Public Content | News Releases 2004
NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL AWARD GOES TO LONG-TIME ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO EDUCATOR
CHICAGO (December 6, 2004) – Richard Guerin of St. Bede the Venerable School, 4440 W. 83 rd St., is among a dozen principals from across the United States to receive the 2004 Dr. Robert J. Kealey Distinguished Principal Award from the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). The award honors outstanding educational leaders from the twelve geographic regions that comprise the NCEA Department of Elementary Schools. These principals were chosen from a possible pool of more than 7,100 principals.
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HEART OF THE SCHOOL AWARDS
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO
SUBMITTED NOMINATIONS
HONORING OUTSTANDING
TEACHERS AND THOSE WHO
WORK BEHIND-THE-SCENES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO.
Almost 600 nominations
were received by the Office
of Catholic Schools.
Winners will be announced
at the Heart of the School
Awards ceremony on January 27, 2005.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TESTS ARE SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
Placement tests for Catholic high schools throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago will take place simultaneously on Saturday, January 8, 2005.
The test is open to all eight-graders in Catholic, private or public elementary schools who plan to enter any of the Catholic secondary schools in Cook and Lake counties. Advance registration is not necessary. Students should report to the high school they wish to attend at 8 a.m. on January 8 with two No. 2 pencils and a check or money order for the $25 exam fee made payable to the school.
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STATEMENT REGARDING ONGOING CATHOLIC SCHOOL PLANNING
BY DR. NICHOLAS WOLSONOVICH
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Catholic schools have been an important part of the history and fabric of life of Catholic families in the Archdiocese of Chicago for generations. They have helped shape the faith life and minds of countless young people who have become leaders in our communities.
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St. Agnes of bohemia elementary school
TO LAUNCH NEW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
FOR ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO’S
LARGEST HISPANIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHICAGO (October 6, 2004) - St. Agnes of Bohemia School in the Little Village neighborhood will receive a $100,000 gift from two generous supporters for a new scholarship endowment fund.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO SCHOOLS OPEN 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR TO NEW GROWTH, EXPANSION AND INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC INITATIVES
Five new schools open as more than $45 million in facilities expansion and renovations are completed; students’ latest standardized test scores top national norm; new initiatives to unify academic curriculum and promote students’ success in the classroom are launched
CHICAGO (August 25, 2004)
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NEW CENTER TO PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS FOR LEARNERS OF DIFFERING ABILITIES, STYLES AND NEEDS
CHICAGO (September 2004) - The Center to Promote Student Success is a new initiative of the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools’ Inclusive Education Program. The program focuses on the learning needs of all elementary and high school students who are enrolled in Archdiocesan schools, from those who may be struggling in the classroom to those who are gifted academically.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DISCUSS CURRICULUM, NEW SCHOOLS, EXPANSIONS AND TEST SCORES AT PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Archdiocese of Chicago school superintendent Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, Ph.D., will mark the official opening of the 2004-05 academic year with a visit to the new building at Frances Xavier Warde School, Old St. Pat’s Campus.
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WHAT: St. Martin de Porres High School, the first new Catholic secondary school in Lake County in 40 years and the first in the Archdiocese of Chicago in eight years, will open Monday, August 23.
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New Assistant Superintendent Appointed for archdiocese of chicago’s Secondary Schools
CHICAGO (July 21, 2004)
Dr. Nicholas Wolsonovich, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, has announced the appointment of Paul Maloney as the new assistant superintendent for high schools for the Archdiocese. Maloney will work with the 41 secondary schools, most of which are administered by religious orders.
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CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNOUNCES STAFF, CREATES NEW LOGO
CHICAGO (July 19, 2004) – Christ Our Savior Catholic School, a new Catholic school in the southeast suburbs sponsored by six area parishes and scheduled to open in August 2004, has announced its new staff and unveiled a new school logo.
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NEW CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL MODEL TO SERVE WAUKEGAN/NORTH CHICAGO
CHICAGO (June 4, 2004) - A new educational model-a Catholic evangelization center/school- is being planned for Waukegan/North Chicago in response to the changing needs of the community, according to Nicholas Wolsonovich, Ph.D., superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Student-Athlete at Immaculate Heart of Mary Defies Odds
Stephanie Dominici is often described by those close to her as "one-in-a-million." But statistically, she is actually one in 2.5 million. And if you count her courage, work ethic and athletic talent, her family, teachers and friends will tell you she's truly one-of-a-kind.
