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The Saint Mary's Difference
 At St. Mary's Parish School we enter into a
partnership with families in the formation of their
elementary age children to build an academic and
spiritual foundation and to teach Catholic Christian
faith and values. As we like to say, St.
Mary's Parish School is a place “Where Faith and
Knowledge Flourish”.
The philosophy at St. Mary's Parish School since its
inception in 1922 has been that families will be
welcomed and students will be given the opportunity
to grow in their Catholic Christian values and
faith. Self-worth and an ability to contribute
positively in a global society will be nurtured by
mastering the curriculum in a Christian supportive
environment. In recognition of diverse learning
styles, a variety of teaching techniques and
strategies are incorporated to meet the needs of the
learners. The commitment to prepare students as
lifelong learners is a mission of cooperative
efforts among the parents--the primary
educators--the staff and the student.
The entire St. Mary’s Parish School family invites
you to discover the truly rewarding world of a
Catholic school education. We are continually
reminded of the priceless gift of this education as
we spend time with our students. We see bright,
talented and curious young people. More importantly,
we see the spirit of Jesus alive and at work in our
children. In them, we see the promise for the
future.
Our school parents value this difference. They have
made a commitment to a Catholic education because
they realize that St. Mary’s Parish School
reinforces and builds upon the foundations they have
laid for their children. They have seen the
connection between this well-rounded, faith-based
education and the adults they want their children to
become.
This is borne out by the achievements of our past
students. Our graduates have achieved personal and
professional success. They are well-respected at
local high schools; within the past six years alone,
three of our graduates have gone on to become the
valedictorian of their high school class. Our
graduates are leaders in their communities; they
make significant contributions to the world. Perhaps
most notably, they are compassionate, caring,
responsible individuals who work to better the lives
of others.
You can also see a
 difference in our committed
teachers. Our teachers are chosen for their
abilities to serve as role models, as well as for
their outstanding teaching skills. Our small number
of classrooms and our favorable teacher to student
ratio enables our teachers to know students on an
individual basis. New students have often remarked
how comfortable they felt here, from the very first
day of school.
We invite you to come visit us and see for yourself.
Come walk through the halls and talk to the teachers
and students; we think you’ll notice something
special, something different--something you’ll want
for your child. It’s one of the most valuable gifts
you’ll ever give your child. It’s the gift of a
lifetime, for a lifetime.
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