Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington Catholic High School Serving students of all faith by providing a high quality, Catholic, college-preparatory education.

Lexington Catholic High School represents a long tradition of Catholic education in the Bluegrass Region. The school was formed in 1951 through the merger of two secondary schools, St. Catherine's Academy, founded in 1823, and Lexington Latin High, founded in 1924. The school crest of Lexington Catholic High School is a simple design embodying the ideals and principles on which the school is founded. The lamp of knowledge on top of the emblem symbolizes the school, to which the students turn for help and guidance. The escutcheon joins the four main principles around which school life centers.
•The dove in the upper left corner symbolizes the truth of God around which the Catholic faith revolves.
•The "M" to the right of the dove stands for Mary, Mother of God, through whom all of our actions are performed.
•The plumed helmet, bottom left, represents the knights and ladies whose virtues the students are expected to emulate.
•The knot in the bottom right corner symbolizes the state of Kentucky. This emblem of binding union was chosen because of the state motto, "United we stand, divided we fall." The LLH and the SCA on either side of Lexington Catholic stands for the Lexington Latin High and the Saint Catherine's Academy. Lexington Catholic was formed from the merging of these two schools. In 1954, assistant principal Father Kampsen developed these ideas for the crest. In collaboration with Sister Bernadette, SCN, he transferred the ideas to paper. The seal was adopted as the official coat-of-arms that year, and can be found on the senior rings from 1954 to the present. Lexington Catholic adopted this updated version of the crest in 2000.

Fall break starts now. Rest up, Knights. We'll see you back on campus on October 5th. 🍁🍂
09/30/2026

Fall break starts now. Rest up, Knights. We'll see you back on campus on October 5th. 🍁🍂

Congratulations to seniors Liberty Kunze, Cassie Treadwell, Brian Pham, Sadie Mistretta, and Elizabeth McCoy on being na...
09/29/2026

Congratulations to seniors Liberty Kunze, Cassie Treadwell, Brian Pham, Sadie Mistretta, and Elizabeth McCoy on being named National Merit Semifinalists! This honor puts them among the top 1% of high school seniors in the nation. We're so proud of you, Knights!

Congratulations to Lola Sturgeon '30 on a big weekend at the United States Hunter Jumper Association - USHJA  Junior Zon...
09/29/2026

Congratulations to Lola Sturgeon '30 on a big weekend at the United States Hunter Jumper Association - USHJA Junior Zone Jumper Championships. She placed 2nd on Day 1 and came back to win Day 2. Great work, Lola!

Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and arriving to Lexington Catholic High School, via Tampa, Florida, Mrs. Carol Ritchie has...
09/28/2026

Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and arriving to Lexington Catholic High School, via Tampa, Florida, Mrs. Carol Ritchie has left an indelible mark on all the organization she has been a part of. Though working often behind the scenes, her dedication to the ministry of Catholic education is at the heart of her work as Director of Information Technology at LCHS.

She earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee before beginning a 14-year career with IBM in Tampa, Florida. After moving to Lexington, she joined Christ the King School where she has served for a decade as a classroom teacher and IT director.

At LCHS, she has spearheaded the implementation of our help desk, upgrades to our technology infrastructure, and launching the BYOD program. She continues to monitor our server functions and our schoolwide cyber security and was instrumental in our launch of KnightTV. To keep current with educational technology and infrastructure, Ritchie continues to participate in workshops and courses to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

When asked about his work with Ritchie, Mr. Michael Tate, math teacher, says “Ms. Ritchie is a very intelligent and highly capable IT Director and advocate for Lexington Catholic High School.” “She was a great mentor for me during my time in IT, and I have been fortunate to work alongside her.”

One of Ritchie’s most memorable experiences at Lexington Catholic was her first Halloween. Expecting a typical school event, she was impressed by the creativity of the students, who did not simply wear costumes but coordinated costumes as characters, from still-life statues, campers to the Transformers.

When asked about her work at LCHS, she feels that she is helping shape the future. “I’m surrounded by dedicated students and colleagues,” said Ritchie. “I have appreciated the relationships, laughter and shared experiences that define the school community.”

Outside of school, she enjoys hydroponics and gardening. She is the proud parent of two LCHS graduates who are part of the Lexington Catholic family.

Lexington Catholic High School is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to help keep our campus safe, clean, and...
09/26/2026

Lexington Catholic High School is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to help keep our campus safe, clean, and welcoming. Responsibilities include custodial services, preventive maintenance, repairs, grounds upkeep, safety inspections, and event setup. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver with experience using maintenance tools and equipment and handling basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.

Hours follow the school calendar, and some evenings and weekends are required. A high school diploma or equivalent and a background check are required. Pay is based on qualifications and experience.

Send your resume and references to Principal Mathew George at [email protected]. For questions, call 859-277-7183. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Class of 1976, a lot happened the year you graduated. Rocky hit theaters and became the biggest movie of the year. Nadia...
09/25/2026

Class of 1976, a lot happened the year you graduated. Rocky hit theaters and became the biggest movie of the year. Nadia Comăneci scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic history. Viking 1 became the first U.S. spacecraft to land on Mars. Two guys named Steve started Apple in a garage.

50 years later, it's time to come home. Join us for Alumni Weekend on October 16 and 17 and celebrate your 50th reunion with the classmates who were there for all of it.

Register: https://www.lexingtoncatholic.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=416878&type=d&pREC_ID=2656372

Lexington Catholic alum Stefan Morgan, a former  Navy special operations and current U.S. Marshal, visited our Exemplar ...
09/25/2026

Lexington Catholic alum Stefan Morgan, a former Navy special operations and current U.S. Marshal, visited our Exemplar Scholars today as part of our Leadership Series. He talked about his life experiences, his faith, and why it matters to discover what makes you truly happy. Thank you, Stefan, for your time, your wisdom, and your patience with a nonstop stream of questions! And thanks to Suggins for keeping everyone well fed.

Congratulations to Graham Leslie on being named to the 2026 to 2027 AAU Diving National Team! Graham will represent the ...
09/25/2026

Congratulations to Graham Leslie on being named to the 2026 to 2027 AAU Diving National Team! Graham will represent the United States in international competition this winter, first in Aachen, Germany from November 1 through 8, then in Rzeszow, Poland from December 15 through 22. We could not be prouder to see a Knight competing on the world stage.

09/24/2026

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2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY
40503

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+18592777183

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