As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we’re grateful for a year of growth, achievement, faith, and opportunity. Thanks to generous supporters like you, Althoff students continue to thrive in a faith-filled community focused on academic excellence, leadership, and service. Help us finish the year strong by supporting the Althoff Catholic Annual Fund before June 30. Make a gift TODAY: althoffcatholic.org/giving Every gift makes a difference!

Althoff Catholic High School, in partnership with Holland Construction and with the support of alumni Brent Blacharcyk, David Padgett, and Bridgett Jacquot, is proud to finalize and begin the construction of a new Althoff Catholic Stadium Bathrooms & Concessions Building! This project represents a major step forward in enhancing the experience for our student-athletes, families, and fans while continuing to build a first-class facility that reflects the pride and tradition of Althoff Catholic Athletics. Construction is scheduled to begin on June 1st. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have already secured: • Althoff Catholic Gala “Fund the Need” Donations: $36,975 • Private Donor Contributions: $251,000 While this is a strong start, we are still in need of approximately $215,000 to bring this project fully to life. We are asking any alumni, supporters, and community members who are interested in contributing to please consider donating. In addition, we welcome any partners of Holland Construction or alumni who are able to contribute materials, labor, or services toward the project. DONATION LEVELS: • Crusader: $20,000+ • Gold: $10,000+ • Navy: $2,500+ • Spirit: $500+ All donors will be recognized on our Crusaders Concessions donor display, leaving a lasting legacy at our stadium. Your support directly impacts the continued growth of Althoff Athletics and helps provide an exceptional environment for our students and community. If you are interested in donating or supporting this project, please contact us at 618-235-1100 or jbirdsong@althoffcatholic.org. Or visit our donation platform: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AlthoffCatholicHighSchool/greatestneed.html Thank you for your continued support of Althoff Catholic High School. Go Crusaders!

Our National Honor Society students were hard at work this week getting the parking lot ready for the new class of seniors!

DON ‘DEMO’ DEMARSE SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED IN 2024 TO COMMEMORATE OUR DEAR FATHER, BROTHER, AND FRIEND. DON ‘DEMO’ DEMARSE WAS DEDICATED TO HELPING THE YOUTH OF BELLEVILLE. HE DID THIS THROUGH SPONSORING MANY SPORTS TEAMS, DONATING TO MANY CLUBS AND CAUSES, AND MAKING SURE THAT STUDENTS COULD GET THE EDUCATION THEY NEEDED. HE TOOK GREAT PRIDE IN SEEING YOUNG ADULTS SUCCEED IN LIFE. HIS INFLUENCE, IN ALL ACTS OF LIFE, WAS REMARKABLE. REQUIREMENTS: 250 WORD ESSAY RESPONDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS: WHY DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND ALTHOFF CATHOLIC? AND, IF YOU RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO IN THE FUTURE TO “PAY IT FORWARD”? $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO A FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL RECUR THROUGH SOPHOMORE YEAR AND END. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO FRESHMEN AFTER THIS INITIAL YEAR. REQUIREMENTS: 250 WORD ESSAY RESPONDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS: WHY DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND ALTHOFF CATHOLIC? AND, IF YOU RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO IN THE FUTURE TO “PAY IT FORWARD”. FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM APPLICATION BY USING THE QR CODE OR COPYING THE LINK. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 25, 2026.