Yea...they got too good. 🙄They got too good. Newman wouldn't allow it. Sad and unfortunate.
If you want to send your child to a private "christian"? "catholic" ? institution the options have certainly been limited recently that's for sure. Rincoln Valley Christian shut its doors a few yrs back also.What's ironic here is that they just won a state championship in football and had a tremendous season in basketball too...not that sports is the only thing that matters in this situation obviously. And yes, CN to blame is dumb. It will be interesting to see where the kids end up, probably some at CN but also Petaluma, Casa Grande, San Marin and Marin Catholic.
Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa is increasing enrollment. Nondenominational but school for the elite.If you want to send your child to a private "christian"? "catholic" ? institution the options have certainly been limited recently that's for sure. Rincoln Valley Christian shut its doors a few yrs back also.
Other than CN and Marin Catholic what other schools are out there in the North Bay?
SVDP's championship win isn't the issue, it's that they pull just enough good athletes from Newman to make it where Marin Catholic is now dominating that key rivalry. Imagine if that one lineman and the running back from SVDP were playing for Newman instead, then the Marin game gets instantly competitive again. That's the goal here. Just a shame it had to be done in a shady way like this.Yea...they got too good. 🙄
(4-6) Montgomery 37
SVDP 35
CN 54
Monty 7
The "State championship " that SVDP won was a Competitive equity special.
Keep dropping a team far enough down the Competition ladder eventually they will find a level they can win at.
Don't blame CN for SVDP administrative incompetency.
That's not irony, it's the literal reason they're closing the school. Newman sees themselves slipping and wants to keep up with Marin Catholic, and they need SVDP's athletes to do it.What's ironic here is that they just won a state championship in football and had a tremendous season in basketball too...not that sports is the only thing that matters in this situation obviously. And yes, CN to blame is dumb. It will be interesting to see where the kids end up, probably some at CN but also Petaluma, Casa Grande, San Marin and Marin Catholic.
The running back from 2 years ago is from Santa Rosa and his Mom is the Mayor of Santa Rosa. Went to public school up to 8th grade in Santa Rosa. His family led the change of a few Santa Rosa athletes bypassing CN to SVDP Petaluma.SVDP's championship win isn't the issue, it's that they pull just enough good athletes from Newman to make it where Marin Catholic is now dominating that key rivalry. Imagine if that one lineman and the running back from SVDP were playing for Newman instead, then the Marin game gets instantly competitive again. That's the goal here. Just a shame it had to be done in a shady way like this.
Which is exactly why Newman got SVDP shut down.The running back from 2 years ago is from Santa Rosa and his Mom is the Mayor of Santa Rosa. Went to public school up to 8th grade in Santa Rosa. His family led the change of a few Santa Rosa athletes bypassing CN to SVDP Petaluma.
I've read some absurd things over the years on this site but this has to take the cake.Over the years in the North Bay Cardinal Newman has been accused of alot of shi* by the fellow high schools in the North Bay League. But to be accused of going behind the scenes to shut down SVDP has to be the All-Timer!!!
A school that playes exclusively in the Deuce... and with whom there's not a single sport that SVDP is even on CNs radar..
Cant argue with ignorance...although apparently im trying 🤷.
all makes sense nowI've read some absurd things over the years on this site but this has to take the cake.
I'm a newman alumni and trust me there is no conspiracy against SV. Not to take anything away from SV but we fear Windsor and losing kids to that school. SV doesn't play Newman nor competes with them really at any level. Sure there are a few kids every year that would help CN but you can say that about anybody.
Heck I was just at SV honoring the great Tom Bonfigli and his remarkable 42 year career. Nothing but love for SV and hope it works out. We are rooting for future success!
With all due, respect, the fact that you are a Newman alumni proves that you are biased in this particular discussion. Everyone in the North Bay knows what time it is.I've read some absurd things over the years on this site but this has to take the cake.
I'm a newman alumni and trust me there is no conspiracy against SV. Not to take anything away from SV but we fear Windsor and losing kids to that school. SV doesn't play Newman nor competes with them really at any level. Sure there are a few kids every year that would help CN but you can say that about anybody.
Heck I was just at SV honoring the great Tom Bonfigli and his remarkable 42 year career. Nothing but love for SV and hope it works out. We are rooting for future success!
So the fact that I've donated to help save SV makes me bias as well? You make no sense.With all due, respect, the fact that you are a Newman alumni proves that you are biased in this particular discussion. Everyone in the North Bay knows what time it is.
SVDP's championship win isn't the issue, it's that they pull just enough good athletes from Newman to make it where Marin Catholic is now dominating that key rivalry. Imagine if that one lineman and the running back from SVDP were playing for Newman instead, then the Marin game gets instantly competitive again. That's the goal here. Just a shame it had to be done in a shady way like this.
And watch what school he "magically" ends up starting for next year.So the fact that I've donated to help save SV makes me bias as well? You make no sense.
I hope the school survives and the kids thrive. It would be a shame if they had to close.
You do realize there isn't one kid on SV hoop team that would crack top 7-8 at CN. (and CN was almost all Frosh/Soph). I'm not being disrespectful either. Just compete at different levels generally. SV football team was outstanding at smaller school level. Very good QB. He could transition almost anywhere to be honest.
Okay and watch what school the athletes "magically" end up at and revisit this at the start of the season. I'll be here.This has absolutely zero to do with athletics. Ever since Bishop Vassa has taken over the Santa Rosa diocese it has been no secret he has not been particularly fond of having two high schools that close in proximity. And with SV being a parish and not a diocese school, yes, Newman is going to be the flagship school for the diocese.