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ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL TO OFFER
POLISH LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
First Catholic elementary school to offer Polish as part of regular curriculum
CHICAGO (May 20, 2004)
For the first time in 40 years, St. Mary of the Angels School, 1810 N. Hermitage Ave., will offer an optional Polish language, culture and history program as part of the elementary school's curriculum beginning with the 2004-05 academic year.
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LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
CREATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
CHICAGO (May 17, 2004)
The Schools of St. Benedict, Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts and the DePaul University School of Education have entered into a partnership that will create a professional development program at the schools focused on designing and implementing custom curricula in the areas of science, mathematics and the arts. The initiative, scheduled to launch in August 2004, will result in heightened educational experiences for teachers and students at all three institutions.
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VOLUNTEERS TO RENOVATE
ACADEMY OF ST. BENEDICT THE AFRICAN SCHOOL
CHICAGO (May 20, 2004)
A group of more than 350 volunteers from Leo Burnett will roll up their sleeves to renovate Academy of St. Benedict the African School on Chicago's south side. As part of the company's Give Back Day, volunteers will paint, refurbish and landscape the building and surrounding grounds at the school's campus at 6020 S. Laflin Street on Friday, May 21.
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Week of the Young Child - April 18-24, 2004
NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, sponsors the Week of the Young Child each April to focus public attention on the rights and needs of young children. The early childhood programs in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago provide high quality early education and care. These programs have proven their commitment to excellence by successfully meeting nationally recognized standards and becoming accredited through NAEYC.
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NEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN SOUTHEAST SUBURBS SELECTS NEW NAME, LEADERSHIP
CHICAGO (April 30, 2004)
A new Catholic school in the southeast suburbs, sponsored by six area parishes and scheduled to open in August 2004, has announced it will be named Christ Our Savior Catholic School. Rev. Thomas S. Cabala will serve as the school's executive pastor.
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NEW MODEL OF CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
FOR SOUTHEAST SUBURBS SET TO LAUNCH IN AUGUST
East-west campus model to help meet changing needs of area families
CHICAGO (March 22, 2004)
Officials of the Archdiocese of Chicago have accepted the recommendations of six southeast suburban Catholic elementary schools that a single new multi-parish- sponsored school be established. The new school, scheduled to open in August, will operate two sites – an east campus and a west campus – to help meet the changing needs for Catholic education in the area, according to Dr. Nicholas Wolsonovich, superintendent of schools.
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THREE NORTH AND NORTHWEST CHICAGO AREA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WILL NOT REOPEN FOR 2004-2005 ACADEMIC YEAR
New Catholic elementary school set to open in fall on near south side
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004) – Officials of the Archdiocese of Chicago have accepted the recommendations of the leadership of three Catholic elementary schools that those schools not reopen in August because of low enrollment prompted by demographic shifts, financial challenges and other factors.
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OUR LADY OF RANSOM PARISH, NILES, ILL.,
RE: CLOSURE OF OUR LADY OF RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004) – Our decision to recommend that the school not reopen in the fall was the result of a thorough and thoughtful review of the current situation and the prospects of the school’s viability for the future.
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STATEMENT BY FATHER MICHALE SHANAHAN, PASTOR,
ST. MARK PARISH, CHICAGO, ILL.,
RE: CLOSURE OF ST. MARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004) – After extensive consultation and dialogue among archdiocesan officials and parish and school leadership, the Most Rev. John R. Manz, local bishop and vicar for the school, and Dr. Nicholas Wolsonovich, superintendent of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago, recommended to Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., that St. Mark School not reopen in the fall.
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STATEMENT BY REV. ANTHONY DZIORED, C.R., PASTOR
ST. STANISLAUS BISHOP AND MARTYR SCHOOL, CHICAGO
RE: DECISON NOT TO REPOPEN ST. STANISLAUS B&M SCHOOL
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004) – After extensive consultation and discussion among archdiocesan officials, parish committees and school leadership a decision has been made not to reopen St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr for the 2004-2005 school year because of lack of enrollment.
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CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN
“EVERY KID COUNTS !” RALLY AT ILLINOIS STATE CAPITOL
WHAT: Some 400 of Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic school students, teachers, administrators and school parents will join more than 1,500 of their counterparts from nonpublic schools around Illinois to rally in favor of school choice and other programs.
