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Our Lady of the Wayside School is dedicated to enriching our students` minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady Of The Wayside School was awarded the National Blue Ribon twice - most recently in 2015.
Our Lady of the Wayside School provides an environment that is nurturing and encouraging where students are eager to excel. OLW students are closely guided by caring teachers who know each student well and treasure each student`s unique abilities. In this loving, faith-filled environment, students develop the skills, values, confidence, character, and compassion necessary for future success.
We offer a variety of preschool programs (3 and 4 year olds) including full and half day options.
We also offer full and half day kindergarten options.
Extended day care is available before and after school starting at 7:15 and ending at 6:00.
Robotics (6th-8th grade), Scholastic Bowl Team (7th/8th), Student Council (6th-8th), Yearbook (8th)
Arts and Music Programs:
Believers - Middle School Choir, Musical Theater
School Notes
School Motto: Dedicated to enriching our students’ minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady of the Wayside School is dedicated to enriching our
students` minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each
child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady Of The Wayside School provides a vital Catholic
Christian environment where students are motivated to attain their
fullest academic, physical, and spiritual potential, where
Christian values, mutual trust, and respect permeate all programs
and activities, and where each individual is encouraged to live and
to share the Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our
curriculum emphasizes academic ebcellence and creitical thinking -
students are prepared to meet the challenges of the world. We offer
a variety of preschool programs (3 and 4 year olds) including full
and half day options. We also offerfull and half day
kindergarten options. We can accomodate a range of students and
offer extra resource help if needed. Extended day care is available
before and after school starting at 7:15 and ending at 6:00.
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