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St. Patrick School
Love • Learn • Lead
At St. Patrick School, we believe every child is created with purpose and potential. Our mission is to nurture that potential by fostering academic excellence, spiritual formation, and a strong sense of community. Through faith-filled education, meaningful relationships, and hands-on experiences, our students grow into lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.
Student Life at a Glance
Academics
Our students consistently score in the top 25% of the nation on MAP exams. With a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students benefit from small class sizes and individualized instruction.
Prayer Partners
Students in preschool are paired with older students to help them participate in Mass and build lifelong friendships rooted in faith.
Athletics
Our student-athletes take part in the Sports Leader program, where character-building and virtue are just as important as the game itself.
Service Projects
Students in grades K–8 engage in a variety of service projects throughout the year, learning the value of generosity, empathy, and leadership.
Weekly Mass
Students attend Mass every Friday and participate in Adoration and Benediction, grounding their week in prayer and reflection.
1:1 Technology
Each student receives a Chromebook and is taught how to use digital tools responsibly through integrated classroom instruction.
St. Patrick Catholic School — Your Ways Better
St. Patrick School Mission Statement
“The mission of St. Patrick School is to foster the spiritual growth and academic life of its students, faculty, and staff and to teach children, with the cooperation of parents, a Catholic way of life.”
Event Calendar
January 2026
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No School (Christmas Break)
6pm Volleyball Practice
6:30pm Lego League Practice
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No School (Christmas Break)
6pm Volleyball Practice
6:30pm Lego League Practice
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No School (Christmas Break)
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No School (Christmas Break)
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No School (Christmas Break)
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9am Lego League Practice
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School Resumes
6pm Volleyball Practice
6:30pm Lego League Practice
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3:30pm Volleyball Practice
3:30pm Volleyball Practice
5:30pm Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball vs Rankin
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6:30pm Practice
6:30pm Lego League Practice
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12am Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball - 8th tournament @ BSS
2nd Quarter Report Cards Published
3:30pm Lego League Practice
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12am Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball - 8th tournament @ BSS
9am Lego League Practice
2pm Practice
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9:30am ☘ Coffee & Donuts
3pm Pot O Gold Meeting
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4:30pm Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball at District 50
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Volleyball Game
6:30pm Lego League Practice
6:30pm Practice
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Early Dismissal -2PM (No Aftercare)
6:30pm Lego League Practice
6:30pm Practice
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12am Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball at Robein
4:30pm Volleyball Game Home vs Norwood
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3:15pm Washington St. Patrick's Boy’s Basketball - Practice
3:30pm Lego League Practice
4pm Volleyball Game (7th Grade City Tournament)
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Volleyball Game (8th Grade City Tournament)
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No School - MLK
4:30pm Volleyball Game
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6pm Preschool/Kindergarten Open House
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4:30pm Volleyball Game vs St. Jude
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4:30pm Pinewood Derby
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12pm Pinewood Derby
5:30pm Decorating for Grandparent Breakfast
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Catholic School Week
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4:30pm Volleyball Game vs Metamora St. Mary's
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4:30pm Volleyball Game vs S. Pekin
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Volleyball Game 7th Catholic School Tournament
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Volleyball Game (7th Catholic School Tournament)
12pm Family Fun Night-set up
5pm Family Fun Night
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Our Impact in Words
Don and Shannon Hughes
Last January, my family moved to Washington due to my husband’s job relocation. We considered attending St. Patrick School, but then went with the public school primarily because that’s what we were familiar with. There were no Catholic schools near where we had lived previously. In February, I applied for and was offered a teacher aide position that had opened up here at St. Pat’s. Shortly after I started here, I realized how much I wanted my children to be a part of this school as well. I loved the idea of them attending weekly Mass in addition to going as a family on the weekend. I saw how the students learned so much about our loving God. I also saw how outstanding the staff was and how welcoming the staff, students and their families are. We decided over the summer, since I was staying on at St. Patrick School, that we would transfer our children here. We do not regret this decision at all. My children have learned so much, both religiously and academically. They have made wonderful friends, are enjoying school and are doing well. Please consider St. Patrick school for your children. You will be making a wise choice.

Brian and Carrie Helmick
Our son was clearly becoming a number with the growing classrooms at the public school he attended and we knew we had to make a move sooner or later. We decided to transfer him to St. Patrick School his fifth grade year. Our son is in 7th grade this year and it is his third year with St. Patrick School. Our family thought it would be a better move with smaller classrooms and a more 1 on 1 focus between the teacher and student. Little did we know it would become much more than that to not only us, but definitely our son. The BEST part of his education at St. Patrick School is the fact that he is being taught, and learning, the Catholic faith.
Megan Swearingen
I could not be happier with the education that my children are receiving at St. Patrick School. Like any parent, I have high expectations for curriculum and instruction and my expectations have been exceeded. I love the small class sizes and the family environment. As an elementary teacher I appreciate the time and effort the staff devotes to their students. I also enjoy seeing my children participate in the same traditions that I did when I attended school there.
Jerry & Melissa Warfield
We have children that attended public grade school and now a child at St. Patrick School. As we continued to grow in our faith, a Catholic based education became more important, as we felt St. Patrick’s was the best choice for our daughter. The small class sizes and personal relationships the faculty form with the students provide a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to meet their full academic and social potential. The relationships with faculty and students last long after their time at St. Patrick School and we wanted that for our daughter. In her two and half years of Catholic education, she has blossomed into a confident, happy, young girl and we attribute that to the family that is known as St. Patrick School.
Don and Shannon Hughes
Last January, my family moved to Washington due to my husband’s job relocation. We considered attending St. Patrick School, but then went with the public school primarily because that’s what we were familiar with. There were no Catholic schools near where we had lived previously. In February, I applied for and was offered a teacher aide position that had opened up here at St. Pat’s. Shortly after I started here, I realized how much I wanted my children to be a part of this school as well. I loved the idea of them attending weekly Mass in addition to going as a family on the weekend. I saw how the students learned so much about our loving God. I also saw how outstanding the staff was and how welcoming the staff, students and their families are. We decided over the summer, since I was staying on at St. Patrick School, that we would transfer our children here. We do not regret this decision at all. My children have learned so much, both religiously and academically. They have made wonderful friends, are enjoying school and are doing well. Please consider St. Patrick school for your children. You will be making a wise choice.
Brian and Carrie Helmick
Our son was clearly becoming a number with the growing classrooms at the public school he attended and we knew we had to make a move sooner or later. We decided to transfer him to St. Patrick School his fifth grade year. Our son is in 7th grade this year and it is his third year with St. Patrick School. Our family thought it would be a better move with smaller classrooms and a more 1 on 1 focus between the teacher and student. Little did we know it would become much more than that to not only us, but definitely our son. The BEST part of his education at St. Patrick School is the fact that he is being taught, and learning, the Catholic faith.

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