Dress Code Changes

The administration will allow students to wear hoodies and tennis shoes this year. This is one of the many changes being implemented this school year due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since masks are required to be worn by students at all times, the school wanted students to feel a little more comfortable in the new situation. Hoodies will have to be St. Louis U. High merch or be a plain color, and tennis shoes will not be allowed on formal dress days. 

Sophomore Service

Previously being centered around presence to those in need, Sophomore Service this year will be a bit different to accommodate COVID-19 social distancing regulations. Instead of labeling the service experience “Service of Presence,” as it had been in previous years, Campus Ministry is calling it “Good Deeds or Acts of Service.” The hour requirement is the same this year: 10 hours required, 18 for National Honors Society. Pre-approved sites this year include virtual tutoring, Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK), and Habitat for Humanity. There are also many new options, including mowing a neighbor’s lawn, planting and tending to a backyard garden, and going grocery shopping for a neighbor. Any sophomores who are seeking further information can contact Campus Minister Simonie Anzalone at sanzalone@sluh.org. 

AMDG Spirituality

SLUH’s Ignatian Spirituality for Parents is back, but virtual! The AMDG Spirituality gatherings are a series of speaker-led discussions with the purpose of educating parents in Ignatian Spirituality and deepening their faith lives.  SLUH Director of Advancement Sean Agniel, ’96 will lead the first virtual gathering for parents this Thursday, Sept 3. The theme of this first meeting is “Sharing in the Mission of Christ.” Agniel will talk about St. Ignatius’ Call of the King meditation, as well as provide the parents with a meditation to help center themselves during this hectic time. He also hopes that this will be a way for SLUH parents to meet other parents in the SLUH community. Parents can contact Agniel with questions at amdg@sluh.org.