Class of 2027 Information

Dear Class of 2027,

I am delighted to welcome you to Villa Maria. As you continue to enjoy the excitement of your recent graduation, you may also be eagerly anticipating the new experiences that high school will bring. You can rest assured that the Villa Maria community will welcome and support you from the moment you arrive on campus. Your time at Villa Maria is your chance to discover your God-given gifts and grow in knowledge while developing friendships that will last a lifetime.

At Villa Maria Academy, we are very busy preparing for your arrival in August and are anxious to help you become an integral part of the Villa sisterhood—a unique and special group of young women! If I could summarize the culture of Villa in one word it would be “care.” You will soon be part of our “Villa” community which runs on CARE, supported by collaboration, communication, companionship, comfortableness. These “C” words are important because they only work if all our members share their own personal gifts and talents to enhance all of us. Personally, I cannot wait to experience the gifts that each of you will bring to make Villa even better! I hope you are as excited to share these gifts as I am!

I congratulate you on your graduation from middle school and I hope that you can enjoy the summer break. Take advantage of the down time to enrich yourself with good reading and companionship of family and friends.

Wishing you and your families God’s blessings of health and happiness.

Sincerely yours,
Sister Regina J. Ryan, I.H.M., Ed.D.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Save the Dates

August 12: Villa Palooza Retreat for New Students (Optional), 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

August 14: Fall Sports Tryouts (PIAA Physical Form and Family Form due before tryouts)

August 21: School Store open in Marian Center from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

August 22: School Store open in Marian Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

August 23 & August 24: Class of 2027 Orientation Days

August 24: New Parent Welcome, 5:45 p.m. (School store open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

August 25: All Students Report

September 21: Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m.

September 23: Fall Ball

October 7: Homecoming 2023

freshman checklist pdf

Please make sure the following items are completed as soon as possible by clicking on each link. 

Villa Palooza Retreat (Optional)

Saturday, August 12, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Villa Maria Academy

Join us for a three-part retreat, sponsored by Campus Ministry, meant to be a fun-filled bonding experience between soon-to-be Villa sisters. Return your Registration-Permission form to Sr. Mary Jo via email: srely@vmahs.org.

REGISTRATION-Permission form

Villa Palooza flyer 

For questions, contact:
Sr. Mary Jo Ely 
srely@vmahs.org 
610-644-2551 x:1126   
         
Sr. Marie Claire Matsinger 
smclaire@vmahs.org 
610-644-2551 x:1023   

Mr. Domenic Zampogna 
dzampogna@vmahs.org   
610-644-2551 x:1027                        
                 

Anchor Day Permission Form

Anchor Day will be held at the Villanova Challenge Course. The following permission form will be due on August 1.

anchor day FORM PDF 

• Sign all THREE pages, scan, and email to Madeleine Harkins, Director of Activities
  (mharkins@vmahs.org), with your daughter’s name and Permission Form in the subject
  line.
  OR
•  Sign all THREE pages, print, and return to the attention of Madeleine Harkins, Director
  of Activities, at Villa Maria Academy High School 370 Central Ave. Malvern, PA 19355
   

Class Shirt

• Let us know your freshman shirt size via this Google Form by August 1. Shirts will be distributed before the first pep rally.
   

Uniforms and Spirit Wear

• Saturday, May 20, 2023: Gently Used Uniform Sale, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Villa Maria Multipurpose Room, Regina Mundi.
   
• Monday, June 19, 2023: FlynnO’Hara Villa Maria Academy Private Uniform Shopping Event (Exton Location), 2:30-6:30 p.m. To sign up for your appointment time, click here. 
   
• Order your uniform from the FlynnO’Hara website, by phone at 800-441-4122, or at the Exton or Broomall FlynnO’Hara stores.
   
• Purchase your required gym uniform at the School Store by June 7. If you are unable to purchase your gym uniform by this date, please use this form to place your daughter's order. Orders can be picked up prior to the start of school in August (time and date to follow). Payment for orders placed using this form will be required upon pickup. Please note that all students will need a gym uniform, regardless of if they are registered for a phys. ed. class, because it is also required for seasonal pep rallies.
   
• Optional: Order spirit wear from the Villa School Store or online via Ewing Sports.
   

Freshman Medical and Health Forms

In order to maintain and promote the health and safety of the school community, your daughter will not receive her 2023-2024 schedule unless the physical form, updated immunizations, and Emergency Care Plan (if applicable) have been received.

• Complete the freshman physical exam form including current immunizations (standard, non-athletic) by Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Examinations done within the year 2023 are acceptable. You may use the VMA physical form or a physical form from your doctor’s office. Immunization requirements are listed on the Health Services webpage.
   
