School Overview
Saint Mary’s School opened its doors 105 years ago to serve the educational needs of the Catholic community of Winchester, Massachusetts. Saint Mary's is a licensed early childhood center through the Department of Early Education and Care. The school serves ages 3 through Kindergarten. The school celebrates diversity and welcomes students from many cultures and religions. Saint Mary's School is a place where education, faith, and acceptance empower young minds to be leaders for tomorrow. The curriculum focuses on the STREAM Model for education: Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Mission Statement
Saint Mary’s School of Winchester is a Catholic school that nurtures and educates young children to develop a strong academic, faith-filled foundation for our students to become compassionate, and responsible leaders for tomorrow.
Saint Mary’s School:
● Provides a safe, nurturing environment for every student to excel
● Recognizes and intellectually challenges every student
● Fosters critical thinking
● Celebrates spiritual and community values
● Develops and calls well-prepared Catholic citizens to leadership and social action
● Empowers life-long learners to participate in an ever-changing world
NURTURE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER
Program Highlights
Saint Mary’s School is one of the only early childhood centers in this area, public or private, that offers a foreign language program. For years students have been learning the Italian language, and most recently, a Mandarin program was added. Both of these progressive programs are offered to all Pre-Kindergarten students, as young as age 3 and continue through Kindergarten. The goal is to expose students to the language, culture, history, and traditions. This exposure will prepare students and give them the experience necessary for the growing and ever-changing world they live in.
Saint Mary’s School has a fantastic After-School Program for students PreK3 through Kindergarten that runs from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This program provides children with a safe place to learn and play. The After-School Program provides enrichment programs such as band, chess club, rosary club, computer and creative arts classes, and the newest program, the newspaper club. The After-School Program is open to all members of the parish community.
At Saint Mary’s Parish School, faculty and staff believe in the premise that every child has the right to a Catholic education. No family is turned away based on financial need. Students benefit from this safe space to learn and explore their faith. When students learn that they are loved by God, they learn to see others in the same way and learn to listen and respect others. A Catholic education at Saint Mary’s School of Winchester is one of the best gifts you can give to your children.
Testimonial
“A child’s first experience at school can put into motion a lifelong love of learning. Both my daughters attend Saint Mary’s and are thriving there. The teaching staff genuinely care about the students and have set the standards high. The environment is friendly, and the entire student body interacts with one another in such a positive way. Being a working mom, I’m very particular about my children’s care and daytime experience while I’m not with them. At St. Mary’s, I have the great assurance that they are learning, having fun, and truly being cared for. It’s the best decision I’ve made for them and for me.”
- Claudine B.