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History
St. Mary's School was founded in 1850 by Father Caspar Roehl and the Congregation of Sister of Saint Agnes. It is the oldest Catholic School in the State of Wisconsin and the third oldest Catholic School in the nation. The original school building is intact and has been beautifullly maintained with significant additional space added on, including a state of the art gymnasium and stage area. St. Mary's School has beautiful classrooms for grades K4-8, many with original hardwood flooring, a library, computer lab, gymnasium, lunchroom, music room, art space and school offices.
Accreditation
St. Mary's School is accredited by the Wisconsin Religious and Independent School Accrediting Association (WRISA) and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. All accreditation activities follow the Archdiocese Planning and Accreditation Process and Archdiocesan Policy 6181. St. Mary's School is involved in an ongoing accreditation process.
Mission
St. Mary's students strive to grow close to God by carrying out His message through prayer, leading by example and community service.
Vision
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A thriving, vibrant model for a faith-based education
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Filled with high achieving students motivated to explore a 21st Century curriculum
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Fully staffed by enthusiastic, certified teachers meeting the needs of an ever growing enrollment
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Graduating students who continue to be vital contributors to their Parish and community
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Sustained by parents/guardians, parishioners, volunteers, alumni, donors/benefactors, and the community
Values
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Committed – Proudly loyal to students and their success
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Community – A nurturing, respectful, disciplined, and safe atmosphere
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Faithful – Devoted to creating a Christ-centered environment
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Dedicated – Honest and dutiful to our mission, vision, and values
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Leadership – Pastor, principal, teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and parishioners are accountable and trusted in providing the best education possible
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Stewardship –Supporting education through the responsible use of human and fiscal resources
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Supportive – Encouraging every student to maximize their God-given gifts
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Tradition – More than a century of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ
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