The State of Indiana has announced that all Indiana K-12 schools will conduct remote e-learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. This decision has been made from an abundance of caution to help ensure the health and safety of our students and of all people in our communities. Due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus), Scecina made important decisions regarding how to proceed with the excellent teaching and learning that you expect from Scecina, while also...
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Why Scecina?
Scecina Memorial High School is a co-educational Catholic college and life preparatory school that motivates our diverse and gifted community of students to attain educational excellence, be lifelong learners, and live as servant leaders in the inspiring footsteps of Father Thomas Scecina.
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Scecina’s capital campaign reaches $5.8 million
By President Joe Therber This week, I want to celebrate two recent Scecina successes with you. First, the Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time capital campaign has surpassed the $5.8 million mark in commitments. We are so grateful for everyone’s prayers, service, and financial support, regardless of the amount. If you have not yet been able to participate in the campaign, please consider doing so. Your investment, when joined with that of fellow alumni and friends, will take Scecina to...
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Scecina teacher Amy Fix wins Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ highest honor for educator
By Beth Murphy, Director of Marketing Communications Scecina Memorial High School teacher Amy Fix is the winner of the 2020 St. Theodora Guerin Excellence in Education Award given by the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The archdiocese annually presents the award to one teacher among 2,000 employees in the 68 schools of the archdiocese, which covers Central and Southern Indiana. The St. Theodora Guerin award is the highest honor for Catholic educators in the archdiocese. Mrs.Fix...
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President Joe Therber: Scecina’s capital campaign enters Operation Homestretch
By Scecina President Joe Therber Happy New Year to you and yours! I want to thank our community and give you an exciting update on the Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time, the capital campaign for Scecina Memorial High School. The campaign has reached the $5.56 million mark in commitments on our way to the financial goal of $6,000,000+! In December alone, we received more than $200,000 in campaign commitments. Thank you to everyone who has generously contributed your gifts...
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President Joe Therber: Another milestone for Scecina’s capital campaign
As you know, Scecina Memorial High School has embarked on its first capital campaign, Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time. When we kicked off the public phase less than three months ago, the campaign was just over $4.5 million pledged toward the $6 million goal. I’m very pleased to announce that we have reached $5.3 million in pledges. This is a monumental achievement for Scecina. By the end of December, our goal is to have raised $5.6 million in...
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Scecina passes $4.8 million toward $6 million capital campaign goal
By President Joe Therber Dear Crusaders, It’s a pleasure to update you on the progress of Scecina’s first capital campaign, Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time. A month ago, at the campaign kickoff event on campus, we announced the $6 million goal and the campaign’s six priorities. The event was a wonderful celebration and evening of fellowship with 500 Scecina alumni, friends, parents, students, and staff in attendance. Five weeks after the kickoff event, I’m happy to announce that...
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Scecina honors volunteer who makes difference in students’ lives
By President Joe Therber On Thursday, Oct. 24, Scecina will celebrate the annual Father Tom Day Mass. We will not have Wednesday Mass that week. At the conclusion of Mass on Thursday, the Father Tom Award will be presented to a person who has made Scecina an important part of his or her life and who lives Father Tom’s motto of “Give that Little Extra.” This year’s Father Tom Award recipient will be Mr. Frank Sergi. Frank is an active...
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Capital Campaign and the Scecina Fund: What is the difference?
By President Joe Therber This year is very important to the future of Scecina. Why? Every year, valued Scecina alumni and friends generously support the school financially – specifically, scholarships, need-based tuition assistance, academics, campus ministry, athletics and clubs, and care of our campus. Annual pledges and gifts for these vital, ongoing activities make up the annual Scecina Fund. This year, while the Scecina Fund continues as it must, we are embarking on a visionary and extra-ordinary initiative to strengthen...
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Scecina passes $4.5 million toward $6 million capital campaign goal
By President Joe Therber It's official! Last night (Sept. 26) we kicked off the public phase of Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time, the capital campaign for Scecina Memorial High School. It was the highlight of my 11 years as Scecina's president -- a great night, a great crowd, a great spirit! Several hundred people attended. Thank you! As I announced at the event, we recently passed $4.5 million in commitments toward the $6 million goal for the Our Faith, Our Journey,...
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Big plans for Scecina will be unveiled at Capital Campaign Kickoff Party
By Scecina President Joe Therber Something big is happening at Scecina Memorial High School! We have exciting plans to announce about Scecina’s capital campaign, “Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time.” You can discover more about what’s happening at the Capital Campaign Kickoff Party on Thursday, September 26, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Scecina. I know you may have questions about this unique event. Please let me provide some answers. Q. Who’s invited? A. We’ve invited the whole Scecina Community: students,...
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Affordable Catholic Education
More than 90% of Scecina students receive some type of financial assistance to attend. We have scholarships for incoming and current students as well as need-based tuition assistance. We also accept vouchers from the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program.
Educating the Whole Person
We educate the whole student - spirit, mind and body - through four years of theology, challenging academics (such as Advanced Placement, dual-credit and honors courses), and extracurricular activities (20 IHSAA sports, including gymnastics, and club sports such as archery, lacrosse and men’s volleyball).
Community Service
Students have opportunities to serve others at school and in the community through the Campus Ministry’s Christian Service Program, Catholic Theology classes and extracurricular service clubs.
1:1 Technology
Each Scecina student receives a school-owned computer for use during the school year through the 1:1 technology initiative. The computers give students and teachers more flexibility in class and allow the school to offer eLearning days out of the classroom.
Global Awareness
Scecina’s International Student Program promotes international understanding, creates memorable and diverse learning opportunities, transforms critical intercultural perspectives and nurtures global connections from the Catholic perspective.
A Diverse Environment
Scecina is a diverse school where all are welcome. Our 2018-19 student population is 13.3% black; 4.9% Asian; 30% Hispanic; 46.1% white; 5.2% multiracial; and 0.5% other.
We Are Crusaders
Katelyn Hartman, Class of 2019
Attending Ohio State University
Katelyn Hartman, Class of 2019
Attending Ohio State University
Attending Ohio State University
"My four years at Scecina were nothing like I expected. I received so much more than an education. Within the school, I found a lifelong community that helped me discover my place in the world."
Drew Smith, Class of 2019
Attending U.S. Air Force Academy
Drew Smith, Class of 2019
Attending U.S. Air Force Academy
Attending U.S. Air Force Academy
"Scecina gave me the opportunity to form new friendships, prepare me for my future, and it helped me be more involved in the school community."
Tavon Middlebrook, Class of 2019
Attending Taylor University
Tavon Middlebrook, Class of 2019
Attending Taylor University
Attending Taylor University
"Transferring to Scecina was one of the best decisions of my life. I'm happy I came because I now feel a lot more prepared for what college life will be like."
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Activities end by 5 p.m.
April 9Good Friday
Early Dismissal at 1:50 p.m.
April 10 @ 7:30 am - 1:50 pmEaster
April 12
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