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ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL IS AMONG TOP FIVE WINNERS IN
NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION
Eighth graders’ 23rd century Martian city makes the final five among
“Future City” projects from more than 30,000 students nationwide
CHICAGO (February 25, 2004) – A team of five eighth-grade St. Barnabas Catholic School students in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood today was ranked among the top five overall winners in the national finals of the Future City competition in Washington, D.C. The competition is sponsored by the National Engineers Week Committee of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
CHICAGO (February 5, 2004) – Archdiocese of Chicago elementary and secondary schools throughout Cook and Lake counties will celebrate African American Heritage Month throughout the month of February.
“In celebration of the rich heritage of African Americans, schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago will host liturgies, performances and educational programs that honor the importance of preserving the culture and character of diverse groups,” said Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, Ph.D., superintendent of Schools. “Our schools observe African American Heritage Month in an effort to call specific attention to the many contributions that African Americans have made to our society. In celebrating this year’s theme – Kuumba – the Kwanzaa principle meaning creativity, several activities will illustrate the spirit of creativity as students study their ancestors and discover the creativity that lives in each of them.”
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO SCHOOLS CHIEF ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVES TO HELP SHAPE FUTURE OF CHICAGO-AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – The superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools today announced a series of new initiatives to help shape the future of the world’s largest non-public school system and disclosed preliminary plans for capital programs at two schools in the inner city.
Superintendent Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, Ph.D., said the new initiatives are part of an ongoing process to create a revitalized Catholic school system in Cook and Lake counties that remains rooted in its tradition of academic excellence and faith-based education. The new initiatives include:
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OUTSTANDING CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO BE HONORED WITH “”
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – Fourteen Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic elementary and high school teachers will be honored for their accomplishments in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony today at
St. Andrew Elementary School, 1710 W. Addison St., Chicago.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS HONOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools has named 14 elementary and secondary school teachers the “Heart of the School” award winners. Here is background information on the winners.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS COLLABORATE ON NEW MODEL OF EDUCATION
Schools to provide integrated curriculum from preschool through college
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – A group of 16 Catholic elementary and secondary schools, located principally on the northwest side of Chicago, and three universities are collaborating on an initiative to create a new model of education.
The model is scheduled to pilot later this spring and will focus on providing students with a continuous and progressive Catholic education experience from pre-kindergarten through college.
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TWO INNER CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TO UNDERGO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – The superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools today disclosed preliminary details on two capital programs at schools in the inner city.
Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, Ph.D., superintendent of schools, announced that St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 1255 N. Noble St., Chicago, will receive a $4.3 million grant for capital improvements from the Big Shoulders Fund, a not-for-profit organization established to financially assist inner-city Catholic schools.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 25 – 31, 2004
CHICAGO (January 22, 2004) – Archdiocese of Chicago elementary schools throughout Cook and Lake counties will celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, Jan. 25. The annual celebration of Catholic schools is sponsored by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), which this year marks the 100th anniversary of its founding.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH SPECIAL MASS AT HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL
WHAT: Elementary and secondary school students throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate African American Heritage Month with a special Mass and celebration at Holy Name Cathedral.
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CHICAGO CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PLACE FIRST IN REGIONAL FUTURE CITY COMPETITION SPONSORED BY NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
Eighth graders win berth in national finals with 23rd century Martian city project
that salutes rover explorations and bi-centennial of Lewis & Clark expedition
CHICAGO (January 28, 2004) – A team of five eighth-grade students from St. Barnabas Catholic School in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood have won first place in the 2004 Regional Future City Competition. The winning creation, “Lewis & Clark, the City of Discovery,” a proposed community on the planet Mars 200 years in the future, won St. Barnabas a berth in the national finals competition in Washington, D.C., next month. The competition is sponsored by the National Engineers Week Committee of the National Society of Professional Engineers. It is the second time the south side Catholic elementary school has won the regional title.
St. Barnabas claimed the national title in 2001.
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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2004
Time: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 am (confirm actual time with the high school you plan to attend)
Bring: Two #2 pencils and $25
Advance registration is not necessary. For a listing of Archdiocese of Chicago schools, visit http://schools.archchicago.org or call the Office of Catholic Schools at (312) 751-5216.
More than 90 percent of students who take the test are accepted into the school of their choice. Admission letters with testing information will be sent postmarked by February 15. Each of the high schools in the Archdiocese is State certified and accredited by the North Central Association, the largest regional accreditation organization in the United States, which evaluates and accredits schools and requires professional development for teachers.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TESTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2004
CHICAGO
Eighth-graders who plan to enter one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic secondary schools in Cook and Lake counties should take the high school placement test on Saturday, January 10, 2004, at the high school they plan to attend.
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