On the first Sunday of Lent the Gospel passage is about Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, days he spent in prayer and fasting. It is a major reason we observe Lent for 40 days. This year’s reading is from Mark (1:12-15), and is quite short, simply saying that Jesus was tempted, without going into the details we read about in Matthew and Luke. It’s a very important reminder, however, that often when we set the goal of doing something good, or increasing our time of prayer, or performing a discipline like fasting, we will be tempted to give up. If Jesus was tempted, we shouldn’t be surprised that we are tempted. It is our perseverance in what we have chosen to do that leads to success in these temptations, and a stronger will to resist whatever temptations may come our way. May the Lord bless our Lenten goals and strengthen us to carry through with them.

-- Fr. Donald '70

As we enter this season of Lent, I pray that this is a spiritually fruitful time for you and your family. It is often difficult to free ourselves of life’s distractions and burdens and find a quiet time for prayer and reflection. I hope that these 40 days provide you some time for just that.

As we consider the value of time, I also ask our families to consider the valuable time our Curley Men have during each school day. From time to time, we have scheduled “early dismissal” days to allow time for faculty professional development, which supports our teachers in their instructional responsibilities. Our records show that the rate of student absences increases on these early dismissal days. This has been true for each of the three early dismissal days that have occurred this year. I can only assume that some families do not consider these days valuable. Please know that instruction continues and assessments occur on these days. Increased absences disrupt the continuity of learning and the work of our teachers.

-- Jeremy Joseph '96

We have realized a mistake on the school calendar and will be making a change to the class schedule for the month of March.

March 1, 2024, is now a professional development day for Faculty/Staff. There are no classes for students on that day. This will allow our faculty to participate in the Archdiocesan Professional Day program. 

March 8, 2024, is now a school day with classes for all students. So that we do not have to adjust the school schedule days any further, Friday, March 8, will follow the D3 class schedule.

The countdown is on...we are only 38 days away from the event! Here are the updated class competition standings. The Class of 2027 took a larger lead again this week! I challenge the other classes to close the gap!

Class of 2027 -- 1st place (41% of the class)

Class of 2026 -- 2nd place (31% of the class)

Class of 2024 -- 3rd place (26% of the class)

Class of 2025 -- 4th place (25% of the class)

We are SO grateful for your support! We ask all gifts be donated by March 12, so please consider donating your gift soon if you have not already done so.

Class of 2027: “Gifts for Him” 

Class of 2026: “Gifts for Her”  

Class of 2025: “Summer Fun” 

Class of 2024: "Gift Cards"

Tickets for the Gala event are going fast and we are anticipating a sold out event! If you are interested in attending, consider buying your ticket today HERE! Tickets are $130 per person and can be bought as individual tickets or with a group. The black-tie optional event features a catered dinner and open bar by Atlantic Catering and is a 21+ event. It is a fun night for our families and all money raised directly benefits our students and Curley community.

We will be hosting a Gala Gift Gathering Party on Friday, March 8, and ALL are invited! Consider bringing your Gala gift to the event and invite your friends and family to attend. Go HERE for more details. We hope to see you there!

Please contact Mrs. Caroline Palmisano, cpalmisano@archbishopcurley.org for more details. Thank you for your support of this most important event for Curley's school community! 

Wednesday, February 21, marks the midpoint of the 3rd quarter. Please remind your son(s) to check Plus Portals on a regular basis and to see his teacher(s) if he has questions. I also encourage students to see their teachers for extra support and help if they are struggling in any of their courses. My door is always open if they ever need anything.

-- Kenneth Pipkin

The Campus Store is looking for volunteers! In planning for next year, there will be daily volunteer slots that will become available. If you are interested in volunteering, please consider scheduling a day to train and work in the store. Volunteer opportunities are available during the school day, some evenings and many special events. All volunteers MUST BE VIRTUS certified.

Please contact campusstore@archbishopcurley.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Spring Sports will begin after school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Parents are asked to make sure their student-athlete has an up-to-date physical that will take them through the entirety of the spring season. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marty McGinty at mmcginty@archbishopcurley.org.

Fr. Chris and Mrs. Berrigan are taking students on a college trip to Shenandoah University and George Washington University on March 1 when we have off school. All are welcome, but there are limited spots on the bus. Please email Mrs. Berrigan at aberrigan@archbishopcurley.org if you would like to join. The cost is $25 to cover the bus.

There are two summer job opportunities available to students. The first is Baltimore city's YouthWorks Summer Program. Go HERE for details. The second is Ocean City's Workforce Development Program for young men ages 16 - 19. The program helps participants build independence, gain work experience, and develop life skills while living and working in Ocean City, MD. Go HERE for details.

We are now just one month away from celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical, South Pacific. The performances are Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 pm, and then on Sunday afternoon, March 17, at 2:00 pm. Tickets for the Dinner Theatre & show on Saturday, March 16 are still available HERE. Tickets are $45 each or tables of eight are available for $325. Doors open at 5:00 pm for a social hour of hors 'devours and open bar with your sit-down dinner being served at 6:00 pm. You have reserved seating in the theatre and then come back to the SDR for special desserts at intermission. Don't delay in ordering your Dinner Theatre tickets. The tickets are on sale through Saturday, March 9, but we may need to shut down orders sooner if we reach a sell out. 

For those who only wish to attend the show that weekend, our general admission tickets are on sale beginning Tuesday, February 20, HERE. All advance sale tickets are $10 and are available for purchase up until 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 14. The weekend of the show the tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. A reminder that all Curley students have FREE admission to the show by showing their school ID card as they enter the theatre. 

Make your plans now to attend this special celebration of one of Broadway's greatest musicals!

As we begin this Lenten season, here are a few opportunities for our families and students:

• Hallow App -- All students have been emailed information to download and use the Hallow app. This application is filled with resources for prayer, reflection, and learning about the faith. They will have access to this application throughout Lent and beyond. All family members are encouraged to try a free 90-day trial of this app by following these instructions. The app includes a Lent challenge that all parents are invited to do with their son each day or on ones own.
• Moments of Prayer -- All students will be invited to a moment of Eucharistic Adoration, reflection, scripture reading, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These moments will take place each Wednesday in Lent from 2:35-3:00 pm and each Thursday from 7:40-8:05 am in the chapel. This will begin the week of February 21. Please encourage your son to take advantage of this prayer opportunity.
• Lenten Food Drive -- We will be doing a Lenten canned food drive the week of March 11. The canned food will be given to local organizations that serve the less fortunate in our society.

Tickets are going fast. There are only eight tables left. Be sure to get your tickets soon for Curley's Shrimp Feast and Bull Roast on February 24. Wheels! Laydowns! Auctions! Raffles! Great Food & Drinks! We packed the gym last year and are looking to do the same again this year. Tickets are $60 per person. Go HERE to get your tickets today. If you have any questions please contact Greg Loftus at gloftus@archbishopcurley.org.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz at Archbishop Curley High School for the annual All That Curley Jazz.! Under the direction of Mr. Christopher Campbell, the night will feature performances from the award-winning Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Alumni Jazz Ensemble, and guest band from Shenandoah Conservatory, Studio Big Band. This is an evening not to be missed! A limited number of tickets are available and this event will sell out, so do not delay in purchasing your tickets today! Go HERE to get your tickets!