| Click Here To Submit Your Own Testimonial From Dennis and Victoria Klein Why St. Patrick School? Coming back to the US after being in Asia for more than three years, we had real concerns with the issue of schooling for our two boys. No matter WHERE we were going to settle down in the States, we had many apprehensions about what the environment would be like for the boys and the level of education they would receive. We had been so fortunate to have them in the English American system at the Seoul Foreign School, (SFS) in Seoul South Korea. The International Baccalaureate system was superb in many ways for their education and social needs. So to find some place that could not only welcome them, but also meet their educational requirements, was going to be a hard task. However, it has been a lot easier than we could have imagined for the boys at St. Patrick School. They have both settled in nicely and feel very comfortable with the structure and daily routines of the school. We knew we couldn’t control how the system was taught, but we could control the environment in which we placed our boys.
We honestly feel like we’ve “come home” in many respects. The boys’ smaller classrooms, the additional one-on-one contact they receive, the atmosphere of learning without forced pressures, and the overall culture of St. Patrick has made their transition back to the US and back to schooling within the States relatively smooth.
Even though they do miss the “state of the art” technology that was readily available to them at SFS, (tuition investment at SFS in Korea was $25,000 per child, per year), what is available for our boys in aspects of learning and growing cannot be measured by the school’s budgetary access.
To teach compassion, to learn self-discipline, to mold individual minds to think collectively about what is best for themselves and their own school system…we cannot put a price tag on this. The feeling of family, faith, traditions, and pride in school ownership exists at St. Patrick School. This is something to be very proud of and to keep maintaining for generations to come.From Ralph Willemin (Class of 1975) As I’m going through the mail today I notice a letter from St. Patrick School. It is our tuition invoice. I read through the page to check out the content, and I think, “This form is so much better than the statements from past years.” Thank you to the school and parish office staffs!
In the second paragraph I find scrip credits. Wow! $97.00 credit, for buying gift cards to pay for the stuff we were going to be buying anyway. What a concept! Mary still has to remind me to buy a Lowe’s card before heading for Ionia....you’d think that by now I’d remember it on my own! But, by taking that one little step, we get part of our tuition investment back. We’re getting the best education in the area for our daughter and also getting part of our investment dollars back. I like that!
This week we got to see the ACT and MME scores for Ionia county plus Fowler. Most everyone in this area knows that Fowler and PW usually set the bar for public schools with their high scores. St. Pat’s topped both of them! Again!
So, we have top scores, we offer multiple AP classes--with highly qualified teachers in the classrooms every day--and we offer two foreign language options! Mr. Hodge has added the Dave Ramsey course to the Sophomore schedule. We have a tremendous teaching staff and a great guidance counselor. We offer multiple sports so that everyone who wishes to play, gets to play, and we almost never require any type of pay-to-play dollars from the parents. We have a debate team and a quiz bowl team. We have an excellent Student Council.
All of this for only $3800 per year for a high school student? Yeah, times are tough, really tough. Maybe that is all the more reason to give our kids the best possible opportunity, so that they will be prepared to handle the tough stuff and to succeed. If you look at the cost of the excellent Catholic high schools to the east and the west, you’ll see that we’ve got a bargain. And, with our new Alumni Fund, we are able to offer some financial assistance to families who need it. Mike Johnson can assist with that.
When we look at giving our students the best opportunity to succeed, maybe it isn’t really an option at all. Maybe it is just obvious. We have the best educational opportunity in the area right up on the hill at West and Center Streets.
