Dear OLOL Families,

The students and staff were treated to an excellent assembly last Friday. Mr Chris Hendricks is a musician from North Carolina. He shared his story about having cerebral palsy but still having the ability to live out his dreams. It was a combination of storytelling, music and engaging activities with the students. I would like to thank Eric and Jenna Johnson along with Lori Hendricks for setting this up.

Just a reminder ... the fish dinner is next Friday. The 8th graders will be hosting a carnival and we'll also be displaying art the students have worked on all year. Please join us for this community building event. Thank you to Megan and Mike Lehman for their hard work on the fish dinner.

As you may know, Mrs Lambert in 2nd grade is expecting her first child in mid to late April. Her and her husband are greatly anticipating the birth of their son. Mrs Michelle Laundrie has agreed to be Raven's long term sub. Last year Mrs Laundrie was Monica Lewis's long term sub. It is great to have Mrs. Laundrie back in our building.

Mrs Lambert has also decided to stay home with their son next year. This was an extremely hard decision for Mrs Lambert. Family is one of the most important parts of having a strong school. When people have to make a decision about their family or their work, family should always come first. We thank Raven for all of that she has brought to Our Lady of Lourdes and we hope to see her back in the future.

Our enrollment continues to grow. We are closing in on 250 students for next year. We continue our plan of adding second classrooms in grades where we have had just a single classroom. I want to thank you all again for your role in our growing school. Our families are the best.

 “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” Saint Francis de Sales

 Educating in mind, body and spirit.

 Jeffrey Young - principal

Spring Sports - Go Cavaliers!

• OLOL Track and Field scheule available here.
• Tennis with West De Pere Tennis Team

If you have questions regarding OLOL Athletics, please view our website here or contact our OLOL Athletic Director, Neil Basten at ololathletics@gracesystem.org.

SCRIP News

Any questions regarding the SCRIP program can be directed to scrip@lourdesdepere.org 

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Additional information regarding the Scrip program is available on our

school website at https://lourdesschooldepere.org/family-involvement/scrip/

Enroll for 2025-2026!

Details regarding 2025-26 admissions and enrollment are available at the following GRACE school system web pages: gracesystem.org 

• Re-enrollment (current families)
• How to Apply (new families)
• Tuition and Fees 
• Preschool Rates and Offerings
• Enrollment Contracts - Family Engagement
• Parish Verification Form
• Tuition Assistance
• Wisconsin Parental Choice
• Referral Incentive

• GRACE works with families to find a way to make a Catholic education accessible to all students—no matter your economic situation. There are a number of ways that tuition can be managed or reduced, including payment plans and sibling incentives. Learn more about the many financial aid options that exist. Contact Mr. Young or visit gracesystem.org | Admissions | Tuition Assistance today. 

• The average GRACE financial award provided per student in 2025-26 was $1,500. We work with all families to help provide financial aid to ensure tuition costs won’t keep you from enrolling. Together, we will find a way to make GRACE an affordable option for your family. Learn more by visiting gracesystem.org | Admissions | Tuition Assistance or by contacting Mr. Young. 

• The deadline for GRACE financial aid applications is May 1, 2025. Enroll your child and submit your completed financial aid application prior to May 1. Together, we will find a way to make GRACE an affordable option for your family. Learn more by visiting gracesystem.org | Admissions | Tuition Assistance or by contacting Mr. Young. 

Tuition Tax Credit Information

Tuition tax credit information is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS. 

• The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year. 
• When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their online TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2024) and submit. A quick link also appears at the Billing Accounts – Tuition & Fees screen to access the Household Paid Tuition Tax Report. 

If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at 800-477-8237 or GRACE at 920-499-7330, option 2.

Enroll in GRACE Tuition-Free!

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program 

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program allows children of eligible, qualifying families to attend a GRACE school tuition-free! 

A Catholic education can be an affordable option for any family. GRACE participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program to offer Catholic education tuition-free to families who meet the state eligibility requirements.

Apply between February 3 and April 17, 2025. The application deadline is strict. The online application must be submitted and the required paperwork must be received prior to the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2025 – no exceptions. 

For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit, gracesystem.org | Admissions | Wisconsin Parental Choice. 

In addition to applying to the Choice program, families must also complete the required admission and enrollment procedures to the GRACE school for the 2025-26 academic year.

For assistance, please contact our GRACE Outreach Administrator, Edgar Zaragoza at 920-499-7330, ext. 1017 or ezaragoza@gracesystem.org.

Registration is OPEN for GRACE: Gold Summer Camp 2025!

GRACE: Gold Summer Camp is excited to announce its eighth year of faith-filled fun with four separate week-long sessions (including morning and afternoon classes) spanning the month of July. We are proud to help guide our students in growing spiritually, academically, and socially through fun, innovative summer camp classes at GRACE: Gold.

Click here to learn more about the courses offered, view the camp schedule, or register today! 

NDA - April

CHS - March

Loving and Living Life at Lourdes

Checkout what is happening!

There is something for everyone!

Please join us for weekend mass.

Saturday: 4:30PM

Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM



If you are unable to join us for school or weekend masses, please visit our parish YouTube channel.

The Sunday (8:15AM) & Wednesday school (9:00AM) masses are livestreamed.

Visit our parish website and our parish bulletin

 for additional information.

School Fundraiser at the Church Picnic

The church picnic is fast approaching and once again, all of the profit from the children’s games will be given directly to support Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.  

In order to make this a successful fundraiser, we need your help! We are looking for donations of prizes and volunteers to work throughout the day on Sunday, May 18th.

Volunteers needed

The children’s games will start right after the 10:15 a.m. mass. One of the last pportunities to earn TSF hours for this school year. Kids can earn service hours. Most games kids can work on their own without an adult unless you see an adult slot. Please view the signup link for available openings and sign up!!!!

Any questions please feel free to contact the picnic games co-chairs

• Melissa Little mmcoenen@yahoo.com 
• Kim Thill 920-362-1332

Prizes needed

There are boxes in the school office to accept prize donations. You could also drop

prizes off at the Parish Office, or the gathering space in church.

 Types of prizes that we are looking for include:

·    2 Liter bottles of soda or large Gatorade bottles

 ·    Coupons for McDonald's, Dairy Queen, etc.

·     New or gently used toys and trinkets

·     New or gently used stuffed animals

·     Small pieces of candy

·     Regular size candy such as taffy, packs of gum, hard candy, etc.

·     Costume jewelry

·     Packaged crafts – such as those from Oriental Trading

·    New coloring books

·     Packs of stickers, tattoos, small tablets, fun pens, character erasers, etc.

·     purses, scarves, other items for Middle school age

·     Any other item you think would be a fun prize for a child or teenager!

If you would like to donate but do not have the time to shop, the picnic committee would

be happy to do the shopping for you! Please send your money in an envelope marked

“Prize money for picnic children’s games”. Or, if you would like to donate a gift card to

Walmart to help purchase prizes that is great too! If you prefer to send a check, please

make it payable to “Our Lady of Lourdes”. Any amount is appreciated!