September 22, 2025
PADUA SERVICE MINISTRY
Here's your weekly look ahead at the many service opportunities that are available to you this week! As a reminder, EVERY Bruin has 20 hours of service to complete before May 1, 2026.
Wednesday - September 24: Meeting RE Senior Citizen Pampering at OneHope NEO
Are you a makeup maestro or a nail art enthusiast? Love to chat and connect with awesome senior citizens? We’re looking for 6 to 9 spirited students to join Padua & OneHope NEO’s FIRST-EVER Senior Citizen Pampering Party! Help with painting nails, makeup magic, and heartwarming conversations to make our elders feel truly special! Join Padua and OneHope NEO’s Senior Citizen Pampering Day on Wednesday, September 24th from 3–5:30pm. We need students to help with nails, makeup, and conversation. For details, contact Fr. Stephen at sdewitt@paduafranciscan.net.
If you have any questions about service opportunities and/or how to log your hours, please contact Mr. Tim Evans, Director of Service.
ATHLETICS WEEKLY
COUNSELING UPDATE
College Application Workshops
Students are invited to attend the College Application Workshops this September and October. The Counseling Department will be available every Wednesday from 7:45-8:45 a.m. from September 10th until October 29th to assist with college applications. This is during the Delayed Start period. Members of the English Department will also be on hand to assist with college essay edits. Meetings will be held in the library unless otherwise noted on the Parent Resource Page.
College Now of Greater Cleveland
Mrs. Sandoval, our representative from College Now, is available for individual appointments. Please contact Mrs. Salata, Counseling Coordinator at bsalata@paduafranciscan.net to schedule an appointment. The days that Mrs. Sandoval will be at Padua are listed below:
September 29th
October 13th
October 27th
November 4th
November 10th
November 19th (Delayed Start)
December 1st
December 10th (Delayed Start)
January 5th
January 21st (Delayed Start)
February 2nd
February 23rd
March 9th
March 23rd
April 13th
April 27th
College Representative Visits
College Representatives visit Padua each fall and meet with students to discuss important majors, college programs, admissions criteria, scholarships and application procedures. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend these visits. Students are able to sign up via Scoir and will receive a pass to excuse them for class. Sign-ups close the day before the scheduled visits and it is the student’s responsibility for any work that they miss while they are at the information session.
9/23 @ 9:00 - Mini College Fair #1
Ohio Wesleyan University
Wheeling University
University of Mount Union
John Cabot University
9/24 @ 1:15 - Ohio University
College Credit Plus (CCP) Update
Any student who missed the April 1st deadline to apply for funding for College Credit Plus (CCP) has the opportunity to apply for funding for 2nd semester only. The application period is currently open until 5:00 p.m., November 1st. Students who applied and received funding in April are not eligible. Interested students should schedule an appointment with their counselor for more details.
Classes of 2027 and 2028
Save the date - Padua will be offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 8th during the school day. Additional information to follow. Students will be using their school issued Chromebooks for testing. Any student who may be having issues with their Chromebook is encouraged to contact the Help Desk prior to testing.
DELAYED START
Please view the Delayed Start Schedule for the 2025-2026 school year here.
