OUR MISSION

It is the Mission of St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School to build community and educate the total child (spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially) in values consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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OUR CORE VALUES

Respect: As a child of God, each person will be treated with dignity.

Responsibility: Each person will be accountable for his/her thoughts and actions.

Love: Each person puts others needs before one's own.

Faithfulness: Each person is committed to what God calls each to do.

Excellence: Each person continually strives to improve in all that they do.

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About Us

Mission Statement

It is the Mission of St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School to build community and educate the total child (spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially) in values consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Education at St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School and the Mother Joseph Center is an endeavor that involves the students, parents, teachers and priests in the development of each child.
Emphasis is placed upon a strong academic program. Each child will be recognized and encouraged in keeping with his/her own personal talents and abilities with opportunities available for special programs and tutoring.

Spiritually

Daily Religion Classes
Teaching Peace and Justice
Liturgies
Support of the Mission
Community Service
Retreats

Daily Prayers
Sacramental Program
Scripture Studies
Altar Services
Peace/Prayer Partners
Kostka Club

Intellectually

Dedicated Faculty
Accelerated Reading Program (Grades 1-8)
Star Math Program (Grades 2-5)
Social Studies
Assessments (WASL-ITBS)
Poetry

Fine Arts Department:

Art Program (Grades 1-8)
Drama/Speech (Grades 6-8)
Music & Strings/Instrumental Band (Grades 4-8)

Mathematics
Language Arts
Computer Technology
Science
Library Skills
Math & Science Night
Tutoring Program
Spanish (Grades K-5)

Emotionally

Self Discipline
Social Skills - Second Step Program
Friendship Days
Parent/Student Led Conferences

Guidance
Health Education
Conflict Resolution
Reach Workshops

Physically

Physical Education
Drug Education: Social Illnesses
Nutrition policy

Athletic Program (7th & 8th grades)
Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Baseball
Vision/Hearing Screenings

Socially

Emphasis on Respect
Family Activities
Halloween Festival
Peace Partners
Math & Science Night
Art Show evening

Year Book Staff
Christmas Program
Class Meetings
Marquette Middle School Student Leadership Group (Grades 7 & 8)
Grandparents/Special Friend Day

Administration

Marquette (Main Office)
Office hours:
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Tel. (509) 575-5557
Fax (509) 457-5621
Vicki Balmer
Secretary/Registrar

St. Joseph
Office hours:
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Tel. (509) 453-6842
Greta Alderson
Receptionist

Mother Joseph Center
Office hours:
7:45 AM to 3:30 PM

Tel. (509) 576-8916
Vickie Long
Receptionist

Mr. Gregg Pleger - Principal
Mr. Mark Congleton - Vice - Principal/Athletic Director
Mrs. Vicki Balmer - Administrative Secretary/Registrar
Mrs. Sharon Gillette - Bookkeeper
Mrs. Greta Alderson - St. Joseph Building Receptionist
Mrs. Vickie Long - Mother Joseph Center Receptionist
Mrs. Dianne St. Mary - Sister Rebecca Foundation/Public Relations