Campus News
Savio Band Students Shine at ATSSB All-Region
Congratulations to Claire C., Woosung C., Jayden S., and Carson W. for representing St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School at the ATSSB High School All-Region Bands Clinic and Concert in Bastrop on January 23. Earlier this month, all four earned All-Region honors, with three advancing to All-Area.
Despite weather changes condensing the clinic into a single six-hour rehearsal, the students delivered an outstanding concert performance, a true testament to their talent and dedication.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Ronnie Stanford for his leadership and commitment to our music program. We are so proud of our students and grateful for all they do to represent Savio with excellence.
Savio Celebrates Second Consecutive AP Platinum Honor
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is proud to announce that our faculty, staff, and students have once again earned Platinum status on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, marking the second consecutive year Savio has achieved this prestigious distinction. This recognition represents the highest level on the AP School Honor Roll and reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. During the most recent reporting year, our school earned Platinum status by meeting the following benchmarks:
- 95% of seniors took at least one AP Exam during their high school career
- 77% of seniors earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam
- 23% of seniors took five or more AP Exams
Earning Platinum distinction places Savio among an elite group of schools nationwide. Only 7% of qualifying high schools across the United States and Canada received this honor.
We congratulate our students for their dedication, our teachers for their exceptional instruction, and our entire school community for supporting a culture of academic rigor and success. This achievement is a testament to Savio’s mission to challenge students to pursue excellence while preparing them for college and beyond.
Nominations Open for the Savio Heritage and Hall of Fame Awards
Guess what time it is??? Time to nominate FORMER ATHLETES and FRIENDS OF SAVIO, for the 2026 Heritage and Hall of Fame Awards.
Visit https://www.saviochs.org/parents/heritage-and-athletic-hall-of-fame.cfm to nominate your selections.
Savio Alumni celebrated with mass and reception
The alumni of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School returned home to attend mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 7. More than 30 young adults returned to listen to the final homily of Father Tom Reitmeyer, JCL, who was just appointed Vicar General for the Diocese of Austin, enjoyed catching up with each other, and joined in for a lovely reception at the PAC.
More information will follow on our alumni as we catch up and feature with them in our future Savio Now magazines.
Father Tom celebrates final mass with St. Dominic Savio Students
Father Tom Reitmeyer, JCL, former Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, has accepted a new role with the Diocese of Austin - Vicar General.
While this is not a comprehensive list, here is an example of what Father Tom will be doing for our Bishop:
Diocesan Vicar General roles:
The roles of a diocesan vicar general are multifaceted and crucial for the effective governance of a diocese. Here are some of the key responsibilities:
Administrative Authority: The vicar general exercises the bishop's ordinary executive power over the entire diocese, acting as the bishop's agent in administration.
Bishop's Deputy: The vicar general serves as the bishop's deputy, assisting him in the governance of the diocese.
Representation: The vicar general represents the diocese on behalf of the bishop to various internal and external public events.
Decision-Making: The vicar general advises the bishop on a wide variety of issues and participates in decisions regarding the assignment of priests.
Curia Coordination: The vicar general coordinates the exercise of administrative responsibilities and assists the bishop in coordinating the activity of the members of the curia.
Curia Leadership: The vicar general leads the curia, aligning with the bishop's vision and addressing the needs of parishes.
Curia Coordination: The vicar general coordinates the work of diocese agencies and ensures that all members of the curia fulfill their duties.
These roles are essential for ensuring that the diocese operates smoothly and effectively, with the bishop's guidance and support. The vicar general's expertise in canon law and theology, along with their pastoral experience, makes them a vital part of the diocesan leadership.
Holy Family Catholic School extends its deep appreciation for all that Father Tom has done for our school. Father has celebrated countless masses for our students, walks our campus to greet our students, faculty, and staff, listened to Confessions regularly, blessed our new spaces, and is our spiritual advisor and friend. May God bless you, Father Tom, in your future journey.
