Category: General

Holy Cross Catholic School is running a Blanket Drive for Freedom House, spearheaded by a fourth grade student. The drive is now underway and will end on May 12. The blankets can be new or gently used or a homemade tie blanket. Donations may be dropped off at the school during in-session hours.

Vincent is a karate student at a local martial arts school. He chose to initiate a blanket drive as a part of his spirit goal as he works to earn a black belt. In a goal to give back to the community, he researched area shelters and their needs, and chose Freedom House. He would like to provide 500 blankets to this homeless shelter, and so he asked Holy Cross for help.

Holy Cross has organized other donation drives for the Freedom House, as it is a local Christian organization that focuses on providing for those in need. This aligns to the Catholic Social Teachings that is emphasized at the school.

Vincent would like to thank everyone who is helping many people in need!

Learn more about Holy Cross Catholic School on their website here.

This week, we are highlighting Harper from Holy Family Catholic School in Green Bay.

Harper is a great student and a leader amongst her peers at Holy Family. In addition to being involved in sports and other extracurricular activities, she and her classmates have started a “service club” to do charitable work to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Thank you for being a wonderful example for other students, Harper!

Holy Family Catholic School is Green Bay’s west-side Catholic School. They have a longstanding tradition of inspiring faith, family values, and excellence in education since 1954. They provide a superior education in an engaging, faith-based environment that cultivates the spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.

Learn more about the school on their website here.

On April 5, the Holy Cross Catholic School and Church communities shared a Lenten event with the Living Stations of the Cross. In both an afternoon and an evening session, fifth grade students, who were historically dressed as participants, journeyed through the fourteen Stations, bringing them to life.

This special re-enactment has become a cherished tradition at Holy Cross, spanning more than ten years. Each year it presents a unique religious learning experience for its participants and viewers, alike. The entire school attends the 1:45 p.m. Stations, along with parents, family members, the church community and friends, who are also welcomed to be present at the 6 p.m. event.

In preparation for this year’s performances, the script had been revamped, so that the Living Stations looked a bit different than prior years. Teachers thoughtfully cast roles in order to highlight each performer’s talents. The participants spent numerous hours getting into character, working through their scripts and blocking and then carried on with practice times. The church generously allowed access for several hours of rehearsal each day, as well as for the actual times of the Stations. Our Lady of Lourdes kindly loaned costumes for the event.

The goal of this school group was to convey to its audience the emotions that must have been felt during Jesus’ suffering and death. The onlookers were to feel as though they were there, put back in the story of the Stations of the Cross. This uplifting reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity was a perfect reminder of how the Holy Cross School and Church communities together celebrated Holy Week as a sign of their faith.

Learn more about Holy Cross on their website here.

A St. Bernard Kindergarten teacher was recently featured in another article posted by Fox 11 News! Complete with a video feature, the article highlights Amanda Boeke, who has had a five-year goal of receiving a Golden Apple Award. After four nominations, she has met her goal! We could not be more proud of this outstanding GRACE teacher.

Read the entire article and watch the video on Fox 11’s website by clicking here.

The school believes in an innovative, faith-based education with equal access to student services. That approach enables them to provide an academically sound, compelling and faith-filled environment for all of our students. With St. Bernard of Clairvaux as their guide, they stand together in the motto: PEACE, PRAY, LEARN. Learn more about St. Bernard Catholic School by visiting their website.

Mrs. Jamie Sheehy teaches English Language Arts and Social Studies to our middle school students at Holy Cross Catholic School. She is the 8th grade Homeroom Teacher and also a Student Council Advisor. Mrs. Sheehy pushes her students to be ready for high school while still making sure that they are supported and growing at their own pace.

One student says, “Mrs. Sheehy makes learning fun. We play games and do activities about the material and can have real and open conversations about serious and silly things. When you need the extra help, Mrs. Sheehy’s there and we know she always has our back!”

Holy Cross Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8). The school has open enrollment and is located on the Northeast side of Green Bay near the Town of Scott and is near the Red Smith neighborhood and Wequiock Falls. Learn more about Holy Cross on their website here.

