Ursuline sisters arrived in Tiffin in 1863, starting an academy for girls. Eventually this academy developed into what is now Calvert High School. The building, located at Madison and Jefferson streets, was torn down in the mid-1970s. The original St. Mary’s church was also located in this vicinity.
Calvert High School has been a part of the local Tiffin community since 1923. During that year, the Bishop of the Toledo Diocese, Samuel A. Stritch, asked the Ursuline Sisters to open a high school for both boys and girls in the Tiffin area. The Sisters had been operating a girls' academy on the Jefferson Street convent grounds since 1863. Under the guidance of Rev. Francis Macelwane, Diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the girls' school was phased out and Tiffin Central Catholic was opened in the former academy building on Sept. 10, 1923, with a freshman class of 40 girls and 32 boys.
The school received its charter from the State of Ohio in 1925, and on January 21, 1926, the name Calvert High School was chosen by the Bishop. Cecil Calvert, for which who the school was named, was an English nobleman who founded the state of Maryland as a haven, not only for persecuted Catholics, but for all victims of religious intolerance.
The Madison Street entrance of the current building displays the Calvert Shield. The left two quarters of the shield contain the Spanish Tower, emblem of the diocese of Toledo, and the crown of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron of the school. The right two quarters are taken from the coat of arms of the family of Cecil Calvert, and the lamp symbolizes learning.
By 1949, enrollment had risen to 250, so funds ($600,000) were needed to construct a new building. In 1954, one section of the present building, including the auditorium/gymnasium and 16 classrooms, was dedicated. By 1961, additional classrooms were added at a cost of $400,000. The school could then accommodate 850 students. The staff consisted of Principal Rev. Edward C. Dunn, two priests, eleven Ursuline Sisters, three Franciscan Sisters, five lay teachers, and several part-time teachers. Tuition in 1961 was $40 per student. The convent buildings were razed in 1975.
Under the leadership of Father Raymond Ensman, Calvert High School became part of the Catholic School Council of the Tiffin Area (CSCTA) in 1990. In July of 2007, Calvert High School became part of the Calvert Catholic Schools, which include St. Mary Campus (preK-3rd grades), St. Joseph Campus (4th-8th grades), and Calvert High School Campus (9th-12th grades). The Campuses are under the direction of the Board of Trustees, with Superintendent Ted Rombach reporting to the Board. Patricia Haley is Principal for preK-8th grades and Anthony Mass is Principal for 9th-12th grades.
Although religion is a focal point at Calvert, enrollment is open to students of every faith, race and ethnic origin. School chaplain, Father James Halleron, offers a weekly Mass for all Calvert students at 8:45 a.m. and optional Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor Chapel. Precepts of the Roman Catholic Church are taught in religion classes, following the Diocese of Toledo's Religion Course of Study and community service is a required component in the religion curriculum. Reconciliation, May Crowning, and First Friday Breakfast and Benediction are other religious celebrations in which students participate, as well as annual class retreats, highlighted by the Senior Kairos Retreat.
Academics are a priority at Calvert, as evidenced by the performance on state mandated testing and ACT scores. Students may pursue college preparatory, advanced placement, and general courses. Vocational education programs are available in cooperation with Sentinel Career Center. Both Heidelberg University and Tiffin University allow high school students to obtain college credits before graduation as part of the Post-Secondary Options program. About 93% of Calvert's graduates go on to higher education institutions.
Calvert traditions are shared through the publication of the Calvertana yearbook, which has continued from its inception in 1927 to the present time. Numerous extra-curricular activities are also part of the Calvert tradition. The school emblem is the Seneca Indian, and school colors are royal blue and white. Calvert Athletics have been affiliated with the Midland Athletic League since 1986, after many years as a member of the Sandusky Bay Conference. Calvert fields teams in many interscholastic sports for boys and girls. Students may also join one of many clubs and/or musical groups.
Calvert is fortunate to have continuing support from parents, alumni and the Tiffin community. The Academic/Spiritual, Athletic, and Music Boosters conduct various fund-raisers during the year. Established in 1973, the Calvert High School Educational Foundation provides a portion of the operating budget and serves as a reserve for emergencies. Other fund-raising functions are carried out by Calvert Alumni & Friends Association, which keeps in touch with the more than 7,000 graduates and friends of Calvert. Also, local businesses and organizations give financial support by advertising in the yearbook and athletic programs, and making donations to the annual Patron Drive.
As Calvert High School nears its 85th year of service, the students and faculty seek to provide and engage in an Excellent Catholic Secondary Education, and plan to maintain an active role in the Tiffin Community.
Calvert High School has been a part of the local Tiffin community since 1923. During that year, the Bishop of the Toledo Diocese, Samuel A. Stritch, asked the Ursuline Sisters to open a high school for both boys and girls in the Tiffin area. The Sisters had been operating a girls' academy on the Jefferson Street convent grounds since 1863. Under the guidance of Rev. Francis Macelwane, Diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the girls' school was phased out and Tiffin Central Catholic was opened in the former academy building on Sept. 10, 1923, with a freshman class of 40 girls and 32 boys.
