St. Joseph School

Our military family, having moved to Virginia in the summer of 2022, was blessed to have found a supportive and educational community with SJS, marking our first engagement with Catholic traditions. SJS has been incredibly positive, offering both a welcoming environment and a strong academic foundation for our daughter. The school has been instrumental in our daughter's achievements throughout 4th and 5th grade, including maintaining honors and developing new skills such as playing the ukulele and piano, as well as engaging in innovative art projects. She has been able to improve her physical fitness and sociability by participating in the run club and spirit team. Staff and faculty have considerately made themselves available to problem solve any concerns or dilemmas. Transitioning to a new place can be challenging, especially for military families, so finding a school that provides such care and enrichment is truly valuable. As we prepare for another relocation with the military, we are deeply grateful for the positive influence SJS has had on our daughter's academic career. We pray our next location offers similar opportunities that SJS has that have contributed to our daughter's personal growth.

I am so grateful for St. Joseph School. We entered into this special community when my children hit middle school, and it was exactly what they needed. A loving, academically-focused school where God is a part of every day. Teachers truly care, administrators are readily available for anything you may need, and I feel that my children are better equipped for high school because of the rigor and high standards. Thank you SJS for filling a special need in our community. It is worth every penny.

We are so happy we moved our kids from their previous private school to SJS! The curriculum is more challenging, and our kids (Kindergarten and 5th Grades) are happier and more engaged than ever. It truly is a well-rounded education that helps children grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Our kids' teachers are true rock-star teachers, and we're so grateful for them. We've been really impressed with the curriculum and modes of instruction. Father Rossi is wonderful with the kids! He has a way of engaging with the kids in a way that they listen, understand, and are entertained. Our daughter loves how he brings humor and humility when he speaks to the students. He makes her laugh at every homily he gives! Last week for Catholic Schools week, he put on a Lion costume (the school mascot) to visit the kids at school - they cracked up and loved it! The front office staff and the principal, Mrs. Owens, are all so warm, friendly, hardworking, kind, compassionate, and dedicated. We felt welcomed and immediately felt at home there. Another thing we love about the school is how diverse it is - yet we all share a common devotion to giving our kids the very best education and environment, so it's been a lot of fun to get to know the other families at the various school events and field trips. Our only regret is that we didn't move the kids to SJS sooner!

St. Joseph School is a top-notch school that has a rich environment that has allowed my child to thrive in her academic journey. During this difficult time during the pandemic, the school has done above and beyond to make sure everyone is safe and comfortable.

St. Joseph School is such a special place. We are new to the SJS family but felt an instant connection and warm welcome from the very beginning. We have been so impressed with how Principal Owens, all staff and teachers have prepared and foster an inviting, safe and comfortable learning environment for the children. It's evident that the faculty members are passionate about the work they do and serving the SJS community. Information is clearly communicated and shared openly, while teachers are accessible and quick to respond. We feel so fortunate to be part of this incredible school now and are excited about the new opportunities for our children. We couldn't be prouder about making the decision for our family to join the SJS community.