Kelly Branaman, Superintendent of Catholic Schools - ADW

What a wonderful time for our graduates and families. Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓

It’s summertime!

Join us for our first summer happy hour on June 17th at BTs Bethesda.

Register now to support Catholic education!

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Save the Date: for the Mass celebrating the life of Mattie Stepanek. Many of our ADW Catholic Schools - Escuelas Católicas implement the Mattie Matters VIRTUE of the Month Curriculum in their schools. 💜

Congratulations to our 2026 Golden Apple Award honorees!

Last Thursday, we celebrated 10 outstanding Catholic school teachers from across the Archdiocese of Washington for their excellence, dedication, and commitment to faith-filled education. We are also grateful to Cardinal McElroy for joining us to honor and celebrate these exceptional educators.

Thank you for the incredible impact you make in your classrooms and school communities each day. Special thanks to the Donahue Family Foundation for continuing to support and recognize Catholic school educators through the Golden Apple Awards.

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the final presentations of our Leadership Academy and witnessing the passion, dedication, and vision of so many incredible Catholic school educators.

Especially during this Teacher Appreciation Week, I am reminded that our teachers and school leaders do far more than guide academic growth, they form hearts, inspire faith, and nurture the gifts God has placed within each student.

Thank you for the countless ways you lead, serve, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families. Your work continues to strengthen our schools and our mission in extraordinary ways.

Please know of my gratitude and continued prayers for each of you during this Teacher Appreciation Week and always.

Today, we celebrate the dedicated leaders who shape our schools with faith, vision, and unwavering commitment. Happy National Principals Day!

Thank you to our principals who lead with purpose, inspire excellence, and nurture the hearts and minds of every student entrusted to their care. Your work is seen in the joy of our classrooms, the strength of our communities, and the faith that guides all that you do.

We are deeply grateful for your leadership, your many gifts, and your steadfast belief in the mission of Catholic education. Today and every day, we thank you.

This week, members of our Catholic Schools Office team attended the NCEA Conference in Minneapolis. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Catholic school leaders from across the nation.

A special thank you to Dr. Jennifer Monger for representing the Archdiocese of Washington through her session, “Get Them Writing! Creative Multimodal Approaches for Upper Elementary Writers.” We are grateful for the way our team continues to share, learn, and lead in support of Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools recently hosted our annual inter-diocesan retreat, welcoming Catholic Schools Office leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Special thanks to Archbishop William Lori for kindly hosting a reception and dinner in his residence in celebration of the gathering. Through monthly meetings, these superintendents unite in prayer to support one another and collaborate on our vital work within Catholic schools. Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

Leadership in the ADW Catholic Schools - Escuelas Católicas met for dinner with our Cognia Accreditation visiting team. This week, the Catholic Schools Office hosts a national accreditation visit to highlight the continuous improvement of our schools over the past six years. Thank you to our principals and staff that have engaged in an eighteen-month study and evaluation of our priorities in the Pillar areas of Catholic identity, Academic excellence, Affordability, Governance, and Strategic planning.

Congratulations Principal Moreno on being named the permanent principal at St. Mary's School of Piscataway-SMSP! We are so blessed to have your leadership!