Dear OLOL Families,

Catholic Schools week is off and running. We have already had a few events that deserve thanks and congratulations.

Thanks to all students, staff, and families that attended Mass last week-end. I believe it was one of the best turnouts in my 9 years. Your support of our school was impressive and I thank you for that.

We held our annual Spelling Bees on Monday. Congratulations to Jacob Cleven, who won the 3rd-8th grade spelling bee, and Ezra Harkoff, who won the 1st-2nd grade spelling bee. Our runners up were Grace Harkoff and Ivy Barry. Great job to all of you.

Our middle school students gave back to our community yesterday by serving at Feeding America and Paul’s Pantry. Part of Christian living is giving your time to others. Hopefully our middle school students will continue this service into adulthood.

The OLOL Family Dance is a great way to conclude Catholic Schools Week. If you are interested in attending, please let the office know today and send in the ticket form to get the advance sale price.

Catholic Schools Week also means enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. The special enrollment price this week is $50/family. This reduced price ends on Saturday, February 5th. I ask that if you are going to enroll your children at OLOL please complete enrollment this week. It saves you a few dollars and helps us plan for next year.  

If you have a question about your son’s or daughter's educational journey at OLOL, please contact me to set up a meeting. One of my firm educational beliefs is that we need teachers, parents, and administration all working together. I’m happy to discuss any concerns or questions that you may have. This is how problems are solved and I like to be a problem solver.

For the parents of our younger students, we have had an extremely active early registration for both the 3 and 4 year-old programs.  Please register as soon as possible so we can guarantee a seat for your son or daughter.

“Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom” - Pope John Paul II

The Lourdes Way,

Jeffrey Young

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for 2022 - 2023

• Returning families: More info is available here
• New families: Please share info with family, friends and neighbors.

Enrollment Fee (This is a per-family fee at the time of enrollment). 

• $50 - January 30-February 6, 2022
• $100 - February 7-28, 2022
• $125 - Beginning March 1, 2022

New this year: During the enrollment, you are asked to complete and submit the Parish Verification Form to obtain the Active Parishioner Rate (lower tuition). The form is due by June 1, 2022. The form and details are available on the Tuition and Fees webpage.

April 15, 2022

Wisconsin Tax Deduction for Tuition Expense

Tax legislation signed into law gives Wisconsin taxpayers the opportunity to deduct private school tuition expenses from their taxable income. A subtraction from income is allowed for tuition expenses that are paid for any of the GRACE schools. Parents/guardians are eligible for a maximum deduction of $4,000 per child in grades K-8 and $10,000 per child in grades 9-12. Students transitioning from eighth to ninth grade are eligible for both deductions. Per state guidance, any amount spent on tuition and book fees are eligible for the deduction. Book fees include digital books, such as laptops or tablet fees issued by the school.

Tuition tax credit information is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS. The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year.

When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2021) and submit. If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at (800) 477-8237.

Additional information regarding Tax Deduction is available https://gracesystem.org/admissions/tuition-assistance/

OLOL Basketball -- Support our Teams in the Stands!

Our Lady of Lourdes 3rd/4th Grade Girls/Boys Basketball Schedule

To learn more about the Athletic Programs at OLOL, visit our website.

All Are Welcome!

If you were unable to join us today for our school or weekend masses. They are available on our parish YouTube channel. Watch it here.

Please join us for weekend mass.

• Saturday: 4:30PM
• Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM