Seton Catholic School
Est. in 1852
School office hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone:
814-336-2320
Email:
Address:
385 Pine St
Meadville PA 16335
Inspiring Minds - Instilling Values
Seton Catholic School develops the spiritual and intellectual well-being of students through academic excellence, charitable service, and commitment to Christ's teachings.
Inspiring Minds and Instilling Values for over 170 years
1852
1874
The first St. Agatha school building was erected in the rear lot of Pine and Liberty Streets. The pastor, Rev. Anthony Reck, secured the services of laymen as teachers, until he arranged to have religious teachers take over the school. In the mid 1850's, the services of the Sisters of St. Joseph were secured, and the school was taught by them for many years.
St. Brigid was erected and officially opened by Rev. James Dunn, who succeeded Father Madigan in 1874, and was responsible for the new church building dedicated in 1881. From 1917 - 1973 the new St. Brigid building housed eight grades until it joined St. Agatha as Seton School. The present building is now CHAPS.
1973
In 1971 a proposal was presented to combine St. Agatha and St. Brigid schools. The name of the school was officially changed to the present-day Seton School, named after the American Saint, Mother Elizabeth Bayley Seton, of Philidelphia and Kentucky.
Great Job, Eagles!
15 Seton students qualified for the 2024 Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition.
This year Seton School had two students produce a perfect score at their state presentation in State College.
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Stella Burkett not only produced a perfect score but was also awarded a Director Awards of Excellence in chemistry for her research and presentation. Way to go, Stella!
Our Vision for Your Child
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A Catholic education seeks the full development of students’ talents and capabilities in the
light of Faith. This means that preparing children for a successful future will involve fostering
a combination of their academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and practical skills. At Seton
School, we encourage a love for learning and nurture curiosity and a thirst for knowledge
from early on. Exploration, a large amount of reading, and firsthand learning are a
significant part of the Seton experiences.
We develop critical thinking skills that encourage children to analyze situations, think
daringly, and produce creative solutions.
We believe in promoting resilience and perseverance by teaching children the importance of
hope and strength in the face of challenges. At Seton, we encourage students to persevere
through difficulties and learn from failures.
We teach emotional intelligence and help children recognize and manage their emotions
effectively. Empathy, communication skills, and how to build healthy relationships are a top
priority.
Seton instills a strong work ethic that teaches the value of challenging work, responsibility,
and dedication. We make it a point to encourage children to set goals, work towards them,
and take justifiable pride in their accomplishments.
Fostering independence and self-reliance encourages children to take on tasks and
responsibilities appropriate to their age and abilities. At Seton, we allow them to make
decisions and learn from their experiences.
Seton provides opportunities for exploration and skill-building. We expose children to a
variety of experiences, hobbies, and interests and support their passions and talents while
encouraging them to try new things.
We strive to promote adaptability and flexibility. We teach children to be adaptable and
open-minded in the face of life’s many changes and so help them develop the ability to
adjust to new situations and environments.
We believe that Jesus Christ in saving humanity came to elevate, purify, and transform all
that is human. And so religious education is a central component of our curriculum. The
tradition of Catholic education seeks an integration of faith and academic culture that
respects the proper method of each subject.
At Seton, we lead by example. We know that children often learn best by observing the
behavior of adults around them. Our staff models the traits and behaviors you want to instill
in your child, such as perseverance, kindness, a strong work ethic, and a living faith.
By focusing on these areas in our commitment to Christ’s teachings, Seton Catholic School
can help prepare children for a successful future by equipping them with the skills, mindset,
knowledge, and spiritual life they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.