ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MRS. DEMYAN, AT 330-628-9555

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Please contact the school office at 330-628-9555 for more information, or visit

the website at www.stjoerandolph.org.

St. Joseph School was began as a log cabin in 1832, one year after the parish was founded.  It is believed to be the first parochial school west of the Alleghenies.   The early parishioners felt that a parochial school was necessary to the furture of the parish.  They firmly believed that intellectual knowledge must join hand in hand with moral and spiritual education.

The first school was near the site of our present church and was staffed by one teacher, Joseph Schroeder.  Between 1875-1885, the school was expanded and moved to the west side of the church.  It was still staffed by lay teachers until 1885 when the Sisters of Notre Dame of Cleveland began teaching here.  The Dominican nuns followed next, until the number of pupils decreased so dramatically that only one lay teacher was needed for all the students.  The Sisters of Notre Dame returned in 1911. 

In 1922, Father George Reber put up the original section of our current school building at a cost of about $50,000.   Another addition was made to the building in 1958 under the direction of Fr. Dierker.  The Primary Building was built in 1962 during Fr. Pertz' pastorate.

Today, our school is under the direction of Principal, Mrs.Dee Demyan, who is a long time parishioner of St. Joseph's.  Mrs. Demyan can be reached by email at ygnjosephran@doy.org. We continue to provide a quality, Catholic education for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.  A School Consultative Council (SCC) was formed this year to provide guidance and support in planning for future of St. Joseph School.   

 Please visit our school website at www.stjoerandolph.org.

Catholic School Week

Congratulations Bruce Hartong!

 2010 Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award

Father Ed's 70th Birthday Party Given By The School Children.

Advent Candle Lighting Ceremony

Catholic War Veteran's Breakfast 2009

School Halloween Parade