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We are thrilled to welcome you to Archbishop Carroll – The Place to Be! This bulletin includes important information and dates to help you prepare for your first year of high school. Please read carefully and mark your calendars!
KEY DATES
DayOneTransferOrientation
August27th
DayOneOrientation/Classof2029NightatthePhillies August28th
ClassesforSeniorsBegin September3rd
ClassesforSophomoresandJuniorsBegin September4th
ClassesforFreshmenBegin September5th
UNIFORMS
Uniforms can be purchased at Flynn O’Hara.
The link for their website is https://flynnohara.com/shop/archbisho p-carroll-high-school-pa514/.
In addition, girls will be required to wear leggings all year. You can purchase leggings from the school store starting next week.
TRANSPORTATION
All questions regarding transportation should be sent to Mrs. Herrera. You can reach her by calling 610-6887610 or by sending her an email at cherrera@jcarroll.org . A reminder that public schools will provide transportation as long as you are within a ten mile radius from Archbishop Carroll Those students whose public school district is in Philadelphia will receive a SEPTA pass.
2025 ARCHBISHOP CARROLL SUMMER READING LIST
Students are expected to have completed all summer reading by the start of the 25-26 school year.
ALL students are required to read the following two books:
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (Theology) Tattoos on the Heart by Father Gregory Boyle SJ (English)
Grade 9:
All students must select and read one of the following:
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak Fahrenheit 451- Ray Bradbury
The Old Man & the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
If you have any questions about what reading and math assignments you need to complete, please contact Dr. Allison Vinci
Please note: There are no school supply lists. Materials needed will be shared by teachers on the first day of classes
SCHOOLSTORE
Need or want Archbishop Carroll gear? Visit our online store https://archbishop-john-carrollhigh-school.square.site/? page=1&limit=30&sort by=shop a ll order&sort order=asc
HEALTHRECORDS
All students must submit their Health and Immunization Records prior to the start of school.
Please mail or drop off to the school in an envelope with your students name and ATTENTION: Nurse.
INTERESTED IN A FALL SPORT?
Contact one of our coaches if interested in participating in a fall sport
Cheerleading: Taylor Farr
Crew: Aislinn O'Brien and Stephanie McKenna
Cross Country: Robert Edwards
Field Hockey: Deanna Golden
Football: Steve Honick
Golf: Dave Waldmann
Soccer: Boys- Kevin Curley
Soccer: Girls- Thomas J. Quintois
Tennis: Girls- Daneen Downs
Volleyball: Melanie Cotes-Rivera
INTERESTED IN THEATRE?
The Archbishop Carroll Theater Society (ACTS) is proud to announce their fall show for the 25-26 school year will be The Hunchback of Notre Dame!
Auditions will take place on Thursday, August 14th, from 6:00-8:30PM in the Carroll Auditorium.
Additional opportunities for Auditions will also be held on Thursday, August 21st (6:30-8:00PM), and then Sunday August 24th at 12:00PM.
Callbacks will be on August 24th following the last set of auditions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Meghan McNamara, Director, at ACTS@jcarroll.org.
TUITION
If you have any questions regarding your tuition account (charges, credits, etc.), please log into your FACTS Account or call FACTS at 1-866-441-4637 . You are able to make a payment, view your balance, payment schedule, payments made and charges/credits to your account. Any other questions or concerns please contact Trish Dudas at tdudas@jcarroll.org or 267-667-4874.