Continuing a tradition of inspiring the individual best from every student through a Christ-centered drive for excellence in academics, athletics and arts.
Empowering Future Leaders
We are committed to forming and strengthening each student’s relationship with Jesus Christ and seeks to provide an authentically Catholic educational experience where students learn, love and live their faith in service to others.
Every Student is Successful
Pacelli Catholic Schools offers a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum to designed for our students to become successful in all subject areas. Students and staff have access to the best technology tools to support our teaching and learning goals.
Our Vision
Pacelli Catholic Schools is an environment that fosters the unique gifts of each student to grow as disciples of the faith and leaders for the world.
Opportunity & Development
We promote spiritual, cognitive, and physical development so each child has the opportunity to engage in activities that are geared to their interests while challenging them at their individual ability level.
Why Pacelli
Pacelli Catholic Schools offer a top-tier education where students celebrate their Catholic faith as an integral part of their daily school experience. The strength and effectiveness of a PCS education rests on our commitment to excellence in academics, faith development, and co-curricular activities.
Connecting Our Community
PCS offers a variety of special events and fundraisers throughout the year, including an annual golf outing, silent auction and dinner, and the famous Panacea. We encourage you to volunteer, participate or simply enjoy one of our many events.
Support Us
Your generous gifts to Pacelli Catholic Schools enable us to continually develop innovative curriculum and ensure a sustainable future of shaping students' lives for years to come.
Always a Cardinal
Graduates of Pacelli Catholic Schools become leaders, entrepreneurs, teachers and provide service to others, and are an important piece of our proud tradition.
Our Mission
Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Christ-centered family dedicated to service, academic excellence, and meaningful experiences.
Every Student is Successful
PCHS offers a rigourous and well-rounded curriculum, designed to prepare all students to achieve post-high school goals. We are a leader in technology, with SMART interactive white boards in all classrooms and a Chromebook for each student, to support our teaching and learning goals.
#PacelliPride
Pacelli students benefit from a rich academic and social life. Students can choose from an array of co-curricular activities including athletics, arts, performance, subject-area clubs, social responsibility and service organizations, and more.
Home of the Cardinals
More than 75% of Pacelli students participate in at least one athletic activity. A number of our teams finish in the top of the conference and have success at the postseason level, including State Champtionships.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to Pacelli Catholic High School and are one of the reasons for our school’s continued success. Parents are encouraged to participate in Home & School and get involved with various school and projects, committees, and groups.
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Our Mission
Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Christ-centered family dedicated to service, academic excellence, and meaningful experiences.
Every Student is Successful
PCMS offers a rigourous and well-round curriculum, designed to prepare all students to achieve post-high school goals. We are a leader in technology, with a dedicated SmartLab for project-based learning, and an iPad or chromebook for each student, to support our teaching and learning goals.
Opportunity & Excellence
Students at PCMS benefit from a rich academic and social life. Students can choose from an array of co-curricular activities including athletics, arts, performance, subject-area clubs, social responsibility and service organizations, and more.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to Pacelli Catholic Middle School and are one of the reasons for our school’s continued success. Parents are encouraged to participate in Home & School and get involved with various school and projects, committees, and groups.
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Our Mission
Continuing a tradition of inspiring the individual best from every student through a Christ-centered drive for excellence in academics, athletics and arts.
Every Student is Successful
We work to ensure that all students become successful, high-level readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The curriculum focuses on research-based methods and utilizing the best technology.
Opportunity & Excellence
Students at St. Stanislaus Elementary have the opportunity to participate in an array of co-curricular opportunities, ranging from orchestra, chorus, and band to drama, science, and art clubs. There really is something for every student.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to St. Stanislaus Elementary, and are one of the reasons for our school’s continued success. Parents are encouraged to participate in Home & School and get involved with various school and system projects, committees, and events.
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Our Mission
Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Christ-centered family dedicated to service, academic excellence, and meaningful experiences.
Every Student is Successful
We work to ensure that all students become successful, high-level readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The curriculum focuses on research-based methods and utilizing the best technology.
Opportunity & Excellence
Students at Pacelli Catholic Elementary-St. Bronislava have the opportunity to participate in an array of leadership roles throughout the school year.
Opportunity & Development
By promoting spiritual, cognitive, and physical development each child has the opportunity to engage in activities that are geared to their interests while challenging them at their individual ability level.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to St. Bronislava Elementary, and are one of the reasons for our school’s continued success. Parents are encouraged to participate in Home & School and get involved with various school and system projects, committees, and events.
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Our Mission
Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Christ-centered family dedicated to service, academic excellence, and meaningful experiences.
