On Friday, Aug. 21, while some Catholic schools in Dane County were just a few days away from opening their doors to in-person classes for all students, Public Health of Dane County and Madison issued Emergency Order #9.
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St. Ambrose Academy to seek legal action after Dane County school order
MADISON — As you likely know, Dane County officials announced late on Friday, Aug. 21, that our Dane County Catholic classrooms could not open for in-person instruction for students in the third grade and above.
This was only 60 hours before many of our schools were slated to open.
As we have since March, the diocese and her schools have not wanted to defy state or county orders.
Accordingly, we have chosen to delay the first day of school for most Dane County Catholic schools until after Labor Day.
Schools make plans for a safe opening
MADISON — Barring local county health departments issuing an order for closure, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Madison will return to in-person instruction this fall, but how that looks from school to school will vary.
“All of our schools are very different,” said Michael Lancaster, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Madison.
“We all have the same mission and academic standards, but we are in very different communities. There is no way we can do a one size fits all.”
Things ‘looking bright’ at Spring Green school
SPRING GREEN — St. John the Evangelist School has sparkling new windows thanks to generous parish members who contributed to St. John’s Capital Campaign.
These beautiful eight foot tall windows are making the classrooms shine bright.
Bishop Donald J. Hying’s letter on Catholic schools resuming classes in the fall
Dear Friends and Faithful who promote, attend, support and labor in our Catholic Schools,
As summer begins, we thank all of you for the extraordinary work and care you have given to educate our children during this global pandemic.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
This week, all of our Catholic schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. It is a time set aside to think of all the many ways that our teachers give of themselves and give to our students and families.
Principal brightens teachers’ spirits with paper cutouts of students
SPRING GREEN — The motto of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Spring Green is, “We’re more than a school . . . We’re a family!”
This was evident by the disappointment among St. John’s teachers when they heard the news that schools would not be reopening for the rest of the school year. They all understood the reasoning, but they just miss their students so much.
St. Ambrose Academy shifts to distance learning
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy (SAA), along with schools around the world, has, practically overnight, become a distance learning school.
The academy closed its doors on March 13 as students hunkered down with their families in the safety of their homes against the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic.
But, said Executive Director Joan Carey, “thanks to a heroic, all-hands-on-deck effort, St. Ambrose Academy reopened its door the following week over the Internet, where we continue to provide the best in education and classical learning for families.”
Edgewood Spring Fling canceled
MADISON — As public health, state, and federal authorities have mandated, Edgewood High School has decided that in order to protect its supporters and the entire community, it will not be able to hold the Spring Fling event at Garver Feed Mill, scheduled for Friday, April 24.
In a statement, the school said, “Our prayers are with every member of our Edgewood community in this unprecedented and difficult time. Our blessings to you, your families, our sponsors, donors, and our entire Edgewood Community.
“We are grateful to our sponsors and all who support Edgewood Crusaders during these uncertain times.”Edgewood College to finish semester online
MADISON — Edgewood College has announced the decision to complete the remainder of the spring semester fully online.
Edgewood College had been on spring break, and classes resumed fully online on March 23.