St. Cecilia Cathedral School

• Welcome to St. Cecilia Cathedral School, the U.S. Department of Education award-winning elementary school of the St. Cecilia Cathedral parish in Omaha, Nebraska.
• Founded in 1907, St. Cecilia School educates children in PreKindergarten through 8th grade.
• St. Cecilia is committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that proclaims and models Christian faith, worship, prayer and service.
• In 2007, St. Cecilia was one of only two schools in Nebraska to receive a "Blue Ribbon" award for academic excellencefrom the U.S. Department of Education.
• St. Cecilia's academic strength is built on strong family involvement and a dedicated faculty that averages over 22 years of experience.
• Our goal is to work with families to provide their children an education of the highest quality and to build a strong foundation for success in high school and beyond.
• The mission of St. Cecilia Cathedral School is to teach and live the Catholic faith within a caring, nurturing, family-like community, teach reverence for life and respect for all, as we foster each student's academic potential.

• School Mascot: Cardinal

St. Cecilia Cathedral School Fact Sheet

• Founded 109 years ago and based on the Dominican tradition of faith, morals, and discipline
• Weekly all-school Mass and daily religion class with regular visits from the parish priests.
• Emphasis at all grade levels on Service Learning projects helping others
• High academic standards and expectations lead to documented success in high school and beyond
• Designated a U.S. Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School in 2007
• 1 of only 4 metro Catholic elementary schools accredited by NCA/AdvancED Accreditation
• After School Club Activities Program
• "Special" Elective Classes include Music, Physical Education, STEAM/Technology, Library, and Art
• Honored with the Creative Ticket Award from the NE Arts Council and the Kennedy Center
• Modern library, computer lab, science lab, and fine arts wing
• Sycamore Education online grading and communication system
• Updated technology including interactive whiteboards,data projectors, document cameras, mobile laptop, Chromebook, and iPad carts
• Active Home & School Association and Activities Booster Club (ABC)
• Extra-curricular Activities: Robotics, Chess, Math Club, Roots and Shoots Club, Technology Club, After School Spanish, Band, Choir, Operetta, Songfest, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Cross Country, & Scouts
• On campus Childcare center for 6 weeks old to school age.