Support Pacelli Catholic Schools: 2024-2025 Annual Fund Drive

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

Learn more and make a donation
https://pacellicatholicschools.com/giving/annual-fund/

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program Income Thresholds Announced for 2025

If you qualify for the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), your 4K-12 Pacelli Catholic Schools tuition could be FREE!
https://pacellicatholicschools.com/choice/

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.

PCS Christmas Concert Schedule

Mark your calendars with our Pacelli Catholic Schools Christmas Concert Lineup!

PCS ECC | December 12 @ 6pm, 4K @ 5:30pm | PCHS FACC
PCES St. Bron’s | December 17 @ 6:30pm, Point to the Future 4K December 19 @ 10am & 2pm | St. Bronislava
PCES St. Steve’s | December 10 @ 6pm | Sentry Theater
PCMS & PCHS Choir | December 9 @ 7pm, 5th Grade @ 5:30pm | PCHS FACC
PCMS & PCHS Band | December 17 @ 7pm | PCHS FACC

Homecoming Parade + Tailgate

Friday, October 4, 2024 @ 4pm
Parade route PCMS (708 High St) to PCHS (1301 Maria Drive)
Washington Ave > Union St > Maria Dr > PCHS Parking Lot
Join the Big Red Club for a parking lot tailgate party after the parade! Brats, burgers, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be available for you to get ready for the game!
All proceeds will benefit the mission of the Big Red Club, which is to promote the health and wellness of all Pacelli students, including athletics and The Berard-Stevens Point Orthopedics Fitness Center programs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/486169360898744/?ref=newsfeed

Students Get Interactive with Science

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.

Student using zSpaceStudent using zSpaceStudent using zSpace
Student using zSpaceStudent using zSpaceStudent using zSpace
* Students see a 3D object as they use the stylus to navigate the activity.

Students get a chance to work with a professional stage and film actor

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 junior on a scene

Travis working with a student on a scene

Travis working on a single scene

Travis working with a student on a solo emotion scene

PCHS Students in acting workshop

Travis working with students on a two shot scene

Travis showing use of the camera

Travis demonstrating a camera shot