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We're Hiring!

Cathedral of the Risen Christ School has several positions open for the 2026-2027 school year. Please view the openings below and to learn how to apply. Questions? Please contact 402-488-0948 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New and Transitioning Staff

Dr. Whelan, Principal

  • What is your favorite book? Little House on the Prairie
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Dr. Pepper
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Camping at National Parks
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I have visited all 50 states!
  

Mrs. Dougherty, Administrative Assistant

  • What is your favorite book? I am a voracious reader, often reading 2-3/week and cannot pick a favorite. I like historical fiction.
  • What is your favorite food or drink? I almost never turn down a taco.
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Summers we live at the pool! Love catching up with our summer friends!
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? If you invite me to a potluck, I’ll probably bring my scotcheroos!

Mrs. Siedel, Reading Interventionalist

  • What is your favorite book? My favorite books are historical fiction. Right now, I’m reading books by a local author, Margo Carlson.
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Iced Vanilla Lattes
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Taking care of my grandchildren and traveling to see friends.
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I officiate girls and boys basketball games.
 

 Mrs. Grindey, 2nd Grade Teacher

  • What is your favorite book? The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Iced Vanilla Lattes
  • What is your favorite summer activity? I love going to the pool, spending time with family, and eating s’mores.
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? Growing up, I participated in a lot of community theatre and have been in over 40 musicals and plays.

Mrs. Horak, 3rd Grade Teacher

  • What is your favorite book? Any Dr. Seuss book!
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Anything sweet! Iced Coffee
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Going to the pool or on bike rides with my boys, and golfing with my Lady Eagles Golf League
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I have a new black lab puppy named Kobe. So, that make me the only girl in a house of 6 boys 😆
  
 

 Mrs. Pieper, 4th Grade Teacher

  • What is your favorite book? Love, Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Pretzel M&M’s and Strawberry Lemonade or Iced Vanilla Lattes
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Going on walks or going to the beach/pool to get some sun!
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I played softball for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State University where I attended college and double majored with an elementary and special education degree.

Mrs. Ingwersen, 6th Grade Teacher

  • What is your favorite book? A tie between War and Peace by Tolstoy and The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Iced Matcha
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Gardening
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I have a master’s in opera performance and have performed the role of Susanna in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
  
 

 Mrs. Lowe, 6th Grade Teacher

  • What is your favorite book? Any book of poetry - especially Mary Oliver - and Smoky, the Cow Horse by Will James.
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Thai food, midwest cafe style breakfast, and coffee!
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Impromptu outdoor adventures with my extended family, especially creature discoveries. I am a big nature nerd and I prefer to be outdoors any chance I get.
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I'm in my sixth year producing a podcast that reconnects camp staff alumni. I enjoy getting to know people and sharing their stories. I've kept a journal since Kindergarten, I'm a big fan of micro-travel adventures, and I love cats!

Ms. Bertrand, JH Social Studies - 7th Grade

  • What is your favorite book? My Antonia
  • What is your favorite food or drink? Iced coffees (with lavender syrup, of course)
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Being a part of the summer musical at Pinewood Bowl!
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I’ve been dancing for over 20 years!
  
 

 Mr. Vrbka, JH English - 7th Grade

  • What is your favorite book? The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
  • What is your favorite food or drink? A good crab rangoon and Bubbl’r
  • What is your favorite summer activity? Traveling or going outdoors and seeing waterfalls
  • What is a fun fact about yourself? I just finished serving as a Catholic missionary for two years with a group called The Culture Project!

Current Students: 2026-2027 Back-to-School Open House

We're excited to see our Eagles back at Cathedral for the Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, August 13!

Summer 2026 Bingo Card

See how many activities you can do this summer! If you bring your completed cards to the first day of school, you'll be entered into a drawing for fun prizes.

Click here to download a pdf

Summer 2026 Events

It may be summertime, but we still have opportunities to get together with fellow school families. Join us for any or all of our summer events!

Dr. Whelan's 100-Day Plan

Click here to download Dr. Whelan's 100-Day Plan pdf

2026-27 Calendar & Admissions

Are you interested in learning more about Cathedral of the Risen Christ School? Contact us to schedule a visit via this form, email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or phone call to 402-489-9621.

You can view the calendar for 2026-2027 here: 2026-2027 School Year Parent Calendar

Online registration on Powerschool for returning students is open as well: K-8 Returning Student Enrollment

Information and Forms for the 2026-27 School Year:

2026-2027 School Supply List

2026-2027 Free & Reduced Lunch Info & Application

Lunch Menu

5/19 News from the Nest

5/10 News from the Nest

5/3 News from the Nest

Lands' End Uniforms

Due to the closing of Dennis uniforms in the fall of 2024, we are now partnering with Lands' End for our uniforms.  

Click here to shop for uniforms

Our uniform is staying the same and no major changes are happening. As a reminder, starting in 6th grade girls can no longer wear Navy or Khaki skorts. If they want to wear a skirt/skort it must be the plaid.  

Lunch Program Information

Click here to view the current lunch menu.

2026-2027 Free & Reduced Lunch Info & Application 

Map of the Cathedral Campus


View a pdf of the map

Dyslexia Program Video Promo

We are a Nature Explore Preschool


We are a Nature Explore Preschool in south Lincoln, Nebraska. Read on to learn more about what that means for our preschoolers, to meet our staff, and more.

Learn more about admissions here or contacts us here for a one-on-one tour.

2nd Grade Sacrament Preparation

"Second grade is such an exciting year for students to grow and learn about their faith through two great sacraments: Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist." - Jackie Thompson, 2nd grade teacher

Fast Facts About Our School

About Our Junior High Abbeys

At Cathedral of the Risen Christ School, the Junior High students participate in Abbeys. Read on to see what one of our teachers, Miss Johnson Brass, has to say about them.