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The Pandagram is delivered via email weekly DURING the school year to current students, their parents / guardians, and staff on Tuesdays. 

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 Veracross account at that time; likewise for transfer students, once enrolled.

If you haven't received the Pandagram or believe you unsubscribed in error, please email Stephanie Casey at scasey@paduaacademy.org to subscribe/re-subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter.  Include your student's name and class year in the email.

Parents, guardians & students can access the most recent Pandagrams using the Resources tab when signed into Veracross. No summer Pandagrams; the first Pandagram of the school year is after Labor Day.
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Dates for 2026-2027

As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, we wanted to share some important dates with you. The official Padua Academy School Event Calendar can be found in Veracross. It is not made available to the public. 
 
First Day of School
Teachers - Thursday, August 20, 2026
Class of 2030 - Thursday, August 27, 2026
Class of 2029 - Monday, August 31, 2026
Class of 2028 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Class of 2027 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Major Holidays (no school)
Labor Day - September 7, 2026
Fall Break - October 12, 2026
Diocesan Professional Development Day - November 4, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - November 25 - November 27, 2026
Christmas Break - December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027
MLK Jr. Day - January 18, 2027
President's Day - February 15, 2027
Easter Break - March 25 - April 2, 2027
Memorial Day - May 31, 2027

Senior Celebrations
Baccalaureate Mass - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Graduation - 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2027

Last Day for of School
Students - Friday, June 11, 2027
Teachers - Tuesday, June 13, 2027
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Padua News Highlights

2026

  • 2025-26 IDEA Award Recipient

    We are proud to celebrate Mr. Ray Helie, teacher in our mathematics department, as a 2025–2026 IDEA Award recipient!
  • Culture Week 2026

    Culture Week brought our community together to celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and experiences that enrich life at Padua.
  • 2026 Carson Scholar

    Mina Nowroozi ’28 named Carson Scholar for leadership, service, and impact in the fight against Blood Cancer.
  • Mock Trial Team Advances to State Finals

    Padua’s Mock Trial team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition.
  • National Mental Health Youth Council

    Ava Tindall ’27 has been selected to serve on the 2026 National Mental Health Youth Council for Creative Visions.
  • Engineer Week 2026

    What an incredible week of hands-on exploration and innovation during Engineer Week at Padua!
  • My Jersey, Your Impact

    Our winter senior athletes are taking time to recognize the educators who have guided, encouraged, and inspired them.
  • National Merit Finalist

    Mary Drost ’26 has been named a Finalist in the highly competitive National Merit Scholarship Program.
  • Newsies Seizes the Day!

    The countdown is over—Padua Academy Theatre proudly presented Newsies!
  • Padua's Spring Soirée: Moonlit Mediterranean

    Join us for Padua's Spring Soirée on Saturday, March 14, 2026; tickets now on sale and honorees revealed.
  • Panda Pride Day Bring The Energy

    Padua was buzzing with school spirit on Panda Pride Day, the final celebration of our rescheduled Catholic Schools Week.
  • Padua Gives 2026: A Community United in Generosity

    Padua Academy is deeply grateful to our entire community for the incredible success of Padua Gives Day 2026.
  • Catholic Schools Week 2026

    While the weather and snow had other plans for the start of our week, Padua Academy is still excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2026.
  • 2025 AP School Honor Roll - Gold Status

    Padua Academy is proud to announce that we have once again earned Gold status on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll
  • Alumnae Return Day

    Welcoming back our Alumnae from the Classes of 2022-2025 for conversations of preparation and sisterhood!
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