HEAD'S UPdate - Weekly Newsletter

Point of Contact: Mr. Christian Siciliano (Director of the 8th Grade Program)
Email: Mr.Siciliano@Hermits.com

Summer Assignments

8th-grade summer assignments will be collected on the first day of school, September 8.
 
This is a great opportunity to get ahead and start the new school year on a positive note. Remember to check the requirements and deadlines, and feel free to reach out to Mr. Grealis at mr.grealis@hermits.com if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Enjoy the rest of summer break, and we can't wait to see all the amazing work our 8th Grade Hermits will bring to the new school year!

Summer Assignments Home Page

Point of Contact: Mr. Sean Grealis ’95 P’22 (Dean of Academics)
Email: Mr.Grealis@Hermits.com

Summer Assignments

A quick reminder about summer assignments. 
 
This is a great opportunity to get ahead and start the new school year on a positive note. Remember to check the requirements and deadlines, and feel free to reach out to Mr. Grealis at mr.grealis@hermits.com if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Enjoy the rest of summer break, and we can't wait to see all the amazing work our Hermits will bring to the new school year!

Summer Assignments Home Page

Point of Contact: Mr. Michael Rizzo '86 P'11 (Director of Athletics)
Email: Mr.Rizzo@Hermits.com

Sports Registration for 2026-27

The athletic department invites all students to register for their sports of interest for each season. Please note, registering for a sport does not commit you to your selection but places you on the communication list prior to the beginning of each sport’s season.

Please scan the information carefully and monitor your hermits.org emails as you may receive additional communication directly from the Athletic office or from the coach of your selected spring sport.

register for sports

All students must have a valid physical on file to participate in athletics – 

Physical Form

Point of Contact: Mrs. Anne DelBaugh  P'26 (Chair, Austin Society)
Email: AustinSociety@Hermits.com

The Austin Society is the Prep's Mother's Club and is open to all Prep moms/guardians. From volunteering at school events to participating in fundraising efforts, we’re here to support the mission of St. Augustine Prep and enhance the experience of our Hermits!
 
In an effort to support its mission, the Austin Society strives to:
 

• Build Connections: Promote friendship and mutual respect among all Austin Society members through active participation at events.

• Grow Together: Foster spiritual and social growth among our members.

• Spread the Word: Promote the mission of St. Augustine Prep through effective communication and publicity.

• Lend a Hand: Provide valuable assistance to the school's leadership team, faculty, and staff.

• Support Special Projects: Raise funds to support special projects and initiatives.

• Support the Austin Society  St. Monica Fund: The St. Monica Fund was established to assist Prep mothers/guardians and students who are in need of assistance with the cost of tuition or just daily needs. 

The Austin Society follows the St. Monica motto

"Mothers raising sons to succeed. Mothers working together to help mothers in need."

 
Austin Society Important Dates

More information will be shared in advance of the following events!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Austin Society Rosary/Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
3:30pm - Rosary Walk
4:00pm - Mass/School Chapel
Register today at hermits.com/rosaryrally

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Austin Society New York City Trip
Tickets are now on sale at hermits.com/NYC

Friday, January 22, 2027
Designer Bag Bingo
Save the Date!
Registration will open in the weeks leading up to the event.

Point of Contact: Mr. Ed Hoy (Sr. Director of Finance)
Email: Mr.Hoy@Hermits.com

DINING HALL POLICY & LUNCH ACCOUNT SETUP

MORE INFORMATION ON LUNCH ACCOUNT POLICY AND SETUP

Point of Contact: Mr. Tim Hale (Assistant Dean of Student Leadership & Director of Campus Safety)
Email: Mr.Hale@Hermits.com

Points of Contact:
Director of Dining Services- Vinnie Berti ’95 ext. 135 or Mr.Berti@Hermits.com
Assistant Director of Dining Services – Paul Barr ext. 157 or Mr.Barr@Hermits.com

DINING HALL POLICY & LUNCH ACCOUNT SETUP

MORE INFORMATION ON 2026/27 LUNCH ACCOUNT POLICY AND SETUP

For questions or more information, contact Chef Berti '95: mr.berti@hermits.com

Managing your son's lunch account

Dining Services are not included in tuition. New incoming families are advised to set up a PaySchool lunch account for your son(s) by visiting PaySchoolsCentral.com. We ask all families to pre-fund their son’s account prior to the start of the school year and to maintain a positive balance at all times.

To manage your son’s Lunch Account, you may add money to his account by visiting PaySchoolsCentral.com, sending a check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep), or cash directly to the Dining Hall.

• All Current students should have a POSITIVE balance prior to starting the new school year.
• All incoming students will need to create an account on the PaySchoolsCentral site. New Student Accounts can be made after August 11th.
• When creating a new account, you will need your STUDENT ID #(seven digits), which you will be able to find on MyPrep, and it will ask for “School District”. The school district is St Augustine Preparatory, NOT your local public school.