I guess it is true. We Pray. We Learn. We Achieve. From Jan (Schrauben) Simon (Class of 1985) You know you are a busy parent when you mark the year based on your children’s athletic seasons. That’s how it is at our house, and Jim and I wouldn’t have it any other way! We are now in “Football/Volleyball/Junior High Basketball” season and we can’t wait for the games to start. As we finished this past spring sports season, I was struck by how fortunate the St. Patrick athletes are---not only because of the success of the seasons, though we had plenty of that! The varsity boys being led to the quarter finals by Coach Scheurer, and the Girls Softball led by Coach Battley, making it to the regionals made for a lot of excitment. But, beyond that, our athletes are fortunate because of all the support they receive. Sure—the parents and grandparents are always there, cheering and encouraging their children and grandchildren. But, what strikes me is the phenomenal support the athletes receive from the people in the St. Patrick community who have no children participating. Many of those supporters made the long drive to the regional near Flint, cheering, encouraging and congratulating the players as if they were their own children. Then I started thinking about all the sporting events. There are people at each turn willing to support Shamrock Athletics. They are running clocks, recording stats, keeping books, giving financially, cheering, encouraging and supporting all of the Shamrock Athletes. So if you are a “Bruce Bennett, a “Dick Brown, a “George Rutherford”, a “Donna Schrauben” or any of the other wonderful examples of stewardship that I see at each sporting event supporting the athletes…THANK YOU, and enjoy the next season. From Michelle (Hitchcock) Smith (Class of 2001) As a graduate of St. Patrick’s I, like many others, am grateful for the opportunity to attend such a positive learning and social environment. I also understand and appreciate the financial sacrifices and commitments that were made by my parents to send our family to St. Patrick’s. As a soon-to-be parent myself there has never been a doubt in my mind that I too would send my children to St. Patrick’s one day. Today I found myself browsing the very impressive St. Patrick’s website and noticed the tuition fee schedule posting for 2008-2009. As I am currently contemplating and weighing the financial obligations of childcare I was surprised to learn that the average yearly cost per child will be somewhere around $5200. The yearly cost for an elementary student to attend St. Patrick’s is only $3100. While my intention is not to convey that a St. Patrick’s education is comparable to or a replacement for childcare, I was shocked to learn that many families, without hesitation are spending this much money for daycare services. However, when considering the educational future of their child many are reluctant to pay tuition. There are many reasons for attending Portland High School as well as Portland St. Patrick’s, both are quality schools and I am blessed to live in a community where I have choice. For me however, nothing can compare to the Catholic education that I received, the values that have been instilled in me, the individual attention I was given, and the traditions I had the opportunity to be apart of. Hopefully others believe they cannot afford St. Patrick’s will reconsider and take into account the many other reasons to send their children. From Jenny and Jayson Lyon I’m writing this letter to those of you who may be in the same boat as us and need encouragement, and to those of you who are considering choosing St. Pat's for your children. We have a son in 1st grade and one to begin Kindergarten in the fall. We, as many of you, have experienced hours being cut and a reduction in overtime hours being offered by our employers. Income we have counted on for years and based our lifestyle on is now gone. We have been asked several times “Why don’t you just take your kids out of private school, public school is free?” Although we believe Portland has a great public school system, we will make every sacrifice possible to keep our kids at St. Pat's. It's more than numbers on paper, it is a deep belief that we are giving our children the most fullfilling education possible.
We are so grateful for St. Pat’s. The staff and the families are wonderful. The curriculum is outstanding. The teachers take a genuine interest in each child and really get to know them. When we send our son off to school we feel like he is going off to an extension of our home. A place were he will be loved and looked after physically, academically, and unique to St. Pat’s, spiritually. We never have to worry about having to unteach him anything that would be contradictory to our faith.
We were also warned before we enrolled in St. Pat’s that we would be considered “outsiders” and our kids would have a hard time with the others. This worried us but we enrolled anyway and now, well into our second year, we can tell you that we have not experienced even a hint of not feeling welcome. Trust me, you can not get more outside than us. I was raised in Alpena, my husband in Sunfield. I wandered from my faith in college and came back to the Church in 2005, my husband became Catholic in the spring of 2006. We transferred to St.Pat’s the summer before our son started Kindergarten in 2007. We enrolled in the school not knowing a single family. We took a leap of faith and it paid off.
In conclusion , I would like to say that times are tough. If you don’t have your own testimonial to that I can bet someone close to you does. We are all scared of what is coming down the pike. It is time to get back to the basics; God and family. We see how easily all the rest can come and go. Our children need a good foundation now more than ever. Our job as parents is to provide that for them. All the material things can be bought back later. You can never buy back the opportunity to send your children to an awesome school that intertwines God into everything they do. Please prayerfully consider keeping or choosing St. Pat’s as your school. From Kristen Schrauben (Class of 2001) I would just like to take a moment to tell my parents THANK YOU. Having your child attend a private school is an enormous sacrifice for a parent today. However, the outcome, as we can see in our graduates every year, is well worth it. I would like to give my thoughts about St. Patrick's education to all of the parents "on the fence" about changing their children's future. St. Patrick High School math teacher, Paul Osbourne, has given many great reasons to attend St. Patrick. Reason 20. The discipline of a Catholic school will prepare students for the demands of adulthood really "stuck" with me when reading his testimonial. (Note: Scroll down four messages to read Paul's testimonial.) As a young adult, I now look back at on education and experiences and ask myself where did I develop my work ethic, discipline, and character. Without a doubt, this would be my education and experiences at St. Patrick. I only hope one day that I can make this sacrifice for my children because I know this is a sacrifice I must do for my children to give them the best possible future. From Jan Simon The last regular season football game is coming up this Friday and I just wanted to share some thoughts that I have had regarding this past season. When my husband Jim and I found out this summer that our son David and all the freshmen would be playing varsity football we were a little apprehensive. Beyond the physical size difference, we wondered if it would be a good experience for the freshmen athletes. Looking back now it seems like such a silly question, but I don't think anyone could have imagined what a positive experience it would be. Under the guidance of Coach Russman, Coach Cross and Coach Thelen, it has been nothing but positive. All of the character traits that we see on a daily basis in the school, transferred to the football program. The upperclassmen have been leaders, not only through their play on the field, but also off the field. They have led by example, showing respect for officials, other teams and each other. They have shown perseverance in their play, never giving up. Supporting the underclassmen when they were playing and giving credit when credit was due was not the exception, it was the standard. I have pictures in my mind of this past season as I am sure many of the parents do. They include Senior boys not only showing up to cheer the Freshman players on at a scrimmage, but running water to them; seeing a Senior stand up for a Freshman on the field to the point of getting a penalty; watching upperclassmen slap the Freshmen on the shoulder pads to tell them good job. All these memories and countless others have made this season something really special. So even though the season may end on Friday night I wanted to thank the upperclassmen and coaches. The season may end, but the examples that you have been as a team will last a lifetime...yet another wonderful experience that I'm not sure I would have seen any place but St. Patrick School. Thanks guys. From Father Larry King We are well into the new school year now and I just want to take a moment to give a testimonial to how well the "Church Buddy" program that Mr. Hodge initiated is working. It's wonderful to see the older youth role modeling and taking responsibility for their younger "buddies." You can see it in the eyes of the little ones when they and their Church Buddy come walking into church together on Wednesday morning for Mass. These little ones really look up to you older youth, and not just because you are taller! Keep up the great example! Never underestimate the impact you are having on these young ones! I'm proud of you! From Christine Wilcox Last night I attended the eighth grade girls basketball game. It was a close game and came right down to the wire. St. Pat's won the game by a slim margin. The girls varisty volley ball team was watching from the lobby as they were waiting to practice at the end of the basketball game. When the game was over, the varsity volley ball team and other students present ran to make a tunnel for the girls to run through to the locker room. I was so proud of those junior and seniors who supported their younger school mates in such a powerful way. They could have stood back and been too cool to acknowledge the younger girls. No other school provides the range of ages that St. Pat's does that allows younger students to look up to the older and the older students to support and be models for the younger. Way to go girls!! From Paul Osbourne, High School Math Department REASONS TO ATTEND ST. PAT'S HIGH SCHOOL: Not one, not two....but 42 reasons to choose St. Patrick's High School for your child! From Debbie Lange Our family is getting ready to begin our second year at St. Patrick School. My daughters, Caitlin and Madeline Rommel, transferred to St. Patrick School from the public schools last year. Sending my daughters to school at St. Patrick is the best decision that I have ever made for my daughters. There have been many benefits to attending St. Patrick School, but the two benefits that I noticed and appreciate the most are the curriculum at St. Pat's and the teaching staff. Both of my daughters noticed last year that the other students were building on knowledge that they learned previously - knowledge that my daughters didn't have because it was something they hadn't learned yet in public schools. Another parent from St. Pat's had warned me that we may encounter that and I was very happy when my daughters stepped up to the plate and were willing to do the extra work needed during the summer before they started their first year at St. Pat's, and during the school year (in addition to their regular homework), so that they could catch up with their fellow St. Pat's students. The teaching staff at St. Pat's is wonderful. I have found that the teachers are willing to help the students and do their best to make sure every student has learned the skills needed to move on and to succeed. That is not a situation we found to be present in the public schools and is one of the main reasons we left public schools. St. Pat's is also a lot more structured and more disciplined. I realize that in the current economy some parents feel that sending their child to public schools is a good, or maybe even a necessary, cost savings -- after all it is free. I have made the decision to do what is best for my daughters and sending them to St. Pat's is what is best. I encourage all parents who may be considering leaving St. Pat's (or any other Catholic school) due to cost, to seriously consider making cuts in other areas, if possible, and to look at the real value of the education our children are receiving. It's worth the money! From Don and Carol Gunderman
We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the Jr. High boys basketball players, cheerleaders, parents, and most especially the coaches: Pat Russman and Mike Wilcox.
