Dear All Saints Families and Friends -

As our first quarter of 2026 concludes, we would like to take a few moments to celebrate and review the status of All Saints Catholic School. We are a bright, thriving community of dedicated staff, teachers, and parents, committed to our mission of growing leaders in mind, body, and spirit. As we look forward to celebrating our 30th school year in 2027-2028, we celebrate our past, give gratitude for our present, and look towards a growing, thriving future.

Yours in Faith,

Mrs. Emily Coldicott, Principal

All Saints started a new year on August 25, 2026 with an enrollment of 584 students (71 Early Childhood, 513 K-8). Our beginning of the year Renaissance STAR testing results show that our students continue to achieve above Archdiocese of Detroit (AoD) benchmarks:

Math:

81% of grades 1- 8 students are at or above the AOD benchmark (60th percentile).

59% of grades 1-8 students are above the benchmark (75%).

Reading:

80% of grades 1-8 students are at or above the AOD benchmark (60th percentile).

63% of grades 1-8 students are above the benchmark (75%).

We have continued treasured traditions such as our annual St. Francis Pet Blessing, CYO fall sports, and curriculum milestones. For the first time this year, our 8th grade students are also starting the year with their Washington D.C. in the fall instead of spring, allowing them to bond as a class and carry their learning through the year. We look forward to all the wonderful memories still to be made this year!

8th Grade Students at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Today, October 13th, All Saints was honored with a visit from Archbishop Weisenburger. The Archbishop celebrated Mass with our students where he was presented with a gift of students' art and letters. He also visited classrooms on a tour of our Blue Ribbon school and answered questions about being an Archbishop, his travels, and even his favorite foods. He concluded each classroom visit with a prayer with the students.

We are so proud to share all the special elements of ASCS with the Archbishop, and we keep him in our prayers during this time of transition for the AoD.

Regarding the restructuring of parishes within the Archdiocese, our admin team has been approached with concerns of how this impacts our school. The outcome of the parish restructuring has no bearing on the vitality and future of All Saints Catholic School.

We continue to ask our All Saints families to join us in praying for our priests, parish leaders, and all of our parishes during this time of transition. Please especially pray that our four founding parishes will be blessed with leaders who recognize and support the vital mission of Catholic education.

Since its founding in 1997, All Saints Catholic School has been built through the generosity, vision, and commitment of Catholic families and parishes throughout our community. Local families spearheaded the establishment of a new Catholic elementary school, and with the support of the Archdiocese of Detroit and Cardinal Maida, that vision became a reality.

Resurrection Parish generously donated the land for our school, while the Archdiocese of Detroit, along with St. John Neumann, St. Kenneth, and St. Thomas a’Becket Parishes, provided initial financial support. To complete Phases 1 and 2 of our building, the Archdiocese of Detroit provided All Saints with a long-term loan.

Today, All Saints has $7 million remaining on that original building loan.

This is not a reflection of financial instability. Rather, it is the result of a long-term investment made nearly 30 years ago to create the school and facilities that serve our students and families today. Over the years, All Saints has consistently met its financial obligations while continuing to invest in our students, teachers, programs, and facilities.

In 2022, All Saints entered into a new agreement with the Archdiocese that reduced the

original 75-year amortization to 38 years. This required an additional $100,000 annual

payment to the Archdiocese, in addition to the Family Enrollment Assessment Fees.

In 2024, the Archdiocese requested All Saints develop an even more ambitious plan to

retire the loan within 20 years. Our current plan is sustainable and allows us to continue

providing the exceptional Catholic education our families expect and our students

deserve.

The plan includes:

• Restructuring the Family Enrollment Assessment Fee for future families
• Gradually adjusting the 3- and 4-student family discount over five years
• Continuing to utilize profits from our Before and After School Care Program
• Maintaining a responsible approach that protects the programs and opportunities we provide to our students

Our goal now is to retire this debt and strengthen the financial foundation of All Saints

for generations to come.

Eliminating the debt at All Saints would create an opportunity that extends far beyond

the repayment of a loan. It would provide a lasting foundation for the generations of

students, families, and educators who will call All Saints home.

Debt freedom would allow All Saints to:

• Invest in exceptional teachers by continuing to offer competitive compensation that attracts and retains outstanding educators.
• Preserve and strengthen our learning environment by keeping our facilities, technology, and resources current.
• Expand academic, extracurricular, and faith formation opportunities that enrich the experience of every student.
• Invest more fully in individual student needs and provide the resources necessary for each child to thrive.
• Build a stronger financial foundation for the future and give All Saints greater flexibility to invest in its mission and long-term priorities.

A major gift toward debt freedom would do more than eliminate a financial obligation. It

would create a legacy that continues to serve students year after year, generation after

generation.

For a donor, this is an opportunity to make a transformational investment in the future of

All Saints, strengthening a Catholic school today while helping ensure that its mission,

excellence, and impact endure for generations to come. If you are interesting in making this commitment or can connect us with individuals or organizations that support Catholic education, please contact us at advancement@allsaintscs.com.

The safety and security of our students and staff is a responsibility we take very seriously. Protecting our school community is not something we address once and consider complete—it requires constant vigilance, ongoing evaluation, and a willingness to continually improve.

Our approach to school security is intentionally layered. We combine trained and attentive staff, established safety protocols, strong partnerships with local law enforcement, and technology that continues to evolve as new capabilities become available.

Over the past several years, we have continued to invest in and improve our security infrastructure. Recent technology updates have enhanced the quality and usefulness of our video systems, allowing us to have greater clarity when reviewing incidents and providing more complete information when working with law enforcement.

We also utilize technology designed to help identify and communicate potential security concerns quickly. These systems are intended to reduce delays in response and provide our law enforcement partners with timely information when it matters most.

One of the most important aspects of our security program, however, is awareness. We believe that a culture of awareness is an important layer of protection. When staff and students remain attentive to their surroundings, recognize concerns, and know how to respond appropriately, they contribute to a safer environment for everyone.

Our security practices are also continually reviewed following incidents, drills, and real-world experiences. We intentionally ask: What worked? What could have worked better? What can we improve? This ongoing critical evaluation allows us to identify meaningful improvements and pursue resources and funding to implement them rather than simply waiting for the next security trend or technology.

We are also proud of the strong relationship we have developed with our local law enforcement partners. Our collaboration allows us to benefit from their expertise while providing them with valuable information when a situation requires their response.

Our commitment is not to pursue the newest technology simply because it is new. Instead, we focus on proven, reliable systems that serve a meaningful purpose, while remaining open to improvements when they can genuinely strengthen the safety of our school community.

School security is an ongoing process, and our commitment to it is ongoing as well. We will continue to evaluate our systems, update technology when appropriate, maintain strong partnerships with law enforcement, and—most importantly—cultivate a culture of constant awareness and vigilance.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership in helping us provide a safe and secure environment - growing leaders in Mind, Body and Spirit.