For more information on the policy regarding lunch account balances, please visit hermits.com/dining-services/

If you have any questions relating to the Pay Schools Central Program, student lunch accounts, or food allergens, please contact:

Director of Dining Services- Vinnie Berti ’95 ext. 135 or Mr.Berti@Hermits.com
Assistant Director of Dining Services – Paul Barr ext. 157 or Mr.Barr@Hermits.com

Points of Contact:

Mrs. Darlene Kingett P'05 '09, School Nurse
Email: Mr.Kingett@Hermits.com

Br. Bob Thornton, O.S.A., School Psychologist
Email: Br.Bob@Hermits.com

Chromebook Pickup Information

Devices are available for pickup on Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 12 pm in the Main Office of the Buondonno Forum​​​​​​.

Chromebook Setup Instructions

Upon pickup, students are instructed to power on their Chromebooks and log into their devices. Please plug the device into a power source and leave it powered on for 4 hours to allow all software updates to install. 

For questions or more information, please contact the Information Technology department at ITStaff@hermits.com.

Point of Contact:
Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA (Assistant to the Head of School for Mission & Ministry)
Email: Fr.Tony@Hermits.com

Mission & Ministry has been diligently preparing for the new academic year and is proud to give a preview of the year ahead. 

Last year, we installed over 40 Liturgical ministers, so this September, we will send out a survey to grades 9- 12, inviting students to reflect on being a part of the ministry.  In September, we will have two clothing drives.  The first will be a drive for coats, gloves, and scarves to help those in need.  We will also have a T-shirt drive of sizes large and up to make into carrying bags for food pantries distributing food to help people carry the canned food home.  

Please look for further activities from Mission & Ministry!

Point of Contact:
Mrs. Karrie Davis P'22 '23 '26 (Prep Shop Coordinator)
Email: Mrs.Davis@Hermits.com

Prep Shop HOME PAGE

Prep Shop Hours for August

August 10 8am to 1pm
August 11-12 8am to 4pm
August 18-20 8am to 4pm
August 25-27 8am to 4pm
August 31 8am to 4pm

Our official online shop is also available to our families, offering some of the latest Hermits merchandise—visit prepshop.hermits.com today!

RaiseRight Program

Earn some money for your son's lunch account through the RaiseRight program. Shop online and earn rewards!

For more information on the RaiseRight program, click here.   The Prep's enrollment code is A124C6BF13124  

For questions or more information, please contact Mrs. Karrie Davis P'22 '23 '26 at (856) 697-2600 ext. 126 or mrs.davis@hermits.com

Points of Contact: Mr. John Huscher '85 P'18 (Dean of Student Leadership & Development) & Mr. Tim Hale (Asst. Dean of Student Leadership)
Emails: Mr.Huscher@Hermits.com / Mr. Hale@Hermits.com

The Leadership Team is anticipating another exciting and positive start to the 2026-2027 academic year - please be sure to refer to the school calendar for important beginning-of-the-year events and dates/times.  Additional information & event details will be forthcoming throughout the remainder of the summer.  

The 2026-27 Student Handbook will be posted shortly.

Policy and Procedure | Information

Attendance: Students must officially sign in before 9:45 a.m. to be eligible to participate in co-curricular activities for the academic day. In an effort to minimize the late arrival process, the student must report directly to the building where his current class is located and sign in with the following staff members: 

• Forum – Mrs. Sheftall
• Scarpa – Mrs. Auger
• Vincent – Mrs. Ward
• Augustinian Hall – Mrs. Pippett

Technology Agreement: Each student and parent must sign the Technology Agreement in order to utilize on-campus technology services.  Please hand the signed forms to your D and E period teachers. 

Student Security Cards: Students have been issued door access cards and student ID cards.  Both of these cards should be with the student at all times. Students must wear a lanyard with the swipe and ID card attached.  The lanyard which will have a breakaway clasp will be provided by the Prep. If a student loses either card or the lanyard the student is responsible for reporting the loss and purchasing a replacement.

LOST LANYARDS/IDs – Students must wear their school-issued lanyard with their student ID and door entrance key card as part of their uniform. Students who lose their lanyards are required to replace them. Please go to the Business Office to order a new student ID ($5) and a new key card ($10) and the Prep Shop for a lanyard ($5).

Point of Contact: Mrs. Christine Battin (Director of Transportation)
Email: Mrs.Battin@Hermits.com

Several Buses are At or Nearing Capacity

Families planning to utilize St. Augustine Prep bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year are encouraged to reserve their student’s seat as soon as possible. Routes 2, 6, 8, and 12 are nearing capacity, and once full, additional requests will be placed on a waiting list.

As of Tuesday, August 25, Bus 13 is at full capacity and will be on a waiting list.

If you have not yet reserved your student’s seat, please do so as soon as possible to help ensure transportation is available for the first day of school.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27

Click the button below for an important message from the Transportation Office

transportation message from mrs. battin