Student Life
PANTHER PRIDE
Everyone does their part, both teachers and students, to do whatever it takes to make our school a place where each and every person is an important piece of what makes Pallotti special.
We are connected to each other and to our school. School pride is the vehicle that lets use learn to believe in something bigger than ourselves. Our school has value. It is our home away from home, our community. It's not just these two but many things that make up our school pride. We are proud of our school and our students: past, present and future.
School pride is a feeling deep down inside of us. We feel it each morning when we walk through the front doors of Pallotti. It's pride, it's caring, it's treating each other with respect and it holds a very special place in our hearts! So, even though you can't define it in one word, you know it when you see it, hear it and feel it. It's alive and well!
Student Life Instagram Page
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Committed to educating the whole person and developing well-rounded individuals, Pallotti offers a wide variety of extra-curricular enrichment activities for our students. We strongly encourage students to become active in the school community by participating in one or more activities. Our list of clubs and activities changes often based on student's interests and participation. Students often initiate new groups to meet their interests and Pallotti welcomes these ideas.
It is our belief that through the exploration of extra-curricular activities including visual and performing arts, students will grow in character and depth of thinking. They can, through these activities, become better persons, able to contribute to their community in a variety of enriching ways. We encourage each Pallotti student to take an initiative to actively participate and strive towards personal accomplishments.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
St. Vincent Pallotti said, "Seek God, and you will find God". Taking these words to heart, the Department of Campus Ministry helps students to search for God in all aspects of their life with the goal of helping them grow in their faith. One of St. Vincent Pallotti's most endearing traits was his ability to get others involved in the mission of the Church. He knew that any revitalization within the Church or renewal of faith was not going to happen by a single individual. Rather, he saw the renewal of the Church as everyone's mission. In collaboration with the Religion Department, students learn to integrate the lessons they’ve learned in their classes with their own spiritual journey for the glory of God, the common good of the world, and their own personal growth.
Some highlights of Campus Ministry at Pallotti include:
- Yearly retreats for each graduating class
- A strong Christian service learning program
- Opportunities for prayer
- School-wide liturgies
- The Union of the Catholic Apostolate through which upperclassmen can take a leadership role in the spiritual life of the school
Nancy Vawter
Campus Minister
nvawter@bjgong.com
Retreats and Abroad Service Trips
Freshman Circle of Friends Retreat
The freshman retreat, "Circle of Friends," addresses the idea that we are all a part of the family of God. The goal is for the freshmen to get to know one another and to recognize their place in the family of God.
Sophomore Service Days
The sophomore retreat theme is "Circle of Friends in Action." Sophomores attend days of service at various area locations. The emphasis of this retreat is on the sacredness and dignity of all life created in the image and likeness of God.
Junior Kairos Retreat
The junior retreat's theme is "Call To Discipleship." The three-day retreat's goal is to help develop in each student a desire to deepen their love and understanding of our Lord and to make a commitment to serving Him.
Senior Revive and Rekindle Retreat
The senior Vocare retreat, "Go Light Your World," deals with the theme of vocations.
Footsteps of Pallotti Italy Trip
Students have the opportunity to travel abroad to Italy to be immersed in the Pallotti Spirituality with the intent of inspiring Apostles to revive faith and rekindle charity. This trip is a pilgrimage, a time of prayer, and a time of service and formation to learn about St. Vincent.
This trip is only open to Union Leaders.
Belize Service Trip
Students have the opportunity to travel abroad with Cross Catholic Outreach in a mission to serve those in need. Alongside their classmates and teachers, students travel to Belize were we volunteer at a Pallottine Missionary Sisters founded school. In addition to the service work this experience is a pilgrimage. Students begin and end their days with prayer. The trip abroad also includes excursion possibilities to explore the ancient Mayan ruins, the beautiful Caribbean beaches, snorkeling and tree top zip lines for our more adventurous travelers. The most important work we will do in Belize is cultivate relationships.
Take a look at this amazing video, recapping our 2024 service trip.
Christian Service Learning
Community Service is an important part of each student’s experience at St. Vincent Pallotti High School.
Service is not only an excellent way to put into practice the values and knowledge gained in the classroom, it is also a fundamental part of the Gospel we are called to live. Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) Pallotti students are encouraged to become servants of all, reaching out to all those in the community who find themselves in need. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore provides plenty of opportunities for our students to become aware of the difficulty of the poor and to work with churches and service agencies to assist those in need. Programs such as: food distribution, tutoring youngsters, visiting senior citizens, recreation with handicapped and/or disabled adults; and far reaching mission trips to Belize and South Africa all strengthen our students and allow them to "live for the infinite glory of God."
Helping Students Serve the Community
St. Vincent Pallotti was renowned for how he drew so many other people into charitable activities. Inspired by our patron, St. Vincent Pallotti High School strives to make service something that is easy for students to make part of their lives. To assist students, the school:
- Has a community service coordinator to help connect students to service activities.