The school received its charter from the State of Ohio in 1925, and on January 21, 1926, the name Calvert High School was chosen by the Bishop. Cecil Calvert, for which who the school was named, was an English nobleman who founded the state of Maryland as a haven, not only for persecuted Catholics, but for all victims of religious intolerance.
The Madison Street entrance of the current building displays the Calvert Shield. The left two quarters of the shield contain the Spanish Tower, emblem of the diocese of Toledo, and the crown of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron of the school. The right two quarters are taken from the coat of arms of the family of Cecil Calvert, and the lamp symbolizes learning.
By 1949, enrollment had risen to 250, so funds ($600,000) were needed to construct a new building. In 1954, one section of the present building, including the auditorium/gymnasium and 16 classrooms, was dedicated. By 1961, additional classrooms were added at a cost of $400,000. The school could then accommodate 850 students. The staff consisted of Principal Rev. Edward C. Dunn, two priests, eleven Ursuline Sisters, three Franciscan Sisters, five lay teachers, and several part-time teachers. Tuition in 1961 was $40 per student. The convent buildings were razed in 1975.
Under the leadership of Father Raymond Ensman, Calvert High School became part of the Catholic School Council of the Tiffin Area (CSCTA) in 1990. In July of 2007, Calvert High School became part of the Calvert Catholic Schools, which include St. Mary Campus (preK-3rd grades), St. Joseph Campus (4th-8th grades), and Calvert High School Campus (9th-12th grades). The Campuses are under the direction of the Board of Trustees, with Superintendent Ted Rombach reporting to the Board. Patricia Haley is Principal for preK-8th grades and Anthony Mass is Principal for 9th-12th grades.
Although religion is a focal point at Calvert, enrollment is open to students of every faith, race and ethnic origin. School chaplain, Father James Halleron, offers a weekly Mass for all Calvert students at 8:45 a.m. and optional Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor Chapel. Precepts of the Roman Catholic Church are taught in religion classes, following the Diocese of Toledo's Religion Course of Study and community service is a required component in the religion curriculum. Reconciliation, May Crowning, and First Friday Breakfast and Benediction are other religious celebrations in which students participate, as well as annual class retreats, highlighted by the Senior Kairos Retreat.
Academics are a priority at Calvert, as evidenced by the performance on state mandated testing and ACT scores. Students may pursue college preparatory, advanced placement, and general courses. Vocational education programs are available in cooperation with Sentinel Career Center. Both Heidelberg University and Tiffin University allow high school students to obtain college credits before graduation as part of the Post-Secondary Options program. About 93% of Calvert's graduates go on to higher education institutions.
Calvert traditions are shared through the publication of the Calvertana yearbook, which has continued from its inception in 1927 to the present time. Numerous extra-curricular activities are also part of the Calvert tradition. The school emblem is the Seneca Indian, and school colors are royal blue and white. Calvert Athletics have been affiliated with the Midland Athletic League since 1986, after many years as a member of the Sandusky Bay Conference. Calvert fields teams in many interscholastic sports for boys and girls. Students may also join one of many clubs and/or musical groups.
Calvert is fortunate to have continuing support from parents, alumni and the Tiffin community. The Academic/Spiritual, Athletic, and Music Boosters conduct various fund-raisers during the year. Established in 1973, the Calvert High School Educational Foundation provides a portion of the operating budget and serves as a reserve for emergencies. Other fund-raising functions are carried out by Calvert Alumni & Friends Association, which keeps in touch with the more than 7,000 graduates and friends of Calvert. Also, local businesses and organizations give financial support by advertising in the yearbook and athletic programs, and making donations to the annual Patron Drive.
As Calvert High School nears its 85th year of service, the students and faculty seek to provide and engage in an Excellent Catholic Secondary Education, and plan to maintain an active role in the Tiffin Community.
History of Calvert High School
Rev. Anthony J. Gallagher, S.T.D.
1923-1938
Rev. George C. Jaeger
1938-1951
Rev. Joseph D. Shenk
1951-1956
Msr. Edward C. Dunn
1956-1969
Rev. Frank Nieset
1969-1973
Rev. Robert J. Yeager
1973-1980
Rev. Jeffrey Sikorski
1980-1984
Mr. Jack Altenburger
1984-1988
Mr. Joseph Noonan
1988-1994
Mr. James Wright
1994-2000
Mr. Anthony J. Mass
2000-present
1923-1938
Rev. George C. Jaeger
1938-1951
Rev. Joseph D. Shenk
1951-1956
Msr. Edward C. Dunn
1956-1969
Rev. Frank Nieset
1969-1973
Rev. Robert J. Yeager
1973-1980
Rev. Jeffrey Sikorski
1980-1984
Mr. Jack Altenburger
1984-1988
Mr. Joseph Noonan
1988-1994
Mr. James Wright
1994-2000
Mr. Anthony J. Mass
2000-present
Principals of Calvert H.S.
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