
What is this and how does it help our school?
(Updated 3/2008)
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HISTORY
In 1914, St. Augustine Parish opened its grammar school under the direction of
the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who continue to serve our parish today. In its first
four years, classes were conducted in the convent. In 1918, our current school building opened its
doors to the excitement of children and their grateful parents. In the years 1959 to 1961, under the pastorate of Fr. Henry Smith, O.S.A., an addition to the school
was built that doubled its capacity.
St. Augustine School
provides a high-quality Catholic education to children in Nursery
through Grade 8. In an environment that supports, encourages, and nurtures spiritual, intellectual,
social, and personal growth,
St. Augustine School
accepts and embraces the traditions
and challenges of educating children to be faithful, confident, and competent.
Our commitment to sharing the Gospel teachings and encouraging students to model
those teachings in all they do makes us distinctively different. A dedicated and
qualified faculty and staff, in collaboration and cooperation with caring parents,
share the awesome responsibility of helping students recognize their individual potential and encouraging them to set and achieve meaningful goals. We welcome the opportunity to share our good news and invite interested families
to contact or visit us and experience the wonderful spirit of St. Augustine School.
Mission
The mission of St. Augustine School is to celebrate our strong Catholic identity,
promote academic excellence, and foster respect and justice for
all individuals. We strive to create an environment that prepares our students
to draw upon their faith in order to conduct their lives with integrity and wisdom.
Accreditation
In 2006, St. Augustine School received a 10-year re-accreditation by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges.
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