Mission Statement

We, the students and staff of St. Mary's School, are committed to strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ.  As we seek to achieve academic excellence we strive to see each other as precious gifts and valued, respected, members of our learning environment.

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Our Staff  

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Pastor                                Rev. Stephen Donahue

Principal                            Sister Joanita Koors, OSF stmarys@seidata.com

Secretary                          Mrs. Mary Bott stmarysschool@hotmail.com

Teachers:

Kindergarten                  Miss Kristy Schwendenmann kristyschwendenmann@hotmail.com

Grade 1                            Miss Bethany Maschino maschinb@purdue.edu

Grade 2                            Mrs. Jan Megel

Grade 3                            Mrs. Sandi Kirchner

Grade 4                            Mrs. Paula Ertel

Grade 5                            Mrs. Penny Sullivan

Grade 6                            Mrs. Kim Brooks

Grade 7/8                         Mrs. Lisa Vogel lisaavogel@hotmail.com

     

Librarian                              Mrs. Teresa Genda Speech                                 Mrs. Patty Ward Nurse                                    Mrs. Taryn Broadus Extended Care                    Mrs. Lisa Siener       Plant Operator                    Mr. Sam Wagner School Custodians           Mr. Bob Bott                                                 Mrs. Malinda Bott

Classroom Assistants: Mrs. Jeanie Treadway Mrs. Peg Scroggins Mrs. Jennifer Herr  Mrs. Karen Geswein Mrs. Michelle Gasper Mrs. Cathi O’Mara

Computer                        Mrs. Felicia Vogel Music                                Mrs. Leah Schneider PE                                      Mr. Everett Wilcher, Jr. Algebra                             Mrs. Tricia Losey Spanish                            Mrs. Melly Apsley

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL COMMISSION Mrs. Rose Ann Wiley, President Mr. Greg Diss, Vice President Mr. Eric Woods, Secretary                                                 Mr. Keith Rogers                                                 Mrs. Cindy Corya                                                 Mr. Jon Leach                                                 Dr. Joseph Doran    **St. Mary's School Commission is responsible for establishing policies for the school.

                    

 

WE BELIEVE

 

·        Every child is a precious gift of God, created with unique gifts, talents and learning abilities.

 

·        Every child has a right to learn in a safe and positive school environment.

 

·        Each individual child is a valued member of the learning community and treated with respect and dignity.

 

·        Children grow in their relationship with God through daily prayer, sacraments, religious instruction and examples of others.

 

·        Children learn Christian morals, values, and good citizenship on a daily basis.

 

·        Learning occurs best when the individual is actively involved in the process, both in terms of choice and participation.

 

·        There must be strong relationship built on trust and open communication between families, schools, and community.

 

·        Students will be motivated to learn and behave when the curriculum is engaging and challenging.

 

·        Student discipline should focus on learning procedures, expectations, and consequences.

 

·        Staff collaboration ensures that instruction focuses on students’ needs.  Learning together in an inclusive school community maximizes the likelihood of accepting and valuing differences and recognizing common needs of all individuals.