Omar is a sophomore. He wrote this essay responding to his teacher’s prompt: Does the current situation with COVID-19 change your desire to work in the field of medicine? An essay assignment by Omar (CRSM ’23) During the early to middle weeks of January, I began following COVID-19. Around those weeks the virus was fairly new and there were no … Read More
Cristo Rey Loses Paul Purcell, Champion of Our Mission
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Paul Purcell. Paul was a true champion of the Cristo Rey mission, dedicated to the education and professional development of Cristo Rey students for nearly 25 years. Paul always said that, after his family, the thing he was most proud of was his work with Cristo Rey. Paul was the second … Read More
Alumni Support: A little fear and stress in their voices – but mostly grit
We have had multiple calls with college age alumni to review and refine resumes and prepare for interviews. While the outlook for some internship and job opportunities for the summer are uncertain, it is critical to keep applying! We continue to work with area employers to understand their hiring needs. As a team, we are checking in with alumni to … Read More
College Counseling Working Overtime
Hello, we hope everyone is OK. Currently the College Counseling Department is meeting with students one-on-one using video-conferencing. Our seniors are facing special challenges during this time of uncertainty, having to complete their last year in high school while deciding on what college they should attend. Seniors are looking for award letters, completing verification forms if it applies to them, … Read More
CRSM Counselors Check-in
While the Counseling offices have been empty, all of our counselors have been busy adjusting to the new COVID-19 norm (which continues to change every few days). Just weeks ago, it was business as usual: helping juniors prepare for the SAT, planning for two weeks of AP testing, supporting students with their ongoing mental health needs, and providing academic support … Read More
Stories from the Academics Department
A Note from Marlene Eby, Assistant Principal Hello to our CRSM Family, On Monday March 30th, Spring Break ended and CRSM students began their e-learning programs. Prior to the beginning of e-learning, Dr. Odiotti and I were in contact with all of our teachers and our various teams working and meeting via tele-conference to prepare our students academically, socially and … Read More
From Campus Ministry
Beginning on Monday, March 30th, Campus Ministry organized the distribution of school breakfasts and boxed lunches to Cristo Rey families at no cost. Lunches are available each day, 11am-1pm, Monday through Friday. Just before the pandemic began… CRSM was lucky to have finished the full week (and the first half) of our cultural immersion exchange with Red Cloud Indian … Read More
The Corporate Work Study Program Adapts
above: in one of the last on-campus activities prior to spring break, the CWSP held their most successful Career Day to date. A letter from The Corporate Work Study Department: Though COVID-19 has interrupted students’ on-site work at our Business Partners’ campuses, the Corporate Work Study Program is not about to let change the school-wide trend of steadily improving student … Read More
Girl Undaunted: An Interview with Laura Pizano
Laura (CRSM ’13, MSOE ‘21) and I first spoke while she was in the middle of her family’s move to a new residence and as she was starting her e-classes at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Like most students across the country, she is adjusting to the tectonic shifts occurring across the academic landscape. She spoke eloquently about the challenges she … Read More
SPRING BREAK, SCHOOL CLOSING & FOOD SERVICE
updated: Saturday March 28, 2020 To our CRSM Family and Friends We’ve been continually monitoring CDC and other organization’s best practices on how best to deal with the issues and challenges surrounding COVID 19. Your health and the health of our students, staff and families comes first. So, we are taking the following precautionary measures: In line with CDC recommendations … Read More