Congratulations to Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 9:27pmCongratulations to Immaculate Heart of Mary School on being selected for the Innovations in Catholic Education Award by Today's Catholic Teacher Magazine! This national award recognizes schools that demonstrate outstanding innovations in education! Awesome!
Our Lady of Victory Teacher Wins NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award
Tue, 01/15/2013 - 4:28pmMrs. Mary Ann Mecher, a fourth grade teacher at Our Lady of Victory School, was recently named as recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Teacher Award by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Mrs. Mecher was recognized for our outstanding commitment to the religious, academic, and social formation of her students. She will receive her award on April 2, 2013 during the NCEA’s annual convention in Houston.
49 STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Fri, 09/14/2012 - 8:42am49 students in Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese have been named semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship this year. Each year, the National Merit Scholarship recognizes academically talented seniors across the United States. In order to become a semifinalist, students must demonstrate superior academic achievement, a dedication to service, and a strong leadership abilities. Over 1.5 million students applied for the scholarship, and 16,000 were chosen as semifinalists.
FOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVE TOP STEM HONORS
Fri, 08/31/2012 - 7:45amFour Catholic schools were recenty recognized with top honors for their STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Bishop Leibold School, Carroll High School, and Lehman Catholic High School and McNicholas High School each were among the top recipients of the 2012 Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education, an award sponsored by the Ohio Academy of Science. The three schools were among the top 12 who received a maximum median score of 10 points in the award’s rankings. Congratulations to each of these schools for fostering such tremendous STEM programs!
New Vision for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese Released
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 12:55pmDear Friends of Catholic Schools,
ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE EXPANDS LATINO OUTREACH
Tue, 06/26/2012 - 9:02amThe Archdiocese of Cincinnati has received funding to continue and grow its Latino Initiative for Catholic Schools.
St. Peter Claver School Recognized as Catholic School
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:33amArchbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has officially recognized St. Peter Claver Latin School for Boys as a Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective July 1, 2012. Since last January, the school has participated in the recognition process, successfully demonstrating that it meets a series of Archdiocesan, state, and federal standards. St. Peter Claver was founded by Fr. Albert Lauer, an Archdiocesan priest, in 1999. Located in the annex of Old St. Mary’s Church in Over-the-Rhine (Cincinnati), St. Peter Claver serves a population of urban boys in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.
St. Ignatius Teacher Wins National Award
Wed, 02/15/2012 - 2:25pmOur Catholic Schools have received national recognition once again this year! Ms. Deborah Colina, a first grade teacher at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic School, has been named a 2012 Distinguished Educator by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Ms. Colina is recognized for her exceptional skills as an educator and her ability to infuse her instruction with Catholic teachings. Ms. Colina is one of 12 teacher recognized out of approximately 100,000 nominees for this award.
Our Lady of Victory Teacher Recognized as Outstanding Educator
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:50amThe awards keep coming! Ms. Michelle Kahny, eighth grade language arts teacher at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, has been named a 2012 Outstanding Educator for the Cincinnati area. The award is sponsored by the Cincinnatus Association, Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, and NKU. Each year, three local educators are selected for this award based upon their outstanding talents as an educator. Congratulations!
Elder Campus Minister Wins National Award
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 4:02pmMr. Roger Auer, Director of Campus Ministry at Elder High School, was recently named a recipient of the Catholic Secondary Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. This prestigious award is given each year to high school educators who have made a significant contribution to Catholic secondary education. Mr. Auer is a graduate of Elder where he later returned as a science and religion teacher. After serving as religion department chair for over 20 years, Mr. Auer became the Director of Campus Ministry. Today, he coordinates the retreats and service programs of Elder.
ST ELIZABETH SETON AWARD
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:24pmKathy Sparks, principal of Resurrection School in Cincinnati received the St. Elizabeth Seton Award on January 8, 2012 from the Sisters of Charity. She was nominated for "ministering as Principal of Resurrection School, a Catholic inner city school in Cincinnati, lobbying successfully for busing, vouchers, and other financial assistance for students, insuring that students have daily nourishing food programs, which others had considered impossible to secure." We congratulate Kathy and her continued support of Catholic education for her students.
Visitation Principal Wins National Award
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 4:40pmMr. Terry Chapman, Principal of Our Lady of Visitation Catholic School, has been named the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award. This national award is presented annually to outstanding principals of Catholic elementary schools. The award is sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
LaSalle High School Campus Minister Receives National Award
Mon, 12/05/2011 - 3:15pmMr. Chris Winiarski, Director of Campus Ministry at LaSalle High School, was recently named the Distinguished LaSallian Educator for 2011 by the Christian Brothers of the Midwest. Mr. Winiarski was recognized for effectively engaging young men with the Catholic faith. Listed among his accomplishments was the establishment of the De La Salle Signum Fide Institute, a faith and leadership program at LaSalle. For more information visit http://local.cincinnati.com/share/news/story.aspx?sid=187217. Congratulations!
