Fond Farewell & Hearty Welcome

A Goodbye to our Pro Ecclesia Sancta Chaplains

Saint Agnes School will be saying goodbye to our two high school chaplains from the Pro Ecclesia Sancta order of priests, Fr. Joseph Barron and Fr. David Hottinger.

For two years these holy and dedicated priests have assisted us in many ways in the Upper School: offering Holy Mass; hearing confessions for 7 – 12 graders; visiting classrooms; and offering spiritual advice and direction. They have had a profound impact on our school and student body.

Fr. Joseph Barron is being reassigned to the Detroit area where he will work in a school where the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist also teach.

Fr. David Hottinger will continue his pastoral work at St. Mark’s in the Midway neighborhood.

I am so very grateful for their prayerful presence and how they have witnessed to our students and faculty especially in regards to trust in God’s grace and providential plan. 



May God richly bless them in their future priestly work. 

New Assistant Priest for Saint Agnes Church and School

I am thankful that Archbishop Bernard Hebda has assigned Fr. Paul Baker to Saint Agnes.  Fr. Baker grew up in our archdiocese and was ordained in May of 2017.  Upon his ordination, Fr. Baker served at St. Vincent DePaul in Brooklyn Park and as a chaplain at Totino Grace High School. Since 2019 he has been an assistant priest at Epiphany in Coon Rapids. 

In addition to continuing the good work of our chaplains, Fr. Baker’s assignment at Saint Agnes will include teaching theology courses and serving the pastoral needs of the parish. 

Please join me in warmly welcoming Fr. Paul Baker to Saint Agnes!

Main Office Summer Hours Begin June 12th

Monday – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thursday – CLOSED

Friday - CLOSED

In addition, the Main Office will be closed on July 3^rd, 4^th, and 17th. Normal office hours of Monday-Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm will resume on August 14^th. Please call 651-925-8700 to reach the Main Office.

Bi-Weekly Parent Newsletter for Summer

With the conclusion the academic year upon us, we will be moving to a bi-weekly Parent Newsletter through the summer. Please refer to these emails as well as our website and mailings for updates and news as the 2023-24 Academic Year approaches over the summer months.

We wish you a blessed, safe, happy, and relaxing summer with your families, friends, and love ones!

Final Exams Begin Wednesday, May 31^st

Final exams will be held Wednesday, May 31^st through Friday, June 2^nd

^{The full schedule is below (click the image to view/download the PDF).}

Students in grades 7-12 are dismissed after the exam periods/end-of-year events are completed each day: 

·     Wednesday (after Baccalaureate Mass, appx. 12:30 PM) 

·     Thursday (after Picnic for 7-11, appx. 12:40 PM) 

·     Friday (11:00 AM for 7-11; Seniors stay for Graduation Rehearsal)

Teachers will be available for review sessions, and students may stay on campus to study in various locations. As in the past, with a prior parent note or call, seniors with study halls need not report to campus during study hall exam times.

Please note that K-6 dismissal remains at 2:45 PM both Wednesday and Thursday. All students are dismissed at 11:00 AM on Friday and there is no CASA.

Cafeteria & Student Meals 2023-2024

There will be new State funding for School meals. The processes are not finalized by the state yet, but this is what has been decided so far:

Applications will still be required for the free/reduced meals. This allows Saint Agnes to still apply for grants and scholarships that are based on the percentage of free/reduced students (based on federal qualified applications) attending. It also allows us to receive the federal funds for the school meals. The new state funding will cover the difference. There are several other education benefits to Saint Agnes based on the number of approved applications. There are several fees (such as some testing fees) which are waived for qualifying students.

Households which don’t qualify for the federal free/reduced program do not need to fill out the paperwork; they will be set up for the State free meal program. But if you do qualify for the free/reduced program, please plan to fill out the necessary application. Saint Agnes relies on the several hundred thousand dollars we receive annually from the need-based grants & scholarships--this helps us keep the tuition as low as possible for everyone. Applications for 2023-24 will be available after July 1 and we will let you know as we obtain more details.

The new State funding covers the regular school meal, which includes a single serving of the regular meal with the salad bar and one milk. Extra entrée’s, extra milk or milk with lunch from home will remain the responsibility of the parents.  Students will still be using their pin numbers as they move through the lunch line.  

Lost & Found

When stopping by the school, please look through the lost and found items, which are located in the bins on the Northwest corner of the cafeteria. As you can see, there are many items that need to be claimed.

All unclaimed items will be donated next week, so please make a point in these next few days to stop by!

Save the Date for The Aggie Rouser Athletic Day of Giving: July 17th

Watch your mailboxes for more information coming soon!

June Used Uniform Sale: Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Used Uniform Sale in June. Contact Mrs. Sara Bruggemann if you can help!

2023-2024 School Supply Sale

Order your Teacher-Approved Supply Packs starting now through Thursday, June 22^nd!

1. Go to https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks

2. Enter the school ID, SAI076 (3 letters/3 numbers)

3. Follow the directions to complete your order.

4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

Aleks Program Information

Once again, the Math Department is pleased to extend a helping hand to our students over the summer in order to improve and strengthen our students’ math skills. We have enrolled in an online program (Aleks – www.aleks.com) that will cover 3^rd grade (including those who just finished 2^nd grade) math skills through 12^th grade math skills at various levels of ability; the program is for low, average, and advanced-level students. The cost is $35 for a 3-month subscription

Deadline for interest in the Aleks online math enrichment program: Friday, June 9^th.

Inquire: Email Mrs. Zinter to let her know that you are interested in signing your child up for the Aleks program.

For more information, click here.

2023 Summer Series: Registration Closes June 5th

We are excited to invite students and adults to campus this summer, hosting a wide array of classes and camps ranging from athletics and academics to arts and adventures! 

Our Summer Series offerings are led by members of the faculty, staff, and community of Saint Agnes School. We hope you'll join us this summer!

Introduction to Woodworking w/ Dr. Ferdinandt--Now Open to Adults!

Don't miss an incredible opportunity as part of our Summer Series to learn the basics of woodworking in our Introduction to Woodworking course, now open to adults as well as highschoolers!

Led by our fearless leader and master woodworker, Dr. Ferdinandt, students will learn how to safely use hand tools and power tools (e.g., drills, circular saws, routers, sanders, etc.) necessary for creating their own table. We will spend time teaching students how to use each tool safely and well.

The cost of the course is $300 with three meeting dates at Dr. Ferdinandt's home workshop (bussing from the school)--June 8th, 12th, & 13th. Students will be creating a 24” X 24” Walnut, Maple, or Oak table (square or round), and the value of that table will far-exceed the cost of the course.

VBS Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of additional adult volunteers for our Vacation Bible School June 12th-16th from 9AM-12PM to help with various activities.

Please contact our VBS Instructor Mrs. Vicki Simpson or our Summer Series Coordinator Mrs. Miriam Naughton if you are able to help!

PreK Spring Program Friday, June 6th

The Preschool will present their Spring Program on Friday morning at 10:15 AM in the Helene Houle Auditorium.

Lower School Yearbooks For Sale

If you didn’t get a chance to purchase a Lower School Yearbook online, there is still time. We have some extras for sale in the main office for $20/each--first come, first served.

Special Upper School End of Year Events

Wednesday, May 31^st

·     Baccalaureate Mass, 11:15 AM

Thursday, June 1^st

·     Senior March, 12:35 PM

·     Upper School Picnic, 12:35 PM

Friday, June 2^nd

·     Dismissal, 11:00 AM

·     Graduation Rehearsal for Seniors, 11:15 AM

·     Graduation, 7:00 PM

Student Travel Opportunities 2023-24

The following opportunities for student travel will be offered in the 2023-24 school year. Feel free to reach out to trip coordinators if you want to express interest or have any questions! More information will be shared as it becomes available for each trip.

Trip: Band Trip to New Orleans, Louisiana

Open to: High School Concert Band Members

Time: Spring Break 2024

Contact: Mr. Steve Truran

Trip: Natural Sciences Trip to Central America

Open to: High School Students

Time: June 2024

Contact: Mr. Michael Wappes or Mr. Brian Walter

Trip: Girls’ Vocation Trip to Dominican Sisters’ Mother House in Ann Arbor

Open to: High School Girls

Time: February 2024

Contact: Fr. Mark Moriarty

We are also happy to share that the next High School Pilgrimage will be Spring Break 2025 to Italy!

Quiz Bowl Makes History!

Saint Agnes A Quiz Bowl Team coached by Mr. O’Keefe had the best season in school history. The team of Robert B., Andreas J., Noel V. and Joseph D. came in 5th place in the Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl League Playoffs and competed at the National Championships in Atlanta.

Robert B. was awarded a trophy by the Minnesota High School Quiz Bowl League for being a top scorer in the division this school year.

At Nationals, Saint Agnes finished the preliminary rounds with 5 wins, 5 losses, and ranked #161 out of 304. This was not good enough for the team to reach the playoffs, but it did make Saint Agnes the top-performing Catholic school from Minnesota (DeLaSalle finished #216). These are impressive results considering that Saint Agnes could qualify to play in the "small schools" tournament but chose to play in the large school category. Robert B. finished his high school career with a total of 4025 points earned, which makes him the 2nd highest point-earner in school history.

Go Aggies!

Post-Graduation Senior Party

Parents are invited to help support the Post-Graduation Senior Party! Use the link below to support the senior party with either donations or by chaperoning. all chaperones must be E3 compliant. Contact Mrs. Tina Graner, parent volunteer, with questions.

• Prizes/Food/Beverage Donations
• Chaperone

May/June Youth Group Opportunities

A number of nearby parishes have opportunities for middle school and high school youth to gather together in fellowship and prayer.



Click here to view the schedule.

Spring Sports Playoff Information

Softball Team Advances to Section 4AA Championship Game

The Aggies Softball team will take on Mounds Park Academy in the section 4AA Championship game Thursday, 4:00 PM at Northwestern University-St. Paul.

The Aggies are the undefeated team and just need one win to head the State Softball Tournament June 8-9 in Mankato. If the Aggies lose game one a second game will follow at 6 PM.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by clicking HERE

Track Section Information

Track Sections to be held June 1 and 3 at Bethel University

Tickets must be purchased in advance by clicking HERE

Baseball Hosts Liberty Classical Academy in Playoffs Today

The Baseball team will host Liberty Classical today, 4:30 PM at Concordia University in the second round of section 4AA Playoffs. Admission is free. See the Section 4AA Baseball Brackets

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence | Peace of Mind

• Parent Session: May 30, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
• Topic: Making the Most of Summer Break
• Register: Click here