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‘Revolutionary’ Opportunities Seen When Catholic Schools Reopen in Fall

Schools are not simply going to be back in September, they’re going to be better than back.”

That was the assessment of archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools Michael Deegan, about the April 27 announcement that the Catholic schools in the archdiocese plan to be open for a full five days a week of in-person instruction for all students beginning in September, as long as health directives from federal, state and local county health agencies allow, and the community infection rate remains at appropriate levels amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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May 17th, 2021|

Superintendent Deegan SI Live Op-Ed: So many reasons today to choose resilient Catholic schools

At a time when the deficiencies of our education system have captured the attention of so many, public schools and our state’s education and political leaders may want to look towards the kind of innovative and faith based, values-infused instruction the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York provide. Especially amidst the current open-enrollment period, families, now more than ever, are looking for schools that are resilient. That’s a major reason why we’re seeing increased enrollment numbers, as our schools remain on track to graduate 99 percent of our high school students — more than 15 points higher than the national average.

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May 17th, 2021|

Mr. Deegan to the Wall Street Journal: Catholic Schools Deserve to Be Flourishing

In a letter to the Wall Street Journal, Superintendent Michael J. Deegan wrote:

“…During this pandemic, our Catholic schools have become the envy of the nation and model to government schools on how to safely and effectively remain open in service to the educational community.

As … families recover from the pandemic’s effects, which have already had a disproportionate impact on many of their communities, Catholic schools offer holistic, reliable and forward-thinking curricula. We’re proud to continue to be a resource for the thousands of New York families who want all children to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.”

> Click here to read Mr. Deegan’s letter!

May 17th, 2021|

Central Westchester Catholic School Region Celebrates First Archdiocesan Principal Appreciation Day

Some schools produced video tributes, such as St. Eugene Elementary School and Resurrection Grammar School, while many decorated bulletin boards with notes of gratitude including St. Peter School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, and St. John the Baptist School. Principal Tracy Strub of Sacred Heart Grade School was decked out in a distinctive tiara and tee-shirt for the day, while Principal Chris Siegfried of Sacred Heart Elementary School was treated to a specially decorated office door.

Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School students surprised Principal Sister Marie Cecile, RDC, with an outdoor concert, and the St. Barnabas Elementary School community had the date proclaimed, “Principal Jonathan Morano Day” in the City of Yonkers by Mayor Mike Spano.

Immaculate Conception School Principal, Maureen Harten, enjoyed a table full of gifts and cards, and Principal of Kristen O’Leary of John Cardinal O’Connor School was treated to a desk organizer handcrafted by a young student woodcrafter. Students at Our Lady of Victory School used Flipgrid, a classroom discussion tool, to offer words of encouragement and appreciation to Principal, Helena-Castilla Byrne.

Celebrations at The Annunciation School, Corpus Christi Holy Rosary School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, St. Anthony School (pictured here, with Regional Superintendent Dr. Noelle Beale, Principal Sharyn O’Leary, and Debbie Carr, Assistant to the Regional Superintendent), Sts. John and Paul School, St. Joseph School, and Transfiguration School included prayer services, flowers, balloons, celebratory meals, and handmade thank you cards from students.

In addition to these school-based celebrations, Central Westchester Regional Superintendent, Dr. Noelle Beale, traveled to schools to thank principals personally for their flexibility and ingenuity educating students throughout this challenging year. Moreover, she offered her gratitude for their ongoing dedication to Catholic education and commitment to the families they serve.

To view photos and videos’ for the day’s events, visit the Central Westchester Facebook page and corresponding Facebook Photo Album.

May 7th, 2021|

Catholic Schools Plan Full Opening for Sept. 2021; Social Distancing Guidelines Update

In a letter released today, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan wrote:

Since September, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York have been open for in-person instruction thanks to the unwavering partnership of our parents and students with our devoted pastors, principals, and teachers. Your faithful commitment to our rigorous protocols has ensured the continued health and safety of our school communities. Our children have been learning and have been safe!

I write to you with the good news for next year – September 2021.  My goal and that of the Health & Safety Task Force is to commit all our collective expertise and resources to ensure all our schools will be open for five full days a week of in-person instruction for all students beginning in September 2021. This will eliminate the need for hybrid learning or remote classes next school year.  Before and after care programs will also begin at the start of the new school year. This is, of course, as long as health directives from federal, state, and local county health agencies allow, and the community infection rate remains at appropriate levels.

