Parishes optimistic about new
unified school

	NEW START: Lilly F., Jordan W. and Melissa M. join in the celebration at the new Divine Savior School, serving Kiel and New Holstein, where they will be in the third grade. (Rick Evans photo)

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

John Paul II School was considered. Queen of the Apostles made the top three. But it's Divine Savior School, a name selected by a three-to-one margin, which will officially open its doors at two sites on Sept. 4.

The former Ss. Peter & Paul School in Kiel and Holy Rosary School in New Holstein are now one. The Kiel campus will house preschool through grade four, while grades five through eight will attend classes in New Holstein.

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