St. Joseph Catholic School Open House is Monday, November 25

St. Joseph Catholic School in Manhattan is holding an Open House on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 275 W. North Street, Manhattan, IL. The Open House is a great opportunity to learn about the school’s educational programs from preschool through 8th grade. The school provides academic excellence within a Catholic environment, while also offering before and after school care, conference athletics, including our first ever cross country team, fine arts, and extracurricular activities including math and stem club.

“The Open House is a great opportunity for families to visit our school, see our classrooms and meet our teachers. We welcome the opportunity to showcase our wonderful learning environment that is designed to help children be successful. We offer small class sizes, a Catholic environment, and current technology,” said Colleen Domke, St. Joseph’s principal.

To assist families, St. Joseph School offers a Tuition Transfer Grant in partnership with the Diocese of Joliet. This $1500 grant is available to any public, private, home school or charter school student who transfers to St. Joseph school. Also since August, Illinois Tax Credit Scholarships have been available to students of qualifying families. This year’s scholarship funding totals are more than $7,100.00.

Understanding the need for wrap around services, St. Joseph’s also offers affordable before and after school care that is staffed by St. Joseph’s staff, ensuring a welcoming environment for the students.

During the Open House, families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet the teachers and speak with the school board members. Families can learn about the academic preschool, the full day preschool and kindergarten programs focused on getting the children reading and introducing early math concepts, and preparing the children for a successful educational start. Afternoons include introducing students to Spanish, science and social studies through hands on centers. St. Joseph also offers a Cyber safety program for all students grades3 through 8.

St. Joseph Catholic School offers the highest level of spiritual and intellectual development for the children they serve. Make plans now to attend the Open House, tour the school, meet the teachers and staff, and find out if it is a good fit your child. For more information, contact

Mrs. Domke at (815) 478-3951 or visit the website at sjsmanhattan.org.