About Saint Joseph School
Established in 1876, Saint Joseph Grade School was the first Catholic School in Springfield. Rooted in a tradition of academic and religious educational excellence, St. Joseph Grade School takes pride in maintaining a challenging, up-to-date, state-recognized curriculum, while providing students with a strong spiritual background. Students are provided an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth via Saint Joseph School's facilities. The many academic benefits of Saint Joseph School include an advanced computer lab, special tutoring programs, a competitive music program, art instruction, co-curricular activities, and opportunities for eighth grade students to take high school courses. Accelerated learning opportunities exist side-by-side with special needs curriculum modifications.
School tuition is inclusive with no hidden fees, and financial assistance is available. A Before and After School Care Program is designed to assist working families. Parental involvement includes activities such as school board membership, Parent Teacher Club (PTC), coaches, tutors and volunteers.
Students thrive in an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth. The many academic benefits of Saint Joseph School include a Science Learning and Resource Center, a nationally- recognized Accelerated Classes Program for grades six through eight, an Enrichment Program, a Learning Resource Program, a guidance counselor and a school nurse.
Parental participation is strongly encouraged, forming a cooperative partnership with the faculty and staff in the education and faith formation of our students. Parental involvement opportunities include volunteers, coaches, tutors, Parent -Teacher Club, fundraisers and family night activities throughout the school year. This collaboration between parents and teachers helps students develop strong moral principles and social standards, enabling them to be self-motivated and actively engaged in the learning process.
Sacramental preparation programs for Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation are designed to involve the entire family. Our students experience and live the Catholic faith through weekly masses, special liturgies, prayer services, community service projects and other events, in addition to daily religion classes.
Faith, knowledge and values are the most enduring gifts one generation can pass on to the next. This is what Saint Joseph School is all about!
Saint Joseph School is an academic community committed to equal opportunity and admits students without regard to their sex, race, color and ethnic or national origin.
Tuition assistance is available through the Angel Fund Program. Families may apply for financial assistance by requesting an application from the school office. Catholic families are asked to attend mass each weekend. However, there is not an expectation on the amount of tithing a family may choose to give to the parish.
Extra-curricular Activities for the students:
- Scholastic Bowl Team
- Fun Run Club
- Yearbook Club
- Student Council
- Choir
- Band
- Athletics: basketball & volleyball
- Speech Contest
- Science Fair
- Book Club
- Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- Field Trips
- Christmas and Spring Musical Programs
We invite you to find out about becoming a part of the tradition of Catholic education at Saint Joseph School.