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F and become leaders in service to God and to their community. The Pacelli campus

rom preschool to adult education, Austin is someplace
for a year-round child care program for children 33 months through fifth grade and
special to pursue educational opportunities. Austin has public consists of an elementary building (grades Pre-K–5), which includes separate space
and private school options from cradle to career. a secondary building with separate wings for middle school (grades 6–8) and high
school (grades 9–12).
The diversity of Austin is celebrated in our student population and especially in early
childhood programming. Children and families from many countries and languages Riverland Community College is a regional comprehensive community college with
participate together in a wide variety of programming through Austin Public Schools campuses in Austin, Albert Lea and Owatonna. Part of the Minnesota State Colleges
and other organizations. Families with children birth through age five have several and Universities System, Riverland offers more than 50 majors in Career Technical
educational options. Training and associate degrees for transfer. A 2+2 program offers a bachelor’s degree
in Elementary Education taught in one of our elementary schools, giving
Austin Public Schools provides strong academic, fine arts, STEAM, special education, students four years of classroom experience prior to graduation. Riverland also
advanced placement, PSEO and concurrent enrollments, gifted and talented, athletic and offers opportunities in theater, music, clubs, intercollegiate sports and student
activity options. Students are served at a Community Learning Center (Pre-K and adult), government as an easy way to meet new friends, share talents and make dreams
Kindergarten Center, four elementary buildings (grades 1–4), two intermediate buildings happen. In every program, students access current, state-of-the-art technologies,
(grades 5/6 and 7/8) and one high school (grades 9–12). and a wide array of online classes make learning convenient.

Partnerships with Mayo Health Systems Austin/Albert Lea, The University of KSMQ-TV, an educational public television station serving southeastern Minnesota,
Minnesota, The Hormel Institute, Hormel Foods Corporation, local businesses and provides quality programming of local and regional interest. KSMQ-TV is a strong
others provide real world opportunities for students beyond the classroom. Step Up supporter of local educational programs.
Austin and Austin Aspires offer mentor and internship opportunities for high school
students. Cycles for Success provides scholarship opportunities for Austin graduates
to attend Riverland Community College. Mower County CEO provides students with
an overview of business development and processes. And in keeping with Austin’s
efforts to provide exceptional opportunities in the arts, MacPhail Center for Music
offers instruction for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The Pacelli Catholic School system offers quality education with smaller class sizes
for preschool through grade 12, focusing on teaching Christian values to all
denominations, along with traditional college prep subject matter. Within a liberal
arts educational community, Pacelli cultivates in students the ability to think, write
and speak critically, consistently graduating students who excel in their vocations