About Us

Holy Rosary School is part of The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and a member of the Duluth Area Catholic Schools system. Located in the eastern Duluth, the beautiful campus includes large play areas, a sliding hill, soccer field, basketball court and an inspiring view of Lake Superior. There are 16 classrooms, a large media center (renovated in 1996), a gym and two computer labs outfitted with networked multimedia flat screen desktop computers. The school was staffed for 83 years by the order of Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. HRS maintains the Catholic tradition of academic excellence and faith formation. Most graduates finish in the top percent of their high school class and take honors level, advanced placement or college level credit while enrolled in high school. Small class sizes and a kindergarten through grade eight configuration with a middle school program (grades 6-8) create unique opportunities for character development, leadership and peer mentoring. The parish staff is involved in the life of the school. Weekly Mass, class visits, community events, and special occasions keep the parish and school linked. Students and school families participate in parish ministry by serving as lectors, cantors, singing in the children's and festival choirs and altar serving. Holy Rosary School offers families a partner in education mirroring the Christian values taught at home and challenging students to their highest potential. The legacy of a Holy Rosary education is a proud tradition.  

Holy Rosary School History 

The building opened in 1923 as both the church and parish school until the construction of the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary (1957).  Seven Dominican sisters from an order based in Springfield, Illinois, were invited by Bishop McNicholas to teach the children of the the parish.  They came by train to work and to live in the Duluth community.  Over 30 sisters served faithfully until their withdrawal in 2006.  The first lay principal was hired by a search committee.  Since its founding, over 3,000 students have graduated enriched from the school with the tradition and excellence Catholic school education offers.  Holy Rosary students and graduates continue to share their gifts and talents in their personal and professional lives where they live and with the world.

Holy Rosary School Philosophy Statement

Catholic education involves the whole person, including the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth of the student.  A Gospel vision with Christ as model is the motivating force in our curriculum, in our conduct and gives direction to all pursuits.

 

Holy Rosary School seeks to create and to provide an atmosphere of faith community and caring through daily prayer, weekly liturgies, and emphasis on academic excellence, self-discipline and personal responsibility.  In addition, Holy Rosary School employs a faculty and staff that strives to accommodate individual learning styles so students flourish.

The Holy Rosary faculty views parents as the primary educators of their children.  In the partnership with parents, the teachers and staff seek to integrate Catholic values into daily living.  A Holy Rosary education will enable students to strengthen their relationship with God, with other and to contribute toward the building of a just society.