Fully Accredited

Regis Catholic Schools is a K-12 Accredited School System

Every six years, Regis Catholic Schools completes a rigorous accreditation process through Wisconsin Religious & Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA). Our system was last accredited during the 2019–20 school year, and we were grateful to again participate in the process during the 2025-26 year.

In early March 2026, a team of representatives from across the Diocese of La Crosse visited all of our PreK–12 facilities to review the evidence we have collected as part of this process. Their visit included the Regis Catholic Schools Central Office, Regis High School, Regis Middle School, Immaculate Conception Elementary School, St. James Elementary School, and St. Mary’s Elementary School.

Accreditation provides an opportunity for Regis Catholic Schools to examine the entire system - our programs, curriculum, policies, culture, operations, and leadership - to determine how effectively all of these elements work together to serve our students. Engaging in this process reflects our commitment to honestly evaluating our strengths and areas for growth as we pursue continuous improvement and uphold the best practices in Catholic education.

The accreditation review focuses on four key domains:

We are proud to share that the visiting team has recommended Regis Catholic Schools for full accreditation at all levels for the next six years. We were evaluated on 72 indicators, and on no indicator were we scored below the required benchmark. Members of the visiting team also highlighted several strengths within our system that they now want to bring back to implement within their individual buildings and systems.

The visiting team identified the following commendations that we are proud to share:

• Our Regis Catholic Schools Central Office, particularly our HR department, was commended for its organization and attention to detail.
• At all of our buildings, the students were described as being incredibly happy and joyful to be at school every day.
• At the elementary school level, the students were identified as being extremely well-behaved and respectful.
• At Regis High School and Regis Middle School in particular, the Campus Ministry program and overall commitment to Catholic identity were both highly praised. It was noted that our middle and high school student body regularly participates in meaningful faith formation.
• At Immaculate Conception Elementary School, the strong parent-teacher partnership was highlighted, with an emphasis on the robust level of communication between school and home.
• At St. James Elementary School, the faculty and staff were commended for promoting a positive team atmosphere, working together to accomplish shared goals.
• At St. Mary’s Elementary School, the principal and faculty were praised for clearly spelling out expectations, with the students consistently exceeding those expectations.

In light of this encouraging news, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated teachers and staff. Their daily commitment to excellence, faith, and service is what makes Regis Catholic Schools such a special place for our students and families.

We are also deeply grateful for the continued support of our families, alumni, parish partners, and benefactors. Their commitment to Catholic education strengthens our mission and allows Regis Catholic Schools to remain a place where students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

Together, we look forward to building on this strong foundation as we continue forming young people in faith, knowledge, and character for years to come.