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.

Welcome From Principal Katie Knight

Since 1959, St. Catherine's has, as our mission statement emphasizes, fostered in our students a sense of spiritual development, academic excellence and commitment to service. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment in which your child will be happy and thrive.

To me, there is no better explanation of the purpose of Catholic education than the words of our patron saint: “Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” It is our goal, in partnership with families, to inspire our students to do just that.

We hope the website offers a glimpse into our wonderful school community and invite you to schedule a visit. We would love to show you all that SCS has to offer!

Sincerely,

Katie Knight
Principal

Katie’s Favorite Moments @ SCS

I cherish many special moments throughout the year that highlight the spirit of St. Catherine of Siena School community. These are just a few of my favorites…

The day we opened the chapel in the school, the kids were so excited and it was a beautiful service.

Students play volleyball against Manchester Fire Department

Faith and Blue volleyball game with Manchester Police Department - tough to say who loves this more, the kids or the officers!

students dressed for the feast of St. Lucy

The feast of St. Lucy, led by the third graders caroling and handing out cookies through every room of the school.

Welcome From Principal Katie Knight

Katie’s Favorite Moments @ SCS

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