Our History

   St. Anthony of Padua School was established in 1915 by a Spanish Dominican priest, Father William Martin.  That year the school consisted of grades 1, 2, and 3.  The following year, four Dominican Sisters staffed the school and added a fourth grade.  From that time on, St. Anthony grew and expanded, always striving for educational excellence.  A unique school spirit has always been demonstrated among its children, parents, and faculty.

    St. Anthony of Padua School is a parish school serving the children of its own parish and neighboring parishes that do not have a school.  The parish is staffed by Dominican Fathers and Brothers and the school is administered under the direction of the Dominican Sisters.  A Parish School Board was founded in 1969.

    Parents of St. Anthony of Padua are invited to become active members of the Parents Club.  This group assists the Pastor, Principal, and Faculty in the physical, moral, and intellectual development of the children.  The Parents Club is responsible for assisting the school financially through various projects.

    Besides its strong academic program, St. Anthony offers its students many opportunities for participating in extracurricular activities of their choice.  Included in these are:  altar servers, music programs, student council, CSAL teams, cheerleaders, scouts, and many more.

    Primarily, St. Anthony of Padua is a Catholic School.  It strives to create an environment in which the students can make their faith become living, conscious, and active through the light of instruction.
 

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