I also write with an update for the remainder of this school year.  On March 19, 2021, the CDC released guidance allowing for the reduction of student desk spacing from 6 feet to 3 feet. After several weeks, the New York State Department of Health released similar guidelines on April 9. Following that, with the exception of New York City, which has not provided any guidance, local county health departments have allowed for the reduction. The vast majority of our schools will maintain the 6 foot guidelines because they are unable to meet the criteria mandated by the State and CDC to move to 3 feet.  Some of our schools are currently reviewing the possibility of instituting the 3 foot student desk spacing only if such a transition allows:

  • all students in a class or school to return for five full days of in-person instruction and eliminates hybrid learning.
  • six feet must be maintained during snack, lunch, or anytime a mask must be removed.

If reducing student desk spacing to 3 feet does not result in the above, the 6 foot parameter remains in place. Schools with the ability to transition to three feet student desk spacing approved by the Health & Safety Task Force will be required by the state to have parent meetings and revise and submit their plans to the local health department as well as the NYS Department of Health and State Education Department. This process takes time to implement. We are grateful to our parents for maintaining reasonable expectations throughout this process, knowing we are doing everything we can to return students to 5 days of instruction full time in September.

Effective immediately, Catholic school students who have been fully remote will no longer be required to present a negative PCR Test to participate in the reception of the sacraments of penance, communion, and confirmation, as well as participating in Graduation ceremonies in church.

Thanks to your commitment to Catholic education, our enrollment continues to rise. If you have not already reregistered for the next school year and guaranteed your child’s seat for September, please speak with your principal, who will be happy to provide more information. I encourage you to share September’s good news with family members, friends, and colleagues who may be considering one of our schools. Virtual tours are still available by following this link.

Thank you for your trust, support, and partnership during this last unprecedented and challenging year.

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April 26th, 2021|

WHUD100.7FM and MVP Health Care Honor Teacher of the Month Kyle Roach from St. Denis-St. Columba in Hopewell Junction!

Each month, 100.7 WHUD and MVP Health Care are honoring High School and Middle School teachers who are making a difference during these difficult times!

Here’s what students and parents say about Mr. Roach:

WHUD should honor my fifth grade teacher Mr. Roach because he is awesome. Mr. Roach is new to St. Columba this year just like I am. This is my first year at the school and I love it because of my teacher Mr. Roach. He make me want to try and push myself to do the best that I can in all of the subjects. He teaches our class Math, Religion, Social Studies, Science and ELA. One of my favorite subjects is Grammar because Mr. Roach makes learning fun. One time we were learning exclamatory phrases and he acted out the phrase, “watch out!” We all jumped out of our seats. It was very funny. He also calls me the preposition Queen! Mr. Roach is also very patient when he teaches our class. Sometimes it is hard because he teaches kids in school and he teaches the kids at home on the computer at the same time. Sometimes the internet doesn’t work. I really like how Mr. Roach doesn’t. keep us on the computer all day. He lets us do fun sheets!

Did I mention Mr. Roach is also an alien. We hear weird ringing noises that randomly go off in the class sometimes. There are also about 35 little green aliens in the class that are his friends. They come from their home to watch over us. He is a little “sus“, AKA suspicious! These are my reasons why Mr. Roach should be honored as the (Alien) Teacher of the Month! – Isabella L.

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April 22nd, 2021|

Catholic Schools to be Reimbursed by City of New York for COVID Health Care Costs

Agreement Follows Two Court Victories for the Schools.

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York will be reimbursed by the City of New York for the cost of Covid-19 testing services under an agreement reached on April 15, 2021.  This agreement, which will also cover future costs associated with testing, comes after the Catholic schools won two court rulings after suing the City to compel them to comply with New York State Education Law.

Under the agreement, the City will fund mandated COVID-19 testing services for Catholic school students, teachers, and staff in the same manner as they do for public schools, and will reimburse the Catholic schools for what the schools already spent prior to this agreement.

On November 18, 2020, in an effort to avoid another round of catastrophic school closures and to keep New York City school children and staff safe while attending New York City Catholic schools for in-person instruction during the ongoing public health crisis, the Archdiocese sued New York City under Section 912 of New York’s Education Law to ensure that our children and staff are receiving equivalent COVID-19 health and welfare services and facilities to those being provided by the City to New York City public school children and staff.

