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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History Of St. Catherine of Siena School

St. Catherine of Siena School was established as a parish school in 1959. The Sisters of Mercy administered the school from 1959 to 1971, at which time Sr. Janet Belcourt CSC was named principal and directed the school for over 40 years in collaboration with Msgr. Thomas Hannigan, pastor. Mrs. Jocelyn Bergeron and Rev. Paul Montminy served respectively as principal and pastor until 2018, when Mrs. Katie Knight and Very Rev. Christopher Martel were assigned to St. Catherine's.

The school's designation as a parish school allows for a close relationship between school and parish, and the pastor and principal work together to ensure students regularly access the sacraments and benefit from a robust liturgical and communal prayer life. In 1995, a gymnasium and cafeteria addition were built, providing space for the growing school and parish community. A three story addition was constructed in 2021, affording space for a science lab, library and adoration chapel.

The continued commitment to the mission of the school has been a catalyst for growth, and today the school serves over 350 students in Pre-K3 through Gr. 6. St. Catherine of Siena School is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

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