ENROLLMENT
Welcome To Aquinas Catholic Schools! Our Schools are Christ-centered learning communities, carrying out a fundamental mission of the church to educate, challenge and inspire students in the Catholic Tradition of faith, service, and academic excellence.
Returning Families
Welcome to Aquinas Catholic Schools Re-enrollment. In an effort towards going green, we are asking current ACS families to enroll online for the next year. Click here to Log into Skyward, be sure Family/Student Access is selected in the drop-down menu. If you are in of password, please contact Nancy Pederson at nancy.pederson@aquinasschools.org.
Please note: $100 per family is due at the time of re-enrollment. Families completing the registration process & submitting their registration fee by February 28th will have their fee credited towards their tuition in the fall.
No registration fee required for WPCP (Choice) verified families.
Tuition & Financial Aid
If it is your desire to send your child to Aquinas Catholic Schools, we are willing to work with you to help you make it possible for your child(ren) to attend. We are committed to helping all families send their children to Aquinas Catholic Schools, regardless of financial ability.
FACTS Management works with schools to create a custom application and collect financial data so schools can make accurate award decisions based on financial need. You may log in into your FACTS user account to review the status of your application. Please allow at least two weeks for processing.
The application deadline April 15, 2022, and income documentation is required for the Aquinas Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Scholarship.
e-Funds
Aquinas Catholic Schools is pleased to offer you e~Funds for Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians wanting to make payments online, and it is extremely user friendly. Not only can you have payments electronically charged to your credit/debit card or checking account, you also have the flexibility to make a payment at any time through the school's website or on your mobile device.
James L. Kiffe Memorial Scholarship
Please note the James L. Kiffe Scholarship is only for Aquinas High School Students. Please contact Nancy Pederson at the Central Office 608-784-8585 for a hard copy of this form if you have trouble filling out or viewing this application. Deadline April 15, 2022.
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (School Voucher) Application
Eligible families must apply online. All required documentation must be submitted to the Aquinas Catholic Schools Central Office by April 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. for your application to be included in the Wisconsin DPI drawing. For more information or questions please contact ACS Enrollment Coordinator, Nancy Pederson at nancy.pederson@aquinasschools.org.
Buy Scrip To Earn Tuition Credit
Did you know items you buy every day (gas, groceries, clothing, and restaurant purchases) can earn a rebate towards your ACS tuition? Purchase a scrip card through your parish or online to start earning your rebate. Be sure to use scrip this upcoming holiday season. For more information on parish scrip programs, please contact your church parish.
Bus Routes
Aquinas/Luther Bus Service Registration:
Aquinas Catholic Schools will continue to partner with Luther High School for the 2022-2023 school year to serve students who do not have access to public school transportation. These buses serve students from Winona, Holmen, Tomah, Lewiston, Genoa, and points between. The buses are chartered through Go Riteway (608-881-6370). Please note there might be slight variations in routes from posted routes above. To sign your child up for bus services through the Aquinas/Luther Bus services, click the link above. Please email Ted Knutson at ted.knutson@aquinasschools.org with any questions.
La Crosse Families: Click below for the 2022-23 private school transportation agreement. Please fill out the form ASAP.
Onalaska Families:
Onalaska School District Student busing Registration
The School District of Onalaska is permitted to provide transportation to students attending Aquinas Schools in the following capacity.
St. Patrick Elementary School: Onalaska may provide service that aligns with our routes; students who live within the District may ride provided that they live greater than 2 miles from the school or live in an area deemed hazardous for walking per DPI.
Aquinas Middle and High School: Onalaska may provide service from and to St Patrick Elementary for any Aquinas MS/HS student. They do not provide neighborhood pick up or drop off for Aquinas MS/HS students.
Onalaska is not permitted to transport students attending other schools on our routes, i.e. Blessed Sacrament.
Onalaska requires a Bus Agreement for all riders, without exception, please click above for the 2022-23 Bus Agreement.
The 2022-2023 families will be provided Bus Passes to verify ridership.