Is St. Catherine of Siena School accredited?

Yes, SCS is fully accredited through New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Ongoing reporting and site visits are required to maintain accreditation.

What are the school and afterschool hours?

Drop-off takes place between 7:20 and 7:40 a.m. Students participate in morning prayer, pledge and national anthem at 7:45 a.m. and class begins at 7:50 a.m. Pre-K3 students dismiss at 1:50 p.m., Pre-K4 at 2:00 p.m., and students in kindergarten through Grade Six dismiss at 2:10 p.m. Afterschool runs from dismissal until 5:30 p.m.

Does St. Catherine of Siena School require a uniform?

Yes, we believe uniforms help students embrace a school mindset and ensure a noncompetitive atmosphere. Uniforms may be purchased through School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger.

Are athletic programs offered?

Students may participate in cross country, basketball, and cheerleading. The school also offers ski and golf programs in conjunction with local facilities.

Who makes up the student population?

Our school consists of students in PK-3 through Grade Six from the greater Manchester area and many surrounding towns such as Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Hooksett, Goffstown, Merrimack, Raymond, Fremont, and Loudon.

Does the school offer hot lunch?

Lunch may be ordered a month in advance, either daily or on an as-needed basis, and is provided through a contracted catering company. Milk may be purchased separately.

Do you offer summer programming?

Camp Siena runs daily through most of the summer and is staffed by teachers, offering field trips, visiting presentations, crafts, games, and water fun. All registered students may participate.

Where do students go after sixth grade?

St. Catherine of Siena students excel at Catholic junior high schools such as St. Joseph Regional Junior High School, Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School, and Holy Family Academy, as well as The Derryfield School, Academy for Science and Design, and local public schools.

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Mrs. Mary Cronin
Admissions Director
603-622-1711
office@scsnh.com

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We invite prospective families to schedule a tour through our main office, and complete the online application process for our school here.

We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on a rolling basis. Enrollment for 2026-2027 opens on December 1, 2025 for new families.

All children must be 3 years of age by September 30 to enter PK-3, 4 years of age by September 20 to enter PK-4, 5 years of age by September 30 to enter Kindergarten, and 6 years of age by September 30 to enter Grade One.

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“We have continued to choose St. Catherine of Siena School because it offers a welcoming community where faith and academic excellence come together. The dedicated teachers and staff that have been part of the school community for a long time, truly have come to know all of our children and have helped each of them reach their fullest potential both inside and outside the classroom. We are grateful to be part of a school that nurtures not only strong students, but confident young people.”

— Erin and Brendan Grace

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