Our small class sizes allow for individual attention, which is then enhanced by our school-wide social and emotional learning program. Our students grow in the classroom both spiritually and intellectually utilizing the pillars of our faith-based education and our progressive liberal arts academics. Art and music are embraced, as well as our new state-of-the art STEAM Lab and Media Center that all students, PreKindergarten through 8th grade, use to enhance their love and passion for learning on a daily basis.
Thankful Thursday
Volunteer Opportunities
We are so grateful for our parent volunteers. All families at St. Cecilia Cathedral are required to complete at least 15 hours of service to school or parish. Whether you receive in- or out-of-parish tuition, we rely on all of our families to complete these hours to keep tuition and other costs low throughout the year.
Please check out the link below to see where you might be able to help out!
Lunch Program
Hot lunch is provided daily in the St. Cecilia cafeteria through the Westside Community School Lunch Program. The cost is $3.50 per lunch. Lunch accounts can be paid by check or cash. EFT is available ONLY if you want the same amount to come out every month on the 15th with tuition. Please email Ms. Jen Supancheck at jsupancheck@stcecilia.net for detailed instructions. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals. If your child(ren) qualified for free or reduced price meals at the end of last school year, you must submit a new application by September 30th, 2024 in order to avoid an interruption in meal benefits. For more information look over this parent information sheet or contact Stasia Bakhit, Cafeteria Manager, at sbakhit@stcecilia.net. The application for free and reduced lunch is located below.
Lunch cost information:
Meal + milk: $3.50
Extra entree (only on pizza days students in grades 3 -8th may order an extra slice): $1.75
Milk only: $.50
Free lunch charges
Meal + milk: free $0
Extra entree (only on pizza days students in grades 3 -8th may order an extra slice):: $1.75
Reduced lunch charges
Meal + milk: $1.10
Extra entree (only on pizza days students in grades 3 -8th may order an extra slice): $1.75
School Uniforms
UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODE
St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School believes that clothes do not define a person. Wearing a uniform allows students to express their individuality in their actions, words, academics, and activities. Uniforms are required every day, except on out of uniform days. All girl uniform jumpers, skorts, and skirts must be purchased at DiGiorgio’s. All other blouses, shirts, polos, shorts, and slacks may be purchased at a department store (color choice and style must look like DiGiorgio's uniform pieces).
All uniform pieces can be purchased at:
DiGiorgio’s Sportswear
14111 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68137
St. Cecilia Spirit Wear
Each Wednesday, St. Cecilia celebrates "Spirit Day," where students can show their school spirit by wearing a St. Cecilia sports jersey or an item purchased from the Spirit Store.
Preparing For The School Year
School Calendar: The 2024 - 2025 school calendar can be found here.
Free & Reduced Lunch Form: Families who may qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch need to complete this application form and turn into the school office.
Family Handbook: To view the 2024 - 2025 Family Handbook, click here.
Sycamore SIS: All families receive a personal login for for Sycamore (https://app.sycamoreschool.com/index.php?schoolid=1273), our online school information site. On this site you will be able to find your child’s room assignment, view your tuition and cafeteria account information, as well as enter your volunteer hours into your service log. Parents of students in grades 4 - 8 will be able to view student academic grades as well.
School Uniforms: St. Cecilia School Uniforms may be purchased at DiGiorgio's Sportswear located at 14111 Q St, Omaha, NE 68137. You can find detailed information regarding the school dress code in the Family Handbook.
Supply Lists
Child Care
Early Childhood Education Center
Located adjacent to the grade school, the Early Childhood Education Center is licensed for children 6 weeks to 13 years. With close access to a fenced-in playground, sports field, the children have a wonderful opportunity for gross motor skills.
We offer activities for social and cognitive development in our entire curriculum. Language, math, creative art, dramatic play, singing, pre-writing and other “learning through play” activities are taught by our qualified trained staff in a warm, safe, loving and child-friendly environment.
Hours of operation are M-F, 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. We are closed for holidays and snow days.
For further information contact Denise Leibert, Center Director, at 402-553-1708 or email dleibert@stceciliacathedral.org.
