Celebrations were in full swing across all our campuses today as we marked the final day before Lent! From meaningful traditions to delicious treats, it was a day to remember for our students and staff.
At the Middle School, religion classes shared a beautiful (and tasty!) tradition by delivering “prayer pretzels” to their teachers—a nod to the long history of pretzels as a symbol of the Lenten season. During lunch, middle and high schoolers enjoyed Kuechels, a traditional Fat Tuesday pastry, thanks to the generosity of the Sacred Heart Social Committee.
Meanwhile, at SMCES, our students celebrated Mardi Gras in style! The cafeteria was transformed into a mini New Orleans with purple, green, and gold decorations. In a fun twist on the King Cake tradition, students searched for tiny “babies” hidden under their chairs for a chance to win a special prize! A huge thank you to the volunteers who made this colorful day possible.
Finally, in Profesora Shrubb’s Spanish classes, students dove into the vibrant world of Carnaval. They explored how Spanish-speaking cultures across the globe celebrate this joyful day of color and culture before the start of Ash Wednesday.
Elk County Catholic School System, an educational ministry of the Diocese of Erie, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. With God as our constant source of inspiration, our mission is to develop the whole student in mind, body, spirit, while nurturing the values of knowledge, peace, and holiness.
