The 50th day of the school year proved the perfect inspiration for a 50's themed Sock-Hop. Grades PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten - along with their teachers, class aides and upper-class'buddies' - turned the clock back to the 1950's to celebrate this scholastic milestone with costumes, decorations, music & dancing, tasty treats and some all-around wholesome fun. Check out some more photos in the Photo Albums Section!

A fun night of BINGO and Bags! Join the great folks at the Holy Name of Jesus parish for a festive BINGO night with some amazing Designer Bags prizes for the taking. This event is BYOB. Doors open at 6:00pm and the games begin at 7:00pm. $35. Advance Ticket - Purchase at the Holy Name of Jesus Rectory ($40. at the door) Where else in Fishtown can you get a table with all of your friends together on a Friday night, for this affordable price and possibly walk away with a great new bag?...All while benefiting a great institution! (All proceeds benefit the Holy Name of Jesus Parish which, in part, supports our great St. Laurentius School).

The weather may have been gray and rainy but spirits were bright and inspired at the October Dreaming and Visioning Session for the St. Laurentius Catholic School of the Arts & Sciences.

Often considered the definitive Report Card on our Nation's Schools, the NAEP (National Assessment of Education Progress) is the only assessment that measures what U.S. students know and can do in various subjects across the nation, states, and in some urban districts. The NAEP has provided important information about how students are performing academically since 1969. While most of the nation is facing tough questions on assessment scores in decline for public schools, Catholic school scores continue to trend higher.