Thank you Mrs McGuire

Mrs. Mary McGuire had a tough task coming to St. Columbkille Catholic School on April 2nd while Dr. Blue was in hospice and less than two weeks before she passed away.

She was admirable in her abilty to bring a joyful presense and encourage everyone in the process.

She was able to fill the tasks as principal, encourage our teachers in their work and give another perspective as we plan for the future. She brought energy, faith and two decades experience just when we needed it.

 

Last week she finished her tasks preparing for the new administration. She is relaxing this week and next before she undertakes her next role as Interim President of Skutt Catholic High School. She assures us that, in a year, she really will retire and she has grandchildren ready to hold her to that promise.

Again, thank you!

Last Day of School

As school dismissed today for the summer, students, parents and staff gathered for ice cream bars, to remember the year and to say farewell.

Kindergarten Graduation

Today was Kindergarten Graduation at St. Columbkille Catholic School. Students began in their classrooms getting their graduation caps on.

 A lot of people came to watch.

Principal McGuire gave us our diplomas.

Congratulations!

Mrs. McGuire meets our students

This morning Mrs. McGuire visited each of the classrooms at St. Columbkille Catholics School to introduce herself and meet the students. She also visited during lunch to see the students in a relaxed environment.

Mrs. McGuire has been impressed with our facilities, in particular how quiet the hallways are while students are in class. She has enjoyed meeting the parents and appreciates seeing how active they are in supporting the school. She also considers it a blessing to see how many aides we have in the classrooms.

Welcome Mrs. McGuire!

Welcome Mrs. McGuire

Due to the declining health of Dr. Blue, Fr. Damian has hired a Principal who recently retired, to lead the school for the remainder of the year. We welcome Mrs. McGuire as Interim Principal.

Mary McGuire was the Principal of St. Wenceslaus Grade School in Omaha for twenty years. She helped fill in a similar transitional role at Holy Cross a few years ago when their Principal had to step down because of family reasons. Fr. Damian said, “Just as I could step into any parish in the diocese and take on the role of pastor, Mrs. McGuire’s experience allows her to step into the role of principal and lead the school as we finish out this year strong. We are blessed to have her here.”

While some of our faculty have already suggested she be the new Principal, Mrs. McGuire is not a candidate for the principal position. She loves her retirement and spending time with her grandchildren. We are thankful that she is willing to step in and help us out during our time of need.

Fr. Damian extends his thanks to the staff and faculty of the school who have managed the school so well during Dr. Blue’s illness.