Pictured above is Mrs. Ellen Lee, St. Michael High School Principal, Ms. Isabella Spano, student, and Dr. Melanie Palmisano, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Congratulations to Ms. Isabella Spano from St. Michael High School, she is the winner of the Diocesan Christmas Card Contest.
 

Have you seen the Catholic Schools Office new Annual Report?  It can be found here.

Evangelize Hearts,    
         Educate Minds, 
                 Encourage Talent, 
                       Embrace the Future!

Special Education Program Administrator
Seeking educational leader for Blessed Margaret of Castello REACH Program

Since 1962, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has served families
through the Special Education Department, which has expanded
programming across the diocese to provide specific classes for
autism and intellectual/other exceptionalities as well as resource
and dyslexia lab services.

The Special Education Administrator is responsible for the
leadership of the program, working with families, teachers,
staff, host school personnel, community stakeholders, and the
Catholic Schools Office. 

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Practicing Catholic (Required)
• Master’s Degree, Preferably in Special Education (Required)
• Minimum of Five Years of Experience in Special Education
(Preferred)
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills (Required)

Availability on or before January 3, 2020.
Submit letter of interest, resumé with references, and copies of
transcripts to:

Special Education Department
Administrator Search
Catholic Schools Office
P.O. Box 2028
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028

Applications considered upon receipt.

Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Office
Principal Opening 2020-21 School Year

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School
Hammond, Louisiana

STA seeks a talented, educational leader to strengthen
Catholic identity and culture, academic and students programs.
Founded in 1986 in Hammond, Louisiana, St. Thomas Aquinas
High (STA) provides outstanding Catholic education based
on the Dominican philosophy of Veritas to families in Tangipahoa
Parish. With a student population of approximately 310 students
in Grades 9 – 12, STA has expanded and upgraded the
physical plant over the years to accommodate advancements in
instruction and programming. The one-to-one iPAD program is
embraced across the curriculum as academic accomplishment
continues to rise. Professional staff and supportive board members
engage to fulfill the mission to teach Gospel values in an
environment of academic excellence.

Applicants who meet the following criteria will be
considered:
• Practicing Catholic
• Minimum of five years of experience in education,
preferably in Catholic high schools
• Demonstrated Effective Leadership Ability
• Qualifications to meet the Non-Public certification
requirements for State of Louisiana
Available on or before July 1, 2020
Mail resumé, copies of all college transcript(s) showing
degrees and three letters of recommendation to:
Deadline: February 1, 2020
Applications considered upon receipt.

St. Thomas Aquinas Principal Search
Catholic Schools Office
P.O. Box 2028
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028

ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL HIGH SCHOOL IS SEEKING PRESIDENT

St. Michael High School (SMHS) seeks to fill the newly established position of President to serve as the chief administrative officer of the school.  Accountable for the overall operation of the high school, the President will work cooperatively with the Principal in ensuring that Catholic identity remains strong at SMHS.  Directly responsible for the external affairs of the school, the President is charged with all aspects of financial vitality and management, facilities, advancement, community relations, and governance.  As the chief spokesperson for the school, the President provides visible, personal leadership to the school community and articulates and promotes the high school to the school community and the external public.

See attachment for more details here

Latest National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Newsletter is here:

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(From left to right) , Dr. Melanie Palamiso, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Miss Abigail Button, St. Michael Student Council President, Bishop Michael Duca, Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Ellen Lee, Principal of St. Michael High School, Mrs. Linda and Mr. Eddie Rispone, representing the Edward L. Rispone Family Foundation, and Father Paul Gros, St. Michael Chaplain.

The new building at St Michael High School is a Black Box theater, auditorium, gymnasium with band room and storage, locker rooms, prep kitchen, concessions, restrooms, storage area and lobby connecting the existing gym and new building.  


Bishop Michael Duca and School Chaplain, Father Paul Gros celebrated the innagural Mass with the students, faculty, administration, parents and supporters of St. Michael High School to open the new building. 

Testimonial videos of our Distinguished  Graduates and the impact of a Catholic education!

The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.