Philosophy

St. Joseph Elementary School is a community of faith built on a foundation of Christian values and Roman Catholic tradition. We share and give witness to the gospel message, a life of service to others, and worship of God.

Our curriculum addresses the total well being of our students. We provide child-centered nurturing environment that challenges and supports each individual student. We strive to foster self-esteem, self-motivation, respect for others, and responsible behavior.

We recognize parent's primary responsibility for their children's education. We are family-focused and give a high priority to communication, involvement and services that meet their needs.

St. Joseph's School promotes ownership among its school families, parishioners and the surrounding community.

Programs

• Preschool: 3 day sessions MWF 9am - 11:30am for children the year before Kindergarten
  
• Kindergarten through grade 6 
  
• School Age Childcare (including vacations and summer days)

History

The parish began a catholic school in 1920 when it moved a former public school building across the street from the church. The sisters of St. Benedict from St. Joseph, Minnesota, agreed to staff the school.

In 1962 a parish center was built next to the school house. The main level consisted of classrooms and a gym. In the basement were two bowling alleys. This expansion allowed the parish to conduct classes for students in grades 1 through 8.

The stock market crash of 1929 and the subsequent depression hit the parish hard. In the fall of 1931, grades 1 through 4 were closed. Several classrooms were rented out to the public school. Only grades 5 through 8 were taught in the parish school until the 1950's.

In 1954 the parish enlarged the school. With the new classrooms the parish once again had all eight grades. Franciscan Sisters from Little Falls agreed to staff the school. In 1959 a second floor was added to the school.

Today the parish school building houses several programs. A child care program for infants through preschoolers. A kindergarten through grade 6 program. An after school and summer care programs for students in grades K through 6. In addition, the parish joins other area parishes in operating John XXIII Middle School and Cathedral High School.

Staff

Kathy Cziok, Principal	251-4741 ext 1
Bonnie Kutzera    Kindergarten/Preschool	251-4741 ext 1
Cindy Bautch    First Grade	251-4741 ext 1
Becky Decker    Second Grade	251-4741 ext 1
Barb Hemmer    Third Grade	251-4741 ext 1
Christine Friederichs    Fourth Grade	251-4741 ext 1
Kathy LaBeaux    MAG 1	251-4741 ext 1
Mary Orth    MAG 2	251-4741 ext 1
Lori Gross    Secretary	251-4741 ext 1

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