Padua News

Kairos Retreat #50

March 18th, 2024 | News

Juniors and seniors went on Padua’s 50th Kairos Retreat at the Jesuit Retreat Center in March 2024. The three-day retreat, led mostly by peers, provided […]

Presidential Tour Stops in Naples, FL

March 12th, 2024 | News

President Dave Stec ’86 and Vice President of Advancement Tony Shuman ’91 are meeting with members of the Padua family in Naples, Florida in March […]

Turnabout Day 2024

March 11th, 2024 | News

National Honor Society seniors traded places with teachers on our annual Turnabout Day on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Olympic Day Lip Sync Competition 2024

March 8th, 2024 | News

Padua students, faculty and staff competed in the annual Olympic Day Lip Sync competition on Friday, March 8, 2024. Juniors took first place in the […]

Tessa Brousek ’25 Wins Second Gymnastics All-Around State Title

March 4th, 2024 | News

Padua junior gymnast Tessa Brousek ’25 won the OHSAA Gymnastics All-Around Competition in Columbus on Sunday, March 3, 2024 with a score of 38.45. That […]

Freshmen Attend ‘Instruments of Peace’ Retreat

March 1st, 2024 | News

The freshman class went on retreat in February 2024. This year’s retreat theme was instruments of peace. Freshmen listened to witnesses about being peacemakers in […]

Five Bruins Receive NCWIT Awards for Aspirations in Computing

February 28th, 2024 | News

Each year the National Center for Women & Information Technology recognizes students in grades 9-12 for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing. We […]

Padua’s Summer Drama Camp: ‘The Little Mermaid’

February 20th, 2024 | News

Padua Franciscan Performing Arts will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid in June 2024, featuring Bruins and Future Bruin performers. Summer Camp Dates: June 17-21 & June 24-28 from 8am-4pm […]

Bruins Inducted into Newly Established National Art Honor Society

February 15th, 2024 | News

As of February, Padua Franciscan High School became an established chapter of the National Art Honor Society. The NAHS was established in 1978 as a […]

Padua Welcomes Class of 2028

February 15th, 2024 | News

Padua is excited to welcome more than 200 new students into the Class of 2028! Thank you for sharing your acceptance photos with us! Welcome […]