Pastor: Rev. Frank J. Timar, MSC
Principal: Ross A. Bubolz
Grade Levels: Pre-3 – Junior High
Enrollment: 240
School Hours: 8:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We strive to maximize each student’s academic potential while encouraging life-long learning. We incorporate Catholic teaching and Christian family values in order to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of our students. Children of all faiths are welcome.
Class Size: Maximum 30 students. Up to and including 3rd grade, a classroom aide is assigned if there are more than 25 students in a class.
After school care: Our BASE program runs from 3:00-5:30 every afternoon except the first and last days of school and the day before Thanksgiving.
Teaching Staff: 10 full-time teachers, 6 part-time teachers, and 3 classroom aides
Computers/Technology: A dedicated computer lab complete with Internet access is used by all kindergarten through middle school students. Seventh and eighth graders are assigned their own computers within their regular classroom.
Tuition: We rely on school families to utilize their time, talents and treasure in order to support and educate our students. As an entire school family this is accomplished through the Fair Share Program, which helps determine the amount of financial support parents are asked to contribute.
School Background
The main building on St. Mary’s School campus was built in 1924, and it is nestled in a safe, well-established neighborhood. Other facilities students utilize on a regular basis include St. Mary’s Church, a combined free-standing preschool and junior high building, a parish activity center, a youth ministry/retreat house, and a private playground. All of these areas are located on a single block and are within walking distance from one another.
School Highlights
- Strong focus on academics
- Daily religious instruction
- Monthly community service projects
- Positive peer groups and role models
- Safe and disciplined environment
- Mandatory uniforms
- Parents recognized as the primary educators of their children
- Ongoing and frequent communication—website, newsletters
Curriculum
- Utilize STAR Reading as well as the STAR Math programs
- Extra subjects on a weekly basis—art, technology, Spanish, music, and physical education
- Talented math program for eligible students
- Library media center
- Participation in area academic challenges—science fair, master historian program, county spelling bee, math contests, and artwork, poster and poetry competition
Points of Pride
- On-site weather station
- Travel experiences including trips to Washington D.C. and Florida
- Educational field trips
Activities
- Chess club
- Science Fair
- Math Team
- Student newspaper
- Student council
- School safety patrol
- Theatre productions
- Boy/Girl Scouts
- 8th Grade Service Projects
Interscholastic Athletics
- 5th and 6th grade—basketball, volleyball, cross-country, and cheerleading
- 7th and 8th grade—basketball, volleyball, cross-country, cheerleading, and those interested in wrestling and football may join the public school’s team.
Community Involvement and Partnerships
- Education Commission
- Active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that promotes family events and raises funds
- Sports Boosters
