Blanchet Catholic School

Blanchet Catholic School is a private, independent Catholic school for Mid Valley Youth in grades 6-12. The school was established in 1995 and provides a college preparatory curriculum.

Description
Seventy percent of Blanchet students are Catholic. Over nintey-five percent of Blanchet graduates attend four year colleges and universities. The school is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association. Blanchet students have a tradition of academic excellence since 1998, twenty-eight students have been recognized by theNational Merit Scholarship Organization.

Blanchet Catholic School provides a comprehensive education program that enables students to be challenged by an academically rigorous curriculum, grow toward maturity in Christ, contribute to the enrichment of society, and participate in the traditions of the Catholic church.

Honors & Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Life Sciences • AP US History Honors • Chemistry Honors Junior • English • Honors Pre-Calculus • AP English Composition • Honors Biology • Honors Geometry • Honors Social Issues • AP Biology

Extracurricular Activities
Programs: Electives = Leadership, Psychology, Sociology, Office Skills, Teacher Aide, Faith in Action, Art (Drawing, Painting, Photography, or Pottery), Drama, Music (Band, Orchestra, Choir), Digital Media Production
Sports: Lifetime Sports, Personal Fitness, Weight Lifting
Clubs: Foreign Language, Campus Ambassadors, National Honors Society, Outdoor Club, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, Spirituality Team, International Club, Student Government, Student for Change Service Club, Cheer, Yearbook

Awards/Achievements

Accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) a division of AdvancED
Voted Best High School/Best Middle School/Best Private School in the Statesman Journal’s Best of the Mid-Valley Awards
Blanchet Board of Directors - 2013 National Catholic Education Association’s Outstanding Board Award
Salem/Keizer School District Crystal Apple Award Winners – 2006 Danielle Wise (Anatomy & Religion Teacher), 2011 Mary Heintzman (Art Teacher), 2018 Chris Lieder (Registrar)
31 Students named National Merit Scholars & 11 National Merit Finalists
State Winners of Disney Planet Challenge Project for Outdoor Learning Environment Garden & Finished 6th in the National Disney Planet Challenge Project (2012)
Barb Schreiber (Math Teacher) named Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (2013)
3A Oregonian Cup Winner 2015 (Best Academics, Best Athletics, Best Sportsmanship)
20 Oregon State Activities Association State Sports Titles
74 League Sports Championships
Sherrie Bashaw (Volleyball) 2012 National Federation of State High School Association’s NW Coach of the Year
Ron Hittner (Girls Basketball) 2018 Mid-Valley Coach of the Year (for all sports)
Jerry Orlando (Softball) 2013 Inductee of the Oregon ASA Hall of Fame
Ron Miller (Athletic Director) selected as Oregon Athletic Directors Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year