Mrs. Annie Stewart, Kindergarten teacher at Father Allouez Catholic School, has been named a 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation teacher. She is one of only one hundred teachers in the state of Wisconsin to receive the honor each year.

The Foundation cited Amy’s attributes as a skilled leader, an agent for positive change and a teacher embodying a superior ability to inspire a love of learning as reasons for her selection for this prestigious award. Her fellow staff members, parents and students concur that she is much deserving of this recognition.

“Mrs. Stewart is a fine example of the many talented teachers in our GRACE family,” GRACE President Kim Desotell shares, “She is loved by all and has a very special gift for teaching children. Congratulations Mrs. Stewart! We are proud of you!”

The fellowship comes with a $6,000 grant given to the school to help finance “unrealized goals.” This is not the first time that Father Allouez Catholic School has had a winning staff member.

“I received the Herb Kohl award for administrators in 2018-2019,” Principal Kay Franz recalls. Keeping in mind the rigorous process involved in the selection of award winners, the school should be proud to boast of two of the best in Wisconsin!

Learn more about Father Allouez Catholic School on their website here.

Ryan is our student highlight of the week!

He is a natural leader. When something needs to be done, Ryan will always volunteer to help out. He is also a great mentor to our younger students and helps guide them through the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School experience.

Thank you for being such a good example, Ryan!

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, as an educational ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, promotes the development of lifelong learners and Christian leaders with a strong tradition of faith, service and academic excellence. They offer proven academic excellence in an environment cultivated by a shared ownership model of students, parents and school staff. They value each student and stakeholder with a focus on the individual. In addition to strong academics, student success is enhanced through the offering of high-quality extracurricular programs. The school is guided by the Lourdes Way – leadership, opportunity, unity, respect, dedication, educational excellence and spirituality. These fundamental principles drive our students’ everyday actions – in the classroom, during extracurricular activities and at home.

Learn more about the Green Bay school here.

Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School welcomed their first class of ninth-grade students back in the autumn of 2021. Every year thereafter, they have added one grade level until they will celebrate their very first group of graduating seniors in spring 2025!

At the Academy, they embrace their motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. In this way, they heed Christ’s call to have their fullest life in Him. This intentional joy for life and learning is imbued in their classical curriculum with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.

New Chesterton Academy student Grace agrees, and recently shared the following about her experience at the school:

“Chesterton Academy has done so much in my life. I just started at this school and I have already seen so many changes in my own life. I have been pushed to learn more about my faith and who I am as a child of God. I am lucky enough to be able to include God in everything I do throughout every day at school and we always make sure that God is never put second.

Our daily routine, which consists of going to daily mass and praying before every class, has helped me to grow into a deeper relationship with Christ. I can also say that between the teachers who truly care about every student and the friends who never [exclude] anyone, the people at this school are truly amazing. I would honestly, with my whole heart, recommend this school to anyone who asks. The people that I am now surrounding myself with are not just looked at as just a group of friends, but they have become a family.

When I go to Chesterton Academy, I feel like I am where I’m meant to be. I genuinely love my school.”

We are so happy Grace is loving her experience at Chesterton Academy thus far. Many pleasant memories are yet to be made!

To learn more about Chesterton Academy, please visit their website.

Mrs. Devroy has been teaching Montessori preschool at St. John Paul II Classical School for the last four years. She has been instrumental in building a strong preschool program at SJPII and leading the children to a greater understanding of virtue. Mrs. Devroy loves to cook and bake and enjoy time with friends. Most importantly, she has an extremely caring heart and shows great love toward her students. Thank you, Mrs. Devroy!

Learn more about SJPII on their website here.

Jane and her older sister Sophia began attending St. Bernard School three years ago. You can find Jane and her sister at Mass on weekends at St. Bernard Parish. While Jane is still working on her preparation for First Holy Communion, Sophia received these two sacraments last year as a 5th grader. Both girls enjoy many of the activities that our school has to offer such as choir, band, altar serving, athletics, and student council.

Thank you Jane and Sophia for your beautiful souls, smiles, and love of St. Bernard!

Learn more about St. Bernard Catholic School on their website.