Louis Riel Day. No classes.
Modified Schedule - Day D. Period 1 and 5 are switched and the day will begin with a double-length period 5. See table below. Students will go to their period 5 class for 8:30am attendance. Grades 11 and 12 will have class first and while the grade 9 and 10 classes get called down for pancakes. Then in the second half of the period, the opposite will occur.
| Time | Activity | Notes |
| 8:30-10:20 | Period 5 | 55 min x 2 |
| 10:25-10:30 | Prayer | 5 min |
| 10:30-11:25 | Period 2 | 55 min |
| 11:25-12:15 | Lunch | 50 min |
| 12:20-1:15 | Period 3 | 55 min |
| 1:20-2:15 | Period 4 | 55 min |
| 2:20-3:15 | Period 1 | 55 min |
Ash Wednesday Service
After the service, Grades 10 and 11 students will remain for a brief Ignatian Service Check-in
Schedule V is in effect. The dress code includes a tie.
All grade 11 students will visit the University of Manitoba on Thursday, February 19th for Info Days. Attendance will be taken at 9:15 am and 2:00 pm on campus at St. Paul’s College. Students have the day to explore the campus, listen to faculty presentations, and take tours. Transportation is not being provided by the school. Drop-off is available in front of the college, public transit runs frequently to the campus, and free parking is available in Q Lot. Permission slips have been provided to each Grade 11 student and are due no later than February 17th. Additionally, a campus map and a schedule of presentations have been shared with Grade 11 students.
Our Campus Ministry Team is delighted to host The Grade 10 Retreat on Friday, February 20. This is a mandatory day dedicated to the students' growth as men for others, building on the themes of TFR and preparing them for other St. Paul's experiences, such as Kairos. The in-school portion of the retreat will be held in the MultiPlex and the program begins at 8:30 am sharp. Fathers/mentors are not included in the in-school program. Please drop off your kids to the MultiPlex beginning at 8:00 am. The students are to be picked up by their father/mentor at 12:05 pm - also from the MP.
For any other questions, please contact Mr. Christian Martinez, Campus Minister, at cmartinez@stpauls.mb.ca.
Parents of Gr. 12 Students:
The deadline for admission to local universities is March 1, 2026.
Parents of Gr. 11 Students:
A reminder from last week’s news bulletin: All grade 11 students will visit the University of Manitoba on Thursday, Feb. 19th for Info Days. Attendance will be taken at 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on campus at St. Paul’s College. Presentation and Tour Schedule
Shared with Students This Week:
Essay Contest for Manitoba Grade 11 & 12 Students
Given the risk of concussions and other serious injuries, should we forbid children and teenagers from playing contact sports such as hockey and football? This is the topic for the 2026 Glassen Ethics Essay Competition. The winner of the best philosophical essay under 1,000 words receives a $1,000 award. Deadline is May 15, 2026
Math Tutoring for All Grades:
Pi Society Math Support will again be Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch in Room 105, starting next Tues. Feb. 17th. There are always a math teacher and a group of math tutors available to help students in any grade. No appointment necessary.
RRC Polytech’s Open House is February 18th, 5:00-8:00 p.m. This may be of interest to students in all grades who would like to explore post-secondary options. No registration required.
The Business Office will be mailing out 2025 tax receipts by the end of this month
Please note that if your son is in grade nine, you will not receive a tax receipt for this taxation year. It will instead be issued for the 2026 taxation year.
If you do not receive yours by mid-March, please email Kerri Keane (kkeane@stpauls.mb.ca)
39th Annual SPHS Fashion Show – The Sweet Soirée
The St. Paul’s High School Class of 2026 is proud to present The Sweet Soirée, the 39th Annual Fashion Show on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre. This event promotes the latest fashions from local retailers in coordination with Swish Modelling Agency and includes auctions and raffles with prizes from local businesses. Student volunteers create a lively and entertaining show in support of the Magis Fund, a fund that provides financial assistance to students who require assistance to ensure they can be full participants in school life.
Sponsorships are now available at Sponsor Checkout - St Paul's High School
The Fashion Show Committee is also soliciting prize donations for Live, Silent or Rainbow Auctions. For your donation, you/your business will receive recognition on signage at the event, and have your brand in front of parents, alumni, and local business owners.
Contact Kerri J. Moore, Head of Advancement at kjmoore@stpauls.mb.ca or 204-831-2325 for more information about sponsorship opportunities and prize donations.
Although the event showcases the grade 12 boys, parents of all grades are encouraged to attend. Consider gathering your friends together for a fun night out. If you don't know a lot of parents from the school community, let us know what grade your son is in when you purchase your ticket and we will do our best to seat you with other parents from the same grade. This event is a great opportunity to meet the parents of your son’s friends.
Tickets for the event are now available at Checkout - St Paul's High School
If you can’t attend but would still like to support the Magis Fund, you could also consider a monetary donation to be used by the committee to purchase silent auction prizes.
Your support goes towards ensuring all our sons can have the best possible high school experience at St. Paul's.
Thanks to everyone who came to the Parent Guild meeting on Wednesday night. We appreciate all the input and support towards upcoming events and activities at SPHS.
The Nearly New Shop is collecting gently used clothing items, including:
Suits • Blazers • Dress Pants • Dress Shirts
School Dress Code Polos • School Sweatshirts
Please ensure all donations are clean, labeled “Nearly New Shop,” and dropped off at the SPHS office.
For questions, please contact our Nearly New Shop Volunteer Coordinator Nelia Borges-Bahl
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
Staff Appreciation Week – February 23-27, 2026
Thank you so much to the parents who have already signed up for helping out during the Staff Appreciation Week! We have a few spots left that we are looking to fill. If it works for you, please consider signing up!
Wednesday, February 25 – Soup Luncheon
We are looking for 7 volunteers to make soup for the staff on Wednesday, February. 25. Soup should be brought to the school in a sealed, labeled container that morning. Volunteers at the school will heat the soup up that morning. We are looking for parents to sign up to buy or make either chicken noodle soup (keep the noodles separate from the soup), beef chili, hamburger soup or Minestrone soup. If you could make enough soup for 12 small bowls of soup, that would be sufficient. Please sign up HERE if you are interested in making soup for this luncheon.
For more information about the Parents’ Guild, please visit their page HERE .
