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Catholic Schools LogoParents of children in the Archdiocese of St. Louis have a choice of 28 high schools to service the educational and religious formation needs of their children. Our high schools offer opportunities for Christian witness and service, liturgical celebrations and personal guidance for growth in faith and a solid foundation in the secular subjects that will serve students well as they continue their post-secondary education. Our secondary schools in the archdiocese enroll approximately 15,000 students in six of the 11 counties that comprise the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

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Catholic Educators Receive Peabody Logos Leaders in Education Award

Posted on August 25, 2010 - 11:04am

By Sue Brown, Director of Marketing and Community Relations

Four educators from Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis have received the 2009-2010 Peabody Logos Leaders in Education Award, and were honored at the first annual awards dinner on August 24, 2010 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

The award acknowledges outstanding educators and mentors in public, private, and charter schools in the region. This award includes a $1,000 grant, as well as recognition on KEZK 102.5, in the St. Louis Business Journal, and at the awards celebration.

Nominations for the award may be submitted by school staff members, students, parents or members of the community. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of full-time educational experience in grades K-12. Nominations are accepted in categories such as school administration, instruction, facilities and maintenance support, counseling, therapeutic and health support and administrative support staff.

Educators receiving this year’s award include:

Left to right--Notre Dame Principal Sr. Gail Guelder, SSND; Anne Bolzenius (Honoree), Notre Dame President, Sr. Michelle Emmerich, SSND

Anne Bolzenius (Honoree) Notre Dame High School (Center) with Notre Dame President, Sr. Gail Guelker, SSND (Left) and Notre Dame Principal, Sr. Michelle Emmerich, SSND

Rob (Honoree) and Tina Evans

Rob Evans (Honoree) and Tina Evans—St. Louis University High School

Left to right--Laura Boyce, Heidi Hays (Honoree), Mark Daniels--Barat Academy

Heidi Hays (Honoree)—Barat Academy (Center) with Laura Boyce and Mark Daniels

Left to right--Trinity Catholic High School President, Sr. Karl Mary Winkelmann, SSND; Beth (Honoree) and James Lappe; Trinity Catholic High School Principal, Nancy Lydon

Beth Lappe (Honoree)—Trinity Catholic High School (holding award) with Trinity Catholic High School President, Sr. Karl Mary Winkelmann, SSND (left), Steve Lappe, and Trinity Catholic High School Principal, Nancy Lydon

To learn more about Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, visit archstl.org. 12 High School Nights, beginning September 7 and continuing through Oct. 6 will be held at various locations throughout the archdiocese. A number of schools are represented at each event.  High School Open Houses, hosted by individual schools will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010. Visit archstl.org for dates, locations and times.

 

 

Villa Duchesne Seniors Spend Summer Studying Science

Posted on August 17, 2010 - 4:03pm

Villa Duchesne seniors Sabrina and Katherine graduated this summer from the 2010 Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.  Katherine and Sabrina worked with some of the top scientists in the St. Louis metro area. UMSL hosts this annual summer research program for academically talented junior and senior high school students. The STARS program introduces participants to the various aspects of the scientific enterprise as practiced by successful scientists in academic, private or corporate research institutions.

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is a Catholic school in St. Louis, Missouri for boys and girls in grades JK-6 and young women in grades 7-12. Established in 1929, it is one of 21 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and one of more than 150 Sacred Heart schools worldwide.

 

 

Catholic Schools — Mission to Educate!

Posted on August 11, 2010 - 1:22pm

Their names are prominent on St. Louis buildings, street signs and schools: DuBourg, Duchesne, Ritter, just to name a few. But, do you know the history behind these leaders’ name? Mission to Educate tells the story of these pioneers in education who overcame countless challenges to form one of the strongest Catholic school systems in the United States. Their actions influenced educational advancements and social reform not only in Missouri, but throughout the nation. By breaking down boundaries, they established a solid foundation on which the Catholic schools of the Saint Louis Archdiocese now stand. Learn how St. Louis earned the title of “the Rome of the West,” and how St. Louis Catholic Schools are constantly evolving to continue the tradition of excellence.

View an abbreviated version of Mission to Educate:

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To learn more about Catholic schools, visit archstl.org/education or call 314-792-7304.

Visit http://archstl.org/education/page/high-school-nights to learn locations, dates and times for this year's High School Nights. Open House for most Catholic Secondary Schools is November 7, 2010.