St. Catherine School Hosts Kindergarten Roundup

Families invited to explore faith-based education options for fall enrollment

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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St. Catherine School in Valley City, North Dakota is hosting a Kindergarten Roundup event on February 27 for families with children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026. The event will allow parents to meet teachers, learn about academics and tuition assistance, and explore the school's faith-based curriculum and community.

Why it matters

St. Catherine School provides a faith-based education option for families in the Valley City area, grounding students' learning in prayer, virtue, and service. The roundup event helps introduce prospective kindergarten families to the school's unique approach to educating the whole child.

The details

The Kindergarten Roundup at St. Catherine School will take place on Friday, February 27 from 8:45-10:00 a.m. Families with children who will be 5 years old by August 1, 2026 are invited to attend. During the event, parents can meet teachers, learn about academics and tuition assistance, explore the school building, and ask questions about what to expect in kindergarten. An optional school tour will follow the main event.

  • The Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 from 8:45-10:00 a.m.
  • Children must be 5 years old by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment.

The players

St. Catherine School

A faith-based elementary school in Valley City, North Dakota that provides a Christian education rooted in prayer, virtue, and service.

Nick Lee

The Principal and Head of School at St. Catherine School.

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What they’re saying

“Catholic education is an invitation—an opportunity to plant seeds that help children develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ, supported by a caring, structured community.”

— Nick Lee, Principal and Head of School (NewsDakota.com)

What’s next

Families interested in attending the Kindergarten Roundup are asked to RSVP by calling the school office at 701-845-1453. Private visits can also be arranged if the scheduled date does not fit a family's calendar.

The takeaway

St. Catherine School provides a unique faith-based educational option for families in the Valley City area, focusing on the development of the whole child through a curriculum grounded in prayer, virtue, and service. The Kindergarten Roundup event is an opportunity for prospective families to learn more about this distinctive approach to elementary education.