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“Dear Sir: Regarding your article 'What's Wrong with the World?' I am. Yours truly,”
― G.K. Chesterton
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Upcoming Events:
Ready to start the registration process for the 2026-2027 school year?
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Food & Fellowship:
- December 10 | 11:00–11:40 a.m.
- Join us for food, fellowship, and writing Christmas cards for members of our community!
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Open to all students in grades 7, 8, and 9 who are considering attending St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy. For students outside of St. Michael School, please contact Mr. David Henley to make arrangements at dhenley@findlaystmichael.org.
Food & Fellowship:
- January 14 | 11:00–11:40 a.m.
- Join us for food, fellowship, and learning about Lauds
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Open to all students in grades 7, 8, and 9 who are considering attending St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy. For students outside of St. Michael School, please contact Mr. David Henley to make arrangements at dhenley@findlaystmichael.org.
Supper with Sophomores:
- January 21 | 6:30 p.m.
- St. Michael the Archangel Activity Center
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Current freshmen and their families are invited to join us for Supper with Sophomores—an evening of food, fellowship, and conversation about transferring to St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy for the 2026–2027 school year.
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RSVP here to help us plan for food.
Shadow Day:
- March 19 | All Day
- Chesterton Academy Shadow Day for current 8th and 9th graders
- Experience a full day of classes, prayer, Mass, and student life at St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy
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RSVP required; additional information is in the links below
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Facebook Event or Website Event
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From the Headmaster's Desk | |
Hello St. Michael Community,
Throughout this journey, there have been many stretches—days, weeks, even months—where the work has felt like carefully setting up rows of dominoes without yet experiencing the joy of watching them fall into place.
November has been a welcome change. Many efforts taking place quietly behind the scenes have begun to bear fruit. Fr. Hertzfeld, Mr. Dow Campbell (Chief of Staff), and I continued our interview process and have extended numerous offers to exceptional candidates. A brief glimpse of the strengths we are seeing:
- Highly qualified educators, including five with master’s degrees and one with a Ph.D.
- Several candidates with deep experience in classical education
- A consistent and inspiring witness of authentic Catholic faith
Even more exciting: many of these candidates have already accepted their offers, we have started announcing some of these hires, and we look forward to announcing the rest of our new hires to our community soon. We hope you share our enthusiasm as we welcome these individuals into the life of our school.
This past month, we also had an outstanding turnout at our Food & Fellowship event, hosting four visiting students—one of whom spent the full day shadowing. And to finish this week on a high note, we are blessed to welcome Mr. Dale Ahlquist, one of the founders of the first Chesterton Academy!
Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support for this grand adventure.
God Bless,
David Henley
Headmaster, St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy
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- 16 years of experience teaching high school science, including AP Chemistry, at Findlay High School.
- Holds two master’s degrees focused on Education Technology and Chemistry Education.
- Lifelong Catholic and active parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel.
- Passionate about helping students encounter God’s truth and beauty through rigorous study of the natural world.
- Read Mr. Gosser's Full Bio!
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- Holds a degree in Inclusive Early Childhood Education from BGSU, with dual licensure as an intervention specialist and general education teacher.
- Has taught exclusively in Catholic education, including eight years at St. Michael School, with a special love for preparing students for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
- Lifelong Findlay resident, active parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel, and former athlete and volleyball coach.
- Lives in Findlay with her husband and two dogs, and joyfully awaits the arrival of their first child in February.
- Read Mrs. Kahle's Full Bio!
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- Hillsdale College graduate (2016) with a background in History and Classical Education.
- Ten years of experience teaching in classical schools, including English, U.S. History (Traditional & AP), Government & Economics, and Speech & Debate.
- Classical Education Coach, mentoring both students and fellow teachers in classical pedagogy.
- Passionate about helping students experience “lightbulb moments” and forming them to pursue Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
- Read Mr. Klicker's Full Bio!
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- Over 24 years of experience as an artist and art educator, with multiple degrees in Fine Arts, Art Education, Liberal Studies, and Education.
- Taught Art for 22 years in Findlay City Schools, working with students of all ages and teaching courses from introductory art to AP-level classes.
- Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish since 2001 and now in her third year teaching art at St. Michael School and and now Chesterton Academy.
- Read Mrs. Metzger's Full Bio!
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As we look ahead with hope and momentum, we are continually reminded that the growth of St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy is made possible by the generosity, prayers, and partnership of families like yours. This season, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress our young academy has made—and the exciting opportunities that lie before us.
Below, you will find a letter outlining several meaningful ways you can support our mission, from offering prayer and spreading the word, to contributing to Scholarship Granting Organizations or assisting with specific projects that directly enrich student life. Every act of support—large or small—moves our academy forward and strengthens the foundation we are building for future generations.
We are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment to forming students in truth, beauty, and goodness. Thank you for walking with us on this journey.
Read the Letter Here | Online Donations
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Exploring Extracurricular Opportunities for 2026–2027
St. Michael the Archangel Chesterton Academy is excited to explore a range of extracurricular opportunities for our students in the coming school year. The activities listed below reflect interests already expressed by families, as well as options that are readily accessible should sufficient interest arise.
Who Can Participate in This Survey?
We welcome input from the following groups:
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Registered students for the 2026–2027 school year
- Prospective students who are considering enrollment for 2026–2027
- Parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel, as some activities—such as CYO athletics—may be opened to parish participation
A Note on Volunteering
Parent involvement is essential to bringing these extracurricular programs to life. If your gifts and talents align with coaching, directing, coordinating, or assisting in any capacity, we warmly invite you to participate. If you have an idea for an activity not listed here and feel called to help launch it, please contact Mr. Henley.
Current Activities Under Consideration:
Your feedback will help guide our planning and ensure we offer activities that support the growth, interests, and flourishing of our students. Thank you for taking the time to share your input!
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Chesterton Academy Book Study:
The members of our board are reading G.K. Chesterton's book, St. Francis, for their monthly discussion.
We encourage others to join us in this reading as we become better acquainted with the life and writings of G.K. Chesterton.
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