- Hosts several large-scale service events each year at the school.
- Provides students and parents with lists of upcoming local service opportunities.
- Has ongoing service opportunities within one block of campus.
- Sends students and parents regular, individualized updates on student service hour totals
UNION LEADERS
An Opportunity to Lead
Every year, Campus Ministry enlists the help of a team of seniors to lead our retreat program. Applications become available the week after the last Kairos returns. The process involves an essay, self-evaluations, and an interview. Those who are selected attend an overnight training sessions in August before helping to lead all of Pallotti's retreats.
Leadership Team Resources
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Uniforms
Uniform for the 2024-2025 School Year
To view your school’s uniform requirements or place an order, visit us online at www.flynnohara.com. Enter your state and the name of your school (St Vincent Pallotti) to get started! Our website is also the best place to find the FlynnO’Hara store that supports your school, to learn about our School Year Product Guarantee, to find information on returns & exchanges, and so much more.
Flynn O'Hara - Give us a call at (800) 441-4122 or email us:
atyourservice@flynnohara.com
DISCOUNTS, STORE OPENINGS & SAFETY UPDATES!
Information, especially now, is constantly changing. Stay up-to-date on the latest back-to-school uniform information by opting into our emails, or following us on social! This is where we’ll be communicating COVID-19-related safety updates, sharing at-home resources, announcing discounts, etc. We promise we won’t overwhelm your inbox! We’re just sending the important stuff, focused on making back-to-school shopping as safe and easy as possible this year.
SHOE REQUIREMENTS (purchased apart from Flynn O'Hara):
Girls are required to have either the Dark Gray or Navy Hey Dude or Sperry Shoes.
Boys are required to have either Black or Dark Gray (Charcoal) Hey Dude or Sperry Shoes.
No athletic shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers should be worn. No other colors are permitted.
Click on the shoe for the Amazon offering.
Girls Gray Sperry
Girls Navy Sperry
Girls Gray Hey Dude
Girls Gray Hey Dude
Boys Black Sperry
Boys Black Hey Dude
Boys Black Hey Dude
Student and Parent Handbook
2024-2025 School Year Student and Parent Handbook
Click the button below to view and download the current Student and Parent Handbook.
Transportation
Transportation Services
Bus Transportation
For many years, St. Vincent Pallotti High School has partnered with the Annapolis Bus Company/Towne Transport, to provide bus service throughout the Bowie area, to and from Pallotti. Please refer to the bus service agreement on this page for cost and route information and how to register for bus transportation.
Carpool Information
If you are looking to organize a carpool, please contact our Admissions and Enrollment Manager for a list of names by zip code for interested families. Only currently enrolled families can receive carpool information.
Student Emergency Contact Information
Student Emergency Contact Form
If your student has any medical issues or court orders, please contact Sharon Schmidt directly at the school.
301-725-3228, ext. 2210, sschmidt@bjgong.com
Please fill out the entire form.
HEALTH SERVICES
Pallotti provides a quality health program that enables every student to reach a stable physical well-being in order to maximize the benefit of his or her educational experience.
Nurse Ruth Rogers, R.N.
School Nurse
rrogers@bjgong.com
TECHNOLOGY
Our goals of this program are to teach students how to use the technological tools available to them to broaden their learning horizons, use Web 2.0 tools and the Internet effectively, and prepare them for the workplace of tomorrow. We will also help teach students how to use the large amount of research tools available on the World Wide Web, thus increasing their ability to do research on their own. We will teach organizational and study skills, from organizing lecture notes to completing homework and submitting it electronically, using software on the notebook computers.
It is mandatory that the student participate in our 1:1 laptop technology program.
If you already have a Windows laptop that meets the minimum specifications listed below, you may use that machine in the school.
It is recommended you get some type of Accidental Damage Plan. We are unable to provide home networking support.
Pallotti provides each student with a Google Apps for Education account, which includes a school email account, Google Drive, Docs, and other apps we feel will enhance the students' learning experience.
Minimum Laptop Specifications
Wireless Device Registration
To connect a device to Pallotti's wireless network your device needs to be registered with the Technology Department.
To connect a device to Pallotti’s wireless network your device needs to be registered with the technology department.
Students are limited to a maximum of 2 devices on our network. NO CHROMEBOOKS, TABLETS, PHONES OR IPODS.
Please follow the appropriate directions for your device and provide the requested information below:
For Windows 10 / 11 devices:
- In the search box at the bottom left, type: cmd and press enter.
- In the command box that pops-up, type: getmac /v /fo list and press enter.
- Look at the returned information and find the Wireless or Wi-Fi Connection entry.
- Copy the physical address information into the form below.
Physical address example: 08-34-C8-DF-32-78
Wireless Device Registration Form
LUNCH MENU
The student dining menu is updated weekly. You can view the menu on our website or click the image or button below to download the menu for yourself. Catering and menu are provided by Zest Food Services.
