TOTAL FORMATION PILLARS
LIFE OF MIND — Students develop critical thinking skills, a creative mind, a methodical and reasoned approach to problem solving, and a passion for lifelong learning and the pursuit of truth.
LIFE OF CHARACTER AND COURAGE — Students develop the character strengths essential to leading lives of consequence as ethical, compassionate, and courageous servant leaders.
LIFE OF RELATIONSHIP — Students care for others, nurture healthy relationships, live out Christian values, and grow in self-esteem.
LIFE OF SPIRIT — Students develop spiritual depth based on prayer, Church teachings, religious worship, and service to others.
LIFE OF VOCATION — Students learn to embody the principles of servant leadership, putting their faith into action to serve others.
LIFE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS — Students value a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being necessary for a productive and happy life.
ENDURING LEGACY ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Saint Patrick Catholic School opened its doors in 2005 with a clear mission and a bold vision—a world-class, nurturing educational experience focused on the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Twenty years later, Saint Patrick continues its tradition of excellence—intentionally cultivating the skills that lead to lives of consequence: character, faith, service, mental and physical well-being, creative problem-solving, resilience, imagination, teamwork and innovation. These skills foster compassionate and courageous servant leadership, guiding students toward fulfillment and a meaningful life.
Using “The Graduate at Graduation: Total Formation” as a blueprint, children who attend this independent Catholic school focus on six areas: The Life of Mind; The Life of Character and Courage; The Life of Relationship; The Life of Spirit; The Life of Vocation; and The Life of Health and Wellness. They are empowered to take risks and try new things through the safe and trusting relationships they build with teachers and peers.
Our first graduates are now young adult leaders, equipped with compassion, grit and a determination to make the world a better place.
We are proud of our legacy and excited about the endless possibilities of our future!
"Saint Patrick was the right choice for us. Our values are strongly aligned with the idea of total formation of the whole child. We feel fortunate to watch our children flourish, immersed in a culture of service and compassion."Alumni
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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
While celebrating 20 years of student success, we are also planning for needed enhancements in programming and capital improvements designed to take Saint Patrick to the next level of educational and transformational excellence. These include renovating the theater, Outdoor Learning Park and HVAC system, increasing financial aid, and establishing a Master Teacher Endowment.
Building on our Strengths
CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS—Upgrading our physical structure is necessary to enhancing student learning and creativity, improving safety and accessibility, expanding community engagement and supporting interdisciplinary learning. Specifically, we need to:
Renovate the school theater to expand seating capacity, enhance lighting and production equipment, increase safety features and adhere to ADA accessibility requirements. This expanded vision will allow students to learn technical aspects of theater and gain experience in sound and set design. It will also enhance the accessibility of the theater as we increase our outreach to the community. These theater renovations will enable the entire student body to convene together and allow the school to enter into increased partnerships with other community organizations, increasing the school’s visibility and impact.
Transform the outdoor spaces with features that enhance their educational capacity to combine play with learning. The new Outdoor Learning Park will contribute greatly to Saint Patrick’s development of the whole child by increasing social and emotional learning as well as improving physical and mental health. It will support the curriculum with additional opportunities for sensory learning and imaginative and creative play.
Complete needed upgrades to the HVAC system.
EXPAND FINANCIAL AID—An increased commitment to financial aid will better enable children from all walks of life to join our Saint Patrick family. Increased assistance provides for a more diverse and inclusive student population reflective of the world in which we all live.
MASTER TEACHER
ENDOWMENT—Saint
Patrick is blessed to have a cadre of dedicated, innovative and highly educated teachers who bring creativity and compassion to the classroom on a daily basis. We want to continue to have the best of the best! The creation of this endowment will allow Saint Patrick to attract and retain outstanding faculty, reward excellence and fund new positions.
"We feel lucky to have found Saint Patrick for our children. There is a strong sense of community and we feel our children are nurtured, motivated and challenged every day. We feel loved." Current Parent
“It has a great reputation — academics, religion, sports; it values every child and teaches them how to give back.” Alumni Parent
Over 400 students currently enrolled
Over 90% of students in grades 3 – 8 participate in athletics
Over 25% of students receive financial aid
Virginia purple star school; over 35% of our community are military families
Offers rich extracurricular activities as well as vibrant after school and summer enrichment programs
55% of students are Catholic and 45% are of other faiths
Prepares students for the future through dedication to STEAM programs such as theater, math, forensics, science, and environmental stewardship
619 graduates in the last 20 years
A William Glasser Quality School
BUILDING COMMUNITY
As Saint Patrick celebrates its 20th year of classes in 2025, we are ever more committed to our unique learning experience. Your investment in our Enduring Legacy; Endless Possibilities campaign will help us produce outstanding leaders for many generations to come, attract and retain exceptional educators, and maintain the beautiful campus enjoyed not only by the Saint Patrick family, but by the entire community.
Saint Patrick Catholic School is more than just a school — it’s a community where young minds are nurtured, values are instilled, and futures are shaped. Investing in Saint Patrick means investing in the next generation of leaders, empowering them to achieve extraordinary accomplishments and make a lasting, positive impact on our community.
“At this time when the arts are increasingly being denied to our students, I'm pleased to know that they are alive and well at Saint Patrick." Community Leader
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