As a parent with children enrolled in these schools, I’m signing because I believe families deserve transparency, meaningful input, and time to process changes of this magnitude. The current approach has created confusion, fear, and deep concern among many of us—regardless of our faith backgrounds. I want to see our schools thrive, but rushed decisions without community engagement put that at risk.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
I think there has been little to no communication regarding the financials surrounding the creation of St. Patrick Academy and its effect on the schools that are merging. What is the plan for the current school buildings and churches? What financial burden will building another new facility have on the surrounding parishes? What will tuition and fundraising expectations be? Will there be a financial benefit for all the schools involved in this merger? I think having a town hall meeting to discuss things and have transparency could potentially alleviate concerns, address rumors, and promote retention by allowing families to be heard.
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Anita Kirby
1 year ago
I'm in full support of the uniforms.
I believe there needs to be more discussion and transparency regarding the financials. Financially how will this be a positive change for our school and parishes?
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Anonymous
1 year ago
I'm in support of uniforms, but am very concerned about the financial impact of this. What will the future tuition be, fundraising expectations, etc.
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Megan
1 year ago
Signed an alumna of Holy Spirit Catholic School 2009 and Central Catholic High School 2013: No respect to allow important seats at the table, no respect/honor for alumni of Central, which is crazy considering how far and hard the community worked to revive the high school after it closed in 1972 and reopened in 2000. This is bigger impact than those who have decided to run at this realize. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: parishioners, parents, students, alumni, teachers, staff, etc. should have been involved and the time should have been taken to consider this a lot more carefully. Why were we not? Because they knew it would be fought? Keep our schools unique and independent as they are and have them keep having bonding moments/events! THAT is strength in unity! None of this is necessary and will cost. The schools have all been fought for before, now it is happening again. Please do not make us lose the 3
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Jennifer Habets
1 year ago
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My son attended Our Lady of Lourdes until we relocated, it was the absolute best decision we made. That school helped our son flourish. I am so thankful that the tuition was affordable or he would not have been able to attend. Great teachers, great education that should remain affordable and not just for the elite.
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Kristen Lorang
1 year ago
I’ve run into so many parents who are pulling their students out of Catholic school next fall. So many huge changes at once. 4 day school weeks for one is so difficult for young parents who both work and studies are showing kids are testing lower in those scenarios. I understand the overall goal of consolidation, but I think so many decisions were made without all the parents’ input first. I think enrollment will drop and predict Catholic schools will be extinct in GF within 10 years.
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Helen Trunkle Hackett
1 year ago
I believe this change suggested by Bishop Fleming should be thoroughly investigated so that the tradition of Catholic schools in Great Falls will remain, names will not be changed, school colors, mascots, etc.
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Emily Drazich
1 year ago
The data does not lie. A 4 day week is NOT a good idea.
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DeAnne Buono
1 year ago
Do not change the nane of Great Falls Central Catholic HighSchool!!
DeAnne Smith Buono class of 1959
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Dean Smith class of fifty four
1 year ago
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Totally insane. How is the complete destruction of 75 years of pride, dignity and tradition going to be of any benefit to a Catholic education in Great Falls. You have no right to do this. .
Dean Smith
Great Class of 1954
Go Mustangs
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Anonymous
1 year ago
All the Catholic Schools have been around too long to change. Central will always be the MUSTANGS !!
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M Shpley
1 year ago
4 days a week.
what kind of money grab is this crap.
Maybe the lord and commanders living in their ivory towers can afford to work 4 days a week, but the rest of us have our work schedules.
You have fallen from the words of Christ
Proverbs 16:16
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Heather Moore
1 year ago
We will be leaving the school if this doesn’t change. This is so absurd and disrespectful to parents and teachers.
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Sarah L
1 year ago
Withdrew my kids today. Pretty clear decisions are not being made in the best interest of students and families. Sad to see.
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Alex B
1 year ago
Stop the persecution of Christians in America!
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Karen Atwell
1 year ago
Super sad.
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Linda Sweeten
1 year ago
Leave it as is currently
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Mary Miller
1 year ago
Please consider this petition
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Tanna Schroetlin
1 year ago
The fact that this is even a thing right now, is just disappointing
As a parent with children enrolled in these schools, I’m signing because I believe families deserve transparency, meaningful input, and time to process changes of this magnitude. The current approach has created confusion, fear, and deep concern among many of us—regardless of our faith backgrounds. I want to see our schools thrive, but rushed decisions without community engagement put that at risk.
I think there has been little to no communication regarding the financials surrounding the creation of St. Patrick Academy and its effect on the schools that are merging. What is the plan for the current school buildings and churches? What financial burden will building another new facility have on the surrounding parishes? What will tuition and fundraising expectations be? Will there be a financial benefit for all the schools involved in this merger? I think having a town hall meeting to discuss things and have transparency could potentially alleviate concerns, address rumors, and promote retention by allowing families to be heard.
I'm in full support of the uniforms. I believe there needs to be more discussion and transparency regarding the financials. Financially how will this be a positive change for our school and parishes?
I'm in support of uniforms, but am very concerned about the financial impact of this. What will the future tuition be, fundraising expectations, etc.
Signed an alumna of Holy Spirit Catholic School 2009 and Central Catholic High School 2013: No respect to allow important seats at the table, no respect/honor for alumni of Central, which is crazy considering how far and hard the community worked to revive the high school after it closed in 1972 and reopened in 2000. This is bigger impact than those who have decided to run at this realize. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: parishioners, parents, students, alumni, teachers, staff, etc. should have been involved and the time should have been taken to consider this a lot more carefully. Why were we not? Because they knew it would be fought? Keep our schools unique and independent as they are and have them keep having bonding moments/events! THAT is strength in unity! None of this is necessary and will cost. The schools have all been fought for before, now it is happening again. Please do not make us lose the 3
My son attended Our Lady of Lourdes until we relocated, it was the absolute best decision we made. That school helped our son flourish. I am so thankful that the tuition was affordable or he would not have been able to attend. Great teachers, great education that should remain affordable and not just for the elite.
I’ve run into so many parents who are pulling their students out of Catholic school next fall. So many huge changes at once. 4 day school weeks for one is so difficult for young parents who both work and studies are showing kids are testing lower in those scenarios. I understand the overall goal of consolidation, but I think so many decisions were made without all the parents’ input first. I think enrollment will drop and predict Catholic schools will be extinct in GF within 10 years.
I believe this change suggested by Bishop Fleming should be thoroughly investigated so that the tradition of Catholic schools in Great Falls will remain, names will not be changed, school colors, mascots, etc.
The data does not lie. A 4 day week is NOT a good idea.
Do not change the nane of Great Falls Central Catholic HighSchool!! DeAnne Smith Buono class of 1959
Totally insane. How is the complete destruction of 75 years of pride, dignity and tradition going to be of any benefit to a Catholic education in Great Falls. You have no right to do this. . Dean Smith Great Class of 1954 Go Mustangs
All the Catholic Schools have been around too long to change. Central will always be the MUSTANGS !!
4 days a week. what kind of money grab is this crap. Maybe the lord and commanders living in their ivory towers can afford to work 4 days a week, but the rest of us have our work schedules. You have fallen from the words of Christ Proverbs 16:16
We will be leaving the school if this doesn’t change. This is so absurd and disrespectful to parents and teachers.
Withdrew my kids today. Pretty clear decisions are not being made in the best interest of students and families. Sad to see.
Stop the persecution of Christians in America!
Super sad.
Leave it as is currently
Please consider this petition
The fact that this is even a thing right now, is just disappointing