At St. Mary’s Lower School, we value the joys of childhood while understanding the importance of helping our students gain a deep love of learning.  Each day is filled with engaging activities that help build a strong foundation for academic achievement and self-confidence.

Our program is designed to provide a challenging and developmentally appropriate learning experience.  Led by a skilled and nurturing faculty, St. Mary’s teaching strategies are based on brain research and studies analyzing how girls learn best.  These methods capture the natural curiosity of children and include hands-on learning, cooperative group work, open-ended questions and various problem-solving activities that promote critical thinking and curiosity.  The low student-to-teacher ratio provides the supportive atmosphere needed for each girl to discover her individual strengths and academic interests.

Our school’s weekly Chapel service and on-going character education program fondly called, A Bridge to Caring, not only nurtures our students spiritually, but allows them to reach beyond themselves to discover the importance of respect, kindness, courage, thankfulness, honesty and cooperation.  These timeless values are woven into our academic curriculum on a daily basis, creating an environment that supports and honors the whole child.

St. Mary’s Lower School is a place where your daughter can learn, play, pray and laugh…a place where she can thrive!

With Joy-

Peggy Stephens