St. Patrick Catholic School
Principal's Newsletter- April 16th, 2026
April 16, 2026
There are two very important application windows now open for families with students in grades K - 12. The first one is the application for ESAs, which opened today. It is important to remember that all students attending a non-public school, regardless of income, qualify for an ESA.
When you login and apply for the funds make sure that you add all your children's names in this application. Once they are added please select St. Patrick School - Cedar Falls. Immediately following application approval, students will be able to select their school of choice and grade level for 2026 - 27 school year in the ESA Portal. Once selected, I will be able to see the student in their ESA Portal and confirm enrollment for the 2026 -27 school year.
ESA Application Window
Opens: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Closes: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Application website: https://iowa-households.withodyssey.com/login/
The application is available in English and Spanish.
The second application is STO Application. School Tuition Organization (STO) is a nonprofit that provides tuition assistance scholarships to families so their children can attend accredited nonpublic schools. Families qualify based on income guidelines, and the scholarships help make a faith-based or private education more affordable.The first-round STO deadline is May 1st, which means only 15 days remain to submit STO applications and provide all tax information for income verification. Even though you have applied for ESAs, you should also apply for STO.
If you need assistance in completing either the ESA application or the STO application, please let me know. We can set up a time that works for you.
Blessings,
Mr. Wiebers
🍀Save the date for our 15th Annual Shamrock Shuffle!🍀
This years fun run will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at the South Side Shelter at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. All participants will receive a HURTS donut, fruit, and water - post race. Handheld inflatable horses provided to "ride" for the kid's race.
Get registered here by April 26th to guarantee a t-shirt!
Due to the 7/8 music performance on May 7, The last food bank date has been changed to Wednesday May 6, 6-7:30 p.m. If there are any 7/8 kids who want to join, or are in need of last minute service hours, we can accommodate!
This is a reminder that, beginning April 1, students are permitted to wear shorts or skirts of appropriate length without leggings underneath.
For reference, examples of skirt lengths are provided in the image. Only skirts labeled 4, 5, and 6 meet dress code requirements. Please note: walking shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers must not be more than three inches above the middle of the knee in order to comply with the school’s dress code.
Please keep the weather in mind when dressing for the day. If the temperature is above zero, and it is not actively raining, we will be outside for recess.
Track pictures have been scheduled for April 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Please ensure that your runner brings their track uniform to change into after school on that Wednesday. Pictures usually take 30-45 minutes. Any student needing to call for a ride can enter through the MPR doors and use the library phone to call their parents.
We currently have openings for the 2026–27 school year:
We are looking for a part-time 3rd/4th-grade associate (20 hours per week) and a part-time marketing position (20 hours per week). These roles are presently combined into one full-time position, but they may also be filled separately as two part-time positions, depending on interest and fit.
Contact Mr. Wiebers at
jwiebers@cfcatholicschool.org or
319-277-6781
We are also looking for kitchen help just a few hours a day—perfect for parents with school-aged kids!
Enjoy the same days off (including summers!) as your child—no babysitter needed!
Join our team, serve up smiles, and help make lunchtime the best part of the day!
Interested? Contact Principal Jon Wiebers
Catholic schools are an important option for families and Senate File 2425/House File 2713 helps strengthen and support our schools. These bills expand access to preschool, provide added flexibility for ESA enrollment, and improve access to funding for school facilities. We encourage our families to contact their state legislators to express support for these efforts. Your voice matters in sustaining Catholic education across Iowa. Click here to send your legislator(s) a message.
Just a reminder that Transportation Reimbursement Request Forms for the second semester will be due soon. If you live more than 2 miles from school and transport your student(s) to and from school, you may be eligible for state reimbursement. Students on our bus route are not eligible.
If you haven’t submitted your second semester form yet, download and fill out the form for your district at the link below and return it to school office:
Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Waterloo School District
Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Cedar Falls School District and surrounding districts
Good afternoon! My name is Harmony Thurmond i am a student in Mr. Brandles Service class at Columbus Catholic HS. My small group and I have an upcoming service project. It’s a babysitting night so that parents can have a free night to themselves. This will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please see our flyer above with details, along with a link to sign up. There will be adult supervisors as well.
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Clover Patch Preschool Ages 3-5
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Phone: 319-277-6781