THE BENEDICTINE DIFFERENCE
SUCCESS STARTS HERE
St. Nicholas Catholic School has delivered a remarkable education characterized by extraordinary opportunities for Pre-K 8th-grade students. Our focus is simple: inspire students to pursue their full potential to learn, lead, serve, and change the world through Benedictine values.
A Letter From The Pastor
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit the website for Saint Nicholas Catholic School in Nicktown, Pennsylvania. Our parish, Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, was founded in 1861 by Benedictine monks from Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and has been staffed by Benedictine monks ever since. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Benedictine monasticism is the emphasis upon education and the establishment of Saint Nicholas Catholic School in 1923 was in service of that charism. The school reflects the hall marks of Benedictine education: Love of Christ and of neighbor, prayer, stability, conversion of life, obedience, discipline, humility, stewardship, hospitality, and community. Those hall marks distinguish an education grounded in the teachings of the Church in accord with God’s Word in service of faith, family, and country. Sadly, those values have been displaced in our nation and public schools by a very secular, anti-faith agenda. Therefore, we at Saint Nicholas Catholic School hope to provide an affordable, academically rigorous alternative to all students, parents and families.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jeremiah G. Lange, O.S.B., Ph.D.
PARENTS: Please complete this lunch order form via Google Forms.
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us!
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It”
Please Note: For student safety –
- Shoes must be sneakers
- Shirts must have sleeves
- No dangling earrings or excessive jewelry
- No shorts
**** ALTHOUGH LEGGINGS SEEM TO BE THE NEW NORM FOR “CASUAL” WEAR, THESE TIGHT PANTS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL. PLEASE, ESPECIALLY IN GRADES 3 – 8 STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WEAR THEM FOR SCHOOL. **
January 28-29
Thank your pastor for supporting Catholic Education
January 30
Celebrate God
School Spirit Dress
Wear your St. Nicholas Colors with uniform skirt/pants!
Coloring Contest and Scavenger Hunt begin.
P.M. K-8 – faith Family Craft for Nursing Home.
January 31
Celebrate Vocations
School Uniform
P.M. K-4 Relay Games
February 1
Celebrate Our Students
Comfy dress
Snack provided by PFS
February 2
Celebrate Our Talents
Dress like you are going to the park!
February 3
Celebrate Our School
Color dress with team – Teachers will let you know color.
MISSION
FAITH-BASED EDUCATION
Pope Francis said that “every Christian is challenged to be actively engaged in evangelization”. This evangelization can only take place when we examine our own relationship with Jesus. Catholic Schools are essential to carry out the church’s mission of evangelization. At St. Nicholas Catholic School we offer students a faith-based education. Gospel Values are taught throughout the curriculum. Students have a chance to be excited about their faith, to befriend others and to offer others the friendship of Jesus.
LOCATED IN THE
HEART OF NICKTOWN, PA
Our school, although small, is a critical part of a little town called Nicktown, PA. We educate young students to help them thrive in a fast world outside of our rural location.
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NEWS & EVENTS
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Believe it or not, we’re quite active on social media. Our Kindergarten class just graduated in 2022, and are ready to start their journey through to 8th grade to complete their St. Nicholas Catholic School education!
PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE FUTURE
St. Nicholas Catholic School maintains an open admission policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or disability in its education policies, application process, financial aid, or other programs.