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Sip & Paint Event - A Senior Class Trip Fundraiser!
A Night in Bloom
The Spring Dance is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. $20 tickets will be sold during lunch from 3/17 – 3/27, and guest passes can be secured through the Front Office. Sponsored by ACHS Student Government.
Prom - A Masquerade Ball!
Prom is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. $55 tickets will be sold during lunch from 3/17 – 3/27, and guest passes can be secured through the Front Office. Sponsored by ACHS Student Government.
Volleyball Fundraiser: Court Wars Scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026
It’s that time of year when registration for the Crusader Court Wars opens! This Volleyball Fundraiser Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. ACHS Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with games starting at 1:00 p.m. sharp! $15 per player.
Get all the details and register here.
2026 Senior Spotlights
Congratulations 2026 Seniors! It’s your time to shine! You are encouraged to get an early start on your Senior Spotlight via this online form. This information will be needed to 1) notify Guidance Counselor Mr. Scheel of your scholarship offers and status, as well as 2) help Mrs. Christoff create your graduation poster. Which you can keep! Deadline for submittal is Monday, April 13, 2026.
Contact: Jill Christoff, 586/200-0143 extension #204.
Pope Leo XIV Clears Schedule for Merrimack College, Includes Alumni Coppens
We are delighted to share that ACHS alumna Molly Coppens was blessed with an unforgettable moment during her recent visit to Vatican City in Rome. In a gracious and pastoral gesture, His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, cleared his schedule to visit with the students.
In the mystery of Providence—so often noted by St. Augustine in the quiet movements of grace—moments such as these remind us how the journey of faith carries us farther than we imagine when we first set out.
Molly, pictured here just to the left of the Holy Father, is currently on a ten day pilgrimage, through Merrimack College following St. Augustine’s steps through the course, Pellegrinaggio in Italia.
We rejoice in her witness and pray that this encounter at the heart of the Church continues to deepen her vocation to seek truth, serve faithfully, and rest always in the One for whom every heart longs.
Gorday Signs Letter of Commitment to Join Adrian College Men’s Bowling
Congratulations Nick, you’re going to be an amazing Adrian College Bulldog!
Di Ponio Earns Coveted First Division - Superior Rating at MSBOA
Junior Gina Di Ponio delivered an outstanding performance at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival at Rochester High School on February 7, competing among more than 175 talented band and orchestra students. Performing a flute solo, Gina earned a coveted First Division — Superior — rating, one of the highest distinctions awarded!
Di Ponio’s exceptional performance has qualified her to advance to the State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 21 at Rochester Stoney Creek High School. Congratulations, Gina, on this impressive achievement! Di Ponio is pictured with ACHS very own Mrs. Howell, Band & Music Department, Music Liturgy, and Music Production & Song Writing Club Advisor.
Also representing our program at MSBOA District 16 were Violet O. and Simon O., who both earned Division II ratings for their clarinet and trumpet solos. Max V. performed a piano solo and received a Division III rating. We are proud of all of our musicians for their dedication, preparation, and hard work!
St. Frances Cabrini Clinic Seeks Medical Volunteers
In that holy restlessness that moves us toward love and service, Sister Mary Jane Lubinski, OP, has reached out to the ACHS community with an invitation to put faith into action.
The St. Frances Cabrini Clinic, located on the property of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corktown, Detroit, is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve those most in need.
Please review the volunteer positions and how to apply in the directives in the accompanying graphic.
#austincatholichighschool #austincatholic #AugustinianSpirit #StFrancesCabriniClinic #cabriniclinic
Coppens Strong Brings Communities Together
Last night, Austin Catholic High School proudly stood United As One with Memphis High School during the Boys Varsity Basketball game to raise funds and awareness for Brett Coppens, our longtime and deeply respected Facilities Director, who is courageously battling brain cancer.
Led by Principal Carolyn Balzano, the event brought together many supporters, parents, students, Board of Director members, family, friends, and Crusader and Friar alumni from both communities. The Memphis High School gym was transformed into a powerful display of unity, compassion, and community strength.
ACHS organized the t-shirt sale, and thanks to the generosity of Memphis High School, proceeds from concessions will go directly toward Brett’s care. In addition, it was announced that the Memphis High School’s annual golf outing proceeds would also be donated to support him and his family. (Golf outing details forthcoming).
“Thank you to everyone who purchased a shirt and/or attended last night’s game. I am happy to share that we raised just under $7,000, not including concession profits. It was truly a beautiful moment for our community, and Brett and Janel felt the outpouring of love and support.” -Principal Balzano.
It was truly a wonderful night filled with hope, love, and unwavering support — a beautiful reminder of what it means to come together as one.
Head over to our Austin Athletics Facebook page to get the details of a very exciting game!
Download the flyer here.
Memphis High School 5th Annual Memorial Golf Outing Proceeds to Benefit Coppens Family
Memphis High School has generously offered the proceeds from this year’s Memorial Golf Outing to be donated to the Coppens Family.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location: Michigan Meadows
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start (Scramble Format): 8:45 a.m.
Cost: $440 per team
Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 4, 2026
(Teams must be registered and paid by this date.)
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Tom Garant – 586-291-2413
Payment Options:
Venmo: @kzucch
PayPal: dzookey@yahoo.com
We hope you will join us for a great day of golf while supporting the Coppens Family in memory of Denise Grant. Your participation and generosity are greatly appreciated. Download the flyer.
Austin Catholic Celebrates Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
January 29, 2026
Our Crusader community gathered in faith at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral for Mass celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenberger. Representing Austin Catholic High School, students James Zalewski and Nathan Stark served at the altar during this special Catholic Schools Week Mass.
Representatives from more than 60 Catholic schools and priests from across the Archdiocese of Detroit were in attendance, reminding us of our call, in the spirit of St. Augustine, to be united in heart and mind on our journey toward God. The shared witness of faith, learning, and community beautifully reflected the strength of our #catholicfaith and educational mission.
Thank you Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Devine for always being there for our students.
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ACHS IN THE NEWS
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New Articles from 2018 - 2019
- January 23, 2019 – The Catholic League’s smallest school is making pretty big headlines
New Articles from 2017 - 2018
News Articles from 2016 - 2017
- July 8, 2016 –
Austin Catholic purchases Chesterfield Elementary from L’Anse Creuse Schools for $3.175M
- June 24, 2016 – Austin Catholic High School secures home of their own in Michigan
- June 23, 2016 – L’Anse Creuse sells Chesterfield Elementary to Austin school
- June 28, 2016 – Chesterfield Elementary sold to Austin Catholic High School
- November 30, 2015 – Austin Catholic to host third annual Winter Gala
- November 30, 2015 – Girls Basketball: Austin preview
- November 6, 2015 – Teens host Halloween party for special-needs students
- October 21, 2015 – Austin Academy holds open house
- September 14, 2015 – Austin Catholic to host fundraiser at Stahls Auto Museum
- August 19, 2015 – Austin Academy, Stahl’s Automotive Foundation team for fundraiser