Dear John Ireland Community,

We are seeking to renew our accreditation status for our PreK-6 school. We have been an accredited school since 1991 through MNSAA. Every seven years, we do a self-study of the school and apply to renew our accreditation status. We have seen the value of being an accredited school.

Some of the main reasons we are seeking accreditation include: provides a framework for the best educational programs and practices for our learners, assures stakeholders we periodically undergo self-reflection process, provides for long-range strategic planning, and highlights our accomplishments on an annual basis.

Our pastor, Monsignor Douglas Grams, is supportive and committed to ensuring the school meets all the requirements for accreditation. Through the Diocese of New Ulm, we have the guidance and support from Michelle Kramer. Many dedicated parents, staff, and members of the community believe in the school and want to ensure we are providing a credible and quality school program.

During the 2024-2025 school year we will be completing our self-study. We will have an onsite visit in the Spring of 2026. As part of our self-study, we are asking you to take 10-15 minutes to fill out a survey. This will help us collect data on our strengths and places of improvement as we make long-term strategic plans. Please complete the survey by June 15th, 2025. 

Thank you for your time and support of our accreditation process.

Sincerely,

Amanda Roche

Principal