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With Faith and Education
We Thrive Together

St. Bernadette Catholic School is a Christ-filled learning community promoting Catholic faith, acceptance, service and peace.

Since 1952, St. Bernadette Catholic School has been dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education as it promotes faith, acceptance, service and peace.

We are teachers, clergy, administrators and coaches. We are also parents, friends and family. We’re proud of our Catholic community and love that many families continue to be with us generation after generation.

 

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  • "St. Bernadette's school develops the whole person, not just the academic side. Seeing my kids grow in their faith and in their sense of social justice, while still getting a top - notch education, reinforces for me that St. Bernadette's is the right school for our five children. There is a sense of community and belonging at St. Bernadette's that radiates through the school and parish. This community feeling is taught in the classrooms and reinforced in the programs and extracurricular activities offered as a result, my kids have grown not only academically, but also in their faith and their awareness of community and of social justice."

    Mike and Lauren DeFazio, Parents

  • "Why choose St. Bernadette’s? Because I love my children and want the best for them. Through three generations of our family, St. Bernadette has given us caring, amazing, and supporting teachers and faculty. St. Bernadette has also given my family the means to live strong in our faith, caring, generous support when needed, and it is what we consider our extended family since the 1 950’s. There is no better place to guide your children to and through their future."

    Meghan Bakun, Parent

  • “I enjoyed St. Bernadette because it gave me a safe learning environment where I felt safe to ask questions and share my ideas. St. Bernadette was full of loving and caring teachers and staff. They helped me grow as an individual and expand my knowledge of the various topics they teach. There were also so many great friends that encouraged me and shared my same beliefs. As you walked in the door, you were instantly greeted with an environment that made you happy and excited to learn. There is so much to love about this wonderful school and these are just a few reasons.”

    Cat Chambers, Alum

  • “It is a privilege to teach the children of my former students. I admire these younger parents for wanting to pass down the same quality, faith - filled education to their own children that they themselves experienced. It fills my heart with joy to know that Catholic Education is alive and well and will continue for many years to come.”

    Debbie Chinchar, First Grade Teacher, St. Bernadette

  • “We are the parents of three boys and one girl, all alumni of St. Bernadette School. We chose a Catholic education for our children because we believe it’s important to keep God in the schools. The small class sizes were also considered in our decision. It meant our children could receive personal attention when needed. Catholic education strengthens the value of family and faith. Teachers and school administrators have the same beliefs in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church with respect for life – respect for all people. They were reminded throughout their school day, that God is a part of their everyday life, in every decision and in how they should treat others. We believe creating this solid foundation is essential in raising our children to become strong in their faith.”

    Bob and Mo Loesch, Parents of Alum

  • “I loved St. Bernadette because I felt like I fit in and didn’t have to be something I wasn't . I flourished in my faith and I had never been closer to Jesus. I made some of my best friends there. In my eighth grade year, I became best friends with someone I would not have expected to become so close with, but now it feels like we have been frie nds forever! I am so glad I came to St. B's, because otherwise I would not be the person I am today.”

    Addie Huffman, Alum

  • “I am the proud father of three daughters, who all attended St. Bernadette. St. Bernadette School facilitates all students to be a contributing member to their church, school, community and most importantly, their faith. The teachers, faculty and staff are nothing more than exemplary. The respect, morals and Catholic faith based education will be with them far beyond St. Bernadette School and Parish, but will continue to grow, flourish and develop to show Christ’s love to all. St. Bernadette has, to a great extent, helped me encourage my daughters to be their best at all times and be proud of their faith.”

    Daniel Mihelich, Parent

  • “We like St. Bernadette School because the school is like our home. We feel welcomed and safe here. The teachers and staff have helped us become great students. Our family all went here and now we’re here. Our teachers have taught both our dad and uncle . We think this is very cool!”

    Vince Caponi, Grade 7 and Matteo Caponi, Grade 5

  • “There are many things I liked about St. Bernadette School, but a couple of the most important ones were attending Mass every Friday and going to daily religion class. Both help me to deepen my faith as a Christian and made me a better person.”

    Peter Robison, Alum

  • “We are the parents of four children, all of whom attended St. Bernadette School. With four children, we knew it would be a challenge to provide each child with a strong spiritual basis. That is why we turned to St. Bernadette for their education. As parents, we both believe that if children know they can depend on God and their faith, they will never be alone in this world. With an increasing number of school systems choosing to remove even the Pledge of Allegiance from their curriculums because of its reference to God, we realize that a shift in attitude back to the ideals this God-respecting nation was founded upon is necessary. St. Bernadette has provided a strong spiritual and educational basis for our children. They have learned self-discipline and respect for God. With both my husband and I being attorneys by training, we require that their learning be of the highest quality. Every year, the teachers and staff demonstrate that they are well organized and dedicated to the children’s learning. St. Bernadette provides a down-to-earth group of teachers and families who are committed to a well-rounded, faith-based education for our children.”

    Tim and Holly Sullivan, Parents of Alum

  • “Catholic education's focus on faith formation inherently provides the social and emotional learning that is so critical and desperately needed in education today. We sent our son to St. Bernadette because we believe that learning these skills is just as important as academic rigor.”

    Brian and Sherri Clancy, Parents fo Alum

  • “My faith grew tremendously beginning on the first day I became a Bulldog. I have to offer my thanks to Father Rocco and Father Jeff for educating the junior high about Christianity.”

    John Panstares, Alum

  • “For our family, the most important factor in choosing St. Bernadette was seeing the Christian values we uphold in our home being lived out in the school community. Knowing that Saint Bernadette encourages our children to grow in their relationship with Jesus and to share their faith is import ant to us. There is a welcoming sense of community among the families of St. Bernadette. The teachers and students are supportive and truly show concern for one another. It is great to see so many parents actively invo lved and participating in school even ts. With five young children we are fully aware of the tuition cost of Catholic School, but we truly see St. Bernadette as an investment in our children’s future.”

    George and Kelley Vlosich, Parents

  • “From the very moment we walked into St. Bernadette, we know this was the school for our daughter. The faculty and staff at St. Bernadette are so warm and welcoming and they offer an excellent academic program while keeping the focus on faith and family. We love the school so much that I now work here as well!”

    Katrina Rhinehart, Pre-K Aide, mother to Madison (1st grade)

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