Officer Gene Dedeaux has 38 years of law enforcement experience. Gene was elected and served as Harrison County Constable District 2, Harrison County Justice Court Sitting Judge District 2, Harrison County Sheriff's Department, D'Iberville Police Department, DEA Task Force Agent, and MS Gulf Coast Community College Campus Police.

His training consists of fi****ms, handgun, shotgun, rifle, non-lethal weapon pepper spray, and Taser. Search and seizure, local state and federal laws, due process, civil process, defensive driving, active shooter, evidence collection, secure crime scene, first aid, report writing, and certified School Resource Officer and school safety.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 🙏😇

Saint Michael, the Archangel,
patron saint of law enforcement officers, Pray for us.

The senior classes of 2024 from different schools throughout the coast walked the halls of Saint Vincent de Paul once again! Unified as students who received their spiritual and academic formation, the senior class of 2024 were able to connect with their past teachers and Principal Church! Congratulations to our graduates. You are in our prayers.

Saint Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of college students and universities, 🙏 Pray for our St. Vincent alumni.

As 2nd grade draws to an end, so do the adventures of Flat Stanley!! Our kids had a great time tracking and locating Flat Stanley's movements on the map. The furthest that Flat Stanley traveled from Saint Vincent de Paul was to Japan and Germany. Thank you
Mrs. Patridge and Mrs. Pletsch for creating adventures through learning for or students.

Mrs Patridge has been reading Flat Stanley with her classes for over 30 years and brought that tradition with her when she joined St Vincent. Each student makes and sends a Flat Stanley to a friend or family member in another state.(or country) The person takes him on adventures around their city/state and returns him with pictures and a letter to the class about his adventures. This is a great way to learn about other states in our country. As they return, the students locate the city and state on a US map and discuss the location from Mississippi. This year, the Flat Stanley that traveled the furthest went to Japan.

Don't forget to come out and see the art show tonight at 530. Mrs. Tara has transformed our gym into an art gallery. These students are talented.🎨🖌

The 1st grade classes had a book party this morning!!!!

One of our students read over 100 AR books during this school year. All of the books were displayed on the tables in the library, and each student was able to take one home. Afterward, they celebrated with cupcakes and quiet reading time outside.

Thank you to our amazing 1st grade teachers who cultivate such a love for reading in our students.

Mrs. Dedeaux and Mrs. Ruoss ya'll are the BEST!♥️📚

Our St. Vincent kids had a wonderful opportunity to let their talents shine and had an amazing time at the track meet. We had several first place winners, and we came in 3rd out of 8 schools. Thank you, Coach Voiron and Assistant Coach Jennifer Pacheco, for working with our kids. You truly make a difference in their lives.

Saint Sebastian, patron saint of athletes

🙏 Pray for us.

Ms. Hick's PreK3 class had a very special spa day to celebrate their mothers.🌸❤️💅

A beautiful way to spend Mother's Day is watching more of our SVS children make their First Communion! St. Clare held a beautiful Mass this morning!

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The SVS PTO would like to thank Hibachi Ninja Mobile Catering for blessing our staff during Teacher Appreciation week! Thank you for giving back to our deserving staff who work so hard every day for our children.

Proverbs 11:25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed

The SVS PTO would like to thank Coffee Culture Bay St. Louis, Kimball's Seafood and Domino's - RPM Team for blessing our staff during Teacher Appreciation week! Thank you for giving back to our deserving staff who work so hard every day for our children.

Proverbs 11:25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed

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The SVS PTO would like to thank Chick-fil-A Gulfport, Hook Gulf Coast Cuisine and Smok N Ale Cocktail Wine & Liquor for blessing our teachers during Teacher Appreciation week!

Proverbs 11:25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed

The SVS PTO would like to thank Lush Nail Salon and Sara Kate Boutique for blessing our teachers during Teacher Appreciation week!

Proverbs 11:25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed