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Mark your calendars! Middle School Orientation will be held on Monday, August 21, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM noon. There are separate presentations for students and parents during this time.

This is a mandatory event for students. It is for ALL incoming 6th grade students and any 7th grade students who are NEW to St. Bernard.

Any “new to middle school” parents are highly encouraged to attend the parent orientation.

Student Orientation Information

All students will meet in the SBS library at 10:30 AM before breaking into small groups.

At orientation, students will get to meet their teachers, make their schedules, learn about the ins-and-outs of middle school, and much more!

Parent Orientation Information

All parents will meet in the SBS library at 10:30 AM.

At orientation, parents will work with Mr. Gusloff and Ms. Dudzik to learn about the ins-and-outs of middle school including homework, community, study skills, PowerSchool, and much more!

If you have any questions, please call the main office at (920) 468-5026. The middle school teachers look forward to seeing you there!

St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

Summer is in full swing and so is the annual St. Bernard School Summer Storytime in the Park Program. Although changing its format over the past seven years, SBS has offered some sort of storytelling option for its younger students during every summer vacation. The latest version of the program was begun in 2022 and continues again this year.

This summer, on each Wednesday at 10 a.m., weather permitting, favorite St. Bernard teachers perform fun story readings for Preschool through 2nd grade students and their families at various parks in Green Bay. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to enjoy the fresh air, stories, and meet up with friends for some playtime at local parks. It is also a great opportunity for new Preschool and Kindergarten students to meet current students and families before the school year begins.

Different teachers read engaging stories each week as the program travels from park to park on each individual Wednesday morning. SBS teacher Ms. Rachel Soderdahl is one of the readers. She believes that Summer Storytime is a special activity to keep SBS families stay connected over the summer.

She shares that the program is “a great community builder for the primary students at St. Bernard School, Grades PK through 2.”

The school’s goal is to continue the program again in 2024, if families attend this summer.

Students were given a schedule at the end of the school year. Here are the Storytime dates and parks yet to take place: July 19, Pamperin Park; July 26, Red Smith Park; August 2, Green Isle Park; and, August 16, SBS Playground. Everyone is invited to attend any or all of these fun events! See you there!

St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

We are pleased to announce that David Gusloff has been selected as our new principal! He will officially start today, July 1.

You might recognize David from our local community, as he has three children who all attend Father Allouez Catholic School. His family is very involved in the GRACE system!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Gusloff upon his selection!

St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

Timothy is a 1st-grade student at St Bernard School. Timothy’s family is a faith-filled family who helps out at school and participates in activities whenever they can. We are blessed to have this kind of love and excitement from one of our families!

Thank you for being a great example at SBS, Timothy.

St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

For more information about SBS, visit their website: https://saintbernardgb.com

GRACE is proud to present our school system educators who have been nominated for the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 2023 Golden Apple Awards. GRACE is blessed with amazing teachers, and these nominees represent the excellence in faith-based education that occurs daily in our schools. Nominees include educators from all our GRACE schools this year, including Father Allouez Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic School, Holy Family Catholic School, Notre Dame of De Pere, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, St. Bernard Catholic School, St. John Paul II Classical School, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, and St. Thomas More Catholic School. The 2023 Golden Apple Awards program is scheduled to be held April 19, 2023. Here are the GRACE nominees, listed in alphabetical order according to last name:

Father Allouez Catholic School: Amy Benzshawel, James Block, Allyson Ellis, Jeanne Ihlenfeldt, Sarah Johanski, Patricia Nennig, April Neuville, Tina Sabin, Samantha Skifton, Annie Stewart, Brenda Touchinski, Ashley VandenBush, Caity Zedler

Holy Cross Catholic School: Michelle Anderson, Jessica DeGroot, Tim Kozlovsky, Jamie Sheehy, Jodi Sullivan, Tara Wildenberg

Holy Family Catholic School: Traci Belongia, Lynn Francois, Amy Glantz, Sister Elena Gonzales, Shawna Halbach, Lisa Krcma, Bailey Schultz, Jordan Thill, Courtney Wedan