• Complete the following forms as applicable:
  • Authorization to Give Medication at School
  • Self-Carry Medication Form
  • Allergy Action Plan
  • Asthma Action Plan
  • Bee Sting Allergy Action Plan
  • Seizure Action Plan

Please note: The PIAA physical form will not be accepted as the freshman physical form. The PIAA form is an additional form if your daughter plans to participate in a VMA sport.

You may mail or email all medical forms.

Mail to:
Villa Maria Academy High School
Attn: School Nurse
370 Central Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355

OR

Email to: nurse@vmahs.org

In the subject of your email, please enter student’s last name and graduation year. 

Please save the document as a PDF labeled with the student’s last name and graduation year.
 

Fall Sports

As you prepare to become a Hurricane, please fill out this Class of 2027 Athletic Interest Survey by August 1. We are looking for information on which sports you have an interest in participating.

• Save the Date: Fall Sports tryouts will begin on Monday, August 14.
• Complete the PIAA Physical Form and Family ID Forms by Tuesday, August 1 to attend fall sports tryouts.
   

Music Department

• Optional: Complete the registration form for private music instruction by August 1.
   

VMA Parents’ Association

• Get involved! Parents can sign up to volunteer for a variety of opportunities through the VMAPA.

Please see below for a list of Villa's Important Contacts.

Important contacts pdf

Sister Regina Ryan, I.H.M., Ed.D.
Principal
srryan@vmahs.org

Pierina Antonello
School Nurse
nurse@vmahs.org

Linda Henderson
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
lhenderson@vmahs.org

Brittany Sim
Dean of Students
bsim@vmahs.org

Madeleine Harkins
Director of Activities
mharkins@vmahs.org

Domenic Zampogna
Director of School Counseling
dzampogna@vmahs.org

David Tirado
Director of Technology
dtirado@vmahs.org

Maria Faragalli
SIS Manager (PowerSchool)
mfaragalli@vmahs.org

Sister Mary Jo Ely, I.H.M.
Director of Campus Ministry
srely@vmahs.org

Sister Marie Claire Matsinger, I.H.M.
Director of Mission and Ministry
smclaire@vmahs.org

Stephanie Taylor
Director of Athletics
staylor@vmahs.org

Anthony Mosakowski
Director of Fine Arts
mosakowski@vmahs.org

Kathy McCartney
Director of Advancement
kmccartney@vmahs.org

Lauren Machita ’89 P’24
President of Parents’ Association
lauren.machita@verizon.net

Welcome from Villa Maria Counseling! We like to call freshman year a “year of orientation.” What can you expect during your freshman year at Villa? Here are some of the highlights:

• Anchor Day: An experience packed with team-building activities to help you get to know your new classmates.
• Freshman Seminar: Hate feeling out of the loop? We have you covered! In Freshman Seminar, we will teach you about Villa traditions, how to get involved, and making Villa your best 4 years.
• Lunch Buddies: Worried about which lunch table to choose? Don’t be! We have a plan for you to get to know all your freshman Villa sisters.
• Support System: Our school counselors are available to provide ongoing, individualized support from day one through graduation.
• The Most Magical Place on Earth: Start visualizing yourself standing in line at Disney for the most epic ride with some of your soon-to-be discovered friends!

In order to maintain and promote the health and safety of the school community, your daughter will not receive her 2023-2024 schedule unless the physical form, updated immunizations, and Emergency Care Plan (if applicable) have been received.

Please take note of the important medical requirements for all incoming freshmen. All forms are due by Tuesday, August 1.

• Freshman physical exam form, including current immunizations (standard, non-athletic) by Tuesday, August 1. Examinations done within the year 2023 are acceptable. You may use the VMA physical form or a physical form from your doctor’s office. Immunization requirements are listed on the Health Services webpage. Please note: The PIAA physical form will not be accepted as the freshman physical form. The PIAA form is an additional form if your daughter plans to participate in a VMA sport.

Action Plans are required for your daughter if she has any life-threatening allergies, asthma, seizures, or other medical conditions. She may need to carry an asthma inhaler or an Epi-pen. If so, the Self-Carry Medication Form must be completed by a healthcare professional. Your child may need to take medication during the school day; the Authorization to Give Medication at School form will need to be completed by a healthcare professional.

Complete the following forms as applicable:

• Authorization to Give Medication at School
• Self-Carry Medication Form
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Bee Sting Allergy Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan

All medical forms should be either mailed via USPS to Villa Maria Academy High School, ATTN: Pierina Antonello, 370 Central Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355 OR emailed to nurse@vmahs.org. In the subject of your email, please enter the student’s last name and graduation year. Please save the document as a PDF labeled with the student’s last name and graduation year.

Should you have any health form related questions, please contact Pierina Antonello, School Nurse, at nurse@vmahs.org.

