15 Oct, 2024
WASHINGTON—Saint Peter School (SPS) will host two Open Houses this fall for prospective families on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, December 6, 2024, from 9-10:30 a.m., at 422 3rd Street SE. Families considering SPS for elementary or middle school will have the opportunity to learn more about the school’s teachings and academic offerings; meet some of the school’s current families, faculty, and staff; and tour the school. RSVP is helpful but not required. Remarks begin at 9 a.m. with a tour to follow. “Saint Peter School has the distinct privilege of serving families steps from our nation’s capital by providing high-quality Catholic education centered on academic excellence and faith formation,” said Saint Peter School Principal Karen Clay . “Not only do our students matriculate into the region’s preeminent high schools, they do so with great humility, grounded in their love of God and community.” The cornerstones of Saint Peter School’s teachings include the following: Faith Formation : Saint Peter School students regularly celebrate Mass and come together for events to mark the special liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church. Academic Excellence : In 2019, Saint Peter School was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School, as one of 50 non-public schools in the country to be recognized as "Exemplary High Performing,” and our award-winning faculty and staff underpin this success: On May 12, 2023, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Jean Zwald won the Archdiocese of Washington as a Golden Apple Award. On October 13, 2023, Principal Clay was named The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s Distinguished Principal of the Year. Community Service : Saint Peter School follows the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching through its Student Council and Student Families program. The application deadline for the 2025-26 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025. Decision letters are mailed on Friday, February 14, 2025. For more information about the admissions process, visit stpeterschooldc.org or contact Admissions Coordinator Jeanette Trujillo at jtrujillo@stpeterschooldc.org or 202-544-1618.