School news

Sioux City Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools announced that three seniors have been awarded a Golden Ticket, a full-ride to attend Sioux City Morningside University this fall. These recipients are: - Madison Mullins, who plans to study Nursing - Kaylee Baker, who also plans to study Nursing - Kathy Perez, who plans to study Criminal Justice and Political Science

Diocese of Sioux City Catholic Schools Office Director of Education Services, Kelly Kohout, and Boone Sacred Heart School Principal Sue Eldridge and two Sacred Heart middle school teachers, Maribeth Niday and Lea Kruse, attended a blended learning in Catholic schools symposium at the University of Notre Dame.

There is power in music. The rhythm of the notes, the rise and fall of the melody speak a language that can often be understood by people of many different tongues. At Briar Cliff University, an old genre of music is planting a new foothold in the region, welcoming young people to campus in a unifying effort of culture and music.

Denison St. Rose of Lima School held its annual gala on April 5 at the Stables at Copper Ridge, with Denim and Diamonds as the theme. David Simmons entertained with Neil Diamond cover songs, and Staley's Catering served the meal. Tom Pauley and Jarod Muhlbauer auctioned the live auction. A total of $79,139 was raised for St. Rose of Lima School.

Sioux City Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools announced the April 10 Annual Auction raised over $1,100,416 in support of the entire Heelan system.