Shannon Valko

St. A's and St. John Henry Newman Parish are hosting a Trunk or Treat right after the 9:00 AM Mass (about 10:00–11:30 AM) in the St. A's parking lot behind the church. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to Mass, then head out to trick-or-treat at decorated trunks, play games and enjoy some snacks. It's free and open to the whole community, so feel free to invite friends and family. If you would like to host a car, sign up HERE.

In today’s educational landscape, there is growing recognition that academic achievement alone is not enough to fully prepare children for life. Researchers, educators, and child development experts increasingly agree that students thrive when schools focus on the formation of the whole person — supporting intellectual, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, and physical development. This approach, sometimes called whole-person education or integrated education , reflects what many families...

Welcome to the St. Athanasius School blog! We’re so glad you’re here. At St. Athanasius School , we believe education is about more than academics alone. As a Catholic, community-centered school serving Preschool through 8th grade, our mission is to nurture the whole child — spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Rooted in faith and guided by our motto Love. Learn. Lead. , we strive to prepare students not only for academic success, but for lives of purpose,...