Through the generosity of the Donahue Family Foundation of Pittsburgh, the Golden Apple Award honors outstanding individuals who teach or are an administrator in Catholic schools. The diocese recognizes and deeply appreciates the unique charge these teachers and administrator have to the development of each student. Their selection, from a field of many outstanding educators… Continue reading →

Ursuline students competed in the annual Governor’s Art Show. There were 6,280 entries, submitted by 2,441 students across the state of Ohio. Regional jurors cut the field to 15% which was 1,030 pieces. Ursuline High School is proud of two student – artists, Thomas Hull ’23 and Lorenzo Sprockett ’22, for being named Regional Finalists.… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School Speech and Debate Team participated in the Ohio State Speech and Debate Tournament on March 4-6, 2021. 1,000 competitors from 85 schools across Ohio participated in the event. Ursuline High School qualified ten team members (Molly Burke, Keila Cortes, Emma Garon, Jacob Graber Sadote, Mason Reichard, Marina Sepulveda, Brandon Tabak, Roan… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School Quiz Bowl Team had a historical season. Ursuline High School has been in the Quiz Bowl league for four years and has won the division championship each year.  As the result of past successes, the team was moved to Division 1 for this year and continued to reign supreme.  The team… Continue reading →

Following Ursuline’s Open House on February 6, members of the administration will host the Catholic elementary school students, regardless of their feeder school affiliation, and their parents on Thursday, February 24 and Saturday, March 9 to complete the registration process. Families will have the opportunity to sign up for an appointment. You may sign up… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School community is selling Shamrock Raffle tickets. The prizes are: 1st Prize – $10,000 2nd Prize – $2,500 3rd Prize – $1,000 Tickets are $10 each. All proceeds benefit Ursuline High School students. The drawing will take place on April 15, 2021. Winners need not be present. To purchase tickets, go to… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to recognize 3 students for earning awards at the 2021 Scholastic Art Show. Junior Lorenzo Sprockett received a Gold Key Award for his drawing entitled “Self Portrait.” Juniors Mercedes Dykes and Van Hoang received Silver Keys for their works “Tranquility” and “Friendship.” The Scholastic Art Show is the nation’s longest-running… Continue reading →

Attending the Ursuline High School Open House is one of the most effective ways to learn more about the people and programs that make Ursuline such an exceptional place to learn and grow. The Ursuline Open House is designed to be more than just a tour of the school – it is an interactive experience… Continue reading →

Mrs. Damore & Mrs. Morrison had the pleasure of recently meeting with students in our elementary feeder schools. They visited and brought gifts to each grade in the building. It’s always a special stop to the kindergarten classrooms to bring them their first official Ursuline t-shirt recognizing the Class of 2033! Pictured with Mrs. Damore… Continue reading →

Mrs. Judi McGlone, Ursuline Parent, kicked off the Merici Med Program Speaker Series this year. She is a Speech Pathologist. Mrs. McGlone spoke to students about educational requirements, career demands, and the various job placement opportunities for Speech Pathologists. Learn more about this special program at https://ursuline.com/merici-med-prep-program/. The program is advised by Ursuline Biology Teacher,… Continue reading →

Congratulations to seniors Maris, Julia, and Emily for signing their Letters of Intent to play college Softball. Maris will be playing at The University of Toledo, Julia at Slippery Rock University, and Emily at Ohio Dominican University. We wish them the best in their college careers! Photo ID: Julia, Maris, Emily Read more on this… Continue reading →

The Ursuline school community hosted a Thanksgiving food drive for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and the Ursuline Food Pantry. More than 500 pounds of food was collected as well as several generous cash donations. Thank you to everyone who donated canned goods or gave a gift of money. We were glad to… Continue reading →

Tune in on Friday, November 6 at 8pm for the Celebrate Our Legacy Virtual Auction. You can access the auction by visiting the following: 1. At 8pm search “Ursuline Irish” on Facebook 2. At 8pm search “Ursuline Irish” as a channel on YouTube 3. At 8pm click here It is not too late to register.… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and is proud to announce 100% pass rates on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry, Psychology and Spanish Exams taken in May 2020. Mrs. DePizzo’s AP Chemistry class earned a 100% pass rate in comparison to the 59% state average. Mrs. Damore’s AP Psychology Class earned… Continue reading →

The Ursuline Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. John Peplowski, is sporting new band uniforms this year. 100 uniforms were purchased at a cost of nearly $50,000 thanks to the support of alumni, parents and friends who supported this endeavor.

Ursuline High School is grateful to an alumnus who recently established the The Saint Angela Merici Award Scholarship for incoming freshmen beginning with the Class of 2025. The St. Angela Merici Award’s purpose is to identify and encourage top-performing students who will benefit from a faith-based, academically-rigorous Ursuline education. One incoming ninth grade student will… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is looking forward to welcoming the next class of Ursuline students to our building! Several important events are approaching and we invite 7th and 8th grade families to join us. Prospective Parent Night – Parents of seventh and eighth graders are invited to hear a presentation from the Ursuline Administration and Faculty… Continue reading →

Formed in the summer of 2020, the Ursuline High School Diversity Council has been established to mentor student leaders on important social issues and diversity. The student group participated in the first training session at Camp Fitch in July. Mr. Guy Burney led the session for the students. Trainings will continue throughout the school year.… Continue reading →

All incoming Freshmen will report for orientation on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:55 A.M. until 12:40 P.M. The Freshmen will follow an abbreviated schedule to meet with all of their subject teachers. As part of the Freshmen Success Program, they will also meet their Senior Class Mentors and will be treated to a picnic lunch… Continue reading →

The Ursuline Speech and Debate Team qualified members for two national tournaments, the Catholic Forensic League Nationals in Chicago, Illinois and the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 travel plans have been cancelled. The Catholic Nationals was cancelled and the National Speech and Debate Tournament has been rescheduled… Continue reading →

The Ursuline Athletic Department, in consultation with local health authorities, the OHSAA, and the Diocese of Youngstown, has created a plan to permit student-athletes to return to training on the campus of Ursuline. Each student – athlete must sign a waiver in order to resume training. Please visit https://ursuline.com/restartactionplan/ to watch an informative video from… Continue reading →

The Ursuline Family is mourning the loss of Bishop George V. Murry, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown. Together we pray for the repose of his soul, for his family, friends and brothers and sisters of the Diocese of Youngstown. Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the soul of your departed servant Bishop Murry, to… Continue reading →

Ursuline is busy making preparations for the 2020-2021 school year. The tentative school calendar will be published in the June newsletter and the website will be updated with dates for the 2020-2021 school year in early July. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 330-744-4563. New families are… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School’s 112th Commencement will be aired Sunday, May 24 on our YouTube Channel, Facebook, and website from Stambaugh Auditorium beginning at 1:00 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Regina Rogers, O.S.U., former Ursuline Assistant Principal and current member of The Leadership Team for the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown and Pastoral Minister at Saint… Continue reading →

May 1, 2020 Dear Class of 2020 & Parents, The Class of 2020 is one of our finest classes and over the last four years they have enriched the legacy of our school through their exemplary performance in and out of the classroom. Personally, I have enjoyed playing a small part in their development into… Continue reading →

The Ursuline Student Ambassadors and Administration cordially invite you and your child to Class of 2024 Virtual Orientation. Please complete the following prior to the orientation. -RSVP for you and your child here -Have your child add their “get to know you” slide in this collaborative slide show 24 hours prior to the session. Directions… Continue reading →

The health and safety of the entire Ursuline community is of utmost importance to us. As a result, in light of Governor DeWine’s order to cancel school and or cancel/postpone large, indoor gatherings in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Ursuline will be closed for three weeks beginning Monday, March 16 through April 3. The Ursuline… Continue reading →

Ursuline did well again at the 13th annual Mahoning Valley Miniature Bridge Building Competition. The team of Riley Burke, Rose McClurkin, and Keona Wilkie built the 6th strongest bridge out of 28 teams by supporting a weight of 87 pounds. Kimberly Henderson and Angelo Naples was Ursuline’s second team and created the 3rd strongest bridge,… Continue reading →

Ursuline Principal, Mr. Matt Sammartino, introduced two new head coaches to the Ursuline Community on Wednesday, March 4. Mr. Nathan Zunic was introduced as the Head Girls Volleyball Coach and Mr. Josh Auden was introduced as the new Head Boys’ Soccer Coach.  Coach Zunic is the music teacher at Saint Rose School and has coached… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is excited to welcome two new head coaches to our Ursuline Family. Coach Nathan Zunic will be the Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach and Coach Josh Auden will lead the Boys’ Soccer Team.  Coach Zunic is the music teacher at Saint Rose School and served as the Girls’ Volleyball Coach for the Cougars. … Continue reading →

