We, the community of St. Ignatius School, in the tradition of Mother Marie Rose and St. Ignatius of Loyola, provide a faith-centered Catholic education guiding God’s children toward building a just and compassionate world.
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
What a joy to finish May celebrating our Mother in heaven with our May Crowning prayer service! The students enjoy traveling to the Mary altar at the Loyola Jesuit Center in their Family Groups to lay down flowers for Mary.
Our Academic Fair was a wonderful time to celebrate the learning our students have done while supporting the various presentations from our middle school students. From the Science Fair to Night of the Notables to the Arrupe Project along with many other hands-on learning displays, our students have certainly expanded their eager minds this year!
End of Year SIS Short Survey: Please take our short end-of-year survey so we can begin to gather data over several years as we work toward learning and growing as a school community. Thank you for your time!
***https://forms.gle/yKvJ1ERQh4WWnwhn8***
Volunteer Hours: Please take a moment to update your volunteer hours you have completed or expect to complete in the next two weeks. Invoices for hours not showing in Track It Forward will go out early next week. Thank you for the many ways you support our school through volunteering your time and talents.
Staff Fun Facts: This week’s fun fact, “I used to own my own computer company,” belongs to Mr. Beseau. Stay tuned next Friday for the last staff fun fact!
Staffing Update: Mrs. Pfeiffer, our fifth grade teacher, has decided to move on from St. Ignatius and explore other endeavors. We wish her all the best in her next adventure! Through our interview process our interview team is thrilled to announce we have hired Darby Granberry as our new fifth grade teacher. We look forward to welcoming all of our new staff members to St. Ignatius!
Field Day: Next Friday we will have our Field Day led by our 8th grade leaders. This year’s theme is Under the Sea. Swim goggles or beach towels are encouraged! Students may not wear bathing suits. Students may wear school appropriate athletic attire with their class color shirt and Under the Sea accessories for this day. Please remember we have water based activities, so have a towel ready in the car at pick-up or send your child with a change of clothes if they will need to go to Club K after school.
As we approach the end of the Easter season and celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, may we always carry with us the hope of the resurrection as stated in Isaiah 40:31, “They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.”
Carol Pausz
Principal
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, exist to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an apostolate of the Church, Catholic Schools minister the salvation of Jesus Christ, exercising His mission to teach (Mt. 28:19-20) by providing Mission Passionate Catholic Education.
The 2025-2026 calendar has been posted on SchoolSpeak. All dates and times are subject to change. All dates and times are subject to change. Be sure to check the calendar often and watch the Ignatian Newsletter for current information.
Please remember to pick up all medication from the school office. Medication must be sent home with a parent or guardian. All medication left at the school after June 13th will be disposed of according to Oregon State Law.
St. Ignatius School Referral Benefit: If you refer a new family that enrolls and attends our school next year, your family will receive a $1,000 tuition credit! Families entering kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible. Simply submit this ***form ***to let us know which family you referred. The $1,000 credit will be taken off tuition in early November after the referred family has joined our school community.
Saint Mary’s Academy: Summer 2025 Programs, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GkT45abwObKfckxtTfGlCwOnfCvT8lag/view?usp=sharing
Central Catholic Summer Camps:
NEW CAMPS ADDED*
Spend part of your summer at Central Catholic High School! In addition to hosting a wide array of athletic camps–that span ages and sports (football clinics just added see flyer)–we are also excited to offer a dedicated set of camps just for middle school students (entering grades 6th-8th in Fall 2025). Middle School camps include one for aspiring babysitters, chefs, CSI agents, and more.
PLUS, an Anne of Green Gables Drama Camp was just added. Campers (entering Grades 4-12) will work alongside, and be directed by, current Central Catholic High School Drama students. All participants will receive an ensemble role in the play and explore both performance and behind-the-scenes elements of theater, from tech to storytelling.
https://www.centralcatholichigh.org/ram-store/ms-camps
https://www.centralcatholichigh.org/ram-store/athletic-camps