Letter from the Pastor

Welcome to St. Mary's School:

The greatest act of hope for a people, for parents, is to make a decision to have a child. This action is saying that we have something worthwhile to pass on. And this action is saying to the present generation that we, as parents, believe that you are safe and good enough for us to raise this child in your midst. As a Church, we truly appreciate parents' decision to have a child.

In its baptismal ceremony, the Church affirms that "parents are the primary educators of their child(ren). As a Church community, we form a partnership with parents through St. Mary's School. The mission of St. Mary's School is to offer a full faith environment that promotes Catholic teaching and values. In our school, students have the opportunity to learn and share about their faith is all their activities: Mass, other liturgies, prayer and in all their studies.

As pastor of St. Mary, Queen of the Universe, I invite you to consider St. Mary's School. Please visit the school and discover how St. Mary's lives its mission: "United in Christ: Mind, Body and Spirit."

Sincerely, Fr. Kerry Ninemire

Letter from the Principal

Welcome to our Catholic Learning Community! Education today is a complex task. Children and young people must be guaranteed the right to develop at their own physical and intellectual capabilities, with an emphasis on their spiritual formation as well. The summary of the school's mission is to educate the whole child, "mind, body, and spirit." The church firmly believes that "parents, having given life to their children, are their primary educators." St. Mary's School recognizes that parents entrust the school to provide a quality education for their children. St. Mary's School is a PreK-6 grade school. The foundation of the school is based on traditional values with the focus on the individual needs of the child. Our motto "Love of Learning and Learning to Love" encompasses the idea of instilling the mastery of learning and living our lives in Christian character. The spirit of St. Mary's School is one of family. Parents are deeply committed to the school's mission. Students are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including an after school service project club. The focus of each individual student is evident by the small class size, as well as the monitoring of each child's development. God has made each person unique and it is our goal to educate each student with the grace of individuality.

Sincerely,  Dr. Nick Compagnone