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Don’t just ‘survive’ high school. Your child deserves to THRIVE at Wahlert Catholic!
Your child’s high school years are pivotal. The next four years will be filled with experiences and opportunities that will shape their future. But if high school hasn’t lived up to your family’s expectations so far, Wahlert Catholic High School is still an option. Holy Family Catholic Schools is accepting 2021-2022 transfer…
Read MoreWelcome, Fr. Martin Coolidge!
Fr. Martin Coolidge joins Fr. Andy Upah in serving as Co-Campus Chaplains for Wahlert Catholic High School, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School on the Holy Family Central Campus. Fr. Martin is also the associate pastor at St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick in Dubuque. My name is Fr.…
Read MoreNavigating A High-Stress School Year
A Student’s Perspective on Wahlert’s Support for Social-Emotional Health The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 brought widespread disruption to students across the country. With the shift to virtual learning, as well as additional stress from social media, socio-political tensions and academic pressures, it’s no surprise that more high school…
Read MoreMentoring Makes a Difference
While the spotlight is only shone on mentoring one month per year during “Mentoring Month,” we know the trusting and supportive relationships that are formed as a result of mentoring will last a lifetime. Wahlert Catholic English Teacher Heather Trees shares her experience with one-on-one mentoring in the school setting and the bonds formed among…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Wahlert Catholic freshman Ava Hoelscher shares her gratitude for the Holy Family community whose support has made her high school experience what it is today. Ava delivered this speech during a donor reception on November 11, 2018, expressing her appreciation for a beautifully renovated school and the opportunity to engage…
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