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082024 back to school

CHARLOTTE — Catholic school students across the Diocese of Charlotte return to new digs and new educational opportunities, as schools launch a variety of new learning pathways and wrap up more than $8.4 million in summer construction and widespread refresh work.

More than 8,300 students are returning to schools from Asheville to Charlotte to Greensboro beginning this week, with most of the diocese’s 20 schools at or near capacity following years of steady growth.

Here's some of the highlights from our Back-to-School edition:  

Bishop Michael Martin roars into the new school year and tosses a football outside Carolina Panthers’ stadium as he shares special back to school messages for elementary, middle school and high school students and parents on the Catholic Schools' Youtube Channel. 

— Catholic News Herald. Photos by Troy C. Hull, Georgianna Penn and provided 

See photos from the first day of school

Students head to Charlotte Catholic High School for the first day of school.
Students head to Charlotte Catholic High School for the first day of school.
A blessing of the backpacks by Father Andres and greetings from Principal Margaret Beale began the first day of school at Immaculata Catholic School Aug. 18.
A blessing of the backpacks by Father Andres and greetings from Principal Margaret Beale began the first day of school at Immaculata Catholic School Aug. 18.
Students quickly maneuvered to their new classrooms and listened to instructions.
Students quickly maneuvered to their new classrooms and listened to instructions.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Smiles and waves from St. Patrick School in Charlotte students excited for the school year to start.
Head of School Kurt Telford smiles with students on the first day at Charlotte Catholic High School.
Head of School Kurt Telford smiles with students on the first day at Charlotte Catholic High School.
Father Chinonso Nnebe-Agumadu, chaplain at Charlotte Catholic, welcomes students to the school.
Father Chinonso Nnebe-Agumadu, chaplain at Charlotte Catholic, welcomes students to the school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students return to the school halls at Charlotte Catholic High School on the first day of school.
Students are excited to return to St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Students are excited to return to St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Students are excited to return to St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Students are excited to return to St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte. _0279 (Copy)
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte. _0279 (Copy)
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
Students head back to school at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem welcomes back students for a new year.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students smile on the first day of school at St. Mark School in Huntersville.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
Students are back at St. Michael School in Gastonia to learn and grow in their faith.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
New Christ the King students were welcomed to the school during orientation.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point welcomes students back to school with a picnic.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma welcome students to Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma welcome students to Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma welcome students to Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma welcome students to Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma bless the classrooms at Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
Father Cory Catron and Father José Palma bless the classrooms at Our Lady of Mercy School in Winston-Salem.
At Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, kindergarten students walk hand-in-hand into school with their 8th grade buddies.
At Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, kindergarten students walk hand-in-hand into school with their 8th grade buddies.
At Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, kindergarten students walk hand-in-hand into school with their 8th grade buddies.
At Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, kindergarten students walk hand-in-hand into school with their 8th grade buddies.
Sacred Heart students see their classrooms and work on their school spirit at the school’s open house.
Sacred Heart students see their classrooms and work on their school spirit at the school’s open house.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Students start the new school year at St. Ann School in Charlotte.
Bishop McGuinness High School welcomes students to the Kernersville school.
Bishop McGuinness High School welcomes students to the Kernersville school.
Bishop McGuinness High School welcomes students to the Kernersville school.
Bishop McGuinness High School welcomes students to the Kernersville school.
Students at Bishop McGuinness High School celebrate the first school Mass.
Students at Bishop McGuinness High School celebrate the first school Mass.
Students at Bishop McGuinness High School celebrate the first school Mass.
Students at Bishop McGuinness High School celebrate the first school Mass.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Students are ready for an exciting year at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro.
Christ the King High School students opened the year being challenged by Principal Mark Tolcher to commit themselves to one crazy idea
Christ the King High School students opened the year being challenged by Principal Mark Tolcher to commit themselves to one crazy idea
He said to commit to something bold, creative, or outside their comfort zone that could benefit themselves or someone else.
He said to commit to something bold, creative, or outside their comfort zone that could benefit themselves or someone else.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Christ the King High School seniors marked the start of the year with Senior Sunrise.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Students at Holy Trinity Middle School attend the first Mass of the year.
Classrooms are blessed at Holy Trinity Middle School.
Classrooms are blessed at Holy Trinity Middle School.
St. Ann students have been busy praying together, cleaning up Mary’s gardensand having fun learning and playing
St. Ann students have been busy praying together, cleaning up Mary’s gardensand having fun learning and playing
St. Ann students have been busy praying together, cleaning up Mary’s gardensand having fun learning and playing
St. Ann students have been busy praying together, cleaning up Mary’s gardensand having fun learning and playing
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.
The first day of school at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Charlotte is filled with smiling faces, eager learners and hearts ready to grow in wisdom and grace.