Catholic Schools - Diocese of Reno Website

Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Reno

Mrs. Karen Barreras
Catholic Schools Superintendent
karenb@catholicreno.org
775-326-9430

Welcome!

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Reno invite students, parents, and educators to join us in the mission of Catholic School education. We are proud of our heritage. Our schools have provided a quality Catholic academic education to the children and youth in our diocese for generations. We have four Catholic elementary schools and one Catholic high school.

Why should parents choose a Catholic education for their children?

Catholic elementary and high schools offer:

Catholic tradition and academic excellence
A balanced curriculum including art and music
Learning with a moral purpose
Educating students to serve others and develop leadership
A 99% graduation rate
Strong preparation for further education
A safe and disciplined environment
Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential
Good stewardship of resources

To find out more about our schools, please take some time to review this website. Each school is unique and offers students an environment, which is grounded in Catholic values and traditions offering a high-quality educational program. Our students, teachers, pastors, parents, and administrators invite you to visit our campuses and meet us in person. For more information, please contact the school principal at any school within the diocese.

Bishop Manogue High School Student is Grateful for D.O.R.S.

Click on the video to hear her story.

We have one high school, four Catholic elementary schools, and three preschools:

All schools in the Diocese of Reno are accredited through the Western Catholic Education Association. Schools have the option of also being accredited through Northwest/AdvanceEd. Schools participate in a rigorous self-study process involving the entire school community. In addition, there is a multi-day visit from an accreditation team comprised of professionals from both our local and outside Catholic school communities. Protocols are varied between elementary and secondary schools but many areas are consistent, such as:

Assessment of the school’s Catholic identity
Defining the school’s purpose
Organization for student searning to support high achievement of all students
Data analysis and action to support high achievement of all students
Schoolwide learning expectations and standards-based curriculum to support high achievement of all students
Instructional methodology to support high achievement of all students
Support for student spiritual, personal, and academic growth
Resource management and development to support high achievement of all students

St. Teresa of Avila's preschool is the only WCEA accredited preschool in the state of Nevada.

Students in grades 5-12 are all encouraged to participate in the basketball, volleyball and other athletic programs offered through Catholic Youth Organization or CYO. The athletic competition gives each participant an opportunity to grow in character, ability and community while honoring one's self, as well as one's family, teammates, officials and the church.

To sustain this focus, CYO endeavors to help young people be more Christ-like in the way they live. This occurs when the young person - not the athletic activity, is the main focus of what they do. Each participant, parent, coach, official and volunteer work together to bring the Gospel vision and values to life in every aspect of CYO programs.

The learn more about CYO in the Diocese of Reno, please contact:

Karen Barreras, Superintendent of Catholic Schools

775-326-9430

Inspired by the Holy Spirit and recognizing that Catholic schools are vital to the teaching mission of the Church, the Diocesan School Board, working with the local school boards and administrators, advises the Bishop in his mission to ensure that our Catholic schools are accessible, affordable living communities of the Catholic faith built on a foundation of gospel values, academic excellence and service to others.

Members of the Board are:
Most Rev. Daniel H. Mueggenborg, ex officio
Andrew Rasor- President
Andrew Stewart-Vice President
Anthony Michael Durante- Secretary
John Anxo (past President)
Fr. Thomas Babu
Jim Cavlia (past President)
Jesse Danen
Noelle Davis-Marinaccio
Michael Dicus
Rick Granucci
Donna Kennedy
Joyce Lazzeri
Lorena Luna
Lilia Papa
Erin Rix-Miller
Laura Seder
Steve von Rumpf
Tim Fuetsch, Principal ex-officio
Matt Schambari- BMCHS- President ex officio
Karen Barreras-ex officio Superintendent

Diocese of Reno Scholarship offers tuition assistance for children in our Catholic Schools. To Make a donation click: HERE

Catholic schools have a rich history of providing students with the education needed to succeed academically, make ethical-moral judgments, and become responsible citizens. Catholic schools achieve this success at a fraction of the cost of public education, graduating 99% of their students and sending virtually every one of them on to college. Despite this success, Catholic schools in America are struggling – not because of a lack of interest, but due to an inability to pay the tuition.

The Diocese of Reno Scholarship Fund is one solution to this challenge. Your donation today can open the door of a Catholic education to those families most in need of assistance.

Donations to this fund will enable students who might otherwise be unable to attend a Catholic school to access Catholic education. Catholic schools were established to provide an education grounded in our Catholic principles and values, not to be the exclusive privilege of a few. Your assistance will ensure that Catholic schools are available and accessible to families wishing to provide this faith-based education for their children.

D.O.R.S. Annual Report

D.O.R.S. Website

The benefits offered to employees in the Diocese of Reno are numerous including:

Pension Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Tax Deferred

Annuities

*Catholic School Teachers are eligible to receive a tuition discount equal to the discount currently provided to teachers of the school at which the child is enrolled.

All applications are to be submitted to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools: karenb@catholicreno.org

Fillable School Administration/Principal Application

Fillable Teacher Application

Fillable Substitute/Aide Application

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AS IT APPLIES TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

The Diocese of Reno Catholic Schools operate in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S>C. & 0200d et seq.) and the non-discriminatour requirement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. & 1681 et seq.) Our schools admit students of every race, gender, color, national origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded or made available...

Download the appropriate Employment Application, complete, add additional documents, and mail to: Karen Barreras, 290 S. Arlington Drive, Reno, NV 89510

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