Salina Catholic Schools Grandparents + Alumni Weekend Frequently Asked Questions

Grandparents Day

Where do I go?
Check-in for Grandparents starts at 9:15a at Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School.

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.

When does the program start?
Our Salina Catholic Schools Grandparents Day Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart’s Gymnasium.

How will I connect with my Grandchildren?

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. Multi-building family lunch ticket holders will be dismissed from Mass first for lunch at Sacred Heart.

Where will I eat?
That depends on the grandchildren with whom you will be eating. See the following.

You eat at Sacred Heart if…

You only have SH Grandchildren.
You have SMGS and SH Grandchildren.

You eat at SMGS if…

You only have SMGS Grandchildren.

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.
You will also need to purchase Student Lunch Tickets for the following.

SMGS Grandchildren eating at SH.

When is the event over? And, can I take my grandchildren with me?
The event will conclude between 1p and 1:30p. 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.

Knights Tailgate - Friday, Sept. 13, 6pm, North Parking Lot (off of Cloud St.)
Friday Night Lights - Knights FB vs. Plainville - Friday, Sept. 13, 7pm, Kansas Wesleyan
Knights Hall of Fame Brunch - Saturday, September 14, 10a, SH Cafeteria

Who can attend these events?
All alumni and their families are invited to attend this celebration of Sacred Heart’s Alumni.

Do I need to purchase a ticket?
There is no cost to attend the Knights’ tailgate. Sacred Heart is offering a reduced price ticket of $3 to the Football Game. The Knights Hall of Fame Brunch costs $20 to attend. All proceeds go to support the Alumni Association.

Are you recognizing any alumni this weekend?
Yes! The Class of 1984 is celebrating their 40th Reunion this weekend. We will recognize them at halftime of the FB Game. We will also recognize the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees. These individuals include the following.

2003-2005 State Championship Softball Teams
Sister Pauline Kukula, CSJ
Mr. Robert Riordan ‘60
Young Alumni Inductee - Adelaide Easter ‘20

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 14.

Grandparents & Alumni Weekend

Schedule of Events

Frequently Asked Questions