Get a sneak peek at this year's Gladhander event, "Marvelous Michigan: A Stately Affair". This portion of the event is free and open to the public. View the showstopping decorations, explore the silent auction items, and celebrate community sponsors, all while supporting the mission of Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools. This year's theme will highlight […]
Join Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools for Gladhander 2026, the signature fundraiser for Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools (a 501(c)(3) organization). Proceeds are dedicated to critical areas of need, specifically funding student tuition scholarships and supporting teacher salaries to ensure strong Catholic education for future generations. As one of the longest-running and most premier fundraising […]
All Saints Day Mass & Parade Join us at Immaculate Conception Elementary School as we celebrate All Saints Day! Each year our fourth-grade students choose a saint to research and learn about, then bring their stories to life by dressing as their chosen saint. Through this special tradition, students share the lives of the sants […]
Conference Dates and Times: Immaculate Conception: Wednesday, November 4, from 3:15–7:00 pm and Thursday, November 5, from 11:30 am–3:00 pm. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School and St. Francis High School: Thursday, November 5, from 12:00–4:00 pm. and 5:00–8:00 pm. St. Francis Preschool conferences will take place on January 14–15, 2027. Additional information will be […]
Join us for our Gladhander Volunteer Thank You Party on Saturday, November 7, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the St. Francis High School Gymnasium, featuring beer, wine, and heavy appetizers at 4:30 p.m., a short video and presentation with the proceeds reveal at 5:30 p.m., and a chance raffle drawing at 6:30 p.m. Please see the […]
SEAS Middle School Retreats Nov. 10: 7th grade and 8th grade Nov 11: 6th grade Information will be communicated directly to parents.
This hour-long presentation will give you an overview of what makes our school different from other offerings: Tapping your child’s unique potential Helping students grow academically and spiritually Strategic use of curriculum and assessments Creating a culture of compassion and service Whole-child-oriented learning environment Proven educational success Walking tours of Immaculate Conception will be available […]
This hour-long presentation will give you an overview of what makes our school different from other offerings: Tapping your child’s unique potential Helping students grow academically and spiritually Strategic use of curriculum and assessments Creating a culture of compassion and service Whole-child-oriented learning environment Proven educational success Walking tours of Immaculate Conception will be available […]
Thursday, December 17th Starting at 1:45pm in the SEAS Gym Combined Concert Featuring: The Sixth Grade Beginning Band The Combined Seventh & Eighth Grade Concert Band
This hour-long presentation will give you an overview of what makes our school different from other offerings: Tapping your child’s unique potential Helping students grow academically and spiritually Strategic use of curriculum and assessments Creating a culture of compassion and service Whole-child-oriented learning environment Proven educational success Walking tours of Immaculate Conception will be available […]
Join Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools in celebrating National Catholic Schools Week! This weeklong celebration honors the gift of Catholic education and the students, families, teachers, staff, and parish communities who make it possible. Together, we celebrate our Catholic schools that nurture the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by integrating faith, knowledge, character, and service. Throughout […]
Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Catholic education in Traverse City! Join fellow St. Francis alumni for our annual alumni gathering on Friday, February 6, 2027. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, come enjoy an evening of heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music, and shared memories of the good old days. This special […]
