Regional Catholic Schools

Within a geographic region, a governing board of pastors and lay leaders provides expertise and oversight to all schools, supported by a regional administrator.

Every parish and grouping is represented, whether or not there is a school on its property, allowing each to have a voice and be invested in the mission of Catholic schools. Principals run the buildings, under the direction of the regional administrator and business manager. The schools are governed by a board of clergy and lay leaders who represent every parish and parish grouping, giving them a voice and investment in Catholic education.

“Our daughters are doing well. They get off the bus smiling every day. It was tough at first with two schools coming together. But we’re past it now and moving forward, looking for ways to grow.”

-Nick Colasante, school advisory council member of Holy Cross Academy in Ross Township.

Read success stories from the North here.

The North Hills region is now in its fourth school year of existence, and to date, Board President Matt Petnuch says the new structure of governance is working. Enrollment and tuition have stabilized, academics continue to improve, and students are growing in their faith and making new friends.