Kindergartners (from left) Adrianna Shasteen, dressed as a doctor; Heath Zabkar, dressed as a fireman, and Olivia Black, dressed as a Pennsylvania State Trooper in recognition of Healthcare and First Responder Appreciation Day at Butler Catholic School..

Catholic schools in Butler County are marking National Catholic Schools Week with special activities, including an event to thank Butler Health System workers and first responders.

Gratitude is the overall theme for the week at Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust S., according to Kathy Dudley, the school's director of development.

The school designated Tuesday as its Gratitude for Health Care Workers and First Responders Day.

All students were encouraged to dress as a first responder or health care worker.

This is an excerpt of a story appearing in Wednesday's Butler Eagle.