Holy Family School
Holy Family was recently awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award for our outstanding performance on the state assessment this last Spring. Our students scored in the top 5% of all public and private schools in both the math and reading assessments. Holy Family is very excited to have received such an honor…we knew all along what a great school we have…this is very fitting recognition for a job so VERY well done!!
In addition, Holy Family School received the Standard of Excellence from the State Department of Education for our students’ outstanding performance on the state math assessments last Spring. In every grade level (3
rd through 6th) and in every tested area (math, reading and writing) our students scored in the highest category possible! Congratulations to our students and staff…your efforts are being widely noticed!!Mission Statement
We learn
We love
We serve
Holy Family Vision Statement
Our vision at Holy Family School it to serve God and the world by providing a challenging academic education integrated with Catholic values and moral developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.
Holy Family School
Not just an education... A Catholic Education.
Holy Family School offers a quality Catholic educational experience for Pre-K through 6th Grade. The Holy Family campus is located just adjacent to the St. Patrick Church in Great Bend, Kansas. Holy Family School is a part of the Dodge City Diocese and is accredited by the State of Kansas through the Quality Performance Accreditation process. It is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
Our curriculum meets and exceeds all requirements put forth by the State of Kansas, and our teachers are degreed and certified. They are dedicated to guiding our students within a Catholic-valued environment. Teacher participate in ongoing staff development through diocesan in-service and membership in ESSDACK. School achievement scores are consistently high and above national average.
The curriculum includes instructions in religion, reading, language arts, spelling/vocabulary, phonics, writing, mathematics, science, health, social studies, computers/technology, physical education, music, and fine arts. Additional programs include Scholastic Reading Counts, Civic Oration, and DARE.
For the benefit of our students at Holy Family School, we have an established Uniform Policy. Please refer to the uniform policy within the school handbook for details.
Hot meals are offered through the participation in the U.S.D.428 lunch program. Each meal is prepared in accordance with state guidelines to insure proper nutritional balance for our students.
Band is offered to beginning and advanced levels. Students are also offered the chance to participate in the spelling bee, geography bee, science-fair, art fair, and athletics including volleyball, basketball, and track along with many other opportunities.
The Pre-kindergarten and "STAR"ters programs educate 3, 4, & 5 year-old children in a safe, loving, and age-appropriate environment. The goal is to enable children to acquire the skills and experiences required in a Kindergarten setting in the following years.
When necessary, students may receive Special Education services for the handicapped and gifted through U.S.D. 428. Students can also receive speech services on site at Holy Family School.
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