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Catholic school enrollment increases this school year, NCEA report says
WASHINGTON — Catholic school enrollment increased for the first time in two decades this school year, according to a preliminary report released by the National Catholic Educational Association Feb. 14.
School’s program helps get class rings to students who can’t afford them
BALTIMORE — Alice Chen wasn’t expecting to receive a class ring at Mercy High School in Baltimore this school year.
Student-actor recognized
Junior Evan Owen garners one of five awards for All Saints Catholic Church’s production of ‘HONK!’
Where are they now?
The Catholic Herald asked some well-known former principals to reflect on their recent transition to retired life.
Hackathon success
Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria hosted its fifth annual hackathon, HackBI. The student-run event focuses on learning new computer science skills at workshops, collaborating in teams and competing.
National Catholic Schools Week theme
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, celebrated since 1974. The CSW theme, which is being used from 2021 through 2024, is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”
Oakcrest School to hold summer programs
Oakcrest School, an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, has opened registration for its summer programs.
Making the switch
During this third academic year impacted by COVID-19, diocesan Catholic schools’ commitment to in-person learning does not go unnoticed by parents.
Bishop gives a parental pep talk
Don’t let the bravado fool you. Even though high school students can exhibit an air of confidence and that everything is in control, “They are never too old to hear, ‘I’m proud of you,’ ” Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said Jan. 12 at a meeting of the DJO Dads Club at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington.