Cascia Hall is a Catholic, Augustinian, college preparatory school serving the spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development of young people from the Tulsa area in grades six through twelve.
The words under the seal “Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas,” Latin for “Truth, Unity, and Love” are not just words; they are the core values of Cascia Hall that are incorporated into every aspect of our school.
PURCHASE YOUR CHROMEBOOK page 7
BUY YOUR UNIFORM page 8
SET UP YOUR MYCASCIA LOGIN & EMAIL page 10
ACTIVATE YOUR SWIPE CARD page 11
COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER READING page 12
PICK OUT YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES page 12
GET LINKED WITH CASCIA LINK CREW AND WEB LEADERS page 13
COMMUNICATE WITH US page 14
ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH CPFA page 16
GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS page 18
MARK YOUR CALENDAR page 20
Find all the information you will need to get prepared for school in one easy location.
Upper School Students Middle School Students
Middle School
Monday, August 5
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, August 6
9:00 - 11:00 am
Wednesday, August 7
9:00 - 11:00 am
Upper School
Thursday, August 1
9:00 - 10:30 am OR
1:00 - 2:30 pm
One session of Chromebook Boot Camp is required for all new students.
Cascia Hall is a college preparatory, liberal arts school and will not deviate from traditional learning; instead, to quote St. Augustine, “will always make progress” in best practices for our students. Students are required to purchase a Chromebook to use on a daily basis in class. We also strongly suggest purchasing a protection plan warranty (especially for Middle School students).
Although we don’t require a specific model, we do require it to run on a Chrome operating system and recommend at least an 8GB hard drive.
Cascia Hall is a “Google School.” Our students maintain their school files on Google Drive, which is accessible from any internet-connected device. Students do not need to keep up with flash drives or have to log on to an on-campus computer to get what they need. Google Drive also makes document sharing very easy!
Cascia email is driven by Gmail, which is very easy to use from Chromebooks as well as smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
Check out these suggested Chromebooks!
All new students are required to attend one session of Chromebook Boot Camp. Upon completion of Boot Camp, students will not only have practiced creating Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, but will also understand myCASCIA and Google Drive, including how to manage Google folders. Students will also set up their student Google Calendar and Gmail.
Students begin the school year in relaxed dress and will transition to full dress from October 15 until March 24.
*Please note that you will need a blazer with patch for school pictures on August 23, 2024. If you have not purchased your blazer at that time, you can borrow one from the school. You can purchase a patch for your blazer in the Commando Bookstore.
Contact Anna Smith, Assistant Dean of Students, at asmith@casciahall.com or 918-746-2647 with any questions regarding Cascia Hall dress code.
You can find our full dress code on our website!
Dress shirts, slacks, ties, sweaters, and blazers can be purchased anywhere as long as the items meet the dress code requirements. Skirts and polo shirts can be purchased from the following vendors as noted below:
• Lands’ End - www.landsend.com/school
All uniform items except skirts and shoes are available here. They will embroider the CH logo on the shirts, sweaters, etc. Lands’ End does contribute a percentage of the sales through our school page back to Cascia Hall (enter our school code on their website: 9001337217)
• C&J Uniforms - www.cjschooluniforms.com 7923 E 51st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74145, 918-610-7470
Skirts and other uniform items available.
• Commando Bookstore
The Commando Bookstore sells many Cascia-branded items.
On July 1, you can log in to your Cascia-provided email. Please go to http://mail.google.com and use the following information. You will NOT create a new account.
• Your email address is firstnamelastnamelast2ofgradyear@students.casciahall.com Example: nataliesullivan31@students.casciahall.com
• Your initial password will be Casciatemporary1 (the last digit is the number 1.)
You must change this password upon logging in for the first time. Please select a sentence with proper punctuation: ex. My mom is Nancy. Write down the password at home where you can look it up if you forget it!
Student swipe accounts are a wonderful way to pay for anything your student needs at the library, dining hall, and the bookstore.
The best part is you don’t have to worry about keeping money on their card, plus you can view all their charges at the touch of a button on the Resource Board. Parents will receive a bill at the end of each month.
Students will be issued their student ID/swipe card within the first few weeks of school. Lost swipe cards may be replaced at the bookstore for $10. An additional charge of $1.00 is applied each time a student uses the account WITHOUT the card.
