WHY SAINT RICHARD?
Academic Excellence. Character Development. Faith Formation.
At Saint Richard School, we strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment where students can excel academically and grow personally and spiritually. Our mission is teaching children to learn, love, and help like Christ in a diverse and nurturing school community. We are thrilled for you to learn more about why Saint Richard School could be the right choice for your family.
Exceptional Educational Experiences
Our dedicated teachers inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, physically, and spiritually through a rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards. Developed in partnership with the Notre Dame ACE Collaborative for Academic Excellence, our diocesan curriculum offers a clear and consistent framework for learning. Our educators go beyond these expectations by using innovative and engaging strategies that address the diverse needs of all learners. This approach fosters academic rigor, upholds our Catholic identity, and prioritizes essential skills and standards.
In addition to core subjects, students benefit from enrichment in art, music, and technology. Catholic values are deeply woven into school life through regular Mass attendance and participation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Differentiated instruction, hands-on learning, and specialized lab experiences empower students to navigate a dynamic world with confidence and curiosity—cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.
Dedication to Community Service
In order to grow as a disciple of Christ we must reach out to those in need around us. The theological virtue of charity allows us to grow in the love of Christ. Scripture teaches that God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable, and the church calls on all of us to put their needs ahead of our own. Jesus often invited His disciples to love one another. He urged them to show their love through what they did as well as by what they said, which is why our whole school participates in monthly service projects. We believe in giving back to the Jackson community and those in need. A few organizations that we serve throughout the year are:
- Collection for Birthright of Jackson
- Good Samaritan Center
- St. Vincent DePaul Canned Food Drive
- Stewpot
- The Manhattan Mall Christmas Store
- Meals on Wheels
- Box of Joy - Cross Catholic
Warm and Inclusive Community
Our school community is vibrant and active. We host fun community events throughout the year, and provide many different opportunities for our students and their families to feel a sense of belonging. Here are a few ways that we ensure that as a new family, you'll quickly feel welcomed and that you've made the right decision in Saint Richard School.
- New Family Social
- Parent Association
- Cardinal Men's Club
- Cardinal Fest
- Krewe de Cardinal
- Weekly School Mass
Thank you for your interest in Saint Richard and exploring our website. To truly understand why we believe we are THE BEST, we invite you to schedule a tour with us. Come experience our immersive classrooms, intricately displayed hallways, and speak with our educators. We look forward to showing you all that Saint Richard has to offer.
The Saint Richard Educational Standards
- A commitment to Academic Excellence.
- A curriculum based on national and state standards.
- Special area classes in art, music, physical education, STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math), and Spanish.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Hands-on, multi-sensory approach in Pre-K and Kindergarten.
- Balanced literacy, Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Phonics, guided reading, writers’ workshop.
- Highly qualified teachers and staff.
- Preparation for future success in an ever-changing world.
Our Student Support Services program aims to provide a quality education to all students with a variety of exceptional learning needs. Services we offer include:
- Kaleidoscope Gifted Program
- Learning Resources
- Exceptional Education Program
- Speech & Language Therapy Options
- Occupational Therapy Options
- Dyslexia Therapy
Creative and Inspiring Projects and Events
Our preschool students have an annual Harvest Fest, Mardi Gras Parade, Spring Program, Pre-K Field Day/Splash Day, Pre-K.
Our kindergarten through 6th grade students participate in a variety of programs and events from field trips and Community Helpers to the Famous Americans Program, Fifties Day, Economics Fair, and monthly service projects.
House System
Saint Richard's House System is a long standing tradition that originated to encourage camaraderie among every age group.
Our House System is a unified, structured system through which students grow in scholarship, leadership, discipleship, and citizenship within, both, our school community, and the greater community in which we serve.