Mission Statement & Philosophy

Our mission is to educate the whole person – spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, academically, and emotionally while building and instilling a strong grounding of moral and ethical ideals.

Saint Patrick School is an educational community with roots in the Roman Catholic faith that teaches Catholic values. We are dedicated to helping the students see God in themselves, each other, and our global world.

Core Values and Beliefs

Together, the administration, faculty, staff, and parents of Saint Patrick School believe

• that children are our future
• that the parent is the primary educator of the child and a valued member of the school community
• that the school's primary responsibility is the teaching of our Catholic faith and values, instilling moral and ethical ideals
• that all children are a gift from God
• that all children have a right to education
• that all children should take ownership of and be accountable for their own educational success
• that all children are unique with different gifts and talents, and they need to be nurtured intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially
• that all children come from different backgrounds and should be considered “Children of God”
• that all children need to be taught to be of service to others through community service, thus enabling them to grow to be servant leaders
• that all children need role models: administrators, teachers, and staff need to encourage students to act responsibly and make good decisions by serving as mentors
• that self-respect, personal dignity, and a safe and positive environment are necessary for every student to reach their full potential
• that communication and mutual support between home and school are vital to student success