Seton Catholic Schools http://www.setonschools.org All about Seton Fri, 18 May 2012 19:04:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Spring Band Concert http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/spring-band-concert/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/spring-band-concert/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:01:14 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1669 The beautiful sounds of the Seton Catholic High School band will be alive on Monday evening, May 21st beginning at 7 PM in the Chuck Mosey Gymnasium.    Come hear our award winning musicians first hand.

 

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/spring-band-concert/feed/ 0 Congratulations! http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/congratulations/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/congratulations/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:23:24 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1657 Continue reading →]]> We are very proud of Senior, Elise Armstrong!  Elise was recently named as one of the six winners from Classical 88.1’s 4th Annual Young Talent Search.  In the competitive process, Elise’s playing stood out in the minds of the judges.  Elise’s interview can be found at: http://dpr.org/YTS_Winners-2012.html   She is also going to be performing in a Young Talent Search Concert on Mother’s Day, May 13 at 1:30PM at the University of Dayton.  Details can be found here: www.dpr.org . Congratulations Elise & thank you for representing our school so well!

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/congratulations/feed/ 0 St. Vincent De Paul Fundraiser! http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/st-vincent-de-paul-fundraiser/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/st-vincent-de-paul-fundraiser/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 17:59:48 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1641 Continue reading →]]> Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s “Buy a Free Dress Day” fundraiser at the primary and intermediate buildings!  The 5th grade class has been able to raise nearly $1000 for the St. Vincent De Paul ministry through this campaign!

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/st-vincent-de-paul-fundraiser/feed/ 0 Academic Success! http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/academic-success/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/academic-success/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 14:10:47 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1597 Continue reading →]]> Indiana Public Law 109 requires that all 3rd grade students take a reading assessment test to help determine if they should be retained.  The “I-Read” test  was administered statewide from March 19th to the 21st.  Unofficial results show that our 3rd grade students performed better than all public schools in the county.  97% of our students passed the test, with 1 exempt student.  Congratulations to our students and 3rd grade teachers!

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/academic-success/feed/ 0 Math-A-Thon http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/math-a-thon/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/math-a-thon/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:44:47 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1593 Continue reading →]]> Our 1st and 2nd graders recently participated in the St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon.  Under the guidance of Mr. Gilbert, they were able to raise $2065 to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  The mission of the hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases (like cancer) through research and treatment.  No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.  Thank you to our students for participating in this outreach program!

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/math-a-thon/feed/ 0 Branch Out Day – A HUGE Success! http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/branch-out-day-a-huge-success/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/branch-out-day-a-huge-success/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:33:30 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1570 Continue reading →]]> On Friday, April 27th, the entire SCHS student body, plus nearly 30 staff and parent volunteers, participated in our annual Branch Out Day.  Students and adults performed meaningful Christian service out in the community pairing up with a number of terrific Richmond-area nature preserves, nursing homes, Richmond Civic Theater, Richmond Parks Department, Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame, as well as charitable and social outreach organizations.  Mayor Sally Hutton even helped one team spruce up a neighborhood!  Branch Out Day continues to be a profound experience for our students as they are able to engage in Christian service in a different way.  Scripture tells us that when we give of ourselves in service to others, we receive more than what we give.  This thought is at the core of Branch Out Day.

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/branch-out-day-a-huge-success/feed/ 0 Student Art Exhibit at Richmond Art Museum http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/student-art-exhibit-at-richmond-art-museum/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/student-art-exhibit-at-richmond-art-museum/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:45:38 +0000 nblakely http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1567 Continue reading →]]> Last month, the Richmond Art Museum held its sixth annual All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition.  Our high school art instructor, Miss Winn entered over 70 pieces of student artwork in this year’s show.  Of those pieces, 32 were selected for the juried competition.

Congratulations go to the following students who received special honors in the following categories:

  • 2nd Overall -Best in Show:  Liliana Guzman
  • Watercolor:  Samuel Dickman, Honorable Mention
  • Charcoal:  Ashley Mann, Honorable Mention
  • Acrylic Painting:  Christina Pennington, 3rd Place

All family & friends of Seton Catholic are invited to attend the show at the RAM, which will remain up through May 20th.

]]> http://www.setonschools.org/2012/05/student-art-exhibit-at-richmond-art-museum/feed/ 0 Class of 2012 – the Million Dollar Class http://www.setonschools.org/2012/04/class-of-2012-the-million-dollar-class/ http://www.setonschools.org/2012/04/class-of-2012-the-million-dollar-class/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:47:36 +0000 lwestjohn http://www.setonschools.org/?p=1436 Continue reading →]]> Seton Catholic High School’s class of 2012 recently achieved several new benchmarks in academic exellence. Each senior has been accepted into at least one post-secondary institution of his or her choice. Our seniors have been awarded over $1 million in college schoarships: averaging an impressive $89,000 per graduate. Two senior’s scholarships will fully cover all four years of their college education. Congratulations seniors!

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