Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Des Moines

After 30 years of teaching at Shelby County Catholic School, Joy Peterson has made an impact on multiple generations of children from the same families. In this rural, southwest Iowa town, Shelby County Catholic School has become a beloved family tradition.

Our tuition doesn't cover the cost to educate. We've kept tuition low to be as accessible as possible, but it still wasn't an option for many. Iowa's ESAs made St. Theresa Catholic School accessible for everyone. Watch the full video to hear the story.

St. Anthony Catholic School is hiring several faculty and staff members to join their team: • MS Language Arts • MS Science • MS Social Studies • Preschool • 3rd Grade • Interventionist Please contact Denise Mulcahy (dmulcahy@dmdiocese.org).

Staff at Saint Albert Catholic School heard it all the time. "I always wanted my children to attend Catholic school, but we couldn't afford it." Now, they can. Students First ESAs have leveled the playing field.

Thanks to Iowa's Student First Education Savings Accounts (ESA), everyone finally has the option to consider a faith-based high school for their child. Watch the full video to discover the difference ESAs have made for students at Dowling Catholic: youtu.be/TqND6IqZVic

There's still space in the Dowling Catholic Riptide Summer Swim Lessons. For more information, visit dowlingcatholicriptide.org or email dchsriptidebusinessoffice@gmail.com.

Thanks to Iowa's Education Savings Accounts, our schools are more diverse than ever. Diversity in schools benefits everyone. Ask your state representatives to continue supporting the ESA program to ensure our schools can always welcome students from all walks of life.

After 30 years of teaching at Shelby County Catholic School, Joy Peterson has made an impact on multiple generations of children from the same families. Students don't just graduate and move away. Their love for their town and their school give them a powerful reason to stay.

Iowa's Students First ESAs level the playing field for parents like Amber Knapp. Catholic education should be accessible to all who want it. Contact your school of choice to learn more about how to apply and secure an ESA of your own.

Our diocesan team placed 2nd at the MS State Religion Bee at Xavier High School on May 1! Well done to Noah (St. Luke the Evangelist), Charlie (St. Augustin), Macky (St. Albert), Eulalia (St. Luke the Evangelist), and Mary (St. Joseph).

Enrollment at Saint Albert Catholic School in Council Bluffs, IA, is up thanks to Iowa's Students First ESAs, making tuition affordable for many families.

Applications for CTO must be submitted by TOMORROW, May 5. Receiving an ESA does not affect your eligibility. Use your CTO funds first and save your ESA money to pay for tuition in future years. Visit ctoiowa.org to apply.

As a native Spanish speaker, the community at Holy Family Catholic School is important to Angelica Roman. Thanks to ESAs, families of all backgrounds have the ability to choose the right environment for their children.

One more week to submit your CTO applications! The Catholic Tuition Organization has more than $2.7 million to award to students attending Catholic schools. Applications are due May 5, so don't miss the deadline. Apply today! ctoiowa.org/apply-for-tuit…

Catholic students at JA Finance Park gain real-world financial skills through immersive budgeting and life scenarios. Read more: dmdiocese.org/news/catholic-…

Christ the King and Sacred Heart Catholic Schools used their PD day last week to package more than $50,000 meals for Meals from the Heartland. Volunteering like this reinvigorates the spirit as we near the end of the school year.

As reported by KTIV, Diocese of Des Moines sees 51% more converts amid Pope Leo XIV's election and search for real community. Read more: ow.ly/a3ow50YLmao

New research shows Catholic schools thrive with diverse, engaged students and strong values. Join us! #CatholicSchools @NCEA ncea.org

There's still space in the Dowling Catholic Riptide Summer Swim Lessons. For more information, visit dowlingcatholicriptide.org or email dchsriptidebusinessoffice@gmail.com.

Following their PD activities on Friday, St. Augustin Catholic School staff shared a bonding activity at TopGolf and learned a lot about one another. Most importantly, no one will be quitting their day jobs to become a pro golfer, which is great news for the school!