December 19, 2025
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After a ten-year absence, student journalism is returning to campus with the relaunch of the school newspaper, now called
The Lions Post. With fresh perspectives and a commitment to covering the stories that matter to our school community,
The Lions Post aims to reignite the spirit of informed engagement and student voice. Learn more about
The Lions Post
below.
CMCP Welcomes The Lions Post
Written by Miabella L. '26, edited for length and clarity by Advancement
After a ten-year absence, student journalism is making a return to campus with the relaunch of the school newspaper, now called The Lions Post. Originally known as The Lions Print, the newspaper served as the primary voice for student news and opinions for many years.
It later evolved into The iLion, continuing its mission to inform and engage the school community with the motto, “Toward a Better World, one page at a time.” However, The iLion ceased publication a decade ago, leaving a void in student media. Ms. Ibarlucea, an English teacher at
Chaminade-Madonna and alumna of the school, shared her experiences with the original school newspaper and her thoughts on its revival.
Reflecting on her time as a student, Ms. Ibarlucea recalled her involvement: “I didn’t really get into the newspaper until my senior year,when they combined the yearbook and newspaper as one class like they did this year. I was just a columnist.” She estimates she published at least one article per quarter during that time.
When asked about her reaction to the newspaper’s return, Ms. Ibarlucea expressed enthusiasm: “I love it. I mean, again, I was an English major, and I am an English teacher, so I think print is important and I think it’s part of the high school experience of getting to be a part of the newspaper and reporting about things on campus and in the classrooms and what’s going on in your school.” She was particularly pleased that Mrs. Wehnes is leading the revived
publication, as she was the advisor during Ms. Ibarlucea’s student years. For current journalism students, Ms.Ibarlucea offered this advice: “I think keep writing, even when you feel like you don’t know what you’re writing, the best advice is to just keep going.”
Now, a new group of dedicated students is working to revive the proud tradition of student journalism at Chaminade-Madonna. With fresh perspectives and a commitment to covering the stories that matter to our school community, The Lions Post aims to bring back the spirit of informed engagement and student voice.
Clubs and Organizations
Harvest Drive Thank You Letter
Lions, check out this thank you letter from Little Flower of St. Vincent de Paul.
Finance
Financial Aid
Financial aid applications for the 2026-27 school year will open on January 1, 2026, in FACTS Grand Aid and the
deadline for application to be submitted and verified is
March 31, 2026. Verified applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. You can
apply here.
The financial aid application fee is $45.00 per application. If you need assistance from FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, you can call their customer care office at 1-866-441-4637.
FACTS Past Due Accounts
This is a friendly reminder that tuition and incidental accounts must be current for students to receive their first-semester grades. Accounts that are not current will be placed on a financial hold. As a result, Semester 1 report cards will not be issued, and students will not be permitted to return to school in January 2026 until the account is resolved.
Please log in to your FACTS account to review your balance. Any past due outstanding balance must be paid and resolved promptly. If your account is current, no further action is required.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Galvez at agalvez@cmlions.org as soon as possible.
College Placement
Upcoming Events
No Classes: Christmas Break
Monday, 12/22 - Monday, 1/5
Classes Resume
Tuesday, 1/6
NEHS Meeting
Tuesday, 1/6 | 10:45 AM | Room E5
Encounter II Leader Meeting
Tuesday, 1/6 | Periods F & G | Chapel
Chess Club Meeting
Tuesday, 1/6 | 1:45 PM | Room T2
Marianist LIFE Night
Tuesday, 1/6 | 6:00 PM | Belanger Hall
E-Gaming Club Meeting
Friday, 1/9 | 1:45 PM | Room E1
Flag Football Interest Meeting
Friday, 1/9 | 2:00 PM | Belanger Hall
National Honor Society for Dance Arts Meeting
Monday, 1/12 | 3:15 PM | Room 312
National Spanish Honor Society Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 | Period E | Room 216
CM Scholars Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 | Period F | Belanger Hall
Environmental Club Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 | 1:45 PM | Room 108
Science Olympiad Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 | 1:45 PM | Room 202
Interact Club Board Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 | 1:50 PM | Belanger Hall
Encounter III Leader Meeting
Wednesday, 1/14 | Periods F & G | Chapel
Click here to view the full school calendar.
Athletics
Click here to view the athletic calendar for information about upcoming athletic events. Tickets can be purchased
here. Cash is not accepted at the gate.
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Dance Team
On Sunday, December 14, the Dance team had their first competition of the season. They won 1st place in their jazz piece and 4th place in their contemporary piece. They also received adjudicated platinum with both dances. Go Lions!
CMCP-TV
Click here to see the most recent CMCP-TV broadcasts.
School News
Christmas Spirit Days and Contest Winners
Thank you to SGA for planning all the fun Christmas activities last week. Check out the photos below from Ugly Sweater Day and congratulations to our contest winners! It was wonderful to see the halls decked out in Christmas spirit!
Golden Lions
On December 8, the Chaminade-Madonna community proudly recognized our Golden Lions award recipients for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the school community. Read more about our Golden Lions below.
Shoutout to Jason S. '26
Jason S. '26 completed a 50 mile run in Daytona called the Daytona Ultra 50, where he raised over $1,000 for Alzheimer’s disease! Congratulations to Jason on this huge accomplishment.
Sponsor the 58th Annual Golf Classic
The 58th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Woodmont Country Club in Tamarac, Florida. This long-standing tradition brings together our school community for a tee-rific day of golf, camaraderie, and Lion Pride. By becoming a sponsor, you not only promote your business but also make a meaningful difference for our Lions. All proceeds from the tournament help strengthen programs that directly impact our students, enrich student life, and continue the legacy of excellence that defines Chaminade-Madonna. Click here to submit your sponsorship.
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