Registration is open for CDH summer camps and two STEM camps have been added!

Congratulations to our Trimester 1 Distinguished Students!

There are several new course offerings for 2023/2024, including our new Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses.

The 2024 Robotics Season is has begun with the largest team in it's history.

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Current students and alumni gather over the holiday season to connect and support others.

The latest news from Athletics, Activities, Theater, JROTC, Band and Choir.

Bridgette Cook Startz ’77 supports her community.

Joe Mauer '01 to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; elected on the first ballot.

The annual Upper Midwest JROTC Challenge was hosted at CDH on February 2.

CDH is proud to welcome home our alumni, especially the reunion classes in 2024.

Black History Month started off with a heritage celebration titled "The Black Church."

Band and Choir attended the SEC Music Festival on February 4 and 5.

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Empty Bowls 2024 raised over $7,000.00 to support the lifesaving work of Heifer International.

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The annual JROTC Military Ball was held at TST Catering and Event Hall in Saint Paul on February 9.

There were many activities throughout the week of February 5-9 to celebrate Lunar New Year.

An Ash Wednesday prayer service was held on February 14, marking the start of the holy season of Lent.

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Hardworking Raiders earned top academic honors.

Kindergarteners from Highland Catholic School joined CDH Art students for a special project.

Mike Keis ’05, Capital Markets Accounting Manager at Piper Sandler investment bank and generous supporter of CDH, talks about how he uses his company's Matching Gifts Program to make his CDH donation dollars go further.

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Washington, D.C. trip includes "Capital Hill Day" and museum visits.

General Joseph Votel '76, former Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2016 - 2019, visited CDH to share his experiences and insights on leadership with the junior and senior JROTC cadets.

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Ms. Schuster and Ms. Parsons-Lord's Musical Theater students showcased the results of their trimester-long efforts.

Sophomores in the College Prep, Advanced, and Honors Biology classes participated in the 2023-2024 ZOOMS (Zoo Math and Science) STEM Design Challenge.

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Shoutout to Raider Boys Hockey and the CDH fans.

Forty-two Band and Choir students took a memorable trip to San Diego March 1-4 to perform, learn and explore the city.

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CDH students’ creative talents were honored with awards for their artwork.

The latest news from Athletics, Activities, Campus Ministry, Theater, JROTC, Band and Choir.

Many teams and individual student-athletes advanced to State this year!

As a prospect research analyst at the University of St. Thomas and CDH donor, Gwen Nickolay Traynor ’95 supports the Christian Brothers’ and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet’s mission: accessible Catholic education.

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

The Spring Model UN Conference was held on March 6 at Macalester College.

The AP Environmental Science and AP Biology students placed 3rd in the the Show Us Your Mussels Challenge and won an all expenses paid field trip to the Minnesota Zoo.

Mr. McGuire and Mr. Puent took a group of students to a Habitat for Humanity building day in St. Paul Park on March 15. Watch a video of them talking about this experience and service in general at CDH.

The Raider Brigade held their annual inspection on Friday, March 22 in the field house.

The Fossils faculty team wins first place in Intramural Basketball Championship, strengthening bonds with students.

With around 15 committed student-athletes, the first-ever boys volleyball team begins their season.

Congratulations to our Trimester 2 Distinguished Students!

Fr. Pat Kennedy led Easter Mass in the field house on April 4, with several students and staff taking part with the readings and music.

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Close to 700 people were in attendance for Grandparents' Mass this year.

Eleven CDH students representing seven projects participated in the State History Day Competition this on Saturday, April 20. This group is among the top 6 percent of the thousands participating in Minnesota History Day this year!

Please support the restaurants and businesses that generously participated in the Taste of CDH event last year!

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Junior and senior students received well-deserved recognition at the Awards Assembly on Wednesday, April 24.

This year’s Chicago Alumni Event was held at Siena Tavern, River North and included twenty-five Cretin, Derham Hall and Cretin-Derham Hall alumni.

We will be updating and enhancing our Health & Wellness spaces for all students. Construction began on March 25.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 who gathered wearing their new gear for College Decision Day!

Students are able to explore college options right in the Joe Mauer Field House.

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Student speakers Xinyue (Luna) Cui '25 and Keyon Archer '25, along with performances by two cultural groups were in the spotlight at the AAPI celebration.

French, Spanish, and Mandarin classes are offered at CDH and there is more to the curriculum than learning another language.

Our CDH Center for Digital Storytelling is equipped with state-of-the-art resources to support our teachers’ instructional practices and help engage students in additional learning experiences.

The CDH Theater program wrapped up their performances of Matilda on Sunday, May 5.

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Seventeen student athletes sign letters of intent to play in college.

The Raider Brigade's annual Twilight Parade and Awards Ceremony was held on Wingerd Field May 9.

Rebecca Strauss, CDH Librarian, has enrolled in the LiveMore ScreenLess program to become a Certified Digital Wellbeing Educator.

Sisters Nora Byrne Fitzpatrick and Katie Byrne Reeder ’89 talk about the impact that CDH has had on their lives and why they choose to give back.

CDH baseball hosted a special matinée to celebrate two of our CDH Hall-of-Famers.

They performed in the showcase on Tuesday, June 11.

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Graduation day activities included Mass, brunch, graduation ceremony and senior lock-in.

The latest news from Athletics, Theater, Band, Choir and JROTC.

Jeb Myers comes to Cretin-Derham Hall with significant leadership experience in Catholic high school education.

Fine Arts Week included a student art gallery, art activities, an artist reception, Symphonic Band Pops Concert, Raider Open Mic during Flex and Choir & A Capella Concerts.

After months of hard work, several young entrepreneurs are ready to launch their businesses. They have shown exceptional energy and enthusiasm.

Luncheon honors faculty and staff members who have made a significant impact throughout the year and those who are retiring or celebrating employment milestones.

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Claire Roscher Bischoff ’97 is a Religion Teacher at CDH since 2022.

CDH honors three retirees; Rob Peick, Jeff Rudi, and Teri McCloughan.

CDH honors three hard working juniors with annual book awards.

Many teams and individual student-athletes anvanced to state this spring.

A letter from Principal Mona Passman.

Nearly 200 alumni and friends participated in the 2nd annual Raider Open Golf Tournament on July 8 at the Mendakota Country Club. The Raider Open was established in 2023 to build community and raise funds to offset the costs of student athletic and activity fees.

Mandarin teacher Nan Wang took five students on a nine-day trip to Taiwan.

Hardworking Raiders earned top academic honors.

Girls Varsity Tennis Coach Tim Spika and Boys Varsity Tennis Coach Randy Muetzel have been sharing their love of tennis with generations of students not only during the school year, but also each summer, when they come back on campus to teach summer camps.

For this year's Teacher Academy, CDH selected Spanish teacher Dr. Alexis Howe’s proposal, “Learning for Justice: A Civil Rights Journey through Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and Tuskegee.” At the end of June, Howe and six other teachers traveled through Georgia and Alabama to visit Civil Rights Movement landmarks, memorials, and museums.

For Kate Nicholson ’08, her time at Cretin Derham Hall helped her discern the direction of her career and empowered her with the skills to pursue it.

Frank Miley, former president of Cretin-Derham Hall, has been recognized as an Affiliated Member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools for his nearly four decades of dedicated service to advancing the Lasallian mission. His contributions include significant initiatives in education, community building, and promoting the values of faith and service within the Lasallian tradition.

CDH is excited to welcome nine faculty and staff members this year.

The CDH counseling department held it's annual College Application Boot Camp in August to prepare rising seniors with the resources and understanding to navigate the college application process with confidence.

Each year, the juniors and seniors of CDH's Link Crew are responsible for welcoming a new class of incoming ninth graders. Link Crew helps prepare them for high school and introduces them to the CDH community with a student-led orientation day before the ninth graders' first day of class.

This year, Cretin-Derham Hall has implemented a phone-free policy. Students will secure their phones in Yondr pouches at the start of the day and unlock them at school exits when leaving.

Mass was held on August 29 to officially welcome Myers as president and bless the start of the new school year with new and returning students, faculty, and staff.

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Co-curricular activities — sports, clubs, service, and more — play a crucial role that shapes our students’ lives, developing the whole student...mind, body, and soul.

It’s an exciting time for music at Cretin-Derham Hall as CDH welcomes new band director Teddy Williams. Williams will join choir director Delilah Schuster, who started at CDH last year, in continuing to grow music education for students.

This fall, the CDH Performance Dance Team will perform on the sidelines during the first half of home football games in addition to their usual halftime routines.

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The Cretin-Derham Hall Raider Social provided an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and alumni to connect, learn about volunteer opportunities.

A letter from Principal Mona Passman.

Greta Cunningham '23 sat down with President Jeb Myers for a Q&A session, focusing on questions from a student's perspective.

The 2024 Diamond Promotions ceremony took place on September 13.

