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Principals use video to communicate with parents.

When it comes to parents getting the skinny on what’s going on in their children’s school, times are changing. It used to be as easy as slipping a piece of paper into a backpack.

9/5/17

Ashleigh Kassock | Catholic Herald

Professor Nora Heimann helps students achieve their own best potential

As an undergraduate, Nora Heimann came face-to-face with the transformative power of art. She was ready to graduate as a studio artist and as a pre-med major when she took an art history course and fell in love with it.

9/1/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Christendom launches 40th anniversary year with record enrollment

Christendom College in Front Royal launched its 40th anniversary year with a new record enrollment, raising the total student body to 494 students. College President Timothy O’Donnell made the announcement during his opening address to the student body, encouraging them to strive for greatness during this upcoming year.

9/1/17

Special to the Herald
New assistant Chaplain and director of Campus Ministry at Marymount University

Father Mike Kuhn, a native of Manassas and a founding member of the Youth Apostles, was named assistant chaplain at Marymount University in Arlington in June, and Ashton Mallon has been promoted to director of Campus Ministry. More

9/1/17

College Application Academy at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax

The Counseling Department at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax recently hosted a College Application Academy for 50 rising seniors. During the week in early August, students gathered in the library to get a head start on different aspects of their college applications before the school year begins. More

9/1/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Bishop O’Connell students study Spanish in Spain

This summer, six students from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington attended a two-week study abroad program at the University of Salamanca in Spain with Spanish teacher Faryde Yanine. More

9/1/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Catholic identity is not by accident at Bishop O'Connell in Arlington

Carl Patton is assistant head of school and director of curriculum and instruction at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington. Last year, he engaged teams of faculty and administrators in a comprehensive curriculum audit. More

9/1/17

Special to the Herald

Triumphant return of French class at Seton School

As the 2017-18 school year begins, Seton School in Manassas will have new teachers, the return of French class, a striking banner for the St. John Paul the Great Center, and new stained glass windows in Our Lady Queen of the Angels Chapel.More

9/1/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Student takes second in national pro-life oratory contest

Grant Joseph Mantooth, a recent graduate of Seton School in Manassas, won second place in the 2017 National Right to Life Jane B. Thompson Oratory Contest held at the organization’s annual national convention in Milwaukee June 29-July 1.More

8/31/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Bishop Ireton High School focuses on STEM

New classes capitalize on a high demand for STEM and computer science classes, including Introduction to Cybersecurity and Honors Introduction to Engineering Design. In addition, classes in the religion department now include church history, bioethics and Catholic social teachings. More

8/31/17

Chris Vander Woude is new athletic director of Saint John Paul the Great

A Northern Virginia native and member of a well-known Catholic family in the area, Chris Vander Woude is new to the school but established in the community. Having served most recently as dean of student life at Christendom College in Front Royal and seven years as its athletic director, he brings more than a decade of coaching and playing experience to the growing athletic program.More

8/31/17

Saint John Paul the Great in Dumfries begins its 10th year

Those who have been following the development and progress of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries since opening in 2008 — or even earlier during the construction phase — may wonder how it is possible that the school is beginning its 10th year.More

8/31/17

Special to the Catholic Herald

Diocese welcomes new school leaders

The Diocese of Arlington welcome seven new principals and a preschool director this academic year.More

8/31/17

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Construction at Bishop Ireton will make way for advancing academics

Not only are they forming the minds of students at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, they are in the process of constructing a new three-story building to enhance the educational experience.More

8/31/17

Elizabeth A. Elliott | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Pastoral leadership in schools helps Catholic identity shine

Pastoral leadership in schools helps Catholic identity shine More

8/31/17

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

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