In a continuing effort to get to know more about the students and staff who comprise our Consortium schools, we ask them to tell us more about themselves so we may grow with and pray for each other as a large school and faith community. Enjoy the bio below about one long-time Holy Cross teacher. […]

In Consortium schools, we administer standardized tests to help us gather data on student achievement – and then apply that data to affect change and growth in our classrooms. The Terra Nova test are designed to assess specific skills and knowledge compared to our Archdiocese of Omaha curriculum standards. We know the following tactics are […]

Nanci Neal, teacher at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Bellevue, has made an impact for countless students throughout her career. Recently, she was asked to be a consultant for a grant that University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) received from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Before being selected, she was interviewed multiple times to ensure […]

My name is Stephanie Hernandez and I am a junior at Mercy and proud alumna of Sts. Peter and Paul. While in high school, I am involved in several activities, including Student Ambassadors, track and field, and now I’ve had the opportunity to open up a club that focuses on helping the Hispanic community. For […]

My name is Emma Elsasser. I am a junior at Mercy High School and proud alumna of Holy Cross. To know a little more about me, a few things that I am involved in at Mercy include Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Dance Team, Operation Others and I also play soccer. Before Mercy,  I attended Holy […]

WELCOME, Dr. Don Ridder to the Consortium family! Supporters, please enjoy this letter from Dr. Ridder, who will begin as the new principal at Holy Cross Catholic School next month. – – – I feel blessed by God to be a part of this amazing school and parish community. I am looking forward to meeting […]

Fr. Frank Baumert will become pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in July, coming from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, where he has worked with students at St. James/Seton for several years. The Consortium is excited to welcome Fr. Baumert into our schools and to introduce him briefly here. Q. How long have you been […]

May 2019 Please enjoy this Q&A with Amelia Larson, student at Holy Cross. We also invite you to ask your own student(s) the same questions to see what they may say about themselves and their school.  Q: How does learning and talking about your faith feel? A: Talking about my faith feels amazing because I love […]

In the summer of 2016, I was invited to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with School of Faith.  Just this week, in preparation for Holy Week, I was looking through my pictures and was reminded of the blessings that trip afforded me.  I had the privilege of walking where Jesus walked and praying where He […]

OCSC Annual Report FINAL 11-27-18