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Class of 2026

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER DETAILS
 
Luminaries
CHRISTMAS LUMINARY SERVICE PROJECT
- Coordinated by St. Barnabas School and The 8th Grade Parent Committee: Event Coordinators Mrs. Molly McGowan - [email protected] and Tiffany & Glenn Polaneck - [email protected]
The parish-wide Christmas Luminaries is an 8th-grade service project. All 8th-grade families are encouraged to play an active role in promoting sales to their friends and neighbors.  Proceeds benefit The Sheridan Fund, which supports St. Barnabas families experiencing hardship by offering financial assistance, comfort, and strength. 
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE, Wednesday, December 10, during the school day
- Coordinated by St. Barnabas School - Mrs. Molly McGowan - [email protected] and Mr. Jim Rank - [email protected]
Students will travel downtown via the Metra to enjoy ice skating at Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon and to experience our city's Christmas sights. Before and after skating, students can visit the wreathed lions at the Art Institute, the windows at Macy's, the tree at Millennium Park, Christkindlmarket, the Chicago Cultural Center and more! Metra transportation, ice skating and skate rental are included in the $23 fee. Dress is casual (please dress for the weather), and bring spending money for lunch.
 
 
  • Every Wednesday: Wear Class of 2026 shirts
  • November & December: Christmas Luminary Project (students + parent committee volunteers)
  • February, tbd: Girls Volleyball Pack the House, time tbd at Gym (family event)
  • February, tbd: Boys Basketball Pack the House, time tbd at Gym (family event)
  • Thursday, March 27: Stations of the Cross, led by 8th Grade, 1:45pm at Church (student event + parents welcome)
  • April, tbd: Boys Volleyball Pack the House, time tbd at Gym (family event)
  • Tuesday, April 14: Confirmation Rehearsal, 7pm at Church (student + parent/sponsor)
  • Friday, April 17: Sacrament of Confirmation, 7pm at Church (family event)
  • May, tbd: Soccer Pack the Park, time tbd at St. Walter's Field (family event)
  • May, tbd: Class Trip, time and date tbd, (student + parent committee chaperones)
  • May, tbd: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony (student + parent event)
  • Sunday, May 3: 8th Grade Ribbon Mass, 10am at Church (family event)
  • Friday, May 8: May Crowning, 1:30pm at Church (student event + parents welcome)
  • Saturday, May 16: 8th Grade Dinner Dance, 6:30pm at The Vineyard, Barraco's (student + parent committee chaperones)
  • Tuesday, May 26: Grad Week Begins - alternate schedule for 8th Grade students
  • Tuesday, May 26: 8th Grade Clap Out, 2:30pm at School (student event + parents welcome)
  • Wednesday, May 27: 8th Grade activity and schedule, tbd
  • Thursday, May 28: 8th Grade activity and schedule, tbd
  • Friday, May 29: Graduation Liturgy, 7pm at Church (family event)
  • Friday, May 29: Optional Post-Grad Party, 9pm off-campus parent-hosted event (students + parents)
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PARENT PLANNING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
We are so grateful to the parents of the Class of 2026 for your support of the students during this celebratory year.  The complete list of parent sub-committee volunteers is linked below, within the red button.  If you have questions about the events, please contact the Planning Committee Leadership or the Event Coordinators.

PLANNING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

EVENT COORDINATORS

ADDITIONAL SCHOOL SUPPORT