We encourage parents to have a discussion with their child about spending parameters for the dining hall and bookstore. Parents are not notified prior to a student making a purchase.
Taher is our in-house dining service. It provides many different food options for breakfast, lunch, and grab-n-go snacks. There are also multiple microwaves available for students who choose to bring their own lunch.
All students at Cascia Hall must complete mandatory summer reading requirements. Please review all materials for your child as ALL assignments are due the first day of school!
The easiest way to find these assignments is on the Cascia Hall Resource Board. The Resource Board is full of information for parents and students, so read through it and familiarize yourself will all things Cascia! Learn how to navigate to the Resource Board on page 14.
Students should bring a notebook and pens/pencils on the first day of school. Students will receive their class supply lists during the first week.
For a complete list of supplies for grades 6-8, scan the QR code.
All incoming freshmen will be assigned to a house! Each house is led by two upperclassmen who are responsible for welcoming students to our school community. These houses also take part in competitions and fundraisers throughout the year.
Cascia Link Crew is a group of upperclassmen who help ensure Upper School students are connected with the school and their classmates throughout the year. WEB Leaders are a group of eighth graders who help ensure Middle School students are connected with the school and their classmates throughout the year. These two groups help organize events and answer any questions. Link Crew and WEB Leaders will be a student’s contact for all things related to Cascia Hall.
The best way to get up-to-date information on what’s happening at Cascia Hall is through our biweekly Bulletin, emailed every Wednesday and Sunday during the school year and every Wednesday during the summer. These Bulletins tell you everything you need to know, so watch for, read, and save these somewhere for future reference.
Parents and students are automatically on the distribution list for the Bulletin, but if you are not seeing them in your inbox, please email John Santee at jsantee@casciahall.com.
Parents and students can email any faculty/staff at anytime! Cascia employee emails begin with the first letter of the first name followed by the last name, and then @casciahall.com. For example, if you need something from Jane Doe, her email would be jdoe@casciahall.com it’s that simple!
The Cascia Hall Resource Board is full of everything you are looking for, including dining hall charges and menus, bell schedules, exam schedules, and everything in between! Just log into your MyCASCIA account and click “Resources” at the top.
Cascia Hall has a phone app that can be downloaded from the App Store. This app holds information for students, parents, and alumni!
Cascia has a variety of ways to find out all the fun things happening on a daily basis!
Cascia Parent Faculty Association (CPFA) is the connection between parents and the school. All Cascia families are automatically members! It is a great way to get involved and meet other Cascia parents and help with various activities throughout the school year.
To volunteer with the CPFA, please contact President Sarah Darby at sarahsanteedarby@gmail.com or 918.845.0474.
You can also complete the parent volunteer sign-up using this QR code.
Coffee andConversations
CPFA Meeting
Fr. Perez Tennis Classic (Cascia Fundraiser)
CPFA Meeting
Christmas Tree Lot (Cascia Fundraiser)
CPFA Meeting
CPFA Meeting
Celebrate Cascia (Cascia Fundraiser)
CPFA Spring Reception
August 30;7:30-8:30am US Entrance
September 12, 2024; Noon BrechtCenter
September 19, 2024 Cascia Hall Courts
November 7, 2024; Noon Brecht Center
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Gravel Lot off Utica
January 30, 2025; Noon Brecht Center
March 13, 2025; Noon Brecht Center
April 25, 2025 Cain’s Ballroom
May 9, 2025; Time TBA TBA
While we see girls wearing both, many of the girls opt for the plaid or khaki skirt.
Seniors park in an assigned numbered space. All other drivers park in an unassigned spot near the baseball field, west of the senior lot, or the gravel lot near Utica. There are plenty of spaces for all. Before driving on campus, students must register with the Office of Safety & Security and obtain a parking permit to be displayed in their car.
Throughout the year, we will have t-shirts designed for special occasions. Most of the students purchase the special t-shirts if it applies to them but not all the students buy them.
Yes, as long as they are appropriate and cover the ankles.
The Homecoming Dance (HOCO) is for all Upper School students! It is a fun time, and most everyone goes. The girls usually wear a cocktail-style dress while the boys wear jackets and slacks. Freshmen will have a parentcoordinated dinner for everyone in the class with transportation to the school for the dance.
