Before you goSign up for our free newsletter!Keep up to date with what's going on in the Catholic world HomeSpecial SectionsCatholic Education Catholic Education Beyond the beltway The Catholic Spirit November 19, 2015 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp SPECIAL REPORT: Exurban schools tout strong test scores and tight-knit communities, but some struggle with marketing and making ends meet Kindergarten teacher Becky McGillivray of St. Dominic School in Northfield walks students, including kindergartners Ben Jerdee, left, and Hailey Berg to their buses at the end of the school day Oct. 19. The school serves families in Northfield and the surrounding rural area. Dave Hrbacek/The Catholic Spirit School snapshots: Non-metro schools share strengths, challenges and future hopes SEVEN-PART SERIES Project focus, Latin integration helps Buffalo school stand out Principal’s bittersweet departure highlights rural joys, challenges In Waconia, innovative technology meets age-old values Rogers school: Yes, we’re open In St. Michael, there’s a waiting list for Catholic education Innovation, cooperation in St. Tim’s ‘recipe for success’ In college town, St. Dominic touts faith and formation FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Previous articleIn Waconia, innovative technology meets age-old valuesNext articleChurch builders Related Articles New Alberta policy a victory for parental rights, say supporters Sports can unite the world, celebrate diversity, pope tells athletes Commission goal: Parents as passionate disciples of Christ Only Jesus Silent retreats: Time with Jesus in the desert SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Sign Me Up - Advertisement - - Advertisement - Trending - Advertisement - - Advertisement - 12,743FansLike1,478FollowersFollow6,479FollowersFollow35,922FollowersFollow583SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement -