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A New
School for Holy Family Parish
Thanks
to the vision, persistence, and generosity of parishioners
from Holy Family
Parish
in Arcadia, the parish has a brand new Parish Education
center that was blessed by Bishop Listecki on November 23,
2009. Students now have an exceptional facility with a
dedicated science lab, computer lab and library to enhance
the spiritual and intellectual growth of the children in the
school. Congratulations to Fr. Klos and the Holy Family
Community for their exceptional achievement.
Loyal
Celebrates
100 Years
On September 20, 2009
St. Anthony School in Loyal, Wisconsin celebrated their
100th birthday. Built in 1909, St. Anthony School (at
that time named St. Balthasar School) opened in
January or February of 1910 with 100 students, taught by two
lay teachers. In the fall of 1910 two sisters from St.
Rose Convent in La Crosse came to teach at the school.
For some time during the 1920's, St. Balthasar School
included a two year high school. In 1932 the name of the
parish and school was changed to St. Anthony of Padua.
The school was enlarged in the 1950's and another addition
was built in the 1960's. Today, St. Anthony School has
67 students in grades K - 6. Under the leadership of Sister
Carol Schnitzler, St. Anthony School continues to carry on
the mission of inspiring souls, touching hearts, and
challenging minds. Congratulations to St.
Anthony School in Loyal for their 100 years of service in
the Diocese of La Crosse!

Coulee Catholic Schools
becomes
Aquinas Catholic Schools
On July
1, 2009 the Catholic Schools of La Crosse, WI officially
changed the school system's identity to Aquinas Catholic
Schools. The Aquinas name is recognized as a national,
state, and regional leader in academics, faith, athletics,
and the arts. Because the foundation for these
successes are laid and developed through all schools in the
system, sharing the Aquinas name builds a stronger
connection for students, parents, and teachers of all
grades. In addition, St. Thomas Aquinas is the patron
saint of all Catholic Schools. Therefore use of the
Aquinas name enhances the Catholic Identity of all the
schools in the system. President Kurt Nelson states,
"With this name change, we look forward to increasing the
community profile of our school system as a whole."
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Mission
A Catholic
School/System in
the Diocese of
La Crosse is a part of the parish ministry. Under the
direction of the Diocesan Bishop, the Office of Catholic
Schools will serve and support the parish(es) and their
school(s) in
this educational ministry as they assist parents
in the
Catholic education of their children.
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Blue Ribbon Schools
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2008
Aquinas High School
La Crosse
2008
St. Stanislaus School
Stevens Point
2008
St. Stephen School
Stevens Point
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Catholic High School
Honor Roll
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2008
McDonell High School
Chippewa Falls
2008
Aquinas High School
La Crosse
2007
McDonell High School
Chippewa Falls
2007
Honorable Mention
Aquinas High School
La Crosse 
State Football !
Congratulations to the Chippewa Falls McDonell Football team
who played in the Division 7 State Football finals against
Burlington Catholic Central. McDonell finished their season
in 2nd place in the State.
Playing in the
Division 6 State Football finals was Eau Claire Regis. The Regis
Football Team played Edgar and finished as the Division 6 runner-up.
We are proud of
our High School athletes and congratulate them on their terrific
football seasons.
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