Holy Cross High School is set to open for the 2025-2026 school year.

New Holy Cross to become only Catholic high in Kent County

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Kent County is getting a Catholic high school.  Holy Cross High will open in fall 2025. It is the only Catholic secondary education institution since Dover’s St. Thomas More Academy closed in 2020 because of the pandemic and low enrollment.  Supporters include many involved in the old Holy Cross High School that closed down in the 80s, including alumni and …

Padua Academy held its open house this past Sunday.

Recruiting season here as private schools hold open houses

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Wilmington’s Ursuline Academy will be showcasing its innovation, design-thinking, entrepreneurship and acceleration studio to prospective families at its open house Sunday.  It’s one of many open houses that private schools hold each fall to show off their curriculums, students and facilities while answering questions from parents and potential students who may be interested in attending. “Families get to really see …