How to Support LB 364
Private school parents are asked to send a short message of thanks to their state senator for their support of LB364, a bill that could change the lives of many families and be beneficial to Catholic schools across Nebraska. Nebraska remains one of only three states...
Leslie Schwietz ‘99: Seattle ER Doctor on the Front Lines with COVID-19
As St. Patrick’s Day approached, Leslie Schwietz ‘99, M.D., worried. She worried about her friends and family in Omaha and the silent threat that was surely sneaking through her hometown. After nearly a month of fighting corona virus on the front line in Seattle,...
Managing Big Feeings and Anxiety
A MESSAGE FROM DR. NEWMAN The most frequent questions I have been receiving wearing my child psychologist hat over the last several months have been about helping kids of all ages manage anxiety. Many of our RESPECT programs help kids deal with big feelings in general...
Test-Taking Tips for the High School Placement Exam
If your child plans to attend a private high school, he or she is required to take an entrance or placement exam. In Omaha, all of the Catholic high schools administer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Jan. 9, 2021. On Feb. 9, scholarships will be awarded by...
Students excel at National Student Media Contests
Of the 641 students who competed in the National Student Media Contests held virtually this month, eight were Marian students. These students competed in photo, literary magazine, writing and design contests with other students from around the country. This...
Nine Marian Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Nine Crusader student-athletes signed national letters of intent today. Top row, left to right: JoJo Randby, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Swimming Tatum Villotta, University of South Dakota, Softball Mary Claire Daubendiek, George Washington University, Volleyball...
Scholarship Search Resources
Today seniors learned on how to best search for scholarships, along with some hands on activities to complete searches. A copy of the scholarship presentation is provided in the link below. Scholarship Search PP
Marian to Hold ACT for All Juniors
Marian will offer an official ACT for all juniors on Tuesday, March 30. Taking this important test in an environment where our students are most comfortable is a tremendous advantage. Below are all the details of the Marian ACT. For other questions, please contact...
Marian’s 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award
Marian is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Education 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Marian has been identified as an...
Three Marian Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seniors Grace Kerr, Katie Liske and Eva Watson have been recognized as semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship (NMS) Program. The NMS program is a competition for academic recognition and college scholarships. About 1.5 million juniors entered the 2021...