Category: General

Summer hours commence on Monday, June 9, and will be active until August 15. Please see them in detail for our school, the others, and GRACE Riverside* here.

* All GRACE Schools and Riverside Office closed Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 4.

Father Allouez Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. We are a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. Father Allouez provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

For more information about FACS, browse our website: https://fatherallouezschool.org.

Our annual Friendship Mass, hosted by our 7th Graders, celebrated the countless blessings of our CLASS of 2025. The entire student body and families of our 8th Graders were present.

Following Mass, our Principal, Mr. Dempsey presented each 8th Grader with a Chaplet Rosary from Our Lady of Champion Shrine, and then spoke of the special Gifts of the Holy Spirit that each student embodies. Every 8th Grader has a staff person who specifically prayed for them throughout this year. Their ‘prayer partner’ was also present to personally congratulate them.

Seventh Grade parents hosted a delicious brunch for the 8th Graders and loved ones following Mass. What a very special group of people – and special part of Father Allouez Catholic School’s story – this class has been!

For six decades Mary Donarski has been doing good things at St. Matthew Parish – and we at Father Allouez Catholic School are especially grateful that for 56 of THOSE YEARS, she has devoted herself to our School Library!

Mary has planted the seeds of a love for reading in THREE generations of Father Allouez students! Her tireless dedication and spunky presence have been a great gift to countless colleagues and a legion of volunteers.

With her retirement as our School Librarian approaching, we surprised Mary recently with an All-School Mass, a special tribute and gifts, and a reception in our wonderful school library, which was rededicated as the Mary Donarski Library! Thank you, Mrs. Donarski: what a treasure you are!

We at Father Allouez Catholic School are proud of the great dedication of our faculty and staff. They are devoted to teaching to our students’ minds, hearts, and souls with creativity, passion, and grace. They put their whole selves into giving our students great foundations in faith and academics. It is reflected in the students’ growth each year, and in the culture of our school!

Today we are putting a spotlight on our outstanding Food Service Manager, Melissa Wiedenhaft!

Thank you, Melissa!

Father Allouez Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. We are a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. Father Allouez provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

For more information about FACS, browse our website: https://fatherallouezschool.org.

What a great thing it is to develop a a love of reading, and then help students discover how to use analytical skills, writing abilities, and, even creative illustrating so they become adept and appreciative readers AND writers.

A great example of this for Father Allouez Catholic Students was a recent project that Mrs. Zedler’s 4th Grade Class enjoyed. Her 4^th Graders had the choice of reading either “Holes” by Louis Sachar or “Matilda” by Roald Dahl.  They were then tasked with doing a One Page Project.   As Mrs. Zedler explains, “A One Page Project for a novel study is a creative assignment where students showcase their understanding of a book on a single page. It combines written analysis with visual elements to summarize key themes, characters, and literary devices in a concise and engaging way. Students might include quotes, symbols, drawings, and personal reflections to demonstrate comprehension and creativity. The goal is to capture the essence of the novel in a visually appealing and thought-provoking format.”  These are the kinds of teaching strategies and learning fulfillment that our students are blessed with each day, week, and year at Father Allouez!

Each year, Father Allouez students are given the chance to participate in a wonderful variety of sports: soccer, basketball, track, tennis, and golf.  The benefits are great.  We have a “no cut, everyone participates” policy.

Team athletics offer significant developmental benefits beyond just physical activity.  They foster crucial social and emotional skills, can improve academic performance, and, contribute to a child’s overall well-being. Self-esteem is boosted, teamwork is encouraged, and life skills like perseverance and leadership are fostered!

Besides all the fun and camaraderie and success of team sports, these are skills we believe they instill:

• Time Management
• Creativity in finding ways to improve
• Development of focus and concentration
• Learning to handle internal pressure
• Taking responsibility for individual performance as a teammate

We are grateful for the dedication of our Athletic Director, Mr. Chris Haese, and his wonderful coaches who teach and mentor our students when they participate in sports at FACS.

This year, over 60 of our Father Allouez students, from Grades 3 through 8, were part of the amazing musical, Mary Poppins Jr.  Participation is optional, so the large number that chose to play a role is impressive! 

We are grateful for the outstanding theatrical and musical leadership that helps develop the talent and creativity of our students.  A cast and crew of Middle School Students is supported by a Grades 3 and 4 ensemble.  Coordinating acting, music, choreography, sets, props, tech, and 19 scene changes for our students was six months in the making.  And the results were remarkable. 

We thank the amazing direction and guidance of talented parents, faculty, and grandparents, as well as the help of local sound and lighting professionals!  Thank you for making this great experience possible for our students!

Our Father Allouez 3rd Grade classes have been learning about animal life cycles in their “Project Lead the Way Science Module”. The students discover it takes 21 days for a chick to hatch. On Day 18, the egg turner comes out and the teachers candle an egg to see if there has been growth inside the egg. The students learn that not all the eggs will hatch and some chicks may become weak during the hatching process. This year the 3rd Graders are blessed to have three healthy chicks actively playing and chirping in the classroom!! 🐣🐥🐓🤩🌟🌟🌟🙏🏼

Today we are putting a spotlight on one of our outstanding GRACE Food Service Managers from Father Allouez Catholic School (FACS), Ms. Patty Bradshaw!

She has been serving students at the Resurrection campus for more than 15 years!

Thank you, Ms. Bradshaw!

Father Allouez Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. We are a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. Father Allouez provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.

For more information about FACS, browse our website: https://fatherallouezschool.org.