Our mission is to help students to become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who integrate the Gospel message into their lives in order that they may live fully in the rapidly changing, complex society.Our Beliefs:* All students can learn, particularly when they are actively engaged in the learning process.* Students are given opportunities to learn about and practice their Catholic faith and values on a daily basis.* Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, cultural and intellectual needs.* Curriculum and instructional practices/approaches incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate and support differences in learning styles.* A student’s self-esteem in enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.Holy Spirit School was established in 1952. It is a state-chartered, Catholic elementary school located in Whitehall, Ohio. It is a one-floor school building with 9 classrooms, a computer lab, a library/media center, an extended day room, music room, art room, school office, nurse’s office, gymnasium and two tutor rooms. Our kindergarten program is full day.The staff consists of two administrators, ten full-time teachers, and three part-time teachers. The school uses the Auxiliary Service Program monies to fund one full time and one part time instructional support staff as well as a nurse, a school psychologist and speech pathologist. The school fully funds the services of four full time teacher aides. Twenty percent of the teaching staff have earned their Masters Degree in Education and thirty-three percent have earned hours beyond their Bachelors. Forty-seven percent of the staff has eleven or more years of experience. The school is proud to have a National Board Certified teacher on staff.Holy Spirit School offers academic excellence in a Catholic Christian environment. It makes a unique contribution to the range of educational choices available in the community.