Interesting, sounds like March 25th meeting will be huge. Hopefully they can make it happen. Faculty members can’t be feeling confident at this point, though I’d imagine.Mustang families,
The Transition Board will be sending out weekly updates through separate email from this day forward, in lieu of having a section in the weekly Mustang Update, to ensure that parents are receiving up to date information from the board directly.
This week we wanted to address a SF Gate article that was posted to their website yesterday, March 5th. The information from this article was not based on any conversations with anyone from the school or the diocese and is completely false - SVHS is not closing. The article was based on the teachers at SVHS receiving WARN notices last week. These notices are required when shutting down one institution in order to transfer to a new institution. It is clearly explained by Dr. Peterson in the article by the Argus Courier(lined below); "While we are transitioning from a diocesan Catholic School to an independent institution, it's important to understand that the school is not closing its doors. There are legal requirements for giving notice to employees, the city of Petaluma, and the state of California. Out of an abundance of caution, the Diocesan Department of Catholic Schools and I are making this announcement a month (or two) before it is absolutely required."
"Notice of Intent to offer annual teacher contract" letters have already been provided to the faculty at SVHS and are due back at the end of the day Thursday, March 7th for the 24/25 school year. Teacher contracts for 24/25 will be presented to faculty, targeting the first week in April.
See below for more information from Argus Courier and KTVU articles:
Here is a recent story that KTVU did about our efforts and transition. KTVU Article
This is an article with more specifics on the WARN Notices and transition too. Petaluma 360
Finally, the Transitional Board Update Parent meeting has been scheduled for March 25 at 6:30pm in TillmanHall. At this meeting, the 24/25 budget, the Lease, and governance updates will be provided along with answering pre-submitted questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
Sincerely
The Transitional Board of Directors
Interesting, the whole Sonoma/Napa area school age enrollment is dropping fast.This has absolutely zero to do with athletics. Ever since Bishop Vassa has taken over the Santa Rosa diocese it has been no secret he has not been particularly fond of having two high schools that close in proximity. And with SV being a parish and not a diocese school, yes, Newman is going to be the flagship school for the diocese.
If they were smart they would rebrand the school as an athletics academy. Consolidate all the talent in the North Bay from Vallejo on up and become the IMG of the west. There's a ton of money that can be made and opportunities for kids.Interesting, sounds like March 25th meeting will be huge. Hopefully they can make it happen. Faculty members can’t be feeling confident at this point, though I’d imagine.
Interesting, the whole Sonoma/Napa area school age enrollment is dropping fast.
The “closing” sounds procedural to reopening as an independent. There is a GoFundMe going around stating that 500k is needed by 3/30 or the school will cease to exist. That fundraising/scheme seems sketchy to me. Also as an independent I would assume tuition will be raised substantially. Independent schools are pricy (50k+) case in point Branson or Sonoma Academy. I know St Bernard’s is able to make it work because of international boarding students. Riordan in SF keeps tuition low (for SF) by doing this as well. I think Salesian is backed by the diocese but I took a tour recently and the students are much more “working class” than CN, MC, or SV.
170 students x 20k is 3.4 million. Is that enough? Seems quite low to run a HS. I wouldn’t want to see families lose their money on the gofundme or be told false information.
I hope they find a way to make it work but I’m skeptical at this point.
Petaluma USED TO be a great town, unfortunately it has turned into a disaster zone these past few years. Most places in Petaluma are like a worse version of Oakland, which shouldn't even be possible.The demographics in the north bay just aren't present anymore to support all of the schools & districts. This was happening and was further accelerated by the deadly fires that hit the area the past decade. Many families moved out of the area and state after this. If SV was in Elk Grove they would probably have 500 kids. But, they are in Petaluma which is a great town but aging. I think Maria Carrillo was last HS built in SR and that was damn near 30 years ago. You had El Molino closed a few years ago and fold into Analy. I see further consolidation.
Stfu lol you ****ing clownPetaluma USED TO be a great town, unfortunately it has turned into a disaster zone these past few years. Most places in Petaluma are like a worse version of Oakland, which shouldn't even be possible.
Nick Iacopi named new coach succeeding Bonfigli.I've read some absurd things over the years on this site but this has to take the cake.
I'm a newman alumni and trust me there is no conspiracy against SV. Not to take anything away from SV but we fear Windsor and losing kids to that school. SV doesn't play Newman nor competes with them really at any level. Sure there are a few kids every year that would help CN but you can say that about anybody.
Heck I was just at SV honoring the great Tom Bonfigli and his remarkable 42 year career. Nothing but love for SV and hope it works out. We are rooting for future success!
How is Folsom doing these days?Petaluma USED TO be a great town, unfortunately it has turned into a disaster zone these past few years. Most places in Petaluma are like a worse version of Oakland, which shouldn't even be possible.
the title of the thread was "saint vincent depaul TO close" not "saint vincent depaul MAY close" that makes a huge difference. it was posted as if it was already a very fide fact when the truth is that it wasnt. lots of people were harmed by the deceiving thread that was posted and we as a community need to be much better about misrepresenting facts and spreading run away gossip and in you endo.Not really fake news. Technically the school closed and reopened under "new management" leaving the Santa Rosa Diocese and becoming independent. The story did get blown up a little bit too much, as there was always a plan to reopen after the separation. I thought the Newman Conspiracy theories were fantastic.
It is great to see it continuing to be successful!!!
St. Vincent de Paul High School announces plans to separate from parish
The Petaluma school will remain Catholic but not part of the St. Vincent Parish, according to school officials.www.petaluma360.com