Looking for a summer job? Scott County Park and West Lake Beach are now accepting applications for seasonal positions! These jobs are a good opportunity for high school students to gain work experience and build responsibility. Below you will find information about the current job openings and instructions on how to apply.
Assumption High
Future Club Scholarship for St. Paul the Apostle Students
St. Paul the Apostle Future Club is offering a scholarship for a graduating senior who attended St. Paul the Apostle School, and who is planning to attend a college or university. You must include a typewritten essay entitled “What My Catholic Education Has Meant to Me” (maximum 1,000 words). The Selection Committee will review all applications and essays. The scholarship is not renewable. All applications must be received at SPS by Monday, March 31. No late applications will be accepted.
ASSUMPTION’S ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM EARNS TOP HONORS AT REGIONALS!
We are proud to announce an amazing performance by our Academic Decathlon team at the recent Regional Academic Decathlon competition.
Our team competed at Grundy Center High School against strong schools from across Iowa, demonstrating exceptional academic skill, teamwork, and dedication & earning 2nd place overall in the Small Schools category!
Declan Murphy, Noah Fetterer, Elijah Milton, Evan Wilson, and Natalie Stombaugh competed in the Honors category. Ryan Bang and Devin Diaz competed in the Scholastic category, & Trevor Gray and King Goodwin competed in the Varsity category. Our cumulative team scores resulted in an outstanding 2nd -place finish!
Several students also received individual medals for their achievements:
Honors
- Declan Murphy earned Gold medals in Econ and Mathematics and Silver in Literature.
Scholastic
- Ryan Bang earned Bronze medals in Econ and Silver in Math.
- Devin Diaz earned a Bronze medal in Science.
Varsity
- Trevor Gray earned Bronze medals in Mathematics, Music, and Social Studies as well as a Silver medal in Science. He also earned the Bronze Overall Award in his category!
- King Goodwin earned Gold medals in Social Studies and Interview, and Silver in Econ.
These results reflect our members’ dedication to the team, strong preparation efforts, and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all of our Academic Decathlon team members for representing our school with distinction and pride!
Boys Tennis Student/Parent Meeting – Feb. 11th – 5:30 pm (2025-2026 Season)
A boys tennis meeting will be held on February 11th, at 5:30 pm in the AHS cafeteria for students and parents. If you are interested in boys tennis, please plan to attend the meeting.
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Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Musicians Represent School in Honor Band Performance
The Assumption Band has had a busy honor band season! First, on January 16, we had six students participate in the University of Dubuque Honor Band under the direction of Dr. Nolan Hauta. The students who participated were Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.
Then, on Monday, January 19 was the Mississippi Athletic Conference (MAC) Honor Band at Central DeWitt High School! We had 18 students participate between two bands. The 9th and 10th grade bands were under the direction of retired band director Michael Omarzu from Western Dubuque High School and retired band director Steve Stickney from Mount Mercy University. The students who participated were Caitlyn Creech – Euphonium, Derek Creech – Trombone, Dylan Creech – Tuba, Devin Diaz – Percussion, Faithlyn Fernando – Clarinet, Olivia Fernando – Flute, Ethan Furgason – Trombone, Jonah Goldsmith – Percussion, Adrian Gonzalez – Clarinet, Renin Gray – Alto Saxophone, Alex Hady – Trumpet, Natalie Herrman – Alto Saxophone, Laisha Lopez – Trumpet, Max Nicoletto – Percussion, Micah Schilling – Trumpet, Em Wermes – Flute, Ellie Weyeneth – Clarinet, and Evan Wilson – Euphonium.
Finally, Evan Wilson was selected on Euphonium for the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band on January 24th at the Voxman Music Building on the campus of the University of Iowa. Not only was Evan selected, but he made first chair! Evan was under the direction of conductor Brad Lampe from Central College.
Sign Up for Faculty/Staff Luncheon Items for Catholic Schools Week!
During Catholic Schools Week this year, Knight Network will provide a brunch style lunch for our faculty and staff on Wednesday, January 28th. Knight Network funds will be used to purchase the main lunch/brunch, but we are asking for donations of drinks and breakfast desserts. They can be dropped off in the Assumption Front Office Tuesday, January 27th, between 7:00 and 3:30 or Wednesday morning the 28th, 7:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.. Thanks so much for your help and support of our hard-working school employees through the Knight Network parent organization!
8th Grade Parent Meeting – January 28th, 2026
ATTENTION PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2030!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL 8TH GRADE PARENT MEETING.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 6:30-7:30 PM
AHS SUNDERBRUCH AUDITORIUM
On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, we will hold a meeting for current 8th grade parents and guardians from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Sunderbruch Auditorium at Assumption High School. We will discuss the admissions process, our course offerings, and introduce representatives from administration, student services, athletics, the SCCS business office, and fine arts. They will be available to answer any questions you have. This also marks the time when we can begin accepting freshman applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Students have the option to attend the meeting as well.
Camp Shalom – Registration Opens January 2
Great things are happening at Camp Shalom! 🌲
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills outside of Maquoketa, Iowa, Camp Shalom invites families to make camp part of their children’s faith journey. Past campers describe attending Camp Shalom as the highlight of their year!
Under new leadership, Camp Shalom is headed in a beautiful direction that is focused on faith, hospitality, and safe and restorative relationships. Rooted in our mission “to nurture the spiritual formation of campers and those who disciple them toward purposeful faith,” Camp Shalom is a place where kids belong, believe, and become.
Online registration for Summer Camp opens January 2
Winter Camp is January 16–18. This is a perfect midwinter opportunity for fun, friendship, and spiritual growth set in a winter wonderland. For grades 4th-9th.
Camp Shalom is also now accepting applications for summer staff, a meaningful way to serve and grow in faith.
Learn more and sign up at www.campshalomia.org