Legislative Alert:
Fri, 11/04/2011 - 10:58amAll supporters of Catholic schools in Ohio are asked to contact their local representatives to support the PACT (Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings) scholarship legislation, HB 136. Ohio House Bill 136 will create ways for parents’ tax dollars to follow the education of their children regardless of whether they have attended public or Catholic schools. Go to http://www.ohiocathconf.org/home_frameset.htm for more information.
St. Peter Teacher Named Hamilton Teacher of the Year
Thu, 11/03/2011 - 3:23pmMs. Becky Schafer, health and physical education teacher at St. Peter in Chains School, has been named Hamilton Teacher of the Year by the Hamilton Community Foundation. Ms. Schafer was recognized for her high quality of instruction and for encouraging children to live a healthy lifestyle. Ms. Schafer is the first non-public school teacher to be recognized with this prestigious award. To view her story in the Hamilton Journal-News, go to http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/physical-education-teache.... Congratulations!
The Great Tuition Giveaway!
Mon, 10/17/2011 - 9:37pmRegister now for the Great Tuition Giveaway. Give us a like on Facebook
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Annunciation School Receives National Recognition
Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:17amCongratulations to Annunciation School for being featured as the "School of the Month" in Today's Catholic Teacher magazine! Annunciation was recognized for its commitment to fostering an understanding of world cultures through its annual International Festival. For the complete story, visit http://www.catholicteacher.com/archive/articles_view.php?article_id=3154.
Assessment Report Released
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 8:57amThe Initial Assessment Report for Catholic schools has been released on our website. This report effectively portrays the current state of Catholic school education in the Archdiocese. The data within the report was collected during the first phase of the vision formation process (the first nine months of 2011). All are invited to view the report as well as the Executive Summary at the link below. http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/education/lighting_the_way/assessment-...
UPCOMING: Vision for Catholic Schools Update Presentations:
Fri, 09/30/2011 - 8:27amFor the past several months, an effort has been underway to establish a common vision for the future of Catholic school education in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. During the 2010-2011 school year, large amounts of data were collected on the current state of our Catholic schools. This data has been compiled in an initial Assessment Report that will be released to the public in early October. All are invited to attend a presentation in October regarding the vision. At each presentation, Dr.
Catholic Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Award
Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:11pmCongratulations to All Saints and St. Columban Catholic Schools for recently being named recipients of the Blue Ribbon Award. This award is given annually to schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high quality of academic achievement. All Saints and St. Columban join a large list of Archdiocesan schools that have won this award. Well done!
Chaminade-Julienne High School and Carroll High School Receive STEMM Awards
Thu, 09/15/2011 - 8:01amChaminade-Julienne High School and Carroll High School were recently recognized for outstanding STEMM programs by the Ohio Academy of Science. The schools were named a recipient of the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEMM Education. This award recognizes schools that receive the maximum score of 10 points for having innovative and high quality programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (“STEMM”). Only five schools in the state received this award this year. Congratulations!
Cincy Magazine Recognizes Outstanding Catholic Educators
Sun, 09/04/2011 - 1:46pmCincy Magazine recently published a list of 25 outstanding educators in the Cincinnati area. In total, 15 of the awardees were teachers in Catholic schools! We are extremely proud to recognize the following Outstanding Educators: Kathy Bromer (St. James the Greater), Allison Burns (St. Francis Seraph), Dave Eby (St. Xavier High School), Michelle Frey (Prince of Peace), Ann Hinkle (Ursuline Academy), Susan Kampel (Holy Family), Barb Lunken (St. Boniface), Craig Phillips (All Saints), Alison Probst (St.
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!
Tue, 08/16/2011 - 9:28amAll 113 schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will begin the 2011-2012 school year in the coming weeks. We wish everyone a fabulous school year!
DePaul Cristo Rey High School Opens its Doors
Identical Twins are Valedictorian and Salutatorian at Purcell Marian HS Graduation Ceremony
Wed, 06/01/2011 - 10:42amBy David Eck
Story courtesy of The Catholic Telegraph
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — Purcell Marian High School’s commencement may cause some to do a double take.
For the first time in anyone’s memory, identical twins have the two highest grade point averages in the class. Ben Schultheis is the valedictorian, while Jake Schultheis is the salutatorian. The brothers attended Cardinal Pacelli School and are parishioners at Our Lord Christ the King Church in Mt. Lookout.
Dr. Riggs interview on WVXU
Mon, 04/04/2011 - 2:32pmGo to the link below to listen to Dr. Riggs interview on Sunday, March 27, 2011 with Maryanne Zeleznik on WVXU. The interview contains information regarding the Unified Vision that is being sought for the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
http://198.234.121.108/cincinnatiedition/032711_DrJuimRigg.mp3
UNIFIED VISION SOUGHT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 10:11amFor the first time in its 189-year history, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is moving to create a unified vision and strategic plan for Catholic primary and secondary schools throughout the 19 counties of the Archdiocese.
“It is very important to begin building this vision and plan,” said Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. “Our schools are a vital ministry of the Catholic Church.”
Congratulations to Our Lady of the Rosary School in Dayton
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 9:38amCongratulations to Our Lady of the Rosary School in Dayton for winning first place in the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing, and Multimedia Contest! Students from OLR placed first in the seventh grade art division of this competition. The winning artwork was chosen from over 1,200 contest entries. The winning artists will attend an upcoming awards ceremony in Columbus. Congratulations on the outstanding work!
Piqua Catholic Wins National Challenge
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 10:02amPiqua Catholic School was recently named as the winner of the 2011 Pepsi Refresh Challenge. The Piqua Catholic community was successful in mobilizing their community to have the greatest number of online votes for this challenge. The Pepsi Refresh Challenge included numerous schools and non-profits organizations from across the country. As a result of their victory, Piqua Catholic will receive a grant of $50,000 to re-furbish their gym floor and purchase new athletic equipment. Congratulations to the Piqua Catholic community!
Teacher Receives National Honor
Mon, 01/10/2011 - 9:36amCongratulations to Ms. Jenny Teepen from St. Dominic Catholic School on being named a Teacher of the Year by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)! Ms. Teepen, a sixth grade teacher at St. Dominic, was chosen as the Teacher of the Year for Region 6. She will receive her award at the NCEA convention in New Orleans later this spring. Ms. Teepen joins a large list of Archdiocesan teachers to receive this award. Congratulations!
St. Joseph School Named “Cincinnati Inclusive School of the Year”
Wed, 12/01/2010 - 9:34amSt. Joseph Consolidated School was recently named a recipient of the 2011 Cincinnati Inclusive School of the Year Award. This honor is awarded each year by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. St. Joseph’s was recognized for its outstanding commitment to serving students with Down Syndrome and other special needs. Our congratulations to St. Joseph for its tremendous efforts to treat all students with respect, compassion, and love!
Buckeye Best Healthy School Silver Award
Fri, 10/29/2010 - 9:55amSt. Ignatius was recognized with the Buckeye Best Healthy School Silver Award this year! The award is designed to recognize schools whose policies and practices reflect a high priority on healthy outcomes for children. It is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Look for the plaque displayed in the cafeteria. Thank you for sending healthy lunches for your children, and thank you Mrs. Bachman for continually working to provide healthy choices in the cafeteria.
A Letter from the Superintendent
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 3:44pmDear Friends of Catholic Education,
In today’s society, our children are faced with mixed messages from society, the media, and their peers. Now more than ever, it is vital that we provide quality educational programs for our children. In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we are poised to meet the ever-expanding needs of our children.
SCHOOLS RECEIVE ACADEMIC HONORS
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 10:09amOur schools are thriving! St. Susanna School and St. Gabriel Consolidated School were recently named as Blue Ribbon Schools for the 2010-2011 school year. This prestigious honor recognizes schools with exceptional academic programs. St. Susanna and St. Gabriel join a growing list of Catholic schools that have been recognized with this award through the years. In addition, eleven elementary schools will be receiving Ohio Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities this year. Congratulations to all!
HIGH SCHOOLS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 10:08amThree of our Catholic High Schools celebrated their fiftieth birthdays at a Mass on Sunday, September 12th, 2010. At the Mass, the heritage and excellence of LaSalle, McAuley, and Moeller High Schools were recognized and celebrated. The Mass, which took place at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, was attended by many past and present students, parents, teachers, and supporters. Happy birthday to these exceptional schools!
2010-2011 School Year is Underway
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:47amThe 2010-2011 school year has officially started in our Catholic schools. We wish all of our students, parents, teachers, and staff members well this year as they spread the Light of God! Be sure to check out each school’s website for news and event announcements.
Radio Station Interviews New Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Wed, 04/21/2010 - 3:04pmSacred Heart Radio, greater Cincinnati's Catholic radio station, this week interviewed Jim Rigg, Ph.D., the newly appointed Director of Educational Services and Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. You can learn more about Dr. Rigg by listening to this informative interview.
Archbishop Names School Superintendent
Wed, 04/14/2010 - 3:11pmThe Archdiocese of Cincinnati is getting a new Director of Educational Services and Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1.
He is Jim Rigg, Ph.D., Diocesan Director of Curriculum for the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs and principal of Divine Redeemer School in Colorado Springs. The Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr, archbishop of Cincinnati, made the appointment upon the recommendation of a search committee following a nationwide search.
House Poised to Regulate Private Schools
Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:10pmThe U.S. House of Representatives could vote soon on legislation governing elements of a schools disciplinary policy and practice.
The bill (HR 4247) would affect all public schools and private schools whose students or teachers benefit from any federal education program (about 80 percent of Catholic schools, for example). The measure represents an unprecedented and unwarranted degree of federal regulation of religious and independent education.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Buys Dayton Building
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 2:36pmThe Archdiocese of Cincinnati has purchased a building for its Dayton administrative office, which will move into the new space around the end of March.
Archbishop Schnurr Assumes Leadership of Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:07amThe Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr, coadjutor archbishop of Cincinnati since Oct. 17, 2008, has succeeded the Most Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk as archbishop, becoming the 10th ordinary (presiding bishop) of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati since its founding in 1821.
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