ICA Cristo Rey Academy

?? Welcome to the family, Class of 2029! ?? We’re thrilled to have you join our amazing sisterhood! Don't forget that admissions emails will be sent out at 4 PM today. ? Check out all the exciting details about upcoming events and what’s next on your journey with us. Let’s make unforgettable memories together! ?? #SpartanSisterhood #ClassOf2029 #HighSchoolAdmissions

Just one week to go until ICA Cristo Rey's 15th Annual Business Lunch! This year, we are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of ICA Cristo Rey’s membership in the Cristo Rey Network, a group of 40 Catholic high schools nationwide that integrate a college preparatory education with a unique Corporate Work Study experience. ICA students credit the Corporate Work Study program and the caring ICA community for helping them develop the confidence they need to engage their futures with boldness. Come experience Team Confidence in action at the Business Lunch next Wednesday, March 27th! Every dollar raised at the event helps offset tuition costs, keeping ICA Cristo Rey one of the nation's most affordable independent all-girls schools.

Last Friday, Latinas Unidas and the Sophomore Mutual Aid Group joined forces to fundraise for Bridge Academy’s immigration legal expenses, supporting their newcomer students. Our sale was a huge success, featuring delicious chocobananos, fruta, esquites, horchata, bolis, chicharrones, and more—all generously donated and prepared by our amazing families for this important cause. In just 35 minutes, our Spartans raised over $630 for Bridge Academy! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed, whether by donating, preparing, or purchasing. Your support made this possible! #service #community #veritas #justice

Ariana Chacon ‘15, a former Spartan athlete and ICA volleyball and basketball coach currently serves as ICA Cristo Rey’s Student Support Coordinator. She works closely with other student support staff to help students navigate all the support resources that ICA provides. Before returning to ICA, Ariana earned a master's in Philosophy from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, where she spent several years providing mental health support to college students and individuals experiencing homelessness. Tune in to this week's Team Confidence newsletter and learn about how Ariana’s journey as an ICA student and athlete instilled core values such as mental health advocacy, community, and service. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/ghtrheU9 #TeamConfidence #SpartanSisterhood #SpartanSpirit #Community #Service #Veritas

On today's #WorkStudyWednesday we'd like to recognize all of our Spartans who were selected as Student Associate of the Month. Congratulations to these incredible students: ?? Gabriella R and Alexandra D (‘25) from Advanced Clinical ?? Dyana R (‘26) from The Womens Building ?? Jessire T ('27) from 5 Buckets Foundation ?? Kim Mary B ('28)from Samaritan House

ICA Cristo Rey's Athletics Program is a testament to the deep sense of community among students, alumnae, and families of ICA Cristo Rey. The Carballo and Marin-Valencia family stands out as an embodiment of the Spartan spirit among the many dedicated athletes and supportive families of ICA. In this week's Team Confidence newsletter, we’re spotlighting four amazing ICA student-athletes: sisters Natza '18, Bridgette '22, and Makayla Marin-Valencia '25, along with their cousin Kimberly Carballo '22. They are joined by their dads and ICA coaches, brothers Nelson Marin and Sam Carballo. This family's story is intertwined with the success of ICA’s soccer team. Learn more about our incredible soccer program by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gVgDiFDR

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. Together as a community, we gathered around the Eucharistic table to reflect on our spiritual journey, receive the sign of the cross in ashes, and renew our commitment to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.

One of the incredible women guiding the next generation is Tracey Watkowski Silva, Vice President of News at KGO-TV ABC7. For 15 years, KGO-TV ABC7 has partnered with ICA Cristo Rey, providing students first-hand experience in the world of journalism. Through this partnership, students have been receiving valuable exposure to newsroom operations and the power of storytelling. "It has been a great experience having the students in our building and especially in our newsroom, where they are learning about journalism, learning about news in San Francisco," says Watkowski. "The school is just outstanding, and we're happy to be a part of it to support these young women and give them opportunities to be exposed to a workplace." To read more about how Tracey Watkowski and KGO-TV ABC 7 are shaping our future women professionals, click here: https://lnkd.in/g3sCH4iA #CorporateWorkStudy #ABC7News #WomeninJournalism #WomenintheWorkplace #YoungWomenProfessionals #WomenLeaders

The Class of 2027 recently went on their sophomore retreat at the Motherhouse of the MSJ Dominican Sisters. Our sophomores learned about the Dominican pillar of service by exploring the twofold commandment of love: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ [and] ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31).

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women past, present, and future. At ICA Cristo Rey Academy, a vibrant Dominican Catholic college preparatory high school, we are dedicated to transforming girls into confident young women empowered to realize their full potential—intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. By fostering leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to service, we prepare our students to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Here's to the trailblazers, the changemakers, and the future leaders we are shaping every day. #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpoweredWomen #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #AllGirlsEducation