Looking Ahead in 2021 Dear Friends of Cristo Rey Columbus, I hope that the new year has begun with good health and peace for you and your loved ones. As we at Cristo Rey Columbus embark on our journey into 2021, we reflect on our accomplishments from the past...
Cougar Chronicles
Adjusting to a New Normal
Some Good News From My Office Dear Friends of Cristo Rey Columbus, You’ve read a lot about the pandemic which has complicated our lives in so many ways. It can be disheartening to see all of the negative news. However, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, it’s important...
Full Speed Ahead
Photo credit: Tsigereda, '22. The learning continues...for all of us! Dear Cristo Rey Family,The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in ways that seemed unimaginable a few weeks ago, yet we continue along with courage, ingenuity, and a fair amount of humor and...
Virtual Schooling During COVID-19
An Update from our Newly Virtual School Photo credit: Melat, '20. Dear Friends of Cristo Rey Columbus,I wanted to reach out to you, our Cristo Rey Family, to keep you informed on the status of Cristo Rey Columbus High School students and staff. Our administrative team...
Founding President Jim Foley Announces Retirement
Dear Friends, A little over eight years ago I started working to open Cristo Rey Columbus High School. It’s been a wonderful, amazing eight years, but I’ve decided that this will be my last year as President of Cristo Rey Columbus. I will retire next summer....
The Students Behind our Milestones
The Students Behind Our Milestones 521. That’s the number of college acceptances that Cristo Rey’s Class of 2019 has earned, so far. 100. That’s the percentage of graduating seniors who have been accepted into at least one four-year college. Three....
Counting Every Blessing
2018 was a year of small (but mighty) miracles. In August, we welcomed our largest freshman class to date - a group of 134 impressive students. In September, students began their work-study year with more than 100 business partners throughout...
Celebrating our Differences
Celebrating Our Differences Along with her camera crew, Valencia Wicker of WBNS-10TV visited us at Cristo Rey earlier this month. She attended one of our American History classes to capture a heart-wrenching commemoration of September 11 and to interview students....
Our Roots are Strong
"Our roots are strong" A few days ago, Cristo Rey Columbus High School hosted its second graduation ceremony since our inception in 2013. It’s been an honor to watch the Class of 2018 transform into confident and spirited seniors over the past four years. Our...