Our Lady of LaSalette School
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Our Lady of La Salette School (OLLS) is a school
in Berkley, Michigan
, located on the corner of Coolige Hwy. and Oxford Rd. The school is located next to Our Lady of La Salette Roman Catholic Church. The school's population is about 200, and the school's grades range from Preschool through eighth grade. As of the 2007-2008 school year, the largest class was the seventh grade, with about 28 students. In contrast, the first grade class only has about 10 students.
In March of 2009, the 6th Grade class became only the second Michigan school to attend Expedition: Yellowstone!.
In 2008, the school donated one million pull tabs to Ronald McDonald House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan
. The school was the first school to reach the One Million Tab Challenge. The million tabs weighed 768 lbs and generated $575 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
. OLLS participates in a math program for middle school students in ninth or tenth grade math. The students' families must pay for this advanced math class.
(CYO) championship. The team defeated St. Edith in the championship game at Divine Child High School
in March of 2008.
The Cross-Country team also has had recent success. In 2007, the team won the CYO championship in only the team's second season.
In addition, the school and parish offer volleyball, baseball, softball and cheerleading. The parish has a very active parent population of Boosters who support the sports programs.
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
in Berkley, Michigan
Berkley, Michigan
Berkley is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is an inner suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the total population was 14,970.-Downtown, Dream Cruise, etc.:...
, located on the corner of Coolige Hwy. and Oxford Rd. The school is located next to Our Lady of La Salette Roman Catholic Church. The school's population is about 200, and the school's grades range from Preschool through eighth grade. As of the 2007-2008 school year, the largest class was the seventh grade, with about 28 students. In contrast, the first grade class only has about 10 students.
Notable events
In the 2007-08 school year, Our Lady of La Salette garnered national attention when it offered a money-back guarantee to First Grade parents if their students did not read at a Second Grade level at the end of the year.In March of 2009, the 6th Grade class became only the second Michigan school to attend Expedition: Yellowstone!.
In 2008, the school donated one million pull tabs to Ronald McDonald House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
. The school was the first school to reach the One Million Tab Challenge. The million tabs weighed 768 lbs and generated $575 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Partnership
The school has a partnership with Bishop Foley Catholic High SchoolBishop Foley Catholic High School
Bishop Foley Catholic High School is a co-educational Catholic high school affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Founded in 1965, it is named for the first American Bishop of Detroit, John Samuel Foley. It is located in Madison Heights, Michigan and has an enrollment of 400...
. OLLS participates in a math program for middle school students in ninth or tenth grade math. The students' families must pay for this advanced math class.
Sports
OLLS's sports program is successful. The Varsity Boys Basketball Team recently won the Catholic Youth OrganizationCatholic Youth Organization
A Catholic Youth Organization is an organization for young Catholics. Usually each group uses the church for meeting and gathering, although some have their own premises. It was initiated by Bishop Bernard J...
(CYO) championship. The team defeated St. Edith in the championship game at Divine Child High School
Divine Child High School
Divine Child High School is a private Catholic high school in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. The principal is Peggy Knuth and the Assistant Principal is Damian Hermann. The school's pastor is Father Jim Bilot...
in March of 2008.
The Cross-Country team also has had recent success. In 2007, the team won the CYO championship in only the team's second season.
In addition, the school and parish offer volleyball, baseball, softball and cheerleading. The parish has a very active parent population of Boosters who support the sports programs.