Thanks for a great school year! Over the summer, any parents interested in touring or learning more about our school should contact Jenni Struck, Director of Admissions at 605.575.3358. During May, the School Office will be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. In June and July, phone messages and mail will be checked regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda in the School Office at 605-275-6994 or afriedline@ogknights.org.
St. Katharine Drexel School Website: https://skd.ogknights.org/
Click on the link above for the latest information about St. Katharine Drexel Elementary!
Learn more about our Atrium: SKD School Catechesis of the Good Shepherd video
Hiring: Featured open positions! Do you know of someone who would be a good fit for one of these positions? Please share! ogknights.org/careers
Building a Culture of Connection: Hope Squad Expands Across Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
Article by Monica Simon '25, The Knight Scroll student writer
This year, Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools has fully embraced the Hope Squad program system wide, thanks to the Gary Gaspar Grant. Students from elementary through high school play active roles in fostering mental wellness, kindness, and inclusion across all campuses.The expansion of this evidence-based, peer-led initiative reflects the school system’s commitment to supporting students not just academically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. READ MORE by scanning the QR code.
Interested in learning more about the opportunities available at Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools? Contact our Admissions Office admissions@ogknights.org or 605-575-3358
BOCS Enrollment
Hope Squad
Religious Ed schedule
Religious Education Classes:
Thanks for a great year! Please watch for next year's registration forms coming late this summer!
Our pastorate is looking for a Director of Discipleship and Evangelization! If you or someone you know is interested, please take a look at the job description and consider applying! DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP & EVANGELIZATION
Baptismal Planning Class: Held the third Tuesday evening of each month at 7 p.m. Class will alternate between St. Katharine Drexel and St. Nicholas Parishes. Please call the Parish Office at 605-275-6870 (SKD) or 605-498-5792 (St. N) to register. The next class will be on Tuesday, July 15th at St. Katharine Drexel Parish
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools Job Openings: Who do you know? We are on the lookout to fill professional and entry-level positions throughout Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools! If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for these positions, we would be thrilled if you could pass this along! Apply now! https://ogknights.tedk12.com/hire
St. Katharine Drexel School collects Box Tops for Education! Visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/, the App Store or Google Play on your phone for more information or to download the app and set St. Katharine Drexel Elementary as your school!
Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Gift Card Program
Stop before you shop! BOCS Gift Cards are available in the Parish Office during the week or after the weekend Masses. Such an easy way to help BOCS students and parents with tuition! BOCS Gift Cards are available at the Parish Office Monday, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday-Friday, and after Masses on the weekend.
Gift cards are available from Apple App Store, Applebee’s, Bagel Boy, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Buffalo Wild Wings, Century Theaters, CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt, Circle K, Culver’s, DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), Fareway Food Stores, Get-N-Go, Home Goods, HyVee, iTunes, Juice Stop, Kohl's, Kwik Star, Lewis Drug, Look's Market, Marshalls, Menards, Minerva's/Grille 26, Panera, Papa Murphy's, Pizza Ranch, Pizza Ranch Fun Zone, R Wine Bar, Sam's Club, Scheels, Scooter's Coffee, Starbucks, Subway, Target, TC Referee, Texas Roadhouse, TJ Maxx, Walmart, and West Mall 7 Theaters.
If you are not participating in this program, please give Elise a call at the Parish Office for more information. It's free money for our schools and tuition credit for your student, another student, or your future student.