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Published: August 13, 2011

Click on a headline below to read selected stories from the special Catholic Schools Herald section, which appeared in the Aug. 13, 2011 issue of Arkansas Catholic.

Miracle on Main Street in Russellville
After years of declining enrollment, St. John School in Russellville is mounting a comeback worthy of an after-school television special.

Fort Smith early childhood program is a first for diocese
On Aug. 15, St. Boniface School in Fort Smith will welcome its youngest students -- from 6 weeks old through 2-1/2 years old -- as it opens the first infant/toddler early childhood education program in the Diocese of Little Rock Catholic school system.

Six new principals are leading Catholic schools in Arkansas
Learn a bit about the new principals starting work in Arkansas' Catholic schools this fall.

Ready for college
Planning to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the fall, Katie Easley will start college equipped with more than just the normal assortment of dormitory gear.

Science is fun
Harry Jones makes a big bubble as Mary Alex Lieblong seems astonished by its size during a science camp at St. Joseph School in Conway. (Photo)

Catholic schools to apply Common Core Standards for language
With the release of the new Common Core Standards for language arts and math, the Office of Catholic Schools is working diligently with Catholic school teachers to update the curriculum guide and provide staff development.

Catholic Schools Calendar 2011-12
Here are key dates for most Catholic schools in Arkansas; however, some dates may vary at each school.

Non-discriminatory policy for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Little Rock