St. Therese  Catholic School

“Miss no opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.”  

St. Therese of Lisieux

Welcome to St. Therese Catholic School! Located in the Diocese of Kalamazoo, we serve the children and families of Wayland and the surrounding communities in pre-school through sixth grade. If you are considering a Catholic School education for your child, please reach out to us. We would love to show you around! No child is ever turned away from St. Therese Catholic School because of financial need. 

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Dear St. Therese Families, 
It is very lonely here at school today! We ended Tuesday with 11 out of 52 students absent by the end of the day. It was nearly a third of our elementary students! While I am saying prayers of thanksgiving that none of our students have tested positive for Covid, we have had a positive case of Strep Throat. If your child is experiencing a sore throat or fever, you may want to reach out to your child's physician. 
We sent home your child's Swag Bag which they would have received at Night with the Stars. We will have up all of the student work displayed and the book fair open at conferences on April 27 and 28. I hear rumors that the paparazzi will still be attending to get a picture of your family on the red carpet! Included with their Swag Bags were several options for learning together about the meaning of Holy Week. There are activities for every grade level, so please only do what is appropriate for your child or your family. 
Also in their Swag Bag was a zip bag with items for a Hands On Stations of the Cross. We were going to do this as a school family on Thursday. It is a powerful way to help our younger friends start to understand the Passion of Jesus. The directions to go with the Hands ON Stations of the Cross are attached.  You will also find the directions on our website and an link on our school Facebook page. For both Wednesday and Thursday, your child can join in prayer led by the 5th and 6th graders. Again, the videos are linked to both our website and Facebook. 
Report cards for Kindergarten-Fourth Grade were also sent home. Fifth and Sixth grade report cards will be mailed. 
Have a blessed Holy Week. You are each in my prayers daily. We'll see you on April 12 for materials pick up. I will send out details as we get closer. 
Blessings, 
Sheryl O'Connor
 

The Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs and activities, employment policies or contractual agreements. 

St. Therese Catholic School 

430 S. Main Street
Wayland Michigan 49348
269.792.2016

Eligible recipients have been identified and notified. All recipients have been notified of their FTE (full time employee) calculation. Individuals who beleive they qualify for a grant and are deemed ineligible or disagree with their FTE status may appeal by notifying the school principal by December 4, 2020. 

St. Therese Catholic School will strive to provide a quality education to every child, every day in a safe Christian environment that is rich in Catholic heritage and traditions.