Notre Dame of De Pere: Jacky Cramer, Carrie Korinek, Elise Stone

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: Hannah Aschenbrenner, Beth Christensen, Ashley Cwiklewski, Lourain Eggart, Caitlin Enright, Lynn Fink, Sarah Sharkey, Sally Thompson

St. Bernard Catholic School: Amanda Boeke, Molly Bongel, Julie Lamm, Terri Larson

St. John Paul II Classical School: Jennifer Budde, Brenda Devroy, Gary Guevara, Brianna McGann, Tyler Storey

St. John the Baptist School: Kristin Barnhart, Alex Geise, Julie Schmitz, Lisa Turbett, Abbie Withbroe

We are thrilled to announce that Amanda Boeke, a beloved Kindergarten teacher at St. Bernard Catholic School, a part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) system, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching are awarded by the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce annually to educators who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their students, families, and the education community. Mrs. Boeke will advance to the final awards ceremony in April where award winners will be recognized.

GRACE President, Mrs. Kim Desotell stated, “Mrs. Boeke is an inspirational, loving and caring GRACE teacher. We are proud of her important contributions and the example of excellence she sets for others in the field of education.”

Mrs. Boeke has been a dedicated educator for eight years and has made a lasting impact on the lives of her students. She creates a warm and welcoming environment in her classroom, fostering a love of learning and encouraging each student to reach their full potential. Her peers and families describe her as kind, patient, and endlessly encouraging, making her students feel safe and valued in her classroom.

Mrs. Crystal Blahnik, Principal of St. Bernard Catholic School states: “It is a joy to see such a dedicated teacher be recognized in this very special way. Mrs. Boeke started her teaching career with us eight years ago and she is now a leader among her peers and highly respected among the school community. She most recently completed her MA in English Language Learning. This was something she pursued for her kids, so that she could help them be as successful as possible.”

Mrs. Boeke goes above and beyond to connect with her families and the larger school community, creating a strong sense of partnership and collaboration. She has a remarkable ability to connect with each student, understand their individual needs, and support their growth and development. Her colleagues and families rave about her unwavering commitment to her students, her exceptional work ethic, and her genuine love for teaching. This recognition is a testament to Mrs. Boeke’s exceptional dedication and hard work, and a shining example of the incredible impact that one dedicated teacher can have on the lives of their students. We are proud to have Mrs. Boeke as a member of the GRACE community and look forward to celebrating her achievements in the coming months.

St. Bernard Catholic School is a preschool through 8th grade school that is part of the GRACE System and that believes in an innovative, faith-based education with equal access to student services. This approach allows St. Bernard Catholic School to provide an academically sound, compelling, and faith-filled environment for all of its students. With St. Bernard of Clairvaux as their guide, they stand in the motto: Peace, Pray, Learn. More information can be found on the website at saintbernardgb.com.

For media inquiries, contact Madeline Janssen, GRACE Director of Marketing & Communications at 920-499-7330 x 1014 or at communications@gracesystem.org.

Catch up on all of the latest GRACE news by checking out the Spring 2023 Newsletter. Read about Holy Family Catholic School’s pantry drive, celebrate GRACE’s Golden Apple award recipients, learn how Our Lady of Lourdes achieved their enrollment goal, and more!

Jane and her older sister Sophia began attending St. Bernard School three years ago. You can find Jane and her sister at Mass on weekends at St. Bernard Parish. While Jane is still working on her preparation for First Holy Communion, Sophia received these two sacraments last year as a 5th grader. Both girls enjoy many of the activities that our school has to offer such as choir, band, altar serving, athletics, and student council.

Thank you Jane and Sophia for your beautiful souls, smiles, and love of St. Bernard!

Recently, one of our Kindergarten teachers, Amanda Boeke, was surprised with a Golden Apple award. We are so proud of her! Read the full story on Fox 11’s website here or check out the article posted by The Press Times!

GRACE: Gold Early Registration is only open today, February 27, through Sunday, March 5! Sign up early and we will waive your registration fee and your child will receive a FREE 2023 camp t-shirt. Why wait? Click the below button to register or to view the camp schedule, pricing, and catalog.