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Cretin-Derham Hall announces lineup for this year’s theater season, led by a familiar face, Cullen Wiley ‘16.

Cretin-Derham Hall celebrated Homecoming Mass on September 23, led by Father Pat Kennedy '69, centered on the theme of "Home." The service included 50 Music Ministry students.

The Flaherty Family Foundation has made a significant impact In the lives of 33 current and former students at CDH.

The 106th Annual JROTC Fall Review Ceremony took place on October 2 at Wingerd Field, commemorating the first public march of the Corps of Cadets during the November 1918 Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event also marked the official induction of new cadets into the Raider Brigade Corps. A select few were recognized for their outstanding early contributions.

Homecoming Week had a new format this year that included "Welcome Home Alumni" events at the school and a Raider Family Fest in the Wingerd Field parking lot.

Hispanic Heritage Month was celebrated with personal stories shared by students and faculty, along with performances by the Aztec Mexica Nahuatl Chichimeca Danza Group.

A letter from Principal Mona Passman.

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Jeb Myers Announces Campaign for Raider Excellence.

Cretin-Derham Hall seniors engage in fieldwork as an integral component of their senior religious course. Seniors leave campus midday, using their class period and lunch/flex to work in the community.

Asha Jaffar, a graduate of the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, spoke to CDH students about KGSA's mission while answering their questions about the school, her story, her work, and the struggles of living in extreme poverty in Kibera.

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The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Many alumni from Cretin, Derham Hall and Cretin-Derham Hall gathered for Class Reunions this past summer and fall.

GiveCDH Day is Cretin-Derham Hall’s biggest fundraising event of the year and this year GiveCDH Day is a convenient way to participate in the Campaign for Raider Excellence as well as providing vital tuition assistance and merit scholarships for our students.

Every September, ninth graders participate in a workshop on multiple intelligences (MI) as part of their Values classes. This workshop helps students discover their individual strengths and broadens their understanding of what it means to be “smart.”

Distinguished alumni and friends from Cretin, Derham Hall, and Cretin-Derham Hall were recognized for their significant accomplishments.

Cretin-Derham Hall welcomed members of the Highland Friendship Club for a day-long retreat focused on building connections, sharing talents, and building community.

November begins with the Feast of All Saints.

All Saints Day Mass was led by Fr. Pat Kennedy ‘69, with a focus on what it means to become a saint.

The CDH Raider Brigade and the Alumni Association hosted a flag-raising ceremony In honor of Veterans Day on November 11.

After a very successful fall sports season at Cretin-Derham Hall, there is plenty to celebrate.

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Major Justin Archer ‘03 hosts JROTC Cadets for tour of the Army National Guard Aviation Support Center at the St. Paul Airport.

A letter from Principal Mona Passman.

The class of 2028 had a great time at their annual retreat.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, CDH held a cultural celebration with reflection, music, humor, and storytelling.

Ninth graders and their families gathered for Mass, followed by coffee and doughnuts.

Thank you to our GiveCDH Day donors! Read more about the day's success and how the dollars will make an impact on both current and future students.

Understanding the value that a CDH education holds, Pat Newell '75 and his wife Marianne are dedicated to ensuring its availability for as many students as possible.

The latest news from our distinguished alumni.

Enjoy giving something special to your kids or grandkids this Christmas! Joe's story has a wonderful message for the young, and the young at heart, in this beautifully illustrated children’s book that celebrates inclusion, kindness, and friendship.

Cretin-Derham Hall celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a special Mass on December 9.

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The Blood Drive, organized by the student council, had over 50 student volunteers and collected 74 units of blood.

On November 24, twelve Cretin-Derham Hall students, along with chaperones Brock Beithon and Ruth Johnson, embarked on a week-long justice education trip to San Lucas, Guatemala.

Frozen Jr., opened on Friday, December 7 in the Lillian Theater with strong attendance and excellent reviews.

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Cherie Doyle Riesenberg ’68 talks about her positive experiences at Derham Hall and why she chooses to contribute to CDH’s tuition assistance program.

Raider alumni, family, friends, staff and community enjoyed cookies and cocoa while they visited with one another and Santa on December 7.

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This year’s festivities included building gingerbread houses, playing games, reading stories, singing songs, visiting Santa, and sharing gifts with the children.

UPDATE: Cancelled due to lack of participation.

Each month, we will highlight one or two Community Award recipients—alumni and friends from Cretin, Derham Hall, and CDH—recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions.