ABOUT US
St. Mary Catholic School
Greetings,
I welcome you to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School. Rooted in gospel values and driven by our Mission, St. Mary School offers a dynamic and enriching faith-based education to students in TK through 8th grade. For over 60 years, our school has nurtured the spiritual and academic lives of our beloved students, and it continues to flourish today under the guidance of our gifted and highly qualified faculty and staff.
Our success is also made possible through our vital partnership with parents and the steadfast support of our parish. This community cultivates a student-centered environment where every child is inspired to deepen their faith, achieve their highest academic potential, and discover ways in which they can positively contribute to an ever-changing world.
Guided by our Blessed Mother, Mary we joyfully strive to shine Christ’s LIGHT each day by being Lifelong Learners, Independent Thinkers, Globally Aware Citizens, Helpful and Respectful Individuals, and Thoughtful Catholic Leaders.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our uniquely special community and for considering St. Mary School as you pursue Catholic education for your children.
May God bless you always,
Mrs. Jenny Bellows
Principal
Our Mission
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Oakland, which educates children in the Catholic FAITH and nurtures their minds, bodies, and souls, INSPIRING them to live the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ, achieve their highest ACADEMIC and creative potential, and actively SERVE and enrich the COMMUNITY.
Our Philosophy
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School is a faith-based community consisting of clergy, staff, parents, and students who work together to foster the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. In partnership with parents, the school is committed to academic excellence and to educating the whole child: spiritually, academically, socially, physically and culturally.
The school provides a safe, secure, and welcoming environment that promotes a sense of self-worth and an acceptance of others as children of God. Each child is a unique gift from God with unlimited potential making the primary mission to nurture and develop students who are lifelong learners, independent thinkers, globally aware citizens, helpful and respectful individuals, and thoughtful Catholic leaders.
WCEA Accredited
St. Mary Catholic School in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Bay Area is proud to be an WCEA-WASC accredited academic institution. Further information about this accreditation can be found in the attached documents.