HEAD'S UPdate - Weekly Newsletter

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

DUAL CREDIT ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN

St. Augustine Prep’s Dual Credit Program allows students to earn college credits through Camden County College while completing high school coursework. Enrollment for eligible courses runs from December through February 26, 2026, with details provided by teachers and Camden County College. The fee is $150 for a three-credit course.

Not all colleges accept dual credit or AP scores; families should consult Mr. Grealis, Dean of Academics for more information.

Mr. Grealis may be reached at (856) 697-2600 ext. 112 or via email at grealis.sean@hermits.com

Learn more about the dual credit program partnership with Camden County College

AP EXAMS

Information regarding AP Exams has been sent to all families

AP EXAM INFORMATION

Point of Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Keats (Director of the 8th Grade Program)
Email: Mrs.Keats@Hermits.com

Eighth Grade Monthly Message

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 2025-2026 academic year - please be sure to refer to the school calendar for important beginning-of-the-year events and dates/times.  Additional information regarding event details will be forthcoming throughout the remainder of the summer.  

Student Handbook 2025-26

Student Handbook

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

Sports Registration

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

Learn more about Transportation at the Prep by visiting hermits.com/transportation.

For questions or more information, contact Mrs. Christine Battin, Director of Transportation at (856) 697-2600 ext. 142 or mrs.battin@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
 

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

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

Point of Contact: Br. Bob Thornton, O.S.A.
Email: Br.Bob@Hermits.com

Point of Contact:
Mrs. Karrie Davis P'22 '23 '26 (Prep Shop Coordinator & Austin-Aire Yearbook Advisor)
Email: Mrs.Davis@Hermits.com

Prep Shop HOME PAGE & HOURS

Take note of our special holiday days with extended hours

Friday, December 5 (BINGO) - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday, December 10 (Celebration of Arts) - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday, December 17 - 4:00pm -6:30pm

Monday, December 22 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

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 5676BF2813124.  

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

Eighth Grade Monthly MessagE (NOVEMBER) 

LUNCH ACCOUNTS 

To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135

Please contact Mrs. Keats, Director of the 8th Grade Program, with any questions at mrs.keats@hermits.com

AP EXAMS

Information regarding AP Exams has been sent to all families

AP EXAM INFORMATION

LUNCH ACCOUNTS  

To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135

LUNCH ACCOUNTS  

To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135

AP EXAMS

Information regarding AP Exams has been sent to all families

AP EXAM INFORMATION

LUNCH ACCOUNTS 

To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135

AP EXAMS

Information regarding AP Exams has been sent to all families

AP EXAM INFORMATION

LUNCH ACCOUNTS  

To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135