Portland St. Patrick Catholic School

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is St. Patrick School accredited?

   St. Patrick School is accredited by MANS (Michigan Association of Non-public Schools).  The vigorous accreditation process takes place every seven years.  The most recent process was completed in the spring of 2010.
   

2. What is the dress code for St. Patrick students?

   St. Patrick School students are required to wear school uniforms.  The complete Dress Code is available on the school website.
   

3. What is the tuition at St. Patrick School?

   
   We work hard to keep our tuition levels affordable, and have succeeded in staying well below the levels charged at Catholic High Schools in Lansing and Grand Rapids.  Tuition rates for the current school year are available on the website.
   

4. Where can I find the current school calendar?

   The current school calendar can be found on the home page of the school website, near the top of the page on the right hand side.
   
   

5. How well do St. Patrick students do on standardized tests?

   
   St. Patrick elementary students are tested each year, using the Iowa Basics Test.  Our students consistently score in the top 25% in the nation.

   Our high school students take the MME (Michigan Merit Exam) and the ACT (American College Test), and also score consistently in the top levels.  In recent years, our students have scored the highest of any school in Ionia County, in the complete geographic area around Portland, and in the CMAC. 
   

6. Where can I find a current athletic schedule?

   We will publish the current athletic schedule as soon as it has been finalized.  At that time, a link to the complete athletic schedule will be available on the home page of the school website.  Individual sports schedules will be published on the indivual sports pages.

   Wallet-size sports schedules can be picked up at the school office, at Westside Grocery and at the Portland Federal Credit Union at the beginning of each sports season.
   

7. I need directions to St. Patrick School.

   Coming from the east:  Take I-96 west to Exit 77.  Turn right onto Grand River Avenue and follow it approximately 1 1/2 miles.
   

   Coming from the west:  Take I-96 east to Exit 77.  Turn left onto Grand River Avenue and follow it approximately 1 1/2 miles.

   The school is located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and West Street.
   
   

8. I need directions to an athletic event.

   Football:  Varsity games are played at Portland High School, located at 1100 Ionia Road.  JV games and all 5-8 games are played at Father Flohe Field, located across the street from St. Patrick School.

   Basketball:  Varsity/JV games are played at Portland Middle School, located at 745 Storz Avenue.  Freshman/Middle School and elementary games are played at St. Patrick School, 122 West Street.

   Softball/Baseball:  All games are played at Father Flohe Field, across the street from St. Patrick School.

   Volleyball:  All games are played at St. Patrick School, 122 West Street.

   Track:  Track meets are held at Portland High School, 1100 Ionia Road.

   Bowling:  Matches are held at Meadow Bowl Lanes, 7888 East Grand River Avenue.

   Golf:  Matches are held at the Portland Country Club, 4901 Divine Highway.

   For complete information, please use Google Maps.
   

9. When are the various committee meetings held?

   School Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall.  For complete information, please visit the School Commission webpage.
   Athletic Association meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m.. in Room 216.  The center doors on West Street will be unlocked for the meeting.  For complete information, please visit the Athletic Association webpage.

   Minutes from the meetings are also available on the same webpages.
   

10. Where can I find a handbook?

    The school and athletic  handbooks are available on the Forms and Publcations page of the school website.