St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Parish was founded February 25, 1949 by the Most Reverend Charles P. Greco, Bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport. The Parish's first pastor, Fr. Joseph B. Gremillon, and parishioners recognized the need for a school and their plans were put in action with the breaking of ground for the original school building (now elementary school hall) on May 1, 1950. St. Joseph Catholic School opened its doors for the first time in September 1951, surrounded by the expanding Broadmoor neighborhood. Since that day, our school has grown from five classrooms, four teachers and 102 students, to its current size of thirty-plus classrooms and over 300 students. In 1957, the middle school building was built next to the original building just in time for the first graduating class of 20 students.

The Sisters of the Order of Divine Providence served St. Joseph Catholic School from its opening in 1951 until 1976. The Sisters had a reputation as educators- The Mother House of the Sisters was located in San Antonio, Texas, also home to Lady of the Lake College, founded by their Order. They were later reassigned from St. Joseph School to other areas served by their Order.

Today, St. Joseph Catholic School proudly continues its tradition of academic excellence by offering a rigorous curriculum that allows middle school students to receive two Carnegie Units in Algebra I and Spanish. Students participate in weekly Mass and begin each day with the school prayer, the school vision statement and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Over the past 70 years, thousands of students have spent their formative years walking the halls of St. Joseph Catholic School, learning the importance of the vision of St. Joseph Catholic School: To become responsible members of family, Church and community. Our students have gone on to many successful careers- doctors, lawyers, business owners, but all leave the halls of St. Joseph with a strong Catholic foundation, and an appreciation for their school and church.

St. Joseph Catholic School operates as part of the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church, one of the largest faith communities in the Shreveport area. Your donation allows us to help fill the gap associated with the cost to educate a student so that all students that desire to attend a Catholic School have the opportunity to do so, and in turn, receive an excellent Catholic education.

Testimonials

*"Faith is the center of our Family. We have full confidence that our children are developing a strong Catholic, Christian foundation and an excellent education at St. Joseph's Catholic School! SJS is truly developing the total child and the future of our world!!"
-Drs. Adam and Catherine Foret

*"Our kiddos love being Falcons. My daughter really didn't like to read when she was little but was taught to read chapter books in first grade! As a Middle Schooler, she now always has a book in her hand and has high test scores.
The smaller school population also makes a big difference socially - my children have had a chance to get to know the other kids in their classes well; we know and love our teachers; and everyone from the staff to the administration knows my children by name. They feel very safe and connected to their school community."
-Chrissy and Matt Golden

*"St Joseph Catholic School has been an integral part in providing a firm foundation of faith as well as providing a strong preparation in academics for our 3 children. St Joseph School sets high academic and moral standards for their students which helps prepare them for their future. The presence of the Holy Spirit is felt when you walk the halls of St. Joseph school. The teachers and staff truly care about their students and create a wonderful family atmosphere. When I asked each of our children about the role that St Joseph has played in their lives, they all agreed that St Joseph School nurtured the seeds that deepened their faith and educated them to have confidence to succeed in anything they want to do. They have lifelong friends as well as a family at St Joseph!" -Shannan and Stephen Mathias