Recent News

Spirit Wear Online Store

We are excited to share our 24/7 spirit wear store. This store is officially open (CLICK HERE) and will remain open and available at all times with delivery options both to the school (free) or directly to your house (for a small delivery fee). We will continue to work to add new items as time goes on to ensure we are offering a variety of choices. This store is the same company that runs the PND spirit wear store so we expect high quality products from what we have heard from those at PND. 

Questions should be directed to the school office: 309-685-1208 or school@stphils.com

Tiger Tales Podcast: Episode 26

(November 4, 2026) – Click here for Episode 26 of the Tiger Tales Podcast, hosted by principal, Mr. Jack Dippold. In this episode, Mr. Dippold and Fr. Luke Spannagel, our pastor, catch up with Marin Ruskusky (SPS 2020/PND 2024).

Food Drive for Sophia’s Kitchen

For this year’s service project, the SPS 6th graders will organize a food drive for Sophia’s Kitchen from Nov 9 – 13, 2026. Students in all grades are invited to participate and bring in donations. Below are the focus areas for each day of that week.

Nov 9 – Box Monday – rice, cereal, pasta, sauce (no glass jars), granola bars, potatoes, stuffing, boxed meals (pasta & sauce, rice & vegetables, tuna, relish & mayo, etc. )

Nov 10 – Treat Tuesday – coffee creamer (not perishable), chocolate syrup, hand lotion, nail polish, Starbucks/Dunkin’/McDonald’s Gift Cards

Nov 11 – Wildcard Wednesday – spices, canned/pouch meats (tuna, chicken), hot pads, oven mitts, cooking utensils, hand can openers (not electric)

Nov 12 – Toiletry Thursday – packaged paper towels, toilet plungers, packaged toilet paper, Kleenex, detergent, dryer sheets, Clorox wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hygiene products

Nov 13 – Free-for-all Friday – canned fruits and vegetables, canned pineapple, plus anything listed from Monday through Thursday

Remember, no glass please. Pop/pull top cans and pouches are extremely helpful, as many do not have can openers. Please have all items sent to school by 8 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, as the full donation will be delivered to Sophia’s Kitchen the following week.

Tigers Tales Podcast: Episode 25

(September 30, 2026) – Click here for Episode 25 of the Tiger Tales Podcast, hosted by principal, Mr. Jack Dippold. In this episode, Mr. Dippold and Fr. Luke Spannagel, our pastor, catch up with John and Sie Couri (SPS 2021/PND 2025).

Military Service Info Collection

Attention St. Philomena Parishioners and Alumni! Are you a veteran or an active member of the armed services? We are collecting information about military service to enhance our remembrance on Veteran’s Day and military appreciation days.

Please take a moment to complete THIS FORM. If you have any questions, reach out to Colleen Donlan (colldonl@stphils.com) or Rhonda Parker (rhonpark@stphils.com | 309-682-8642, ext. 2112).