The Sadie Hawkins Dance is in February, and the girls ask the guys. All Upper School students are welcome to attend. The dress is casual and has a theme, which is announced a few weeks before the event.
Prom is for juniors and seniors. Dress for prom is typically a longer dress for girls and a suit or jacket/slacks for boys.
Each fall, the Upper and Middle Schools host Club Fests for students to learn about the activities and clubs offered at Cascia. From chess to fishing, from pets to world languages, there is something for everyone!
Minimester is a unique experience that takes place throughout the month of January and is a chance for students to experience their potential future. Juniors and seniors explore month-long internships or make take a trip abroad while freshmen and sophomores explore Minimester classes filled with a variety of learning. For all Upper School students, Minimester is an exciting chance for students to earn a grade and possibly change their life.
In keeping with the Augustinian core values of Truth, Unity, and Love, members of the Cascia Hall community respond to the call to service. Christian service is a concrete way to put faith into practice. In addition to classroom work, service hours are a graduation requirement, and all students participate in Caritas Connection. Your student will receive this information after school starts.
Regular Schedule Hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 2:55 pm These days include a mid-morning break.
Late Arrival Hours - Tuesday
8:50 am - 3:05 pm There is no break on this day.
Mass Schedule and Assembly Schedule
Same hours as regular schedule hours, but the day will include allschool Mass or an assembly.
The building opens at 7:00 am every day (including late arrival days). Students can stay on campus in the library every day until 5:00 pm.
CASCIA SPIRIT DAY | AUGUST 7 | 9:00 AM - NOON | DINING HALL
Come by Cascia and get ready for your first day of school! Pick up your pre-ordered spirit wear, set up your locker, purchase your CAP card, and learn more about the CPFA.
As you can probably tell by now, we can’t wait to have our newest Commandos on campus, and we wouldn’t miss an opportunity to celebrate them! The Cascia Hall Welcome Walk does just that!
Sixth and ninth grade students will walk onto campus with their grade and be welcomed by returning Cascia students and faculty as they begin their first school day on campus. Be prepared for music, balloons, and lots of noise! Watch for more details about the Welcome Walk in the weekly Bulletin or class GroupMe.
Note that the first day of school is a special schedule. School will begin at 8:35 am.
August15
August28
FirstDayofSchool SpecialSchedule 8:35am
All–SchoolMass MassSchedule
September2 LaborDay No Classes
September3
September9
ProfessionalDevelopmentDay No Classes
All–SchoolMass Mass Schedule
September25 All–SchoolMass Mass Schedule
September26
October4
October11
October12
ProfessionalDevelopment No Classes
All–SchoolMass Mass Schedule
HomecomingCookout&Game Cookout:5:00pm;Game:7:00pm
HomecomingDance 7:00-8:30pm
October15 FullDressBegins
October15 MSParent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00pm
October16 MSParent/Teacher Conferences 8:00-noon;NoclassesforMS
October16 PSATfor10th-11thgrades Noclassesfor12th;9thgrade fieldtrip
October17& 18 FallBreak NoClasses
October25
November13
All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
ProfessionalDevelopmentDay NoClasses
November22 All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
November25-29 ThanksgivingBreak NoClasses
December 12 All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
December 16 –20 1stSemesterExams StudyDayDec18, NoClasses
Dec21 Jan5 ChristmasBreak NoClasses
January6
January7
ProfessionalDevelopmentDay NoClasses
Minimester(US)& 2ndSem(MS)Begin
January20 MartinLuther King,Jr.Day NoClasses
January22 Pre-ACTfor9thgrade
February 3 US2ndSemester Begins
February3
February5
All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
ProfessionalDevelopmentDay NoClasses
February17 Presidents’Day NoClasses
March5
March12
AshWednesdayAll-SchoolMass MassSchedule
ProfessionalDevelopmentHalf-Day NoonDismissal
March17-21 SpringBreak NoClasses
March24
April2
April17
RelaxedDressBegins
ProfessionalDevelopmentDay NoClasses
All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
April18&21 Easter Break NoClasses
May1
All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
May5-16 APExams
May12 All-SchoolMass MassSchedule
May16,19-21 2ndSemesterFinals
May23 Commencement
* For a full list of events, please see the CH website.
