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The Journey is the Reward
May 26th, 2022
What pops into your mind when you think of the qualities of a successful high school graduate? We think of things like: Academically strong, Faith-filled, Leader...
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessSt. Lawrence Seminary – Where Community and Culture are King
March 18th, 2022
Your son’s people, his community, his brotherhood. Having a solid support system is essential for everyone, but for high schoolers, having the proper reinforcement during these transformational years helps them grow into the best versions of themselves.That is why we take building and nurturing th...
Posted in: Residential LifeOur Top Five That Help Students Thrive
February 21st, 2022
Let’s face it, high school goes by fast. Knowing what your son wants out of these formative years is essential when choosing a school. What is on your son’s high school bucket list?
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessOur Time for Gratitude
December 20th, 2021
The end of a year is often a time for reflection. To think about what went well and what could use some adjusting. It is also a time to open our hearts and minds to give thanks.
Posted in: Residential Life, Spiritual LifeWhat is Boarding School Really Like?
July 7th, 2020
For most people, boarding school is a little mysterious. While pop culture has dramatized boarding school stories, the reality is quite different.
Student Blog: Cookin’ It Up With Chef Cindy
April 6th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: Residential LifeStudent Blog: It’s Tet Time of the Year Again
January 20th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics, 2019.
Posted in: Residential LifeStudent Blog: With Running Comes Brotherhood
September 30th, 2019
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: Residential LifeWhat Our Students Did During Winter Break 2019
April 15th, 2019
Those of the St. Lawrence Seminary students who went back to their families for the Winter Break, found their friends at home were a bit confused, because many other schools were on Spring Break.
Posted in: Residential Life10 Reasons Why We Love St. Lawrence Seminary
February 14th, 2019
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. Loving yourself is just as important as showing your affection to others, so this year we’ll take some time for self-reflection. Here are the top 10 reasons why we love St. Lawrence Seminary.
Posted in: Residential LifeChristmas Traditions at SLS
December 18th, 2018
Beginning on campus in the days after Thanksgiving, the preparations for the celebration of Christmas become all the more obvious as times goes by. The bright lights illuminate the darkness that comes so early in December. Dorms get decked out with a variety of decorations.
Posted in: Residential LifeFall On the Hill
November 6th, 2018
Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful time: the hardwoods change to myriad colors, the sunsets and sunrises take on brilliant streaks of orange and pink, and the crisp mornings create a sparkling frost that reflects the early sun’s rays. But fall on the Hill of Happiness is a beautiful time not just because of the natural beauty that surrounds it - it is a season filled with beautiful transitions.
Posted in: Residential LifeFeel the Spirit: SLS Celebrates Spirit Week
November 1st, 2018
As the end of October approaches, the students of St. Lawrence Seminary find themselves enjoying the new routines of crisp air and shorter days, and many find themselves looking forward to the annual spirit week celebrations.
Posted in: Residential LifeWhy Our Students Love SLS
October 4th, 2018
We spend a lot of time talking about why parents should choose St. Lawrence Seminary for their son, but not as much time showing why our students love us. Here are a few reasons why our students say they love their experiences at SLS.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessTop 10 Summer Activities
September 6th, 2018
“Whadja do over break?” (translation: “What did you do over summer break?”) is a frequently asked question when school starts in August at St. Lawrence Seminary.
This year, we've rounded up some our favorite answers. Here are ten frequently cited summer activities. How many did you also do?
Posted in: Residential Life17 Life Skills You Should Learn Before College
January 4th, 2018
A boarding school may be an excellent way to prepare for future success in practical ways. The unique setting of a boarding school promotes numerous life skills.
Posted in: Residential LifeAn Inside Look at St. Lawrence Seminary High School (Video)
December 7th, 2017
St. Lawrence Seminary High School provides its students with a remarkable, well rounded education. SLS nurtures mature, well-rounded men of faith who are preparing for lives as priests and religious leaders.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessHow SLS Goes Beyond The Books
August 10th, 2017
One of the ways that St. Lawrence Seminary High School knows that it is effective in developing its students is through the success of our alumni.
A Global Perspective: Here’s What You Should Know About the SLS Community
August 3rd, 2017
St. Lawrence Seminary High School has been called a “mini United Nations” by numerous people over the years. This is because SLS has a diverse community of students who come from all parts of the globe.
Posted in: Residential LifeStudent Testimonial: Why I’m Glad I Chose SLS
May 23rd, 2017
Students experience a range of emotions when they are informed that they will be attending St. Lawrence for high school: hesitance, excitement, indifference and hopefulness.
Posted in: Residential LifeStudent Testimonial: My Experience Being Sponsored by a Senior
April 12th, 2017
The community of St. Lawrence Seminary High School is formed through strong bonds between students and faculty alike. St. Lawrence has created a tight-knit community that separates itself from typical high schools.
Posted in: Residential LifeA Student's Perspective: What SLS’s Core Values Mean to Me
March 17th, 2017
In a way, you really can’t miss the values of St. Lawrence Seminary, because they are everywhere. Literally. They are printed in every copy of the Student Handbook, a framed copy is enshrined in every meeting room, study hall, classroom, and even the wall of the Welcome Center (main entrance) lists the values written in letters over a foot tall.
How Do Boarding Schools Promote Life Skills?
March 7th, 2017
A boarding school may be an excellent way to prepare for future success in practical ways. The unique setting of a boarding school promotes numerous life skills.
Posted in: Residential Life, Boarding SchoolWhat Sets St. Lawrence Seminary above the Rest?
February 28th, 2017
When choosing a high school, it has become somewhat counter-cultural to consider a boarding school. In today’s society, families more often want to remain close to their children and more directly involved in their daily lives. However, there are many reasons for and benefits of choosing St. Lawrence Seminary High School.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessHow St. Lawrence Seminary High School Tackles Homesickness
January 24th, 2017
Homesickness is an interesting “disease” because it’s common, it’s predictable, it’s natural, and while it’s not entirely preventable, it is curable.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessAsk a Boarding School Administrator: What I’ve Learned Talking to Parents
January 17th, 2017
Being a school administrator is hard work — both demanding and rewarding.
Posted in: Residential Life, Boarding SchoolInfographic: A Day in the Life of a St. Lawrence Student
December 13th, 2016
If you're considering sending your son to St. Lawrence Seminary High School, you and your son probably have questions regarding what a day-in-the-life looks like at SLS.
Posted in: Residential LifeAsk a Student: What Was Your Experience at St. Lawrence?
October 3rd, 2016
Meet Steve Brannon: a St. Lawrence Seminary High School graduate. Steve tells the story of how he came to hear about St. Lawrence followed by his experience as a student at a private Catholic high school.
Posted in: Residential Life
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