The Catholic schools prevailed in court, obtaining preliminary and permanent injunctions against the City, ordering the New York City Department of Education to immediately comply with New York State law and provide COVID-19 testing services and facilities to New York City children attending Catholic schools in designated “Yellow Zones” in the same manner and same extent that the City is providing such testing to New York City children in the City’s public schools.  The court concluded that the City’s efforts to deny COVID-19 testing services to New York City Catholic school students in the midst of a public health emergency that the City was providing to public school children residing in the same community “belie[d] logic” and constituted a clear violation of New York State law.  The court further rejected the assertions offered by the City to justify its decision to evade compliance with New York State law and protect all New York City children equally during this public health crisis.

The City initially appealed that decision to a New York State appellate court, but has since abandoned the appeal and agreed to reimburse the Archdiocese for all COVID-19 testing services previously provided in our schools that the City was providing to New York City public school children and staff.  The City also agreed that it would continue to cover future expenses associated with COVID-19 testing undertaken by our schools to keep our doors open for in-person instruction and our children and staff safe during the ongoing public health crisis.

Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools for the archdiocese, praised the agreement, saying, “The health and well-being of our children should not depend on what school they attend, and it is good that the City recognizes their obligation to provide these health services to students in all schools.  The Archdiocese of New York is committed to fighting for the safety and welfare of its students, and we hope that in the future the city will more quickly recognize its obligations to treat the students in Catholic schools with equity and fairness.  It is not only the right thing to do legally, it is also the right thing to do morally.”

Click here to view the full press release

April 20th, 2021|

BREAKING NEWS! Catholic Schools to Receive Funding under American Rescue Plan

After exhaustive efforts on many fronts, our schools will be receiving some financial relief as part of the American Rescue Plan legislation. This is just the beginning of a larger movement to ensure our students and families are treated equally in the eyes of the government.

Click here to see this Daily News opinion piece by Cardinal Dolan.

Pictured at left: a full-page ad in the New York Post acknowledging Senator Charles Schumer and others for their advocacy on our behalf.

March 24th, 2021|

Catholic Schools Update! Academic Progress, New Parent Resources, Continued Focus on Health, Safety & Faith Help Us Stay Open!

A letter from Superintendent Michael J. Deegan has been posted to our website today with important news about our students’ academic progress, new parent resources, and continued focus on health & safety. Our students have emerged outpacing their peers in growth as measured by the NWEA MAP assessments taken this past January. A new Parent Resource Website has been launched — a one-stop-destination with materials and activities to help support your child’s education and your family’s well-being. Continued vigilance in maintain COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures.

Go to: catholicschoolsny.org/covid-19/ to read more!

March 22nd, 2021|

Washington Post Opinion: Getting a stimulus check? Spend it on private school tuition

Washington Post Opinion Contributing columnist Hugh Hewitt offered great advice this week to parents of elementary school children: “If you are getting a check, here’s the smart thing to do: Enroll your child in a private school.” Mr. Hewitt goes on to say:

“Find a school, do a deal, and enroll your children. Catholic schools especially are used to making arrangements with families to bring in new sets of siblings. Catholic elementary school tuition averages around $5,000 a year in the United States, but all with which I am acquainted provide scholarships and other means to help an eager family find desks for their kids. Start this very day by Googling the name of your city and “Catholic schools.” Make a list, start calling, asking for the admissions office. Tell them you want in and you have the new benefit coming.”

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March 19th, 2021|

New Web Resource for Catholic School Parents Launches Today

Superintendent Michael J. Deegan announced today that Catholic Schools have created a new parent resource web page designed specifically for parents and caregivers of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York students!

The motivation behind creating this website is simple: we want to be there for you throughout your child’s education journey. This page allows us to provide you with ongoing and updated info. How? By offering the following:

  • Parent Workshops: These workshops are live, virtual events and sessions that cover relevant topics for parents and caregivers, including social-emotional learning, supporting academic growth, and preparing for transitions.
  • Parent Blogs: Written by experts in their fields, these blogs provide helpful information for parents across a wide range of subjects, such as anxiety, grief, learning gaps, and so many more.
  • Free Resources: Here you’ll find useful downloads and other free resources to help support you and your child.

We invite you to CLICK HERE to check out our new parent resource page to learn more!

