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Why High-Quality Lockers Matter in Catholic Schools In any educational environment, infrastructure plays a critical role in student success. For Catholic schools, that environment reflects a deeper mission—supporting students’ intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth. While curriculum and teaching often take center stage, the physical space where students learn is just as important. One essential (but often overlooked) part of that space? School lockers. More than just storage, l …

In Catholic schools, parishes, and diocesan offices, purchasing decisions go far beyond cost. Thoughtful Catholic school purchasing reflects stewardship, responsibility, and a commitment to Catholic values. From classroom furniture to lockers and storage solutions, how and where Catholic institutions purchase matters—now more than ever. Catholic Purchasing Services (CPS) exists to help schools and parishes make smarter, value-driven purchasing decisions that support both their mission and …

Cell Phone Lockers for Schools: How Storage Solutions Support New Phone Policies Cell phones have become a major source of distraction, disruption, and disengagement in K–12 schools across the United States. As more states move toward full-day phone bans or stricter restrictions during instructional time, schools are increasingly turning to cell phone lockers and secure storage solutions to support compliance and improve student focus. In this post, we’ll cover: What cell phone lock …

Security for Schools: Shielding K-12 Education from Cyber Threats Cybersecurity in educational institutions is more important than ever. Schools and districts increasingly face cyber threats due to their reliance on technology for in-person and remote learning, cloud-based systems, and digital communications. CPS has developed CPS Security Solutions- a collection of supplier contracts that help to keep your institution safe. Stay tuned - as we plan to bring you more innovative products and thoug …

Design Services Guide: Create Inspiring Spaces for Schools and Churches At Catholic Purchasing Services (CPS), we know that well-designed spaces matter. They shape how students learn, how communities gather, and how faith is experienced. Whether it’s a classroom, chapel, or multipurpose space, thoughtful design helps create environments that are both functional and inspiring. That’s why CPS offers a comprehensive Design Services Buying Guide—connecting Catholic schools, parishe …

Future-Ready Classrooms: How STEAM Furniture Transforms Learning Education is evolving. Traditional, one-size-fits-all classrooms are being replaced with environments that encourage collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. That’s the foundation of STEAM education—a model that prepares students for real-world problem-solving. But while curriculum often takes center stage, there’s another powerful factor shaping student success: the classroom environment itself. That&rsq …