"One of the most important things was that we found a place that would be a home for our children.  A place that they would feel comfortable, that they would feel safe and they would also have strong academics.  We wanted smaller class sizes that would really enable the teachers to get to know our students from an academic perspective but also as individuals.  We have that at Saint Rose."    

Amy, current parent


"Catholic Schools are important to me because I grew up in a Catholic community where the parish and the school were a very tight-knit community. I really wanted the same thing for our kids.  Catholic schools show kids that being Catholic is who you are as a person.  It is not just, what you learn at mass or in religion class, but it is all the time. I see that at Saint Rose.  The way kids treat each other, the way teachers treat the kids, the way that they act I the halls or in the lunchroom - it is just a part of starting every day and every task with that faith. It is awesome."
 
Lisa, parent of Saint Rose alumna


"You send your kid to school hoping they are going to get a good education and pick up good values along the way, but really what you are asking is for your kids to be surrounded by great people. People who are really going to love your child every day, every week of the entire school year, and the next school year, and that is what we get at Saint Rose."

Jim, current parent and parent of Saint Rose alumnus


"In a world where a public school classroom size grows every year, while funding dwindles, our family found ourselves wondering how to provide a nurturing education that would also continue to stretch and grow our children. Saint Rose was our answer. Our children enjoy small and collaborative classrooms, led by teachers who have a genuine passion for education and care for their students. Our students get the individual attention they need to thrive in the classroom and are challenged to grow and push themselves in a way we could never have expected in a public school classroom. We're amazed at how much our children have learned and grown -- academically, socially, and spiritually -- since becoming Redhawks!"

Sarah, parent of Saint Rose alumna


"The community of Saint Rose is extremely uplifting and provides our children with a supportive environment in which to learn and grow. There’s no better measurement of a faith-centered learning environment than our kids randomly belting out hymns to God learned at school. The Christmas coral concert is second to none!  We are grateful that Saint Rose emphasizes and encourages parent involvement in all aspects of school life."

Melissa, current parent

"When I began teaching at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School, I did not realize the impact it would have on me.  Twenty years later, I find peacefulness, compassion, and a community that has kept me here. When it came time to enroll my children in school I, like many parents, toured other schools looking for the right fit.  It did not take long to realize that the best place was right in front of me.  We do not live close to St. Rose; my children’s neighborhood friends do not attend the school, yet I choose to keep my children here for the same reasons I have stayed. We are a hidden gem of a school and our students shine brightly."

Ms. Marshall, teacher grade 3 and current parent



"My favorite thing about Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School is that our students are exceptional people. They are kind, respectful, and faith-filled. They are excited to learn and happy to be here. It is very rewarding to be part of our community."
 
Mrs. McGurran, teacher grade 2
 

"I most appreciate being able to integrate our Catholic faith in all the subjects I teach. Saint Rose is a kind and supportive school community that lives out our Christian and Catholic values."

Mr. Gottwalt, teacher grade 5

 
"It’s so rewarding to teach every student that enters into Saint Rose and witness their growth not only academically, but spiritually from Pre- K to 8^th grade. Incorporating faith-based learning into my curriculum has helped to build the close-knit community of Saint Rose in my classroom."

Mrs. Younce, teacher of Spanish and current parent

"The best part of my school day at Saint Rose would have to be when we have group projects because I really like being a part of a team and working with different personalities helps me grow as a person."

Madison, student


"Because it's a smaller school, everyone gets to know each other really well. Kids in Middle School enjoy the younger kids and we all spend a lot of time together, like at recess and Power Play.  We also get to know our teachers on a much different level and they are able to spend extra time with us."

Shea, recent Saint Rose graduate


"I like having fun with my friends and being together all day. I also like being able to do different things each day, like Gym, Art, Computer, Music, Library, and Spanish."

 Griffin, student