Our small class sizes allow for individual attention, which is then enhanced by our school-wide social and emotional learning program. Our students grow in the classroom both spiritually and intellectually utilizing the pillars of our faith-based education and our progressive liberal arts academics. Art and music are embraced, as well as our new state-of-the art STEAM Lab and Media Center that all students, PreKindergarten through 8th grade, use to enhance their love and passion for learning on a daily basis.
2024 - 2025 REGISTRATION
Thank you for returning to St. Cecilia Cathedral School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are blessed to have such dedicated families in our school community. We are excited to be able to offer your child and your family the strong, faith-filled education that makes our school so special.
St. Cecilia Parish Tuition Assistance: St. Cecilia is blessed to be able to offer tuition assistance to our families. The St. Cecilia Education Endowment Board awards at least $50,000 each year for school families who are in need of tuition assistance. Parish assistance applications are due by March 31st.
More information and application can be found here.
Children's Scholarship Fund: CSF provides scholarships for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade whose family qualifies financially. CSF applications will be available online from
February 5 - May 3. No late applications will be accepted. Follow the link to apply. CSF Application
Clink on the link that says, “please click here to fill out a new application”.
You can find more information here.
Tuition Rates & Tuition Assistance
Tuition for the 2024 - 2025 School Year
In Parish Tuition (K-8th Grades): $3327
Out of Parish Tuition (K-8th Grades): $4550
All Day PreKindergarten Tuition: $4757
In Parish Multi-Student Tuition Scale for 2024-2025
1st Child: $3327
2nd Child: $2995
3rd Child: $2163
4th Child: $1165
5th Child: $112
Out of Parish Multi-Student Tuition Scale for 2024-2025
1st Child: $4550
2nd Child: $4095
3rd Child: $2957
4th Child: $1594
5th Child: $150
Volunteer
We are so grateful for our parent volunteers. All families at St. Cecilia Cathedral are required to complete at least 15 hours of service to school or parish. Whether you receive in- or out-of-parish tuition, we rely on all of our families to complete these hours to keep tuition and other costs low throughout the year.
Please check out the links below to see where you might be able to help out!
Volunteers are needed for our Basketball home games. Click here to see the various opportunities.
Lunch Program
Hot lunch is provided daily in the St. Cecilia cafeteria through the Westside Community School Lunch Program. The cost is $3.50 per lunch. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals. If your child(ren) qualified for free or reduced meal plans last year, you must submit a new application for the 2023 - 24 school year. For more information look over this parent information sheet or contact Stasia Bakhit, Cafeteria Manager, at sbakhit@stcecilia.net
You can pay for your child's lunch account with a check, cash, or money order to the school. Please send any of those items with your child and they can give to their teacher or to Miss Jen. Instructions for how to have it auto-deducted with your tuition payment, please contact Kay Garfield in the Business Office (kgarfield@stceciliacathedral.org).
Notices on lunch balances are emailed to you once your family's lunch account has $5.00 or less.
*If your student has a negative lunch balance, no extras can be ordered
Lunch Cost Information:
$3.50 (meal + milk)
$1.10 extras (only on pizza days students in grades 3 -8th may order an extra slice)
$.40 milk only
Free & Reduced lunch families
Free $0 (meal +milk)
Free + extra $1.10
Reduced $.40 (meal +milk)
Reduced + extra $1.50
How to pay on your lunch account:
- Cash or Check to the school office
- Credit/Debit Cards currently not excepted
- EFT is available ONLY if you want the same amount to come out every month on the 15th with tuition. Please email Ms. Jen for detailed instructions and the amount to apply.
Preparing For The School Year
The calendar for the 2023 - 2024 school year can be found here. School Calendar 2023 - 2024 / School Calendar 2024 - 2025
Families who may qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch need to complete this application form and turn into the school office.
All families receive a personal login for for Sycamore (https://app.sycamoreschool.com/index.php?schoolid=1273), our online school information site. On this site you will be able to find your child’s room assignment, view your tuition and cafeteria account information, as well as enter your volunteer hours into your service log. Parents of students in grades 4 - 8 will be able to view student academic grades as well.
