St. Mary’s Catholic School (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
St. Mary’s Catholic School, rich in tradition since 1872, exists to provide a safe, spiritual, and stimulating environment conducive to lifelong learning. We challenge a diverse population of students to meet their full potential by emphasizing academic excellence, strong moral values, and a dedication to community service. We believe in education and faith for life. The school provides many academic programs: Art, Music, and PE instruction, Foreign Language, Full Day Kindergarten, High School Algebra Course, Library/Media Center, Star Math and Accelerated Math programs, Orchestra Instruction, Technology Lab/Internet Access, and Stock Market Simulation. We also provide our students with many opportunities for extra-curricular activities: Academic Olympics, Camping Opportunities, Educational Study Tours, Field Day, Physics Day, Science Fair, School Social, Speech Team, Spelling Bee, Student Council and Washington/Chicago trips.

Contact:
Kim Hartlage, School Principal
(812) 944-0888 LINK TO SCHOOL WEB PAGE:
WWW.SMCSONLINE.COM

Cougar Academy Pre-School
In 2005 our Parish formed Cougar Academy Pre-School to provide pre-Kindergarten Catholic educational opportunities for children in this region. We currently offer sessions for 3- and 4- year-olds. This is a developing ministry with various needs and opportunities for volunteers. Interested parishioners should contact: Sally Eads, Pre-School Administrator (812) 945-8659

Our Lady of Providence High School
Our Lady of Providence High School educates the youth of the New Albany Deanery in the Catholic tradition to prepare them for future roles in the community, where they can contribute a Christian influence on society. Providence is nationally recognized as Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. It is our firm belief that Catholic schools are the best way to educate and prepare students to be future citizens of the Church and State – and to pass on the faith of our fathers to succeeding generations. Our Lady of Providence is an expression of our shared faith-belief in the uniqueness and the dignity of every person as a child of God. In accordance with this philosophy, the community of Providence continually strives to develop the talents of students through quality in experience, learning, discipline and relationships.

Contact:
Mindy Ernstberger, Principal
Joan Hurley, President
Telephone: (812) 945-2538
www.providencehigh.net