March 11th, 2021|

Catholic Schools Offer New Program of Parent Workshops

Our March Parent Workshops not only give parents the opportunity to ask the experts any questions they may have, but also they provide network opportunities for parents who share similar situations. As we enter the home stretch for what has been one of the most challenging school years on record, families still need to support one another during these challenging times. We invite our Catholic School parents to join us for our free virtual parent workshops in March, which include sessions on:

  • Incorporating the Individual Education Plan (IEP) at Home: Supporting Your Child with Special Needs
  • At-Home Learning and Support
  • Nurturing a Growth Mindset and Perseverance
  • Supporting Your Elementary School Child’s Social-Emotional Learning
  • Bullying Prevention
  • Managing Anxiety

More than 600 parents joined us for our workshops in February, and we hope to see even more at our upcoming events in March! Parents can select a day and time that fits their schedule. Click here to register!

March 4th, 2021|

Teachers Appreciation Day Messages from Cardinal Dolan and Superintendent Deegan

Today, Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Michael J. Deegan sent the following message to our Teachers on this day, marking Teachers Appreciation Day:

The Year of St. Joseph

Dear Valued Teachers,

I understand you were recognized for your work during Catholic Schools Week and there is indeed a national Teachers Appreciation Week in the spring.  But where you are all concerned, there can never be too much gratitude expressed. When Cardinal Dolan heard I had declared today our very own Catholic School Teacher Appreciation Day, His Eminence insisted on recording this special video message just for you:

I often reference my own decades in Catholic education when discussing the unique vocation of teaching in Catholic schools, but that calling has taken on an entirely new dimension over the past calendar year. Around the nation, as parents clamor for in-person learning to resume, the secret is out: Look at the Catholic schools, their teachers show up!  Of course, you do. You always show up; always have, always will. Since this time last year, you haven’t just shown up, you have answered the bell. Just when the world was on its heels in a once-in-a-century crisis -including your own families- you learned how to teach all over again, this time from your dining room, your garage, your kitchen. You answered the bell and showed up for students and helped them find some normalcy in unfamiliar scary circumstances and finish the school year.

This September, we needed you to come back to the buildings to teach in person. You came out of your homes refreshed and ready to fight a few more rounds against this invisible foe, and fight you did. You masked up and you showed up for your students and in doing so, you placed our schools front and center in the national spotlight, showing the country that schools can be open and children can learn safely in person.

I chose this day, March 3 to honor all of you – our cherished Catholic educators – because it is the feast day of St. Katherine Drexel, a woman of great means who walked away from a wealthy comfortable existence to answer a calling to religious life. St. Katherine dedicated her life to the education of African-American and Native Americans; in the late 19th century, something truly selfless and certainly a mission not without peril.

Something tells me St. Katherine Drexel has been watching over each of you and has been very impressed by what she has seen. I’m also quite sure she is grateful for your carrying on her legacy of selflessness regardless of the peril.

You are each so treasured and very much appreciated. Thank you and enjoy your day!

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael J. Deegan
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of New York

March 3rd, 2021|

His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan to consecrate the Archdiocese of New York to St. Joseph on Friday March 19

On Friday March 19, His Eminence will consecrate the Archdiocese of New York to St. Joseph.

Click here to find the Prayer of Consecration and the Litany of St. Joseph.

We have invited all of our parishes to join in offering the prayers so that the consecration will be made throughout the archdiocese. When we confirm the time when the cardinal will make the consecration, we will announce it so that, if possible, our Catholic School Community might join us in offering the prayers simultaneously.

We hope you will join in.

February 23rd, 2021|

Kingston Catholic School’s In-Person Reopening Plan Has Been a Success

When schools shut down last March, many educators were left wondering how they could possibly adapt to the pandemic’s new normal. But the Catholic Archdiocese of New York lost no time, immediately setting to work designing reopening plans for its more than 150 New York schools, in consultation with a team of architects, healthcare consultants, school leaders, and staff.

According to Kingston Catholic School (KCS) Principal Jill Albert, the large-scale, proactive effort played a vital role in allowing the school to remain open five days a week since last fall. “The Archdiocese sent architects to walk the building with the state guidelines in hand and lay out for us exactly how we could achieve safe distance. Then we trained our faculty and staff in our new plans and protocols, and added additional staff to support the cleaning of high-touch points and a new deep cleaning every day,” Albert says. “Hand sanitizer is everywhere now.”

At a time when so few schools are able to make in-person learning work for their communities, KCS has been able to maintain continuity of daily instruction, including important enrichment programs like art, music, and technology. And the opportunity to be back each day has helped KCS students embrace the changes they’ve had to make to their routines with the new policies and procedures. “We were expecting pushback from the older kids and that it would be really hard on the littlest, but everyone just got it from the get-go,” says Albert.

Pictured at right: Temperature checks on the first day of school at Kingston Catholic School.