Senior Rose McClurkin will be honored at the YWCA Young Women with Bright Futures banquet on Saturday, March 21 at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, Ohio. Established in 1994, the awards program provides an opportunity for community recognition of outstanding young women who are high school seniors. Honorees are selected by their high school administrators… Continue reading →

Coach Kent Blacksher and the 2019 Ursuline High School Boys’ Tennis Team have been awarded “The Claire Muscaro Team Sportsmanship Award.” The award is voted on by the officials during the 2019 State Team Tournament. The team was state runner-up at the 2019 tournament.They were honored at a banquet in Columbus on March 1, 2020.… Continue reading →

“Unless there is Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” Ursuline High School students began the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass. Father Murphy was the celebrant. Throughout the season of fasting and almsgiving, students will have several opportunities to prepare themselves for the joyous Easter season. Classes will attend… Continue reading →

Mrs. Preston’s Honors English Classes welcomed Mr. Jesse McClain, a Holocaust Certified Educator, to their class. The students are reading the Holocaust novel “Night” by Ellie Weisel. Mr. McClain’s many Holocaust artifacts were fascinating. His many artifacts have been collected from his international research and study. Thank you for sharing with us at UHS! More… Continue reading →

Ursuline Quiz Bowl team defeated Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday, February 25 with scores of 455-185 and 395-100 to claim the Second Division Quiz Bowl Championship. Ursuline has been in the league for three years and has won the championship each year. Ursuline has advanced to Division One for next academic year due to the past… Continue reading →

Gabriella Kreuz, the founder of “Love Doesn’t Shove,” presented to the Ursuline High School student body on Tuesday, February 12 at 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM in the Deibel Morley Arts Center on campus. Kreuz weaves her quirky personality into Love Doesn’t Shove presentations to set a more upbeat tone to the traditionally “dark” dating… Continue reading →

Join the Ursuline Baseball, Football, and Softball Teams for spring clinics. Clinics will be held for students in grades 3-8. Further information and camp registration may be completed by visiting https://ursulinehighschoolcamps.myonlinecamp.com/. The deadline to register for the Baseball Camp is March 13. Please contact mmatune@youngstowndiocese.org for more information. The Summer 2020 Camp Series will be… Continue reading →

Ursuline is proud to recognize the 15 members of our Speech and Debate Team who qualified for the State Speech and Debate Tournament to be held in March. The team is coached by Speech and Debate Hall of Famer, Mrs. Joan Williams. Ursuline’s Speech and Debate Team is also a member of the prestigious 100… Continue reading →

Grades 5-7 are welcome to join the Ursuline Student Ambassadors for a space themed evening, complete with a planetarium from The Carnegie Science Center.  Take part in a variety of STEAM activities, eat delicious snacks, and earn great Irish prizes.  Please RSVP at this link.  

Ursuline is the choice for high school in the Mahoning Valley! Meet the Ursuline Administration, Faculty, Coaches and Students at the annual Open House. Opportunities to learn about the complete Ursuline experience are available for the entire family Student led tours of the building will be available. Presentations from the Concert Band and the Speech… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is in the holiday spirit! We begin each day with an Advent reflection and light the Advent wreath. Students participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The school community came together to purchase hundreds of gifts for Catholic Charities and collected hundreds of pairs of socks to be donated to The Rescue Mission,… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School has teamed up with John F. Kennedy High School and Cardinal Mooney High School to support the ministry of Catholic Charities.  The diocesan elementary schools in Mahoning and Trumbull County are also a part of the project.  To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2020, an indoor rummage sale will be held at… Continue reading →

The curtain will once again rise at Ursuline’s beautiful Deibel Morley Arts Center for the winter musical, “Once Upon a Mattress.”  This musical is based off the fairy tale favorite, The Princess and The Pea.  The show ran December 13-15, 2019.  Please visit our Photo Gallery for more pictures!

This year, Ursuline High School is proud to begin the Ursuline Merici Med Program. Named for the foundress of the Ursuline order, Saint Angela Merici, this program will provide students who are interested in health care professions with experiences designed to increase awareness of the various medical career paths available. In addition to exposing students… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to honor the 2019 Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Vincent ’62 and Mrs. Zip ’64 Basile and Attorney Robert Nelson ’64. Dr. Vincent T. Basile entered Ursuline High School from Sacred Heart School on the East Side of Youngstown. As an Ursuline student, he was a member of Student Council, National Honor… Continue reading →

In honor of the Feast of Saint Ursula and Ursuline – Mooney Week, Ursuline High School once again sponsored a school-wide food drive to benefit two agencies, Saint Vincent dePaul and the Ursuline Food Ministry, a newly created food pantry for students and families of Ursuline High School.  Once again, the campaign was extremely successful… Continue reading →

