Columbus Catholic Schools Holding Shadow Day February 19th

Monday, February 12th, 2024 -- 12:00 PM

Interested in learning more about Columbus Catholic Schools (CCS)?

Here’s an opportunity for your student to “shadow” one of our CCS students and find out if it’s a good match for you. This year Shadow Day will be on February 19, 2024.

It is available for students who are entering 3rd grade through 12th grade in the 2024-2025 school year.  Shadowing is available at the following locations: Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School (Grades 3-5), Columbus Catholic Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Columbus Catholic High School (Grades 9-12). This is an opportunity for your student to actually attend one full day at Columbus Catholic Schools and discover why our families love it.

During Shadow Day, each student will experience a day in the life of a CCS student including time spent in the classroom, lunch, intramurals/recess, and an opportunity to build friendships with other students. There is no cost to participate, and you do not need to be Catholic to attend CCS or experience Shadow Day.

“Some of the reasons our families choose Columbus Catholic Schools include our average of 1:13 teacher/student ratio, and many families discover that while we are a smaller school system, we actually have more opportunities!” said CCS President David Eaton.

“So, when we encourage students to ‘try everything,’ they actually can!” Mr. Eaton continued, “In the past, Columbus was ‘the school’ to attend if parents wanted their students to attend a four-year college.”

“Today, we recognize that attending four-year college and moving on to a job after that is not the only way to be successful in life.  There are local businesses in the trade industry right here in our back yard that offer well-paying jobs that only require two-year degrees, and we want to encourage that as an option!"

"That is why we have been partnering with local businesses and expanding our CTE Program. Some of our students even forgo college altogether and go directly to employment or join the military. Whatever they decide, we want to encourage our students to follow their hearts; and we are proud of them no matter what.”

To sign up for Shadow Day, go to our website at www.columbuscatholicschools.org and fill out our “Inquiry Form.” You can also contact our Admissions Director, Melissa Schmitt, at 715-387-1177 ext. 3300 or [email protected].

If you are interested in shadowing but unavailable on February 19, contact us to schedule a personal tour.  Personal tours are also available at St. John the Baptist Primary School (Grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade) where we offer 4K and 5K full-day classes; and 3- and 4-year-old programs for half-day and full-day.

For all personal tours, please contact Melissa Schmitt.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.