PK3-12 Classical Education in the Catholic Tradition
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Mission StatementRooted in a faithful Catholic community, St. Mary’s Catholic School forms joyful disciples of Jesus Christ by cultivating a love of all that is true, beautiful, and good.
We foster the virtuous habits of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding through the inspiration of wonder and awe, guided by an integrated curriculum steeped in a tradition of the best that has been thought or imagined.
Imbued with a supernatural vision, students are free to live in accordance with the truth, so that they may love and serve the Lord, attaining happiness in this life and for eternity.
St. Mary’s Catholic School is a part of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in the Diocese of Austin and is dedicated to an outstanding Classical education informed by the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition.Our Catholic Identity
According to the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, “In a Catholic school, everyone should be aware of the Living presence of Jesus the ‘Master,’ who, today as always, is with us in our journey through life as the one genuine Teacher’, the perfect man in whom all human values find their fullest perfection”. Therefore, each school day at St. Mary’s Catholic School begins with the celebration of the Mass and/or Morning Prayer service so that every student and faculty member begin the day with the Teacher in order to learn from Him and, with the grace given through the Eucharist, model their lives after Him.
The education at St. Mary’s Catholic School serves a two-fold purpose: to educate students so that they can live ennobled lives of service and witness to the truth of Jesus Christ in this world to prepare them to be citizens of the next world.
Our education is aimed towards the development of the whole person: intellectual, spiritual, and moral. Each subject is taught with the Catholic worldview of the dignity of all human life and the truth that happiness comes only through Jesus Christ. This worldview permeates our discussions across the disciplines. It reveals that faith and reason are not opposites but, in fact, are complements that lead us to a depth of understanding about ourselves and the world.Educational Philosophy
St. Mary’s is a Catholic school committed to Classical education, in terms of both content and pedagogy.
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s believes:- Parents are the primary educators of their children.
- The school supplements the efforts of parents by providing spiritual and educational resources to assist in preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world.
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s endeavors:- To impart a robust knowledge of the Catholic Faith through the study of Sacred Scripture Liturgy, Theology, and moral reasoning
- To cultivate a deep love for God and His Church
- To introduce students to the practice of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy
As a Classical school, St. Mary’s inspires through:- Liberal Arts Education
- A literary approach to learning marked by the Great Books tradition
- Extensive Arts & Music Education
- A Latin-centered curriculum
- Physical education and sports as vital to the goal of educating the mind, heart, and body
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meet your leadership team
At St. Mary’s Catholic School, strong leadership helps us faithfully pursue our mission of forming young people in truth, goodness, and beauty. In an effort to better serve you and your family, these are the leaders who will guide our school community, support our faculty and families, and help make our mission come to life each day.
Heidi Altman- President of St. Mary’s School
Provides overall leadership and vision for the school, ensuring that St. Mary’s remains faithful to its Catholic mission and educational tradition.
Colleen Heubaum- Upper School Headmaster
Leads the Upper School, overseeing the academic, spiritual, and student experience for student in grades 7-12.
Braden Lynch- Lower School Headmaster
Leads the Lower School, grades PK-6th, fostering a joyful, nurturing environment where young students grow in virtue, knowledge, and wonder.
Andrea Bizzanelli- Director of Mission Advancement
Strengthens and advances the mission of St. Mary’s by cultivating relationships, supporting philanthropy, and building a strong community around the school through communications and marketing.
Amanda Schott- Director of Admissions and Engagement
Welcomes prospective and current families, guiding them through the admissions process while building meaningful connections throughout St. Mary’s community events.
Charles Boles- Dean of Students
Supports the formation and well-being of our students, helping cultivate a school culture rooted in virtue and responsibility.
Andrew Kinney- Dean of Academics
Supports academic excellence across the school by strengthening curriculum, instruction, faculty development, and vertical alignment.