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What is a Microschool?   Microschooling at Emerald Heights Academy teaches students in multi-age classrooms where teachers focus on the individual student, rather than the class. Emerald Heights offers a small-scale learning community that integrates high-quality academics with doctrinal rigor and liturgical formation — one where students are genuinely known and cared for. What are the key benefits of Microschools? Personalized Learning  – Microschools offer individualized in

For more than 30 years, Emerald Heights Academy has helped children discover the light of Christ within, shining with knowledge, kindness, and conviction. Learn more about the Auction Join us for a Gatsby-inspired evening of joy and generosity as we celebrate our students and invest in the bright future ahead. Location:  InterContinental Hotel, Downtown Bellevue Date:  April 18, 2026 Time:  5:30 PM Sponsors & Donors We invite you to sponsor or donate in support of our mission

As Catholic schools across America shutter their doors under shrinking enrollment and rising costs, a surprising savior is emerging — the microschool. Once seen as a stop-gap or “last-ditch” effort to stay afloat, microschools — with their multi-age classrooms, deeply personal instruction, and faith-driven community — are proving to be not just viable, but flourishing. From classrooms on the brink of closure to lean, thriving institutions with growing enrollments, these intim