As most of you know, our son, Adam, has Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's is an autism spectrum disorder and for him this includes: sensory difficulties; lack of organizational skills; some limited coordination; and an inability to pick up on non-verbal cues; as well as his social skills and communication strategies are learned/mimicked. He is at his best when there is a routine and the situations are predictable. So when he came home one day and asked if he could be on the St. Pat's 8th grade basketball team, we were a little concerned. Basketball is such an unpredictable sport with lots going on and lots to pay attention to every minute. When we talked to Mr. Russman, he quickly replied, "We will find a spot for him".
Both the 7th and 8th grade players rallied around him. The encouragement, patience, support, and praise he received from the players, cheerleaders, coaches, parents, and fans was overwhelming! These are gifts that Adam will have forever. He played in every game and not one impatient word was spoken throughout the entire season. We are so proud to say that he is a Shamrock.
During one home game I had the opportunity to sit directly behind the players' bench. When Adam went in, Coach Russman was very specific, writing out the players names and making sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be, as opposed to his usual symbols and lines. On the court, the players patiently told Adam where he should be and even physically guided him in place at times. It was clear that these players cared more about each other than winning.
We would also like to take this time to thank this year's whole 8th grade class. With the average person, social skills are instinctive, something you just 'do' without thinking. Adam's social skills are learned. He has been with most of you since first grade. We are proud to have all of you continue to teach him with such graciousness and patience. He could not have this positive experience anywhere else. You are true examples of the living gifts of the Holy Spirit. From Dawn (Schneider) Arwood St. Patrick School...quality education, God and prayer, high standards and expectations, family, friends and community. These are just a few words that describe this amazing school. My husband and I consider ourselves extremely blessed. We are blessed to have the opportunity to send our children to an outstanding school, blessed with children who are thriving in their education and faith, blessed with the realization of the benefits we will reap because of the hard work and sacrifice. Everyone believes their children deserve the best and St. Patrick is the best for our family. Where else could I ask my children to say an extra prayer for someone during their daily morning prayer? Where else is a teacher able to spend extra time with each and every student? Where else could my children participate in weekday masses? Where else would I know most every parent and family of the friends of my children? These are important questions and ones I could answer with.St. Patrick School. The students, families, faculty, and administration have a common bond at St. Patrick---faith. This faith is nurtured daily and builds community, togetherness and respect. Respect for God, respect for each other and respect for oneself. St. Patrick School is positively impacting my children academically, spiritually and socially. This school is helping us, as parents, set the foundation for the future success of our children. This strong foundation allows my children to build and strengthen their education and spirituality in an environment that embraces quality academics and community. St. Patrick School is a part of our family. My husband and I wouldn't have it any other way! Keep those colors shining bright.you are making the St. Patrick community proud! From Ralph Willemin (Class of 1975) We're nearing the end of the first marking period and preparing for teacher conferences. As a parent of an 8th grade student, I am very grateful for the tremendous upgrade in skill and professionalism in the educational staff at the middle school level. In fact I am very excited about the plan taking shape throughout the entire pre-K though grade 12 Catholic school family.
Recently I was given the privilege of sitting in on a Student Council meeting as the students prepared for Homecoming activities. I came away very impressed with the attitude and the work ethic of this group. Our current student body, grades 9 through 12 are loaded with quality leaders and are at least as good as any group we've ever seen. They truly represent what is great about St. Patrick School. This is the group I want my 8th grader to be around. If it is true that we take on the characteristics of those with whom we associate - and I believe that to be true, then all of our 8th grade parents should be looking forward to next year. I've heard some people in the know compare the 8th grade to our current Senior class. High praise indeed.
I am looking forward to the high standards in the high school. I know that it is tougher at St. Patrick High School. It takes a 94 to achieve an "A", and this highly qualified staff will push our students to be as good as they can be and will help each student reach their personal best.
