Dear Lancer Families,

Originally established to recognize the sacrifice and service of Americans during World War I, Veterans Day has become an important day for us to remember all of those who have donned a uniform in service to our country. The men and women in the Armed Forces have decided that protecting freedom around the globe is more important than the risk to their own lives. We salute them and their families for their bravery and thank them for their sacrifices. I'd especially like to honor those in our community, our alumni, faculty and staff, and parents who have served or are currently serving. We are indebted to you.

We are also proud of our athletes who committed to play in college at our first Letter of Intent Signing Day celebrations this past week. We recognized Olivia E., who is headed to Cal State San Marcos to play soccer, Lexi L. who will play soccer at Washington State University, Shelby L. who will join the softball team at St. Martin's University and Avery W. who signed with the University of Hawaii to play basketball. Congratulations to these students who have excelled on and off the field.

Lastly, congratulations to the Lancers Volleyball team for their qualification to the State Tournament next week. Their match tomorrow will help determine their seeding next week in Yakima. We wish them the best and are proud of the wonderful accomplishments our fall athletes.

Go Lancers!

In peace,

Matt Mohs

President/Principal

Dear Lancer Families,

Bonjour! From berets to French cuisine in the cafeteria, we have been celebrating French Week at Kennedy Catholic High School. Madame Lewis and her French students have done a magnifique job of learning more about French culture and sharing the fun with the rest of the school. Merci.

As our winter holidays appear on the horizon, student activity has flourished in and around the campus. The coming week alone highlights the successes of our students and the talent and dedication they invest in our co-curricular programming. Today, I want to make sure that we take a moment to celebrate our Lancers who have competed and performed this fall while also encouraging you to support the many who still have opportunities to reach new heights...

Dear Lancer Families,

As we usher out October dressed in spooky costumes and welcome in November wearing raincoats, we begin to reflect on what graces God has given us throughout the year and throughout our lives. In celebration of All Saints' Day on Monday we will hold an all-school Mass. Part of the Mass will include a table with photos of loved ones who have passed in honor of All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos. As we pray for our saints and those we love who have passed before us, we will remember the goodness they brought into our lives and how grateful we are to have known them.

Monday also kicks off our Annual Fund Campaign. The Annual Fund is vital to providing the robust academic and co-curricular opportunities each Kennedy Catholic student enjoys here. Most families do not know that the difference between the cost of tuition and the actual cost to educate a student is $5,780. As you can see, your donation makes an immediate impact. Please give generously because with your continued support there is no limit to what a Kennedy Catholic student can achieve. More information will arrive in your mailbox next week...

Dear Lancer Families,

There is a billboard outside a small church on my drive to and from work that reads: Fall for Jesus/He'll never leave you. The sign is as "punny" as it is true. It's what we try to teach our students in class, through our actions, and at our yearly retreats. This weekend, many of our seniors are experiencing the SEARCH Retreat, one of the most popular and enduring traditions at Kennedy Catholic High School. Over three days, students explore self, community, and faith. For many of our students, this is one of the most important faith experiences they have in their four years at Kennedy Catholic. Please pray for our SEARCH students that they may embrace a faith that never leaves them...

Dear Lancer Families,

My wardrobe does not boast many pink items. Yet, in October, or for any good cause, I will wear whatever color matters. This month, pink matters.

To the more than 3.8 million women in the United States who are dealing with or who have survived breast cancer and the approximately 2,650 men who will be diagnosed this year, pink matters. The color serves as an awareness for a disease that has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women and, as of 2021, became the most common cancer globally according to the World Health Organization. The chances that your life will be touched by someone with breast cancer is, sadly, very high. So, this month, we proudly wear our pink and support causes and businesses raising money to fight breast cancer...