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Incoming Freshmen and their parents will be automatically added to the list to receive the Pandagram in July using the email addressed that are listed in their OnCampus account at that time; likewise for transfer students, once enrolled.

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Parents, guardians & students can access the most recent Pandagrams using the Resource Board when signed into OnCampus. No summer Pandagrams; first Pandagram of the school year is after Labor Day.
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Dates for 2025-2026

As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we wanted to share some important dates with you. The official 2025-2026 Padua Academy School Event Calendar can be found in the Pandagram sent to students and parents dated June 10, 2025. It is not made available to the public. 
 
First Day for Students
Class of 2029 – August 21, 2025
Class of 2028 – August 25, 2025
Class of 2027 – August 26, 2025
Class of 2026 – August 26, 2025
 
Major Holidays
Thanksgiving Break – November 26- 28, 2025
Christmas Break – December 22 – January 2, 2026
Easter Break - April 2 - 10, 2026
Last Day for Students
June 5, 2026
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Padua News Highlights

2025

  • #2 Best High School for Athletes in Delaware

    Padua has been ranked the #2 Best High School for Athletes in DE by USA Today High School Sports — 2nd only to all-boys Salesianum!
  • Iceland Adventures

    Padua Travels: Iceland and European Trips

    To close out the school year, a group of Padua Pandas embarked on an two unforgettable journeys: one group to Iceland and the other on an European trip to Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic.

  • Summer Student Highlights

    This summer, Padua Academy celebrates the remarkable achievements of our students beyond the classroom.

  • Padua to Launch New System 2025-26

  • Graduation 2025

    Congratulations to the Class of 2025, now graduates of Padua Academy!

  • Baccalaureate Mass 2025

    On Tuesday, we celebrated the Class of 2025 with a beautiful Baccalaureate Mass at St. Anthony’s Church. Seniors reflected, gave thanks, and marked this special moment together.

  • CYM Award Recipients

    The Diocese of Wilmington’s Catholic Youth Ministry honored outstanding leaders in youth ministry at the Annual CYM Recognition Dinner.

  • Senior Skirt Day - A Padua Tradition

    On their final day of classes, our seniors carried on the beloved Senior Skirt Day tradition—celebrating their next chapter by sporting their future college logos with pride.

  • Taylor Kozink '25 Awarded NROTC Scholarship

    Padua Academy is proud to celebrate senior Taylor Kozink on earning a prestigious four-year National Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship!

  • Junior Prom

    This past Saturday, our juniors lit up the night at Padua's "Meet Me at Midnight" themed prom!

  • Habemus Papam!

    We have a Pope - Pope Leo XIV! Learn more about our celebration and how Padua has degrees of separation from the Pope Leo!

  • St. Francis deSales Award Recipients

    Congratulations to Padua's ten seniors awarded with the 2025 St. Francis de Sales Medal.

  • Elce Walsh ’25 Appointed to West Point

    Padua Academy is proud to celebrate senior Elce Walsh on her appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point!

  • Padua Students Shine at DelDOT Bridge Design Competition

    Padua recently competed in the 2025 DelDOT Delaware Bridge Design Competition, bringing two talented teams who built arched truss bridges.

  • In Loving Memory of Pope Francis (1936–2025)

    Today, we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, who entered eternal life on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

  • Senior Prom

    Senior Prom was truly a night to remember! Despite the rain, the theme of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Brantwyn Estate was alive and well.

  • Padua Shines at State National History Day Competition

    Padua students recently competed in the Delaware State National History Day contest at Stanton Middle School, earning top honors across multiple categories.

  • Padua Presents: Permian Monsters at DMNS

    Our Environmental Conservation Club students designed and led nine incredible interactive STEM stations at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science.

  • 2025 Spring Soirée

    Padua’s inaugural Spring Soirée at Brantwyn Estate was a night of elegance, celebration, and community, honoring our supporters and the enduring spirit of Padua.

  • Junior Ring Mass

    Last Thursday, the Class of 2026 celebrated a cherished tradition at the Junior Ring Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, symbolizing their role as leaders in our community.

  • Padua's 2025 Musical: Sister Act

    Padua Musical Theatre took us to church with Sister Act the Musical delivering an unforgettable series of performances, filling the theater with energy, laughter, and soul-stirring music!

  • Culture Day

    Culture Day 2025 was a beautiful celebration of traditions, flavors, and performances from around the world!

  • Celebrating Culture & Connection

    Padua students had the incredible opportunity to present at St. Mary Magdalen’s Respectability Day, sharing their knowledge of different cultures with SMM’s 6th-8th grade students!

  • Honoring Excellence

    Padua is proud to announce the Class of 2025's Valedictorian & Salutatorian!

  • IDEA Award Recipients at Diocesan PD Day

    Padua Academy Hosts Educating the Whole Child Professional Development Day, Celebrating Educators and IDEA Award Finalists.

  • Celebrating Women's History Month

    Throughout March, we’re honoring remarkable women in history, as chosen by our faculty and staff.

  • Engineering Week 2025

    Celebrating Engineering Week at Padua! What an incredible week of hands-on exploration and innovation from marshmallow towers to marble runs, 3D printing workshop to an exciting scavenger hunt, and more!

  • My Jersey, Your Impact

    Our winter senior athletes are celebrating the teachers and staff who have shaped their journeys at Padua in a truly meaningful way.

  • A Lasting Legacy

    Today, we proudly dedicated Room 302 in honor of Martha C. Holladay, celebrating her 50 years of service to Padua Academy.

  • Catholic Schools Week 2025

    Catholic Schools Week was a celebration of faith and community, and our Pandas truly shined!

  • Building Community Connections

    Padua is excited to begin a partnership with our neighboring students at Lewis Dual Language Elementary School as part of a new student mentoring program! 

  • Padua Earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

    This honor recognizes schools that expand women’s participation in AP CSP and improve female representation in computer science. 
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