More will be expected of our students. Discipline is not a punishment. It merely sets guidelines to allow people the opportunity to succeed. What they do with the opportunity is up to them. I relate many things to sports and always remember what a coach said years ago. Everyone has the will to win. Those who succeed have the will to prepare to win. Just like in life, we can prepare to be ready for anything or we can settle for good enough. The one thing we know for sure about the future is that we don't know much for sure.
I'm glad that our 8th graders can count on getting what they need to prepare to succeed. I love the opportunity our students have to take three AP classes with skilled teachers in the classroom every day. I looked at current tuition costs at MSU and then calculated the savings if a Senior passed all three AP tests in relevant core classes while learning in an environment that breeds success. It just reassured me that this school gives my 8th grader the best opportunity to succeed. This global economy doesn't care about the way things used to be done and current specialties are often obsolete without much notice. Being prepared to succeed and being a cut above the average is the best opportunity we can provide. So as we attend this first conference, I know that our 8th graders will be prepared to handle the challenge. This outstanding middle school team will hand the 8th grade class off to our top flight high school faculty to take them to the next step. Our administration is setting up the entire program to flow together. Standards at our pre-school will start those students off the right way. There is a reason we have the pairing of one of our great long time teachers and one of our rising stars at the Kindergarten level. This is a critical step in preparing children to be handed off to a progression of elementary teachers with experience, ability and compassion that is second to none. These elementary teachers are the role models that our kids will see and emulate. And then they can move up to middle school to be prepared to take their place as Shamrock high school students. Kyle Lay mentioned in a testimonial that St. Patrick provided all that he needed. Maybe not all that he wanted, but all that he needed. One of my colleagues on the Education Commission, Diane Bissell has commented that she has one chance to prepare her boys for life, which includes one opportunity to give her boys the best education and that she wanted those hours they spend each day in school to include God and our Catholic faith. That is an "elective" that we have at St. Patrick and we can't lose sight of it or let it slip off the list of important things. Maybe it is a sacrifice to send our daughter to St. Patrick. We'll probably be driving our old car a little longer. But maybe it is an investment. A new car will wear out. The advantage we give our kids to attend a school that expects more than average and gives our kids what they need will last a lifetime. They may not see it right now. Back to setting the guidelines that allow them the opportunity to succeed. Just like in life.
From Janice Simon I may not be the most impartial judge having graduated from St. Pat's, taught here for almost 20 years and having four children of my own in the building. However, I see on a daily basis the value of this Catholic Education that is being provided. How the students treat each other, how they treat adults, their behavior in the halls, classses, lunchroom playground and even on the bus are all shining examples of the gift St. Patrick School is not only to our community but to our children as well. I agree with Kathy Mauren's comment regarding "greatness". I see high expectations being set and met everyday. Yet, here at St. Pat's, students are able to fulfill personal goals while keeping Jesus Christ and his teachings at the center their life. Is it financially difficult at times? Yes, but it is also a financial priority in our household. We see it as a gift that will travel with our children where ever their paths in life may go. Faith and the teachings that our children are receiving from the faculty, staff and each other will prepare them for their future. From Kathy Mauren (Class of 1985) We find ourselves in a time when mediocrity seems to be "good enough." Well, I'm saying no to the "good enough" stuff and making room for the "GREAT" stuff. That is why I send my children to Saint Patrick's Catholic School. No matter the cost, no matter the sacrifice, a quality Catholic education is priceless. Yes, we have a great college-prep curriculum. We have small class sizes. We have that "feel good" family atmosphere in our school. We have a dedicated, stellar staff and administration. But most importantly, we have God in each and every classroom. We have Him in the halls, the bathrooms, the cafeteria, the office, the gym and in all of our staff and students. We all learn what we live. Giving my children the oppurtunity to have Jesus Christ in their lives at home and at school is very important to me. Without God, NOTHING is possible. Everything we have and will ever accomplish is by His grace. From Nikki Brown (Class of 2002) Everyone in their lives looks back on the "good ol' days" and takes every opportunity to relive those certain happy memories that stick out in a child/adolescent’s life. Each time I find myself drifting down that path of remembrance, it consistently brings me to one location: St. Patrick's School. I was privileged to have had the opportunity to grow my faith, my knowledge, and my friendships at St. Pat's. With an excellent learning environment and a great opportunity to play sports, I feel I was able to mold myself into the person I am today.