Every Student is Successful
We work to ensure that all students become successful, high-level readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The curriculum focuses on research-based methods and utilizing the best technology.
Opportunity & Excellence
Students at Pacelli Catholic Elementary School-St. Stephen have the opportunity to participate in an array of leadership roles throughout the school year.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to St. Stephen Elementary, and are one of the reasons for our school’s continued success. Parents are encouraged to participate in Home & School and get involved with various school and system projects, committees, and events.
Stay Connected
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Our Mission
Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Christ-centered family dedicated to service, academic excellence, and meaningful experiences.
Opportunity & Development
By promoting spiritual, cognitive, and physical development each child has the opportunity to engage in activities that are geared to their interests while challenging them at their individual ability level.
Family Engagement is Key
Parents and families are central to Pacelli Catholic Schools Tim Copps Early Childhood Center and are one of the reasons for our center's continued success. Parents are encouraged to get involved with various center and system projects, committees, and events.
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How Do I Qualify? For the 2026-2027 school year, the family income of a student applying for the WPCP must be at or below the amount listed in the table. Family income includes the income of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that reside in the same household as the student applicant. Family size includes parents/legal guardians and their children by birth, marriage, or adoption that reside in the same household as the student applicant.
new and returning students applying to grades K4, K5, 1, or 9 OR
new students if you meet one of the following requirements for the 2025-26 school year:
attended a public school in Wisconsin
attended school in another state
were not enrolled in school (including homeschool for the entire 2025-26 school year)
participated in the MPCP, RPCP or WPCP
Family Size
Single
Married
1
$34,430
—
2
$46,530
$53,530
3
$58,630
$65,630
4
$70,730
$77,730
5
$82,830
$89,830
6
$94,930
$101,930
7
$107,030
$113,030
8
$119,130
$125,130
For each additional member add $12,100.
When Can I Apply?
NEW! Monthly application periods will run from February 2 through September 14 for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information, visit pacellicatholicschools.com or call the Pacelli Catholic Schools Central Office at 715.341.2445.The WPCP is entirely separate from the PCS tuition assistance application. All deadlines and requirements are state mandated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. No late applications will be accepted.
Interested in Pacelli Catholic Schools? Come try it out at one of Shadow Days! Prospective students are welcome to join us for a half day, or even just a couple of hours, to experience a day in the life of a Pacelli Catholic Schools student. We do our best to match your child up with a friend or student who has similar interests or is involved in the same extracurricular activities. Sign your student up to sign up at one of our two elementary schools, our middle school, or our high school on one of the dates listed above, or pick a different date that works best for your family. We’re happy to welcome your child into our schools for a day.
2025-2026 School Year Shadow Days
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 2, 2026
Or any day that works for your family!
Join the FUN at Pacelli Catholic Schools this summer!
Join Pacelli Catholic Schools for an unforgettable summer of FUN! Don’t miss out on the adventure—click the link below for all the details. ALL students are welcome.
At Pacelli Catholic Schools, the strength of our community shines through. Fundraising initiatives like, Panacea, Cardinal Crusade, and the Pacelli Annual Fund are vital for filling the gaps in our operational budget, ensuring every student receives a top-notch education. Tuition covers *some* costs, but it’s your support that completes the puzzle! Join current parents, alumni, and local businesses in making a difference today. Together, we can keep Pacelli thriving!
Thank you Yenter Family for leading the 2024-2025 Annual Appeal
How Do I Qualify? For the 2025-2026 school year, the family income of a student applying for the WPCP must be at or below the amount listed in the table. Family income includes the income of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that reside in the same household as the student applicant. Family size includes parents/legal guardians and their children by birth, marriage, or adoption that reside in the same household as the student applicant.
new and returning students applying to grades K4, K5, 1, or 9
new students if you meet one of the following requirements for the 2024-25 school year:
attended a public school in Wisconsin
attended school in another state
were not enrolled in school (including homeschool for the entire 2024-25 school year)
participated in the MPCP, RPCP or WPCP
Family Size
Single
Married
1
$33,132
—
2
$44,968
$51,968
3
$56,804
$63,804
4
$68,640
$75,640
5
$80,476
$87,476
6
$92,312
$99,312
7
$104,148
$111,148
8
$115,984
$122,984
For each additional member add $11,836.
When Can I Apply?
The application period is February 3 through April 17 for the 2025-20256 school year. The WPCP is entirely separate from the PCS tuition assistance application. All deadlines and requirements are state mandated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. No late applications will be accepted.
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PCHS | Pencils, Folders, Pens, Spiral Notebooks & Loose Leaf Paper On the first day of school, students will be asked by their teachers for more course-specific supplies.
