Salina Catholic Schools Grandparents + Alumni Weekend Frequently Asked Questions

Grandparents Day

Where do I go?
The day begins with a Grandparents Welcome Coffee starting at 8:30 am at Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School. Doors will open at 8:00 am. Students will enter around 9:30 and Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Activities and lunch will follow.

Where can I park?
There will be parking available throughout campus. A shuttle will be running between the schools to transport grandparents (and their grandchildren after Mass) where they need to be.

How will I connect with my Grandchildren?

LNL Grandchildren - Please sign your grandchildren out of Love 'N Learn. They are welcome to join you for Mass, lunch and activities!
SMGS Grandchildren - Teachers will bring them to the Sacred Heart Gym. You will connect with them there.
SH Grandchildren - Students will come to you in the gym.

What happens after Mass?
Lunch rotations and activities with your grandchildren begin after Mass.

Where will I eat?
That depends on the grandchildren with whom you will be eating. More details to come.

Do I need to purchase a ticket?
Yes, if you intend to eat with your grandchildren on campus. You will need to purchase an Adult Lunch Ticket.

When is the event over? And, can I take my grandchildren with me?
The event will conclude around 1:30 pm. You can take your grandchildren with you as long as you check them out w/ their teacher.

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Alumni Weekend

What are the events scheduled for Alumni Weekend?
We hope you can attend the following events.

SCS Tailgate - Friday, Sept. 26, 4:30 pm, grassy area outside of SMGS Gym, parking lots
Friday Night Lights - Knights FB vs. Valley Heights - Friday, Sept. 26, 7pm, Kansas Wesleyan
Knights Hall of Fame Brunch - Saturday, September 27, 10 am , SH Cafeteria

Who can attend these events?
You are invited to attend this celebration of our Alumni and community.

Do I need to purchase a ticket?
There is no cost to attend the SCS tailgate. Food will be available for purchase. Gate entry for the football game is $5 per person. The Knights Hall of Fame Brunch costs $20 to attend. All proceeds for the Brunch support the Alumni Association.

Are you recognizing any alumni this weekend?
Yes! Inducting the 2025 Knights Hall of Fame members

Bud Jilka
Lori (Hermes) Wilbur
Fr. Cleo Bachofer
1969 Football Team:
- Bingesser, Jon (Coach)
- Smith, Dwight (Assistant Coach)
- Balthazor, Richard
- Berry, Larry
- Bradshaw, Ben
- Brady, John
- Burghart, Paul
- Chaput, Tom
- Crawford, Bill
- Foley, Jim
- Forristal, Dan
- Gerleman, Brent
- Gilbert, Ted
- Girard, Jerry
- Gorrell, Terry
- Hlavacek, Joe
- Lindenmuth, Mike
- Lonergan, John
- Marcotte, Kenny
- Otto, Mike
- Ritter, Jim
- Schmitz, Galen
- Schmitz, Leonard
- Schnepp, Charlie
- Schwartz, A.J.
- Schwartz, Norb
- Swedenburg, Jim
- Tuttle, Ted
- Vogelsburg, Don
- Vogelsburg, Paul
- Williams, Ted

Is it possible to get a tour of the school this weekend?
Yes! The Development Office and Alumni Association will be giving tours of the school following the Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, September 27th.

Grandparents & Alumni Weekend

Schedule of Events

Frequently Asked Questions