House System
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“This experience has been an opportunity for me and my peers and of other grades to engage and be more "connected", truly embracing the "Spellman Experience" and "Spellman family". I've especially gotten along with the other mentor leaders who I probably would not have ever met officially if not for the house system.”
Mentor Groups
Small, mixed-grade groups that meet weekly to build community, strengthen relationships, and offer students a space for connection and belonging.
Student Leadership
House Captains and Mentor Leaders guide activities, rally their peers, and model servant leadership, helping shape a positive school culture.
Service Projects
Each House leads meaningful service projects that encourage compassion and help them live out our mission through hands-on experiences.
Cardinal's Cup
Houses earn points all year through academics, service, spirit events, and competitions to earn the annual Cardinals Cup each year!
House Games
Friendly, high-energy competitions, meant to bring students together and build House pride, teamwork, and school spirit while earning points toward the coveted Cardinals Cup!
Quiz Bowl
A fast-paced academic challenge where Houses compete head-to-head in trivia, testing knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking.
Student Experience
The House System enhances everyday life at Spellman by creating smaller communities where students feel known, supported, and engaged through joyful activities.
March Madness
A fun school-wide competition where students compete in rounds until one champion wins.
What is a House System?
The House System is an alternative form of student governance designed as a community-building model of student life. Its goal is to strengthen connection across all four grade levels. Rather than separating students, it intentionally brings them together into five Houses, each made up of more than 100 students from all grades 9 through 12, creating smaller, more personal communities within our larger school family. Each House is further broken down into mentor groups, guided by faculty mentors and student leaders, fostering meaningful relationships, mentorship, and leadership development.
Each House is named after a Catholic saint whose life reflects leadership, service, and faith, deepening our students’ connection to our Catholic identity and the legacy of the Sisters of Saint Joseph who shaped Spellman from the beginning. Every House has its own crest and colors, proudly represented on t-shirts and flags, while the unifying message remains at the heart of the system: “5 Houses, 1 Home.”
Through shared academic, athletic, service, and social experiences, the House System encourages collaboration, school spirit, and a strong sense of belonging that extends beyond grade levels. Friendly competition adds energy and joy, but never at the expense of unity, our students remain part of one Spellman family. Initiatives like House points simply celebrate participation, with all support ultimately benefiting the school as a whole.
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