St. Cecilia School Uniforms may be purchased at DiGiorgio's Sportswear located at 14111 Q St, Omaha, NE 68137. You can find detailed information regarding the school dress code in the Family Handbook.
Supply lists for all classes are below:
Child Care
Early Childhood Education Center
Located adjacent to the grade school, the Early Childhood Education Center is licensed for children 6 weeks to 13 years. With close access to a fenced-in playground, sports field, the children have a wonderful opportunity for gross motor skills.
We offer activities for social and cognitive development in our entire curriculum. Language, math, creative art, dramatic play, singing, pre-writing and other “learning through play” activities are taught by our qualified trained staff in a warm, safe, loving and child-friendly environment.
Hours of operation are M-F, 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. We are closed for holidays and snow days.
For further information contact Denise Leibert, Center Director, at 402-553-1708 or email dleibert@stceciliacathedral.org.
After School Program
What we offer:
Quality enrichment activities provided
After school snack
Small group sizes (1:15 ratio) sorted by grade level
Designated time for physical activity and homework
Daily Plan:
Cost - $12 per day (paid quarterly)
Price dependent on number of days per week student is registered
Schedule:
3:10 - 3:45 PM Snack & Attendance
3:45 - 4:30 PM Club Activities
4:30 - 5:30 PM Centers & Homework
For more information, click here
St. Cecilia After School Program
Parent Organizations Help Our School
Home & School Association
2023 / 2024 Officers:
Candice Towey, President
Heather Gomes, Vice President
Justin Knoble, Secretary
Maria Andersen, Treasurer
The St. Cecilia Home & School Association is under the leadership of a board that consists of a group of parent volunteers. In conjunction with volunteer committee chairs, the Association strives to improve upon and support St. Cecilia Cathedral School through communication, fundraising, and community service, as well as establishing a constructive partnership with the teachers and staff. The Home & School is committed to promoting school spirit and enthusiasm through parental involvement in various school and social activities. In addition, the St. Cecilia Home & School Association does many things to foster a partnership with the faculty and staff.
Some of the Home & School programs include: selling St. Cecilia apparel and spirit items, Back to School Picnic / Movie Night, Dine Out Nights, and an annual Garage Sale. The Home & School also assists with health screenings, organizes a Christmas fund drive, and provides First Friday treats and special day meals for the teachers. Parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering to help with an event or join a committee.
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/StCCHomeandSchool
St. Cecilia Home & School Association 990 - PF Form
Activities Booster Club
2023 / 2024 Officers:
Tony Vaccaro, President
Open Position, Vice President
Katie Schill, Secretary
Lindsay Rosenthal, Treasurer
The Activities Booster Club (ABC) is a service organization intended to support the extracurricular activities of the students of St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School. ABC supports a broad spectrum of activities such as field trips, after school academic programs and competitions, athletics, and high school scholarships.
ABC raises money to support these activities by sponsoring fundraisers including Christmas greenery and concessions at athletic events. If you are interested in becoming involved in ABC or its activities, please contact Tony Vaccaro.
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/SaintCeciliaCathedralABC
Board of Education
The St. Cecilia Board of Education assists the pastor and principal with the development of educational programs at St. Cecilia School. The board is advisory to the administration. The chief functions of the board are:
a. Formulation of policy for St. Cecilia School and for the Parish Faith Formation program
b. Planning to assure continued excellence and viability in all Parish educational programs.
Parishioners or parents are to notify the President or the Board at least a week in advance of the Board meeting or any subject matter they desire to present to the Board. The notification should be in writing and it shall be the responsibility of the President to obtain sufficient information as to the subject to assure proper consideration by the Board. An agenda listing the subject matter to be discussed at the next Board meeting shall be furnished to each voting and ex-officio Board member by the Secretary at the direction of the President at least three (3) days before the Board meeting.
Tony Koesters, President
Molly Haske, Vice President
Shannon Vaccaro, Secretary
Al Khoune
Lindsay Rosenthal
Paul Kulik
Darian Samuel
Candace Towey
Michele Kramer