After School Program
What we offer:
Quality enrichment activities provided
After school snack
Small group sizes (1:15 ratio) sorted by grade level
Designated time for physical activity and homework
Daily Plan:
Cost - $12 per day
Price dependent on number of days per week student is registered
Schedule:
3:10 - 3:30 PM Snack & Attendance
3:30 - 4:15 PM Club Activities
4:15 - 5:30 PM Centers & Homework
For more information, click here
St. Cecilia After School Program
Parent Organizations Help Our School
Home & School Association
The St. Cecilia Home and School Association is under the leadership of a board that consists of a group of parent volunteers. In conjunction with volunteer committee chairs, the Association strives to improve upon and support St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School through communication, fundraising, and community service, as well as establish a constructive partnership with the teachers and staff. The Home and School Association is committed to promoting school spirit and enthusiasm through parental involvement in various school and social activities. If you are interested in becoming involved in Home & School or its activities, please contact Candice Towey at zcandice@hotmail.com. Current Home & School officers are: President - Candice Towey, Vice President - Emily Schulz, Treasurer - Heather Gomes, Secretary - Danielle Lyons
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/StCCHomeandSchool
St. Cecilia Home & School Association 990 - PF Form
Activities Booster Club
The Activities Booster Club (ABC) is a service organization intended to support the extracurricular activities of the students of St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School. ABC supports a broad spectrum of activities like field trips, after school academic programs and competitions, athletics, school improvement items (classroom furniture, closet upgrades, etc), and high school scholarships.
ABC raises money to support these activities by sponsoring fundraisers including Spring Plant Sale and concessions at athletic events. If you are interested in becoming involved in ABC or its activities, please contact Tony Vaccaro at tonyv78@yahoo.com. Current ABC officers are:
President - Tony Vaccaro
Vice President - Roy Lehn
Secretary - Katie Schill
Treasurer - Lindsay Rosenthal
Directors - Jean Smith, Kelly Hickey, Christine Koehn, Dani Ohlmann, Christi Schill
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/SaintCeciliaCathedralABC
Board of Education
Section 1 – Nature and Purpose
This Board was established by the Parish Council of St. Cecilia’s Parish to assist the pastor and principal with the development of the educational programs of St. Cecilia’s School, the CCD program administered by the Parish and the formulation of policy with regard to education, except where specifically limited by Archdiocesan policy and/or canonical law. The Board is advisory to the pastor, who in accord with canonical law has ultimate responsibility for the parish. The board is accountable to the parish council in those matters so designated by these bylaws.
Section 2 - Functions
The chief functions of the Board are:
a. Formulation of policy for St. Cecilia’s School and the Parish Faith Formation program
b. Planning to assure continued excellence and viability in all Parish educational programs
Parishioners or parents are to notify the President or the Board at least a week in advance of the Board meeting or any subject matter they desire to present to the Board. The notification should be in writing and it shall be the responsibility of the President to obtain sufficient information as to the subject to assure proper consideration by the Board. An agenda listing the subject matter to be discussed at the next Board meeting shall be furnished to each voting and ex-officio Board member by the Secretary at the direction of the President at least three (3) days before the Board meeting. Current board members are:
Makayla Danner
Melissa Harrer
Michele Kramer
Paul Kulik
Carly Milleson
Tinya Nielsen
Lindsay Rosenthal
Mike Schill
Shannon Vaccaro
2024 - 2025 REGISTRATION
Thank you for returning to St. Cecilia Cathedral School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are blessed to have such dedicated families in our school community. We are excited to be able to offer your child and your family the strong, faith-filled education that makes our school so special.
St. Cecilia Parish Tuition Assistance: St. Cecilia is blessed to be able to offer tuition assistance to our families. The St. Cecilia Education Endowment Board awards at least $50,000 each year for school families who are in need of tuition assistance. Parish assistance applications are due by March 31st.
More information and application can be found here.
Children's Scholarship Fund: CSF provides scholarships for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade whose family qualifies financially. CSF applications will be available online from
February 5 - May 3. No late applications will be accepted. Follow the link to apply. CSF Application
Clink on the link that says, “please click here to fill out a new application”.
You can find more information here.
Tuition Rates & Tuition Assistance
Tuition for the 2024 - 2025 School Year
In Parish Tuition (K-8th Grades): $3327
Out of Parish Tuition (K-8th Grades): $4550
All Day PreKindergarten Tuition: $4757
In Parish Multi-Student Tuition Scale for 2024-2025
1st Child: $3327
2nd Child: $2995
3rd Child: $2163
4th Child: $1165
5th Child: $112
Out of Parish Multi-Student Tuition Scale for 2024-2025
1st Child: $4550
2nd Child: $4095
3rd Child: $2957
4th Child: $1594
5th Child: $150
