St. Joseph Catholic School
Montessori Preschool (3 and 4 year olds) and Kindergarten through 8th Grade. A Pre-school through 8th grade Catholic school located near downtown Springfield, Missouri, we feature small class sizes (the current average number of students per classroom is 13), a highly skilled faculty, great students & supportive families.
St. Joseph School graciously allows Grant Beach Neighborhood Association to use their school for monthly meetings.
- Address: 515 West Scott Street / Springfield Missouri 65802
- Phone: (417) 866-0667
- Fax: 417-866 2862
- Principal: Marilyn Batson
- Secretary:
- Website: http://www.springfieldcatholicschools.org/stjoseph/
- School Calendar: http://www.springfieldcatholicschools.org/stjoseph/calendar.html
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About the principal: Mrs. Marilyn Batson is in her sixth year as principal at St. Joseph School. She taught with Springfield Catholic Schools for eleven years before entering the field of administration. She holds Certification in Elementary Education, a Master's Degree, and Certification in Catholic School Leadership. Mrs. Batson is a graduate of St. Agnes Regional High School and also an 8th grade graduate of St. Joseph School (she won't tell us what year but Sister Mary Camillus was principal at the time). Mrs. Batson's personal philosophy of education is summed up in one of our school mottos: "Every child is a gift from God and has been given a gift to share".
Principal's Message:http://www.springfieldcatholicschools.org/stjoseph/principalsmessage.html
Meet The Staff:
As a fully accredited educational institution, all members of the faculty of St. Joseph School hold degrees, advanced degrees, and teacher certification in their respective instructional areas. In addition, teachers take advantage of advanced coursework, workshops, conferences, seminars and other professional development opportunities to enhance and add to their store of knowledge.
The support staff of St. Joseph School is made up of professional and para-professional individuals who serve our school as: Special Resource Coordinator, Nurse, Secretary, and classroom aides. At St. Joseph School, 1 classroom aide holds teacher certification and and one is working toward teacher certification. Both are available to assist in the instructional process.