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February 18th, 2021|

NY Catholic Elementary Schools to Close Tomorrow Feb. 18 Due to Impending Snow Storm

This Will be a Traditional Snow Day with No Remote Learning

All Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, due to the expected snow storm. The National Weather Service expects the system to bring accumulations of 5 to as many as 9 inches of snow in some areas, as well as strong winds which will cause hazardous driving conditions throughout the Metropolitan Area. Tomorrow will be a “traditional snow day” with no remote instruction. All Catholic schools have snow days built into their calendars with contingencies for making up instruction time.

Archdiocese High Schools operate independently, so high school families need to follow instructions from their individual schools.

The safety and well-being of our teachers, staff and families are always primary. With the snow expected to begin in the morning, the height of this storm is forecast to coincide with school dismissal when we don’t want buses or parents on the roads,” said Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan. “All schools in the archdiocese have provisions for ‘traditional snow days’ in their calendars and all class time will be made up.”

We anticipate that everyone associated with our schools will continue to take all COVID precautions tomorrow. As we always say, the pandemic does not take a snow day or a holiday,” said Mr. Deegan.

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February 17th, 2021|

NY Catholic Schools, John S. Burke Catholic High School Announce Creation Of Burke Catholic Academy

Beginning in Fall of 2021, Burke Catholic to Offer Grades 6-8 in Academy Setting — Current Eligible Catholic Elementary School Students to Enjoy Guaranteed Placement and Seamless Transition

Goshen, New York: Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen, NY jointly announce an exciting new opportunity for middle school students to attend grades 6-8 in an academy setting on the expanded high school campus at Burke Catholic. All eligible students currently enrolled in Catholic schools are guaranteed placement at the new Burke Catholic Academy. The Burke Catholic Admissions Team will offer a seamless transition to those who choose to enroll. The Burke Catholic Academy will be open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in the Hudson Valley.

This is great news for our Catholic school families in a year of turmoil for the archdiocese and the world,” said Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. “The archdiocese introduced organized education to New York more than 200 years ago. The academy’s formation is a strategic move towards preserving and re-imagining Catholic education in Orange County for generations.”

From professional development to special education to safe in-person learning during the global pandemic, archdiocesan schools have been proactive in adapting and overcoming 21st century challenges facing Catholic education. This opportunity for middle school students in the Orange County area reflects a commitment to ingenuity as we prepare for the future.

In our mission statement, you will find the phrase ‘future focused’, and this alignment with John S. Burke Catholic High School, re-imagining how we deliver a Catholic education is precisely that,” said Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Michael J. Deegan. “The leadership of Burke Catholic have created a truly impressive opportunity for middle school students to prepare for high school and beyond while continuing the same, academically superior, values-infused curriculum they know so well.”

John S. Burke Catholic High School has an impressive personalized infrastructure for information and enrollment that will provide a seamless transition process for all. The Burke Catholic Admissions Team looks forward to welcoming rising and current Catholic and public middle school students and their families for in-person tours of what Burke Catholic hopes will be their home for as many as seven years of their Catholic education journey.

Burke Catholic is the premier high school in the Hudson Valley. Our strength and commitment to excellence position us well to align with the Archdiocese of New York in this exciting opportunity for middle school students,” said Burke Catholic Board Chairman, Mr. Ron Boire SSSE P ’08, ’09, ’13.  “The new Burke Catholic Academy will expand the great tradition of academic excellence for future generations in Orange County.”

Burke Catholic is excited to be part of this innovative program for Catholic education in Orange County,” BC President, John Douthit SHS ’82 and BC Principal, Janice Clark, SJS ’84, said jointly.

All 6-8 grade families are encouraged to visit the Burke Catholic Academy website for more information. All families of every faith with elementary school-aged children are always welcome to visit https://catholicschoolsny.org at any time, year-round, to learn more about the opportunity to provide their children an exceptional education at an affordable price in a Catholic school.

About the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York:

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York serve nearly 55,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across 172 schools in ten counties and boroughs throughout New York, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess. Catholic schools offer a unique combination of academic and spiritual development that empowers children of all backgrounds to gain the confidence to realize their fullest potential. To learn more about the Archdiocese of New York’s Catholic schools, visit catholicschoolsny.org or www.facebook.com/CatholicSchoolsArchdioceseNewYork.

