at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at St. John Catholic Church in Arcadia with Fr. Terry Roder as Celebrant.

James J. Staiert, a lifelong farmer and proud member of the Carroll and Arcadia communities, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He was 76 years old.

Congratulations to the second graders who made their First Communion at St. John's Church.

God bless you on your Confirmation day. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with grace, strength and wisdom.

her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at St. John Catholic Church in Arcadia.

Tuesday, May 18 - Board of Education Meeting – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11 - Leadership & Governance Committee Meeting – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, April 19 - No School – Professional Development

Monday, April 5 - No School – Easter Break ​​​​​​​

Monday, March 22 - End of 3rd Quarter

Monday, March 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, March 10 - Leadership & Governance Meeting – 5:00 p.m.                                     - Discover Kuemper Preschool Night – 4::30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3 - Junior Retreat

Monday, February 22  -  Marketing Committee meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 -  Academic Excellence Committee meeting - Noon                                     KCSS Board of Education meeting - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 -  Ash Wednesday                                           Booster Club meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Job Opening at Kuemper –Bus driver. Contact Katie Riesberg with questions at 792-3596 or email at [email protected]. Full & part time custodial openings available. Apply at www.kuemper.org.

Catholic Schools Week - Sunday, January 30 - Saturday, February 6

Tuesday, January 26 - ​​​​​​​Academic Excellence Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon

Monday, January 18 -No School – Profession Development

Shirley Tomka, age 65, of rural Arcadia, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held Saturday, May 8th (Vic & Shirley’s 45th Wedding Anniversary). Mass at 10:00 a.m., reception to follow at a location to be announced.