Each year, approximately 1.5 million juniors take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT.)  Students with exceptional test scores are named National Merit Commended Scholars.  Ursuline High School is proud to recognize four students in the Class of 2019 for their high scholastic achievement.  National Commended Merit Scholars (pictured left to right) are Brady Leugers, graduate… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to announce the 2019 Advanced Placement results for the May 2019 test administration.  Ursuline High School students earned a pass rate of 85%.  The state average pass rate is a 61%.  25% of the graduating class received college credit through these test results.  Ursuline is also proud to recognize 16… Continue reading →

Parents of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are invited to hear a presentation from the Ursuline Administration and Faculty about the curriculum and programs of Ursuline.  We encourage you to take the chance to get to know our school family and ask questions to Administrators, Faculty, and our amazing students!  An extensive financial aid overview… Continue reading →

The 2019-2020 school year is Ursuline’s 115th year and 100th anniversary on the Wick Avenue property.  The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown founded our school in 1905 based on the charisms of their founder, Saint Angela Merici.  While the property may a look a bit different and each student now carries a Chromebook, the legacy of… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School Boys’ Tennis Team will go down in school history!  The team finished as State Runner Up in the OTCA Division II Team Final in Columbus, Ohio.  Players for the team tournament included Austin Arfaras, Gavin Blacksher, Glenn Christopher, John Khavari, Greg Morgione, Sean O’Connor, Luke Tsudis, and Brian White. At the… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to announce the “2019 Ursuline Arts Week” schedule of events.  The Ursuline Fine and Performing Arts Department will showcase student art work in the Library and Learning Center one hour before each performance and during the extended intermission.  A variety of artistic mediums will be on display.  The week will… Continue reading →

Ursuline French Teacher, Mrs. Lisa Devlin, is the 2019 Diocese of Youngstown Golden Apple Award Winner.  Mrs. Devlin is an active member of the Ursuline Family.  In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is the advisor of The Ursulinian (yearbook), Global Rovers, French Club, and is a director in the Ursuline Theatre Department. She is… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to present the 2019 Summer Camp Series.  Students in grades kindergarten – eighth grade will have the opportunity for summer enrichment with the Ursuline Irish.  Please register using your child’s grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Experience Ursuline’s first-rate programs and facilities with the various summer opportunities.   Please visit the… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 40 members of the junior class, the Class of 2020, to the chapter during Mass on Wednesday, March 20 at Ursuline High School.  Father Richard Murphy presided the Mass.  National Honor Society members were presented by their advisor, Mrs. Nannette Jacobs, to Principal, Mr.… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School entered two teams to the 2019 Mahoning County Miniature Bridge Building Competition at Youngstown State University.  The teams were advised by Physics instructor, Mr. Mark Uerling.  Team 2 consisted of Kaylee Ray, Hailey Kerstetter, and Angelina Sabatino whose bridge held 224 pounds, which was 1760 times more than the bridge weighed. The… Continue reading →

Congratulations to Ursuline senior Dayshanette Harris.  She is now the Lady Irish Basketball All Time Leading Scorer.  To date, she has scored 2,310 points.   Dayshanette broke the previous record of 2,297 set in 2006 by Tyra Grant. According to Vindicator (http://www.vindy.com/news/2019/feb/12/points-queen/), she is also now the leading scorer in all records in Mahoning County.  Dayshanette will… Continue reading →

Members of the Ursuline Administration will host the Catholic elementary school students, regardless of their feeder school affiliation, and their parents on Thursday, February 21 at 6pm and Saturday, March 9 at 10:30am to complete the registration process.  These events will be held in the Ursuline Library and Learning Center.  Parents are encouraged to RSVP… Continue reading →

The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 in the Deibel Morley Arts Center for the production of William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing.”   Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into rejecting Hero at the altar on… Continue reading →

Ursuline is proud to recognize the 16 members of our Speech and Debate Team who qualified for the State Speech and Debate Tournament to be held in March.  The competition will be held at Massillon Jackson High School. The team is coached by Speech and Debate Hall of Famer, Mrs. Joan Williams.   Ursuline’s Speech and… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School students, alumni, families, Home and School Association, and Students of Stewardship (SOS) came together to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace this Christmas season. This local organization builds beds and provides bedding for local, needy families. Students raised over $1,500 for the organization through a Christmas pajama day and individual donations. Ursuline also… Continue reading →

Throughout the month of December, Ursuline students have various opportunities to prepare for Christmas.  All students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and partake in daily Advent reflections.  Multiple service opportunities are available for students to join during the holiday month, such as Salvation Army Bell Ringing and Toy Shop, Ursuline PreSchool Holiday Craft Show,… Continue reading →

The Ursuline High School Theatre Department presented Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the Deibel Morley Arts Center on the Ursuline campus.  Performances were held on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th at 7:00 P.M.   A matinee was held on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 P.M. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a… Continue reading →

Congratulations, Ursuline Family! Ursuline High School has recently received two top awards.  The Vindicator’s “Reader’s Choice” poll named Ursuline High School the Best Private School in the Mahoning Valley.  The award was given based on a reader’s poll.  Ursuline High School has also been named the #1 Private School in the Mahoning Valley and Western… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School honored the 2018 Distinguished Alumni, Kathleen O’Neill Christopher Wolsonovich ’67 and Kevin J. McGuire ’76, at the Feast of Saint Ursula Mass.  Father Murphy read the biographies of the award winners as Mr. Matthew Sammartino presented the awards. Kathy Wolsonovich learned the meaning of the Ursuline High School motto of “Soli Deo… Continue reading →

Seniors Vy Hoang and Lexie Tsudis qualified for the Division II Girls’ State Tennis Tournament. Vy and Lexie qualified for the state tournament after defeating Orville in the Akron District Competition on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Springside Racquet Club. Both Vy and Lexie are four year members of the Ursuline Girls’ Tennis Team. The… Continue reading →

The Wilfred J. Sanders Anatomy Lab recently benefitted from the generosity of many alumni and friends of Ursuline.  A special appeal was made this summer to alumni and friends of Ursuline who have chosen to enter the medical field. The lab is now home to 15 brand new achromatic microscopes and 8 resin skeleton models for… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School will hold a special information night for prospective parents Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 P.M. in the Deibel-Morley Arts Center on the Ursuline campus. At that time, the Ursuline administrative team will present a program regarding tuition, financial aid, college preparatory curriculum, the dress code, extra-curricular programs and the spiritual environment of… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School implemented the “1:1 Program” for the Freshmen Class of 2022. The program will provide each member of the Freshmen Class with a Chromebook. The total cost is $50,000 and has been funded by alumni support and an anonymous donor. “1-to-1 Programs” are also known as ‘anywhere, anytime, or laptops for students’ programs.… Continue reading →

Each September Ursuline students participate in a retreat program.   The senior and junior retreats are held at the Villa Maria Educational Center and the sophomore and freshman retreats are held at Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.  Each retreat is designed to foster class unity, enhance prayer life, and deepen relationships with God.  The high… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to announce that Alexander Stoneman ’19 has been named a National Merit Semifinalist. This accolade ranks Alex in the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Roughly 1.6 million high school juniors across the nation entered the competition by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT.) In addition to his… Continue reading →

The 2018-2019 school year is set to begin on Monday, August 20, 2018 for the Class of 2022 and Tuesday, August 21, 2018 for the entire school. The estimated enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is 465: 245 boys and 220 girls. The faculty will include 3 Administrators, 1 Diocesan Priest, 1 Ursuline Sister and… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School is proud to announce the results of the National Forensic League Speech and Debate Finals held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 18 – 22, 2018.  Four members of the Ursuline Speech and Debate Team qualified for this prestigious competition.  Alex Stoneman ’19 and Adam (Buddy) Dwinnells ’19 finished 22nd and 23rd respectively… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School will graduate the Class of 2018 at its 110 th Annual Commencement Exercises held at Stambaugh Auditorium on Sunday, May 27, at 1:00 P.M. The speaker will be Patricia Fleming. Ms. Fleming is a life-long Catholic School Educator. She served Ursuline as Assistant Principal from 1983 -1995 and as Principal from 1995… Continue reading →

Ursuline High School inducted 40 members of the junior class to the Ursuline Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students were admitted to the organization on the basis of service, scholarship, character, and leadership.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held for the inductees and their guests in the Ursuline Library and Learning Center. Dr. Eric… Continue reading →

On April 2, 2018 representatives from Ursuline High School traveled to Grenada, Nicraragua to complete mission work.  The group worked with International Samaritan in the garbage dump community outside of Grenada, Nicaragua.  11 students, as well as six adult chaperones, spent the week in Nicaragua completing a building project at a house for a single mother,… Continue reading →