United in Prayer
Cretin-Derham Hall gathered in prayer at our Opening School Mass to bless the new school year, stand in solidarity with the Annunciation community, and reaffirm our commitment to faith, safety, and belonging.
The Communicator - September 2025
Orientation and Culture Day: Incoming students receive a warm welcome from Link Crew
Each year, the juniors and seniors of CDH’s Link Crew welcome a new class of incoming ninth graders. Link Crew helps prepare ninth graders for high school and introduces them to the CDH community with a student-led orientation day before their first day of class
Letter from the Principal
A message from Mona Passman.
Beyond the Books
The latest news from Athletics, Band, Choir, Theater and JROTC.
Did you Know?
The CDH Band, Choir, and Theater Departments are traveling to New York City together in Spring ’26.
Parents' Association meets to connect, have fun, and explore ways to support students
The Parents’ Association kicked off the school year on September 9 with their first meeting.
Beyond the Books - September 2025
The latest news from Athletics, Band, Choir, JROTC and Theater.
CDH welcomes new staff members
Join us in welcoming the following new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year!
Strength and Speed Builds Foundation for Athletic Success
Cretin-Derham Hall’s Raider Strength and Speed program, a seven-week summer training initiative in partnership with Training Haus, builds confidence, athleticism, and team cohesion in over 300 student-athletes through high-level speed, strength, and agility development.
Students Gain Hands-On Earth Science Experience on Iceland STEM Trip
This June, a group of CDH students went on a STEM trip to Iceland, traveling between volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and geysers to learn about earth and environmental science in one of the world’s most unique geographical regions.
Phone-Free School Day Brings Energy and Focus
Cretin-Derham Hall’s new phone-free policy brought a wave of energy and connection to the 2024–25 school year, as students began talking more and scrolling less.
College Application Boot Camp Gives Students a Head Start
The counseling department kicked off August with its annual College Application Boot Camp. Run by CDH college counselors Laura Nelson and Mitchell Reynolds, the camp aims to prepare rising seniors with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the college application process with confidence.
Counseling Today - September 2025
This is your one stop shop for all news regarding counseling.
The Librarian Recommends - September 2025
Looking for your next read? Check out these recommendations from our librarian!
Events by the Parents Association
The Parents Association plans and hosts multiple events throughout the year.
Students prepare for a school year of music at Band Camp and Choir Meet and Greet
Band Camp and the Choir Meet and Greet provided students with the opportunity to reconnect, rehearse, and get excited about the coming school year.
Donors Behind Joe Mauer Fieldhouse Scoreboard Upgrade are Honored
In July, CDH celebrated the donors who made the Mauer Fieldhouse scoreboard upgrade possible.