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CHARLOTTE — Catholic school students across the Diocese of Charlotte returned to improved facilities, expanded programs and new educational models and leaders, as schools wrapped up summer construction projects and widespread refresh work.

More than 8,244 students return to schools from Asheville to Charlotte to Greensboro starting this week, with most of the diocese’s 20 schools at or near capacity following years of steady growth.

Read about some improvements and upgrades at the Catholic schools. 

— Photos by Troy C. Hull, Brian Segovia, Lisa M. Geraci, Christina Knauss and provided 

Holy Trinity Catholic Academy

Holy Trinity Catholic Academy’s eighth graders kicked off their school year this morning with a warm welcome from Principal Kevin Parks. The newly named academy will welcome seventh-graders on Tuesday, followed by sixth-graders on Wednesday.

The diocese’s only standalone middle school has a new name to reflect its new approach. Holy Trinity Catholic Academy in Charlotte has begun its transition toward blending the advantages of single-sex and co-ed classes for a more tailored educational experience. 

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Our Lady of the Assumption School

School is officially back in session. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe helped kick off the first day of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte, greeting students alongside teachers and one VERY enthusiastic new member of the Our Lady of the Assumption School family... the Phoenix! New year. New adventures. New mascot. Let’s make it a great one! 

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St. Matthew School

 All smiles as students return to St. Matthew School in Charlotte for the new school year. 

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St. Michael School

 The sound of “Happy first Day!” greeted parents and students alike as St. Michael School teachers and staff welcomed everyone back for the 2026-27 school year in Gastonia.

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Charlotte Catholic High School

Charlotte Catholic High School is completing the first phase of an $8.5 million program of improvements that include upgrading the football field and sideline to premium artificial turf and renovating its media center into a multi-faceted student life center. Charlotte Catholic has also been raising money to help transform a recently acquired building next to the campus into a Computer, Technology and Engineering Innovation Center, which will house career and technical education. Telford said work on that project is expected to begin this fall. 

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Across the diocese 

New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday.
Freshmen students explore Bishop McGuiness High School.
Freshmen students explore Bishop McGuiness High School.
They were welcomed by student BIGs, Ambassadors, bus drivers, faculty and staff.
They were welcomed by student BIGs, Ambassadors, bus drivers, faculty and staff.
Principal Margaret Beale welcomed back students to Immaculata Catholic School during a school assembly.
Principal Margaret Beale welcomed back students to Immaculata Catholic School during a school assembly.
Father Daniel blessed the students’ backpacks.
Father Daniel blessed the students’ backpacks.
These four Immaculata sister span pre-K to eighth grade.
These four Immaculata sister span pre-K to eighth grade.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro.
St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year.
St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year.
St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year.
St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year.
Father Peter visited classrooms.
Father Peter visited classrooms.
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New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday. New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday. New students started their Christ the King High School adventure with new student orientation on Monday. Freshmen students explore Bishop McGuiness High School. They were welcomed by student BIGs, Ambassadors, bus drivers, faculty and staff. Principal Margaret Beale welcomed back students to Immaculata Catholic School during a school assembly. Father Daniel blessed the students’ backpacks. These four Immaculata sister span pre-K to eighth grade. Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year. Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year. Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year. Sacred Heart students are excited to start the year. Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro. Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro. Smiling faces at St. Pius X School in Greensboro. St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year. St. Patrick School students learned new routines for the new school year. Father Peter visited classrooms.