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(KNSI) – Community members and a teacher are reacting to the news that Holy Cross Catholic School in Marty will close at the end of the school year.
Parents, students, and teachers learned of the Diocese of St. Cloud announced Bishop Kettler’s final decision on Friday.
Holy Cross Kindergarten Teacher Katie Calhoun talked with KNSI about how she felt after hearing the news.
“I felt very sad. I’d been here for 27 years and disappointed with the outcome. We were shocked because we thought we had another year to build our enrolment.”
Holy Cross Trustee and life-long area resident Al Haus says he was at the February 3 meeting when the Dioceses told parents and staff that the school would be open another year.
Butler Catholic, St. Wendelin go on line through Jan. 8 Eagle Staff Report
Butler Catholic and St. Wendelin schools are adding remote learning days around the Christmas break due to COVID-19 considerations.
The schools announced Friday that all students will participate in remote learning around the schools scheduled Christmas break. Remote learning will take place from Dec. 14 to Dec. 18 and from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8.
“We are so grateful for the cooperation and support of our teachers and school families as we ve worked together through the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for everyone s safety, health, and happiness during this Holy Season,” said JoLynn Clouse, St. Wendelin Catholic School principal. The school is in Oakland Township.