***7th/8th Grade***

We are excited to announce that 7th Grade has been in full swing at Assumption Catholic School since the 2024-2025 school year. 8th grade launched this past fall (2025). These grades are also part of the Middle School Model at Assumption. The teachers include Mr. Steve Golobich, Ms. Eva Kolodji, and Mrs. Vanessa Roxberg. Specialists are also involved in the FACTS program. FACTS focuses on life skills such as finances, sewing, etc. 
 

Assumption School also offers 7th & 8th graders:

• Personalized attention with small class sizes and in-person instruction. 

• Formation of confidence, character, and skills to become effective leaders. 

• A family environment, in which parents are welcome and involved in our school.   

• A Christ-centered vision, anchored in a worldview that gives wisdom, peace, and purpose, at an age students begin to wrestle more seriously with issues of faith and the purpose of life.   
    
  Grades 5-8 rotate teachers for different subject areas, a generous grant from the Owens Foundation allowed for the remodeling of our upstairs classroom wing with improved ventilation and bathrooms, and we have a classroom renovated to serve as a science lab for all grades.   
    
  Tuition, fees, and the registration process is the same as for K-6 students. Tuition assistance/scholarships are available as well.  We welcome students, Catholic and non-Catholic, to join us at any time in their PreK-8 educational journeys.    
    
  To inquire about enrollment, or with any questions, please contact Principal Sarah Nelson at [email protected] or (218) 263-3054.
  
  Please pray for our school, students and staff as we seek to grow in wisdom, love and service to the Lord and our Hibbing community.    
   
    
  Academic Advisory Team 

• Ms. Doris Kolodji - 6th Grade Teacher (40 years) 
• Steve Fetzik - English and Media (40 years: Austin, St. Francis, MN and MIB) 
• Steve Golobich - Social Studies (10 years: currently at Rock Ridge) 
• Corey Kolodji - Science (37 years: Chisholm High School) 
• Steve Koskovich – English (34 years: Hibbing High School) 
• Kevin Milani - Science (Hibbing Community College, Retired) 
• Richard Milani -Business/Accounting/Economics (Minnesota North College) 
• Sarah Nelson, M.Ed.  - FACS and Communications/Literature licensure (18 years/6 fulltime: Hibbing High School) 
• Dave Ongaro - Science (Hibbing Community College, Retired) 
• Dave Pritschet, M.Ed. - Social Studies and Languages (29 years: Brainerd High School and Forestview Middle School)) 
• Ken Strukel - Math (Minnesota North College) 
• Ann Marie Wopata, M.Ed. - Science (12 years: currently at Chisholm High School) 
• Multiple middle school Math teachers from our fellow Catholic schools in the diocese.  
• Special thanks to School Advisory Board subcommittee members assisting in development and review of middle school options: Robb Bigelow, Nan Sartori, Kerry Milani, and Father Daniel Weiske.