When selecting a school for your child or grandchild, you have many options. All schools offer classes in English, Math, Science, and History. Catholics schools not only provide these curriculum subjects, but they also integrate faith into every subject. That is the Catholic school difference. Discover A Dozen Reasons to Choose Catholic Schools.
WCEA Accreditation
In the Spring of 2025, St. Bridget School achieved full accreditation with Status of Candidacy through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)
Growing the Faith Life of Our Students
As a Catholic School, the spiritual life experiences of students are the cornerstone of the school and heart of the curriculum. St. Bridget students attend the daily parish Mass and alternately participate in the liturgy of the word. Additional faith experiences throughout the school year include the Vocation Chalice School Program, prayer services, all-school rosaries, May Crowning, Stations of the Cross, ongoing adoration in the chapel, and altar serving for grades 5-8. Study of our Catholic faith is an integrated part of our school day. The parish priests make regular classroom visits to engage the students in conversations about their faith.
Students in 2nd grade receive formation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Preparation is integrated into the curriculum. Our 4th graders research a favorite saint and present their report to the class dressed as that saint. They lead the liturgy for the All Saints Day school Mass. Our 8th graders receive formation for the sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation is integrated into the curriculum. They also pray the Living Rosary for May Crowning and perform the Living Stations during Lent.
5th-8th graders complete service hours as part of their religion curriculum by doing things such as volunteering at the parish food pantry, raking leaves for the Poor Clare Sisters, cleaning the grounds, assisting in the school and parish offices, etc.
A sense of helping the less fortunate is instilled in all students by participating in frequent social causes such as non-uniform days to benefit Carpenter's Place and St. Vincent de Paul, donation drives for Goodwill, local nursing and assisted living homes. The onsite Angel Garden provides a hands on curriculum experience for students, as well as an opportunity to assist with growing and harvesting vegetables annually for local food pantries, including our own parish food pantry.
Attending to the Whole Child
Our systematic social and emotional learning promotes and improves students' attitudes and beliefs about themselves, their relationships with others, and their education. Students are helped to acquire the necessary skills to understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, and make responsible decisions.
Each classroom has a dedicated “Calm Corner”. Students are invited to visit the space when they sense that they are in need of refocusing and self regulation by completing a breathing exercise, using a fidget object, doodling, etc.
Junior High the "Backpack for Life" Program
Originating in the country of Ireland with the Bishop of Ireland's imprimatur, the Backpack for Life is a human and spiritual development program in which students explore the topics of self-relationship, relationship with others, and relationship with God, including techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Contemplative Prayer.
