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October 31, 2017 (Louisville, KY) – On Wednesday, November 8, the Archdiocese of Louisville will honor 213 Catholic school teachers who have achieved a total of 3,505 years of teaching
experience. This luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue.
Teachers will receive recognition for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of teaching:
| Milestone Years | # Honorees | Total Years |
| 5 | […] |
Students in grade 8 who wish to attend a Catholic high school next year are required to take the Catholic high school placement test scheduled on Saturday, December 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students take the test at the Catholic high school they plan to attend. They must bring a $10 fee and two #2 pencils. Information about the location of the high schools can be found at www.louisvillecatholicschools.com.
The placement test helps Catholic secondary schools determine the most […]
The Archdiocese of Louisville is sponsoring the annual ACCOMMODATE 2017: A College Night for Students Seeking Support Services. This event will be held at Mercy Academy (5801 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville) on Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Representatives from colleges, universities, and alternative post-secondary programs will be available for an informational session for parents and students who are exploring:
September 28, 2017 (Louisville, KY) – Today, the United States Department of Education announced that two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville have been named 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Two elementary schools serving preschool through grade 8 will be recognized: Saint Joseph School (320 West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Ky.) for the first time and Holy Trinity School (423 Cherrywood Road, Louisville, Ky.) for the second time (2017 and 2007).
These two schools are among nine public and non-public […]
August 4, 2017 (Louisville, KY) – Jefferson County Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville will begin the first official day of instruction on August 16, 2017. Although this is the first “official” day of school, some Catholic schools choose to begin on a day other than August 16. Parents are asked to consult their school’s handbook to determine when their particular school will begin instruction.
Catholic elementary and secondary schools outside Jefferson County generally follow the calendar of the […]
January 23, 2017 (Louisville, Ky) – More than 19,500 students and 1,500 faculty and staff at 49 Catholic elementary and secondary schools will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from January 29-February 4, 2017. The theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.”
Festivities for the week include the annual liturgy at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 508 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville. Student and faculty representatives from Catholic schools […]
July 28, 2016 (Louisville, KY) – Approximately 750 teachers from 40 Catholic elementary schools will gather on Friday, August 5 to celebrate the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year and share their collective ministry in Catholic school education. This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Parish, 1925 Lewiston Drive.
Teachers will gather to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and hear a keynote from Brother David Migliorino entitled, “Jesus CEO.” Here is Br. David’s […]
July 28, 2016 (Louisville, KY) – Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville will begin the first official day of instruction on August 17, 2016. Although this is the first “official” day of school, some Catholic schools choose to begin on a day other than August 17. Parents should consult their school’s handbook for the first day information.
Catholic elementary and secondary schools outside Jefferson County generally follow the calendar of the public school district in which they are located. […]