Category: School

Spring Student Showcases

(April 25, 2024) — The month of May brings us several opportunities to experience what our students have been learning this year.

May 8, 2024

Generational Journey, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Junior High Hallway. This school year, 7th grade students have been focusing on the corporal work of mercy, visiting the sick. Students have been writing letters to shut-ins, visiting people at Buehler Home, and interviewing Buehler residents about their lives.  The 7th graders will present their project, “Generational Journey,” to their families on May 8.  They will share what they have learned about themselves as well as have conversations about what we can learn from other generations.

States Fair, 6:00 -7:00 p.m., School Gym. Our 4th graders present their final projects on our states. Learn sneaky smart facts and taste test some food from our 50 states.

May 9, 2024

Capstone Community Night, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., School Gym. Our 8th graders will show case their capstone service projects conducted this school year. Learn about our community and how we can do more for those in need around us.

Spelling Bee Top Finisher

(April 17, 2024) — Congratulations to 8th grader, Evy Kennedy, on her 2nd place finish at the Region 2 Spelling Bee in April.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance Grants

(March 27, 2024) — Tuition assistance scholarship grants are available for the 2024-2025 school year. These grants were established as a result of the Diocese of Peoria ROOTED IN FAITH Campaign and named in honor of Archbishop Spalding, the first Bishop of Peoria.

To be eligible:

• Student (grades K-12) enrolled in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Peoria.
• Family is an active member of a Catholic parish in the diocese.
• Show financial need, objectively assessed through the application process.

Information about the grants and application materials may be obtained from the St. Philomena or Peoria Notre Dame offices. Or go to the Diocesan website www.cdop.org under Catholic Education and then under Financial Assistance. Consult the detailed protocols and procedures and checklist for all requirements necessary to be eligible for an award.

Parents must apply online at: online.factsmgt.com/aid. Families of students currently receiving grants are reminded that all grants are for one year only, and anyone seeking to renew a grant for the 2024-2025 school year must reapply.

Deadline for completed applications is April 26, 2024. Notification of grant awards will be made in June 2024.

Catholic Schools Week Open House

Join us at St. Philomena School on Sunday, January 28, 2024 as we kick off Catholic Schools Week with an open house. Our students will help lead us at 9:00 a.m. Mass and then the school and classrooms will be open from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome: school families, parishioners, alumni, prospective families, neighbors, grandparents, friends…. Help us celebrate OUR Catholic school! Be sure to stop by the uniform sale in the cafeteria while you’re there and pick up some items to get you through the winter and spring months. There will also be a book fair.