School news in brief

Ribbon cutting 

(Submitted photo)

Stella Maris Academy’s High School Campus in Duluth has completed its Phase I renovation and revitalization project, and the blessing and ribbon cutting took place Aug. 29. The renovations bring nine additional classrooms and the path forward for the school’s next development phases. 

Concerts 

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Assumption Catholic School, Marquette Catholic School, and St. Joseph Catholic School all welcomed performances from musician Tony Melendez in September. The students and parishioners enjoyed hearing from this talented musician and are thankful he shared his gifts and inspiring story with their communities. 

Bishop’s Dinner 

Stella Maris Academy will hold its annual Bishop’s Dinner on Sunday evening, Oct. 29, at the Greysolon Ballroom. This year’s keynote speakers will be Reier Sjomeling, Stella Maris Academy teacher and coach, and Bishop Daniel Felton. Funds raised from this event support tuition assistance for Stella Maris Academy. For more information about the event please visit www.stellamaris.academy. 

First day of school Mass 

  
(Photos by Stephanie Bigelow) 

Students from Assumption Catholic School in Hibbing started the new school year with their first day of school Mass. Pictured are Father Daniel Weiske and Assumption student servers entering Mass; Zayden Crego, a sixth grader, who sings while music teacher, Mrs. Ronchetti, plays guitar at opening Mass; and first graders leaving the Mass.