Mission Statement:
St. Peter
Martyr School, an educational ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, is a
preschool through eighth grade Catholic school that provides a strong
academic program in a caring environment. The school welcomes and
educates a culturally diverse population from Pittsburg and surrounding
communities as well as from various parishes and faiths who are willing
to accept the philosophy and mission of Saint Peter Martyr School. We
prepare children to be God-centered, socially aware citizens, and
lifelong learners. We are committed to their spiritual, intellectual,
physical, emotional, social, and cultural development.
History:
Saint
Peter Martyr School opened its doors to the community on January 23,
1950, under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds,
Washington.
Recognizing
the role of the parent as the primary educator of the child, the
school has addressed the needs of its families and community in many
ways. In the 1960s, the school assisted in the establishment of a
parochial grammar school league for athletic team sports for both
boys and girls. Several years later a kindergarten,
pre-kindergarten, and recently a preschool program were introduced.
An extended care program was added in the 1980s. To address the needs
of alumni, broaden the school’s public relations program, and
provide additional resources, an alumni program was established in
1985. A computer/resource room was established; computers, equipment,
and software were purchased; and the school was networked in the
1990s. Through the years, extra curricular activities, clubs, and
programs have been introduced to broaden, enhance, and enrich student
learning.
Saint
Peter Martyr School continues to meet the evolving needs in the
community by providing quality Catholic education. The administration
and staff are committed to sharing Christ’s Gospel through
education. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and caring
environment; promote academic excellence; create a sense of wonder
and understanding about God’s creation; encourage parents to be
actively involved in the development of their children’s education;
and employ and retain staff who are personally committed to becoming
exemplary role models for our students.