During the month of January, Mr. Zawacki’s Biology and Anatomy classes collaborated with the PCS Technology team, to provide students with an immersive and interactive learning experience by integrating our new zSpace laptops. zSpace technology has the ability to enhance learning through an interactive experience by integrating AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) technology with science, math, and CTE (career technical education) topics.
Students completed engaging activities such as dissecting and interacting with mitochondria, cells, and muscles. The activities were designed to supplement the existing curriculum, while supporting retention and recall of information in a non-traditional immersive classroom environment. Students were able to see these objects come off of the screen and then rotate and move them, while studying each section. The 360 degree screen-breaking experience is achieved through built-in eye tracking sensors and a stylus pen.
We hope to dive deeper with zSpace in our science courses and for career exploration activities with our students. More information about zSpace can be found at www.zspace.com.
* Students see a 3D object as they use the stylus to navigate the activity.
On Wednesday, January 25th, Travis Mitchell, a professional stage and film actor, visited Pacelli Catholic High School to do a workshop with choir and theatre students. Travis shared his experiences working in the acting field on both stage and in film. He also worked with the students to model the audition process, and had each student do a mock film audition. The students also did activities showing the differences between stage acting and film acting, and they got a chance to try the more subtle form of film acting on camera! Travis also shared the message of how important it is to be kind to others, and to be a joy to work with, as that’s how you book future jobs. He shared that this way of intentional living can open doors for students in any future field of work and in life in general. The students love when Travis is able to travel in from New York City and speak to them, and work with them! More information about Travis Mitchell can be found on his website https://www.travistravistravis.com/.
Travis working with a student on a scene
Travis working with a student on a solo emotion scene
On Saturday, May 28, Pacelli Catholic Schools is set to recognize this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Skyward founder, former CEO, and former chairman of the board Jim King and the late Cliff King, former Skyward president and CEO.
The award, given annually to an alumnus (or alumni), recognizes graduates from the Catholic high school who exemplify a Christian lifestyle for their professional and/or volunteer achievements bringing honor and distinction to Pacelli and success in leadership, service, and character both in private and public life. To date, there are 22 recipients of Pacelli’s most prestigious alumni award.
Jim King '63 and the late Cliff King '72
Jim King, a graduate of Pacelli’s class of 1963, founded Skyward, a school administration software provider that now employs over 650 people, in his garage in 1980. Jim King, along with his late brother Cliff King of Pacelli’s class of 1972, grew the company into a premier provider of K-12 education technology. Today, Skyward serves more than 2,500 school districts and over seven million students worldwide, continuing a strong focus on their company values of delighting customers, inspiring each other, building something better, developing lasting connections, and, most importantly, enriching communities.
“Under the King brothers’ strong leadership, Skyward has been committed to giving back to the community,” said current Skyward CEO Scott Glinski in his nomination of Jim King and Cliff King. “The company launched the Skyward Foundation to support community events, aid community groups serving those in greatest need, and promote central Wisconsin as a destination for employees.”
Outside of Skyward’s generosity, both Jim King and Cliff King have personally embodied philanthropy. Jim King is an extremely generous and giving person to his employees and community organizations, including his unwavering support of Pacelli Catholic Schools.
Cliff King was more than giving of his time and talents whenever he was asked. He was a founding member and former chair of Central Wisconsin Information Technology Alliance (CWITA), bringing local business leaders together to prove the Stevens Point area in the fields of IT and computer science. Cliff King also served on numerous boards including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, St. Michael’s Foundation, Stevens Point Rotary Club, and the Portage County Business Council.
“I am a true believer that the Stevens Point area wouldn’t be the same without Jim and Cliff’s many contributions and passion for the community,” said Glinski. “The King brothers are more than deserving of recognition for their commitment to serving the Stevens Point community.”
A true testament to their selfless leadership, Jim King and Cliff King have always shared any honors or recognition with their company rather than accept individual accolades. Under their leadership, Skyward has been honored with the Corporate Report Wisconsin Small Business Award, Wisconsin Family Business of the Year 2008, Employer Support of the Guard Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award 2009, Copps Philanthropic Award 2010, Bubbler Award 2017 & 2018, EdTech Digest Company of the Year 2019, and Tech Cares Award 2020, to name a few.
“It is completely safe to say that Skyward wouldn’t be here without Jim King, and it wouldn’t be where it is today without Cliff King,” said Glinski.
Jim King and Cliff King will be formally recognized this Saturday at a brunch held in their honor. Jim King will then serve as the keynote speaker at the Pacelli Catholic High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony to be held later that same day.
