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05/15/2026

Last night at Mother Brunner Catholic School was filled with creativity, connection, and community! Families enjoyed the “Passport to Art” student art show, school open house, and an informational session presented by Catapult for parents and families.

ECHO was grateful to help coordinate and serve dinner for families, with food generously provided by House of Bread. It was wonderful seeing students proudly sharing their artwork, families connecting with school staff and community partners, and everyone coming together for such a positive evening.

Thank you to all who helped make the event such a success! Mother Brunner Catholic School House of Bread Catapult

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from ECHO.

Today, we celebrate all who mother, nurture, guide, comfort, and care for others. Your love and compassion reflect the gentle strength of Mary and remind us how powerful a caring heart can be.

May you feel celebrated today and surrounded by the love you so freely give.

05/08/2026

What a wonderful day celebrating our Peacemakers at our end-of-year Peacemaker Picnic on Tuesday!

These students have worked hard all year demonstrating citizenship, leadership, and service in their schools and communities, and we were so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate all they have accomplished.

A huge thank-you to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Huber Heights, Captain John C. Post Lodge No. 44, for allowing us to host the picnic at their beautiful space and for their wonderful hospitality. The Peacemakers had a full day of fun with board games, kickball, soccer, co****le, lacrosse, fishing, and archery.

Our ECHO staff loved serving lunch to the students, and the Cane’s chicken strips were definitely a big hit!

We are also so grateful to our partner schools for welcoming the Peacemaker Program into their buildings and for letting us “borrow” these amazing students for the day. It was such a joy to celebrate their hard work, service, and all the ways they have made a difference this year.

05/06/2026

On May 1, 2026, the Immaculate Conception Peacemakers hosted their 4th
Annual Falcon Funwalk and Carnival, a fundraiser supporting the Cayden
Josephine Turner Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded
to Immaculate Conception 8th-grade students continuing on to high
school at CJ.

In previous years, the event has raised enough funds to provide
multiple scholarships of $1,000 or more—and this year proved no
exception. Although inclement weather disrupted the original plans,
organizers quickly adapted by moving the carnival indoors. Classroom
teachers were given flexibility in deciding whether to proceed with
the walking portion of the event.

Thanks to the Peacemakers’ efforts, approximately 30 gift baskets were
secured, giving students the opportunity to redeem tickets they had
earned leading up to the event.

Cayden’s mother was also in attendance once again, sharing her
gratitude and appreciation with the students for continuing to honor
and preserve her daughter’s memory.

05/04/2026

The Peacemakers at Chaminade Julienne Middle School are spreading kindness for Teacher Appreciation Week!

They are decorating flowers with kind words and surprising teachers with encouraging notes throughout the week. Parents are also joining in by donating treats to help celebrate the amazing CJ Middle School teachers.

We love seeing our Peacemakers lead with gratitude, kindness, and joy!

04/24/2026

Last night’s ECHO Peacemaker Banquet was a wonderful celebration of leadership, service, and community. We are so grateful for the strong representation from our Peacemakers, their parents, principals, and all of our special guests.

The evening was filled with great food, meaningful fellowship, and wonderful presentations that highlighted the incredible service projects our students have worked on throughout the year. We are so proud of the way our Peacemakers continue to bring their ideas to life and make a difference in their schools and communities.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Johanna Matota, and to our guest Jeffrey Wall, whose program, Golden Age Karate, inspired many of this year’s service projects.

Thank you to A Pop of Whim for the creative and beautiful balloon arch that added such a fun and welcoming touch to the evening, and to Copeland’s Inspiring Horizons Social Impact Program for generously funding this event.

What a great night celebrating some truly amazing students.
St. Albert the Great School

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Eleonora! We are so grateful for all she does to support ECHO and the Center for Catholic Education. Her care, organization, and steady presence make such a difference in our office and in the communities we serve. Thank you, Eleonora!

04/13/2026

On March 19, ECHO Unites brought 8th grade students together at the University of Dayton’s Kennedy Union Ballroom for a day of connection, growth, and preparation for the transition to high school. The students attend Ascension, Holy Angels (Dayton), St. Helen's, Immaculate Conception, St. Albert the Great, St. Benedict, Chaminade Julienne Middle School and Mother Brunner.

Students learned more about themselves through the MMTIC personality assessment and worked in teams through a series of challenge activities designed to help them recognize their strengths, build confidence, and practice perseverance. Throughout the day, they were encouraged to use a growth mindset, work together, and celebrate the different ways people think, learn, and interact.

One of the most meaningful moments of the day was our closing ceremony, when ECHO therapists presented each student with a worry stone to carry with them into high school as a reminder of support, courage, and the strengths they carry within themselves.

We are especially grateful to Copeland’s Inspiring Horizons Social Impact Program for funding this experience and for the Copeland employees who joined us as volunteers. Their support helped make this day possible for our students.

Thank you as well to our volunteers, principals, and to Michelle Schaffer and Terese Switalski for their hard work in coordinating this special event.
Copeland St Helen Elementary School Immaculate Conception School-Dayton St. Albert the Great School St. Benedict the Moor School -Dayton, Ohio .benedict_peacemakers Julienne Catholic High School

04/07/2026

On March 24th the St. Benedict ECHO and Catapult Learning teams hosted a family night, with music, dinner generously hosted by House of Bread, and a lively BINGO game.

Tutoring families were all given gifts of educational materials by their tutors at the end of the evening.

Many thanks to those who came out to volunteer and support the event! The school cafeteria was filled by the end of the night, with smiles all around. . Benedict the Moor School -Dayton, Ohio

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from ECHO.

As we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, we are reminded that Easter is a season of hope, renewal, and peace. We are grateful for our students, families, school partners, and community, and we pray that this day brings joy, rest, and many blessings to each of you.

He is risen.

04/02/2026

Peacemakers from Mother Brunner and St. Albert the Great Catholic Schools spent a special day with the retired Marianist brothers and priests at St. Leonard, sharing fellowship, faith, and fun.

The group celebrated Mass together, enjoyed donuts, decorated and shared cookies, swapped stories and life experiences, and of course shared even more food with pizza and pudding. It was a beautiful day filled with connection, conversation, and new friendships across generations.

We are grateful for the time together and the joy of building community in such a meaningful way. The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests .leonardliving

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