Holy Name Catholic School will close at the end of the current school year.

 

According to a letter from Wichita Bishop Carl Kemme, the decision is due to staff shortages.

 

Wichita Diocese Catholic Schools Superintendent Janet Eaton, Father Drew Dellasega and Interim Principal Daria Jerauld have been working over the past several moths to recruit to and secure teachers, but Kemme says they have not had success in their efforts.

 

USD 445 Superintendent Dr. Craig Correll says any school closing in town makes an impact on the area.

 

Correll says the district is prepared to help Holy Name students if they wish to transfer to transfer to USD 445.

 

For the past four months, the school has searched for a principal and two teachers, which is over half of the professional staff required. Kemme says he wants to be very clear that no one is to blame for this dilemma, as there were more than 1,700 certified openings in most fields of education in Kansas in 2025.

 

Kemme says he will work closely with Holy Name Leadership on the use of the building, sponsorship of parish students in other Catholic schools, and the future of school endowments.