About John S. Burke Catholic High School/Academy:

John S. Burke Catholic High School is the premier college preparatory high school in the New York Hudson Valley. Burke Catholic is excited to expand this academic excellence to all 6, 7, 8th grade students enrolled in the innovative new Burke Catholic Academy. Burke Catholic Academy will shape students’ talents and abilities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Our young men and women will embody the spirit of Catholic Christian values, demonstrate civic responsibility, and become leaders who will positively impact and serve the world.

To learn more about Burke Catholic, visit www.BurkeCatholic.com.

Click here to view the full press release.

February 4th, 2021|

Catholic Elementary Schools to Remain Closed Tuesday Feb. 2 Due to Prolonged Snow Storm

This Will be a Traditional Snow Day with No Remote Learning

All Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, due to the impact of the continuing major snow storm. The National Weather Service predicts that  the slow-moving system has the potential to continue to produce accumulating snow as late as mid-day Tuesday. The accompanying winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will continue to cause hazardous driving conditions and the potential for power outages throughout the Metropolitan Area. Tomorrow will also be a “traditional snow day” with no remote instruction. All Catholic schools have snow days built into their calendars with contingencies for making up instruction time.

  • Tomorrow’s closure includes all UPK and 3K programs that are provided in Catholic elementary school buildings.
  • Archdiocese High Schools operate independently, so high school families need to follow instructions from their individual schools.

This extreme weather event continues to impact the entire metropolitan area and our concern now, as always, is the safety of our families and our dedicated principals and teachers,” said Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan. “We value the social-emotional and spiritual health benefits of these traditional snow days, which is why we provide contingencies for these events in the school year calendar.”

We continue to urge our families and staff to observe all COVID precautions while away from school, as we intend to keep our buildings safe as we have since the beginning of the public health crisis.” said Mr. Deegan.

> Click here to view the full release.

February 1st, 2021|

Catholic Elementary Schools to Close Monday February 1 Due to Impending Snow Storm

Catholic Elementary Schools of the Archdiocese of New York to Close Tomorrow Due to Impending Snow Storm — This Will be a Traditional Snow Day with No Remote Learning

All Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1, due to the expected major snow storm. The National Weather Service expects the slow-moving system to bring accumulations exceeding 12 inches in some areas, as well as winds gusting to as high as 40 MPH, which will cause hazardous driving conditions and the potential for power outages throughout the Metropolitan Area. Tomorrow will be a “traditional snow day” with no remote instruction. All Catholic schools have snow days built into their calendars with contingencies for making up instruction time.

Archdiocese High Schools operate independently, so high school families need to follow instructions from their individual schools.

While we are all looking forward to kicking off Catholic Schools Week, the safety and well-being of our teachers, staff and families are always primary, and this is a serious storm that will impact the entire metropolitan area,” said Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan. “All schools in the Archdiocese have provisions for ‘traditional snow days’ in in their calendars, and Monday will be exactly that, with no online instruction and all school buildings closed. We will launch our annual celebrations Tuesday.”

We anticipate that everyone associated with our schools will continue to take all COVID precautions tomorrow, since the pandemic does not take a snow day or a holiday,” said Mr. Deegan.

> Click here to view the full press release

January 31st, 2021|

Cardinal Dolan: “All Our Children Deserve the Best, Healthiest Schools”


His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan reflected on his latest Catholic school visit to the new Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy on Staten Island, and noted that support for schools from the wider community is “stronger than ever,” saying, “They point to our superior test scores, the exceptionally high graduation and college admission rates, and the climate of duty, virtue, faith, safety, and discipline that is tangible in our schools.”

Despite our strong community support, New York City is still fighting the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York on the provision of testing in an equal fashion to its public school counterparts. Cardinal Dolan calls for equity and fairness, putting the children above all.

> Click here to read the full article

January 28th, 2021|

Timothy Cardinal Dolan Blesses New Catholic School on Staten Island Today

Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York Michael J. Deegan visited the new Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy on Staten Island for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and for the blessing of the school and of the statue of the school’s patron, which was unveiled today!

Click here to view today’s CBS coverage

January 21st, 2021|

Cathedral High School Launches Principals’ Council

Cathedral High School announced the creation of a principal’s council, which will serve as ambassadors and strategic advisers to Principal Maria Spagnuolo. The council, which is made up of alumnae and supporters, will help to further the school’s mission and enhance its visibility.

The council is made up of impressive professionals including Emmy-Award winner Lynda Baquero of NBC and Ursula Burns, who headed the White House National STEM Program under President Barack Obama, to name a few.

Click here to read Catholic New York’s article to learn more about the team.

January 19th, 2021|
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