Catholic Schools Outshine Public Schools in Nation’s Report Card
Information article from the NCEA (National Catholic Education Association) on Catholic school student performance compared to peers: https://www.ncea.org/NCEA/How_We_Serve/News/Press_Releases/Catholic-Schools-Outshine-Public-Schools-in-Nations-Report-Card.aspx
Team effort: Bishop blesses Our Lady of Lourdes’ gymnasium
Wonderful article from the Catholic Virginian on our new wing: https://catholicvirginian.org/slider/team-effort-bishop-blesses-our-lady-of-lourdes-gymnasium/
Middle School Students Demonstrate Real World Skills
Imagine making a sales pitch similar to Shark Tank or networking with business professionals at 12, 13 or 14 years old. Intimidating. Definitely. For the middle school students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School it’s something they learn and are eager to show off during the Amazing Shake competition that begins on Wednesday, January […]
Small School with a Giant Heart
The faculty, staff, parents, and students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School have always searched out ways that they can serve others. Making a difference in the world is at the heart of our mission. While our middle school students found myriad ways to make a difference in their communities by volunteering at least […]
Lourdes Running Club Sets New Records
In the 2023-24 school year, our running club celebrated both its 8th birthday and new milestones. Almost 200 students (and a number of parents and teachers!) participate in our running club at some point during the school year. Through this noncompetitive program, we encourage healthy exercise, goal setting, and a noncompetitive experience for all. While […]
2024 Legacy Award Winners
In the 60-year history of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, we have been blessed with several former parents who continue to serve as an inspiration to our students. At the end of each school year, we recognize students who honor the qualities that are/were important to them. Pat Stevens is an active member of […]
Lourdes joins LEI to increase support of Latino families
We are proud to announce that Our Lady of Lourdes was chosen to be a member of the 12th cohort of Latino Enrollment Institute at the University of Notre Dame. The Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) is a year-long formation program providing Catholic schools with marketing strategies and school culture interventions to better attract and serve […]
Lourdes Sets Highest Ever Retention Rate
Our Lady of Lourdes School is delighted to announce that over 95% of families from the 2023-24 school year will be returning in the fall, the highest in our history. Often seen as the sign of a successful private school, a retention rate of higher than 90% more importantly allows our school family to […]
Our Lady of Lourdes breaks ground on a new wing of campus
Representing a $4.2 million investment in the children and families of Henrico, Richmond, and the surrounding counties, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Henrico held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, October 13 on a new wing of the school, which will include a full-sized gymnasium, state-of-the-art music and art classrooms, additional bathrooms, and added storage. […]
Lourdes 8th Grader Commissioned for Apple TV+ Gift
Ashlyn Nelson, a 8th grader at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, was commissioned by Apple TV+ to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for a movie that was filmed here in Richmond. In her mom’s words: “Ashlyn was contacted by Apple TV+ representatives last October to create a repurposed/recycled art piece. Apple TV+ chose […]
