Calendar of Events April 4-15, 2016 April 5-8, 2016 April 5, 2016 April 6, 2016 April 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 9, 2016 April 11-13, 2016 April 11, 2016 April 12, 2016 April 13, 2016 April 15, 2016 HS Softball: Lady Angels Defeat St. John Paul II Posted Sunday, Apr 3, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times HS Baseball and Softball: District Standings Posted Friday, Apr 1, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times IWA Choir Earns 'All Ones' at State Competition Posted Friday, Apr 1, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times HS Baseball and Softball: Angels and Lady Angels Defeat S.A. Christian Posted March 30, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times HS Baseball and Softball: District Standings Posted March 29, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times Incarnate Word Academy Student Receives Scholarship from CITGO Posted March 28, 2016 CITGO Posted March 26, 2016 Corpus Christi Caller-Times Posted March 24, 2016 KRIS-TV—Channel 6
Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Elementary Level Principal for the Day Angel Track and Field Tri-Meet Angel Buddies Enjoy Spring Weather High School Level Softball vs. Victoria's St. Joseph Elementary Level Easter Egg Hunt Mission Team Gives Back to Local Community Mission Team's Holy Week Trip High School Level Softball vs. Cornerstone Governance IWBS School Board Contact Us Schools | | Campus Celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord The school held a campus-wide Mass on April 4, 2016 for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and the Incarnation. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey. During Mass, the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament renewed their vows. The event marked both the Sisters' and Bishop Mulvey's Feast Day. As part of our efforts to unite the school with our families and community, IWA also welcomed its grandparents and benefactors to celebrate and enjoy a reception after Mass. View Photos: Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord |
| Students Receive Highest Rating at TAPPS State Music Championship Five Incarnate Word Academy High School Level students received a one rating at the TAPPS State Music Championship on March 30, 2016 in San Antonio. A one rating is the highest ranking a student can receive at the competition. Desirae McCracken, MaryKathryn Charles, Jacob Morrison, and Abigail Garcia received a one rating in the vocal solo category and Hannah Nornberg received a one rating in the piano solo category. In addition, the IWA band will compete in several ensemble categories at the second part of the TAPPS State Music Championship on April 23, 2016 in Waco. View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times |
| Elementary Level Student Serves as Principal for the Day One of our IWA Angels acted as Principal for the Day on April 1, 2016. Alongside Elementary Level Principal Stephanie Bottom, the student said morning announcements, scanned lunch cards for students, and helped deliver items to teachers. Principal for the Day was an auction item at the 2016 Paradise Island Gala. View Photos: Elementary Level Principal for the Day |
| Students to Compete in Diocesan Science Fair Several elementary and middle level students will compete in the Diocesan Science Fair on April 9, 2016 in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center. The public is invited to view science fair projects from 1:30-2:30 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony in the Angel Avenue Student Center at 2:30 p.m. |
| Mission Team Serves Others During Holy Week During Holy Week, the high school level mission team traveled to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias, Texas for their annual mission trip. As one of the corporal works of mercy and in response to the Gospel of Matthew, “I was thirsty and you gave me drink,” the students traveled to McAllen, Texas on March 21, 2016 to visit a respite center, which provides food and clothing to undocumented immigrants. The students also worked with the South Texas Human Rights Center to build and deploy 10 life-saving water stations on March 22, 2016 in designated Brooks County areas, and held a prayer service on March 23, 2016 for unmarked graves at a cemetery in Falfurrias, Texas. In addition, a group of students from the high school level mission team volunteered at the Mother Teresa Shelter and Salvation Army on March 24, 2016. The group painted, helped with gardening, served food to the homeless, and more. View Media Coverage: KIII-TV—Channel 3 View Media Coverage: KRIS-TV—Channel 6 View Media Coverage: South Texas Catholic View Photos: Mission Team Gives Back to Local Community View Photos: Mission Team's Holy Week Trip |
| Angels Have Egg-cellent Time Hunting for Eggs Several elementary level classes held Easter egg hunts during the last week of March. Students excitedly searched for eggs with their name written on them and helped fellow classmates find their own. View Photos: Elementary Level Easter Egg Hunt |
| Tennis Teams Advance to TAPPS State Tournament The boys' and girls' varsity tennis teams received third place at the TAPPS District Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. Both teams will advance to compete at the TAPPS State Tennis Tournament from April 11-12, 2016 in Waco. In boys' doubles, Jonathan Deleon and Michael Rock earned second place and Michael Orgill and Alejandro Carreno advanced to the quarter finals. In boys' singles, Michael Morales received third place and Pablo Mendizabal received sixth place. In girls' doubles, Meredith Kirkland and Paris Hanna earned second place. In girls' singles, Joyce Hunsaker received sixth place. |
| Middle Level Students Begin Action for Apes Challenge Middle level students in Mrs. Marci Levings’ classes are participating in the Action for Apes challenge, which is a yearly contest hosted by the Houston Zoo. The students will be collecting used cell phones from now until the end of April to help the Houston Zoo protect animals like chimpanzees and gorillas. They live in areas where materials are mined for use in cell phones. The classes are asking for used cell phone donations to be dropped off at the middle level front office. |
| Lady Angels Leave the Mound with Another Win The Lady Angels softball team defeated Victoria St. Joseph High School on March 22, 2016. The team is currently ranked first with a 4-0 record. View Photos: High School Level Softball vs. Victoria's St. Joseph |
| CMSE Class Required for All IWA Volunteers Parents who are interested in volunteering with campus activities, clubs, or organizations must submit an IWA Volunteer Application and enroll in a CMSE (Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment) Diocesan Course. Classes are available through various parishes and occasionally at IWA. The certification is for three years. The next class at IWA will be on April 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107 in the high school level building. For more information, visit our volunteering webpage. |
| School Provides Students with College Planning Resources As the process of applying to and selecting a college becomes more and more competitive and complex, IWA is committed to providing students and families with college-planning resources. Some of the many ways IWA prepares its students for college is through several of its college visits, which are scheduled throughout the school year, and financial aid workshops. Upcoming Events: |
| Angel Buddies Enjoy Spring Weather Together Angel buddies enjoyed the spring weather on March 31, 2016 as they played together in the elementary level playground. View Photos: Angel Buddies Enjoy Spring Weather |
| Track and Field Teams Place First at Tri-Meet The high school level held its first invitational track and field meet of the school year on March 23, 2016 at the Austin Street Athletic Complex. Students from IWA, Annapolis Christian Academy, and St. John Paul II high schools competed. The IWA boys’ and girls’ teams earned first place overall. View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times View Photos: Angel Track and Field Tri-Meet |
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