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About Us

The Elk County Catholic School System (ECCSS) is located in St. Marys, Pennsylvania and was incorporated in November, 2010. The system is a product of the merging of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School, St. Marys Catholic Middle School, and Elk County Catholic High School. ECCSS is affiliated with St. Boniface School in Kersey and St. Leo School in Ridgway. The system is accredited by the Middle States...

Academics

All students who attend Elk County Catholic School System receive a first-rate education – just check out the statistics below! Academic Excellence All three schools are fully accredited. Twenty-two of our faculty members have master’s degrees and two have doctoral degrees. The high school has three curriculum tracks (advanced college preparatory, college preparatory, and technical bound) to...

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Click on the links below to read more about our Preschool and Kindergarten programs! Preschool Programs Kindergarten Program 2012-2013 St. Marys Catholic Elementary School Latchkey Program The SMCES Latchkey Program is again available for the 2012-2013 school year to provide childcare for students of SMCES (Preschool through Grade 5) whose parents need to drop them off before school doors open at 8:05...

Faculty Information & School Policies

We are so proud of our faculty. They are well trained, caring and faith-filled. They have wonderful interaction with our students and have the ability to have an influence on students’ lives by being good witnesses to the Catholic faith and good role models for morals, values, and ethics. Some facts about our faculty include: There are 22 faculty members at the elementary school, 14 at the middle...

Catholic Identity

Fr. Jim Faluszczak, our Vice President for Catholic Mission, will foster the Catholic identity of each of the three schools within the system: overseeing the theology curriculum in grades Pre/K -12; coordinating campus ministry throughout the system; and ensuring that the initiatives of the system are faithful to the beliefs and practices of the Church. The Catholic Identity of Elk County Catholic...

Technology

The technology in our three schools is continually being upgraded and used in a number of different ways. Every grade offers computer classes to teach our students how to use everyday software programs and to keep them updated on the technological advances that constantly take place in the world. We also take strides to teach students how to safely and appropriately to use the Internet. The following media...

Extracurricular Activities

There are many extracurricular activities at all three of our schools where students can be themselves as well as express themselves. Each school hosts clubs where students can channel their interests. Our middle school also offers 10-week elective classes where students can explore areas where their talents may lie. Below are several listings of activities and clubs offered at each ECCSS...

ECCSS Community

The Elk County Catholic School System community is one that is very unique and close-knit. We have many alumni, volunteers, parents, supporters, and friends that come together to help and assist in the many events and activities that take place in our schools. ECCSS is very fortunate to have such generous, caring, and genuine individuals who are willing to go the extra mile for our students! Click on the...