Students are expected to present a polished and professional appearance at all times. Students must wear the regulation school uniform purchased from the school’s designated supplier. Skirts should be no shorter than approximately 3″ above the knee. Uniforms should be cleaned, in good condition, and properly hemmed when necessary. Read more about the general principles for uniforms and dress code.

Ordering Uniforms

You may order your uniforms:

• On the Flynn O’Hara website.
• By phone at 800-441-4122.
• At the Exton or Broomall FlynnO’Hara stores

Uniform Events

• Saturday, May 20, 2023: Gently Used Uniform Sale, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Villa Maria Multipurpose Room, Regina Mundi.
   
• Monday, June 19, 2023: FlynnO’Hara Villa Maria Academy Private Uniform Shopping Event (Exton Location), 2:30-6:30 p.m. To sign up for your appointment time, click here. 

Gym Uniforms

Purchase your required gym uniform at the School Store by June 7. If you are unable to purchase your gym uniform by this date, please use this form to place your daughter's order. Orders can be picked up prior to the start of school in August (time and date to follow). Payment for orders placed using this form will be required upon pickup. Please note that all students will need a gym uniform, regardless of if they are registered for a phys. ed. class, because it is also required for seasonal pep rallies.

Summer Uniform

• Regulation light blue cord skirt
• Regulation navy blue knit shirt with school emblem – no substitute permitted (T-shirts may not be worn under the school shirt)
• VMA navy blue socks (tights are not permitted; no logos other than VMA)
• Optional: Navy blue crew neck or V-neck monogrammed sweater. Fabric may be cotton or acrylic.
• Optional: Regulation blue VMA outerwear
• Navy blue blazer – required for liturgies and assemblies (names are to be placed in blazers).

Winter Uniform

• Regulation plaid skirt
• Appropriately-sized blue or white oxford cloth shirt; school monogram on collar is optional. No non-Villa logos or emblems are permitted. (T-shirts may not be worn under the school shirt.)
• Navy blue blazer – required for assemblies and liturgies (names are to be placed in blazers)
• Optional: Navy blue crew neck or V-neck monogrammed sweater. Fabric may be cotton or acrylic.
• Optional: Regulation blue VMA outerwear
• Navy blue opaque stockings or regulation navy leggings with navy crew socks

Shoes

• Shoes are to be in a loafer, saddle, or “boat shoe” style. They should be brown (any shade of brown is acceptable). There should no decorations such as prints, glitter, and so forth. View examples.

Gym Uniform

• VMA navy gym sweatshirt, sweatpants, navy shorts and shirt. Purchase your required gym uniform at the School Store by June 7. If you are unable to purchase your gym uniform by this date, please use this form to place your daughter's order. Orders can be picked up prior to the start of school in August (time and date to follow). Payment for orders placed using this form will be required upon pickup. Please note that all students will need a gym uniform, regardless of if they are registered for a phys. ed. class, because it is also required for seasonal pep rallies.

Outerwear During School Hours

• Students are permitted to wear any BLUE Villa Maria logo outerwear on campus. Non-Villa Maria logos, including college logos, are not permitted. There are designated special days when non-blue Villa gear will be allowed. When necessary, acceptable outerwear may be worn to travel between buildings. However, jackets or sweatshirts with offensive logos are not permitted on the VMA campus.

Villa Maria’s unique music program includes classes in music theory, history, composition, and technology. It also offers opportunities for solo and group performance as well as weekly private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral/band instruments during the school day.

Courses offered:

• Music Instruction (24 weekly private lessons per year)
• Music Theory
• Honors Advanced Topics in Music Theory
• AP Music Theory
• Music Composition
• Music Technology
• Ear Training
• Music Appreciation
• Percussion Ensemble

It’s not too late to register for weekly private music lessons! If interested, please complete the private music instruction form by August 1 and return it to Leah Kim-Tomilson at lkim@vmahs.org.

Like all things at Villa Maria, our athletic teams are rooted in the IHM charism of fidelity, creative hope, and love. Villa Maria is dedicated to the full growth of the whole person, and athletics can play a significant role in this growth.

As you prepare to become a Hurricane, please fill out this short survey by August 1. We are looking for information on which sports you have an interest in participating. Next, if you intend to try out for a fall sport, please mark your calendar for Monday, August 14, 2023. This is the first day of tryouts, and it is necessary that you are present for all sessions of tryouts. The fall coaches will be in touch with you with more information. In order to try out, you will need to (1) register on Family ID, and (2) have a completed PIAA physical form signed by your doctor and dated after June 1, 2023. You will find the links to Family ID and the PIAA Physical Form on the Athletics Registration section of the site. 

Visit www.vmahs.org/summerseries for optional summer sports camps that start in June, 2023.