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For 88 years, St. Rita’s Catholic School has been an outstanding Catholic educational institution for children in New Orleans. St. Rita is a place for strong leaders, we challenge students to become life-long learners who are self-motivated and accountable for their education. Students reach the highest level of academic achievement, grow in their faith, make lifelong friendships, and experience the power of service to others. St. Rita’s Catholic School prepares young students for college, while practicing their faith in an environment in which the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed through the values taught in the school community.

St. Rita School is a state-accredited school under the auspicious of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school is a principle ministry of St Rita Church. St. Rita received SACS accreditation in June of 2010. St. Rita has been administered by the Marianites Sisters of Holy Cross since its doors opened in 1924. Students of all races and creeds, who meet our academic guidelines, are welcome at St. Rita School.

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REGISTRATION 2013-14 - REGISTER NOW - PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN PARTIAL PAYMENTS. ANYONE WHO REGISTERS AFTER APRIL 30, WILL HAVE TO PAY THE TOP PAYMENT FOR TUITION.

2013-14 We welcome Mrs. Karen Henderson as the first lay principal at St. Rita School . There were nine applicants for the position. The committee believes that she is the BEST. Please work with her to make St. Rita even better.

MAY

1 - 5th Graders will participate and sing with the Dominican High School Choir

6 - Unveiling of the Plan for Catholic Schools

7 - 8th grade Mass with Fr. Tony Ricard

8, 9, 10 - 8th Grade Final Exams - ALL TUITION AND FEES MUST BE PAID - NO MAKE UPS

(7th grade English and Science Exams)

9 - PRE-K Bake Sale

10 - Sports' Awards - 6 p.m. Ryan Williams, Malcolm Baldwin, Charles Palmer, Marlita Davis and other parents who assist coaches.

13 - Mother's Day - May God bless our mothers and grandmothers

16 - 8th grade Graduation - 9 a.m. in St. Rita Church. Dress regulations will be sent home

17, 20, 21 - Kdg - 7th FINAL EXAMS. ALL TUITION AND FEES MUST BE PAID - NO MAKE UPS

19 - Mass of Thanksgiving for Marianite Ministry at St. Rita since 1924

22 - Feast of St. Rita - Patroness of our parish and school; patroness of hopeless cases

May 24 - Academic Banquet 6:00 p.m. (Honor Roll 3rd - 8th)Students and parents - by invitation

May 29 - Last day of school - Closing Mass, Awards, Activities; Dismissal at 3:00 p.m. Report cards will be given only at dismissal - They will not be given in advance.

May 30 - Teachers' Record Day

St Rita Catholic School | 65 Fontainebleau Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125 | Phone (504) 866-1777 | Fax (504) 861-8512

88 years of Tradition, Excellence, Love, Compassion & Service