The Serra Padres will face off against the St. Francis Lancers on Friday night for the second time in 20 days.

On November 6, the Padres were crushed by the Lancers in a 44-21 game that cost the Padres the WCAL title. On November 26, the two top WCAL teams will fight for the CCS’s top prize at Westmont High School in Campbell.

Coming back to live theater for the first time in over two years, The Alibis was a choice that let more than 50 students participate in the cast and on the crew. The show itself is a product of collaboration, with eight authors creating their own separate story for watch of the main characters to use as their alibi in the main plot.

Each story then had its own unique feel, genre, pace and themes. This hilarious murder mystery was a wonderful chance to let our 28 student performers shine in their light and let our 26 members of stage crew learn the process of putting on a production. More than 1,200 people saw the play at four performances over a three-day period, with the students putting on two shows on Friday, a matinee performance for the local grammar schools and a performance in the evening. According to Director Lawrence Long, "The atmosphere in rehearsals, during stage crew, and backstage during dress rehearsals and performances was just filled with fun and camaraderie - it was such a great way to come back to Tri-School Productions and live theater."

It is that time of year again to start your 2022-2023 financial aid applications, as the TADS portal is now open. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2022. Please submit your applications before the deadline as late applications could hold up or reduce your financial aid award, depending on funds available.

Serra has provided supplemental aid the past two years to support those impacted by the effects of the COVID pandemic. These funds were meant as a bridge to assist families in the short-term, and were not meant to be an ongoing source of financial aid. For the 2022-2023 school year, COVID related financial aid will be reduced, and will be made available in limited circumstances. If you believe that this applies in your case, please complete the supplemental COVID aid application.

Please contact Arthur Rios with questions or concerns.

Guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the San Mateo County Health Department states that while traveling or visiting with family and friends, please remember to wear masks, and when possible, have small outdoor gatherings. Remember to self monitor after big events and travel. We would also encourage families to consider testing again on November 28 or November 29 to ensure the safety and health of your family and our Padre community.

Below you will find major dates for senior families during the upcoming school year. For the most current calendar information, please visit our website at serrahs.com.

Juniors will participate in the Junior Urban Plunge with his Theology Class in early January. The Junior Urban Plunge is a day in which each class goes to St. Anthony’s Foundation in the San Francisco's Tenderloin and learns about homelessness, addiction, food insecurity, and the interrelated struggles that affect the clients.

Serra has been doing this one-day immersion experience for more than 15 years and it is an opportunity for our students to delve into Catholic social teaching and follow Jesus’ example of loving all people, especially those on the margins with the greatest need. Our students participate in providing some of the resources offered through St. Anthony’s and have an experience of dining and talking with the clients of St. Anthony’s.

St. Anthony's requires all volunteers to show proof of vaccination. It is suggested to have the second shot by Christmas in order to be cleared when we return in January.