Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your journey! As you graduate from our Catholic schools, know that you are stepping forward not only with knowledge but also with a foundation of faith, integrity and mission.

Throughout your high school years, you have been formed in both mind and heart. You have wrestled with complex ideas, deepened your understanding of truth and discovered the joy of serving others. You have prayed together, supported one another and grown in virtue. These experiences have shaped you into young men and women who are ready to embrace the next season of your lives with confidence and grace.

As you embark on new endeavors, whether in college, the workforce, the military or another path, carry with you the lessons of faith, hope and love that have been instilled in you. The world needs your gifts, your courage and your witness to Christ. Stay close to him, remain connected to your faith community and never stop striving for greatness.

We are proud of you, we are praying for you and we look forward to seeing all the ways you will shine. May God bless you abundantly!

Honoring top middle and high school students

The Office of Catholic Schools’ annual St. Thomas Aquinas Mass honors middle school students for their leadership and service to the community and high school students for their academic achievements. This year, 59 middle school students and 41 high school students were recognized. These high school academic achievements include the following:

16 students were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Association as Finalists, Semifinalists, Commended and National Achievement Scholars.

19 students were recognized by the College Board as National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars.

2 students were recognized as National African American Recognition Program Scholars.

1 student was recognized as a National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Program Scholar.

3 students were recognized as First-Generation Recognition Program Scholars. This new award was added by the College Board in 2024.

Congratulations to all our student scholars, we are proud of you!