With class sizes small, you grow a deep appreciation and respect for each classmate and you receive the one on one attention from each member of the faculty. I truly believe that my success throughout college is largely in part due to the education and preparation I received from the faculty at St. Pat's. Though they can't fully prepare you for the life experiences you will face in college, they can and do prepare you for the educational aspects you will encounter, from test taking skills, AP courses, leadership skills, the list can go on and on.
As my husband and I are coming up on our five year class reunion, we find ourselves constantly reviewing our memories from elementary school, middle school, and high school. As we discuss the possibility of children in our future, we have, hands down, decided that no matter the financial sacrifices we must make, our kids will, without a doubt, be attending St. Patrick's School! From Kyle Lay (Class of 2007) During my time at St. Patrick's High School, I not only got a quality education, but also was enlightened through faith. School seemed very energetic and my group of classmates felt more like siblings. I would not have done anything different if I had it to do all over again. St. Pat's didn't necessarily offer all of the classes I would have liked, but it provided all of the classes I needed. The teachers were always there for me any time I needed a hand, and they offered their input even if it wasn't the subject they taught. St. Pat's prepped me in more ways than just education; it gave me morals and taught me what is really important in life...friends, family, and faith. Now that I am out of school and into the "real world" I miss the small school atmosphere. I don't seem as close to my friends as I once was, now that we all have grown up and moved away. At college the professors don't care as much about you as the teachers at St. Pat's did. I miss waking up every day and seeing my friends at St. Pat's. Graduation is a part of growing up. It's something you look forward to until you actually do it. Then you graduate and miss everything about high school. In my case, I miss everything about St. Patrick's School. From Kevin Schneider (Class of 1978) I graduated from St. Patrick's in 1978. At that time they did not offer Kindergarten or pre-school. My father worked at St. Pat's for nearly forty years. My parents sent all ten of their children through St. Pat's. That certainly did not happen with out sacrifice. Looking back at what they did, makes the little sacrifice that we have accepted, pale in comparison. My wife and I look at sending our kids to St. Pat's as an investment in their future, much like saving for college. We feel that the Catholic education that is provided at St. Pat's is second to none. Beyond that, the school provides Christian values and small class sizes, which allows one on one help that all kids need with one class or another. We are committed to graduate both of our children from St. Pat's. We have brought them up with the idea that college is not an option, it is just what we do. Last year's graduating class found every student going to collage, which is not abnormal for our school. What school can say that, no matter what size? We feel blessed that we live in Portland, and that we have one of the few K through 12 Catholic Schools that are still around. From Kristen Schrauben (Class of 1992) As I watched our three children enter St. Patrick School on the first day I had many emotions that ranged from blessed and fortunate to proud. Considering that our entire families have attended this fine school - how could I not have those feelings?! I could not wait for our children to start another year of fantastic Catholic education at St. Patrick with the superb teachers and administration. A couple weeks ago during Homecoming festivities, I was in the elementary hallways as the high school students paraded through. The K - 6 grade students were singing our fight song, and many memories suddenly flooded over me. I remember being an elementary student at St. Pat's. I remember being a high school student. I remember roaming these very hallways, myself!!!
Our greatest testimonial at St. Pat's is the family-feeling of Catholic education within our school. It is evident every day as you see our high school students interacting with our elementary children in a positive way through prayer, mentoring, education and athletics. How blessed, how fortunate and how proud our students, parents, staff and administration should be.
Here's to many, many, many years of education at St. Patrick School! GO ROCKS! From Brenda Smith (Class of 1984) If there's one word that sums it up...it's commitment! I feel incredibly blessed that my children have the opportunity to attend St. Patrick School. In fact, I'd have it no other way! Yes, it's a sacrifice, but what better way to invest my money!
Our team of teachers is second to none! Staff turnover is minimal at best, which is essential in building a solid educational foundation. To them, it's all about faith, stewardship and a desire to make a difference. They certainly do!
Have you seen the inside of our school lately? It shines like no other. Our custodial staff work around the clock to ensure we have a presentable-looking school at all times. It's never looked better!
And let's not forget the students who continue to outshine us all! We're very fortunate to have small class sizes where our children get individualized attention in their studies. The college rate tells it all! The dress code has also made a remarkable difference in our journey to develop confident, hard-working, and respectful students.
It's no secret we've endured our fair share of hardships over the past few years, but we're on the road to recovery.
Yes, God does work in mysterious ways! | 
