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One mom of three boys opens up about her family's approach to the challenge of paying for private high school...and why it is worth it.
Open House 11/3
Experience the full force of Spartan hospitality at our annual Open House. Our teachers, students, coaches, and entire community come together to offer you guided tours, robotics demonstrations, athletic competitions, classroom visits, and so much more.
Fall Open House
Sunday, November 3, 2019 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Welcoming 7th and 8th grade boys and their families!
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Juniors spend a day in training before they head to community organizations where they will serve every Monday afternoon this year.
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Top five benefits of a private, all-boy education found distinctly at De Smet Jesuit High School.
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How one teacher manages anxiety after stress landed him in the emergency room.
For families considering a transfer:Visit our Transfer Student webpage.
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