School Facts
- Founded in 1957, 2007 marked 50 years of educational excellence
- A Catholic School; part of Our Lady of Peace Parish: non-parishioners, and non-Catholics, welcome
- Faith Experience: The Catholic foundation upon which Our Lady of Peace was built is woven through all aspects of student life. The school is committed to developing young people who understand and value the importance of character, self-discipline and faith: daily classes in religious education, weekly Mass, opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership, sacramental preparation, Living Stations of the Cross, Mary's Day celebration, as well as outreach programs designed to help students become aware of and reach out to those in need. OLP creates and upholds an environment that fosters the Catholic principles parents want their children to integrate into their lives.
- Middle States accredited in 1982, reaccredited every ten years, most recently in 2002. Faculty is certified in Pennsylvania. Our school meets or exceeds all Pennsylvania academics standards and Erie Diocesan guidelines with strong core courses, along with weekly music, art, computer, physical education classes, and weekly library visits. We are very proud of our active and supportive parent-teacher organization.
- Technology: Two state-of-the-art computer labs.
- At Our Lady of Peace, we place a great deal of emphasis on the basics, and are proud to note that many of our students qualify for high school honors classes upon graduation.
- Classes: 3-year-old Preschool through Grade 8.
- Current Enrollment: Approximately 360 students K - 8, Average Class size: 20.
- Athletics and organizations: Boys and Girls JV & Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls JV & Varsity Soccer, Football, K-8 Wrestling, Cross Country, Swimming, Golf, JV and Varsity Cheerleading, Intramural Bowling & Skiing, Chorus, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Math Challenge 24, Houghton-Mifflin Spelling Bee, Times-News Spelling Bee, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, To Know and To Serve Diocesan religion competition.
- Amenities: Before & after school extended care programs; Half-day or full-day kindergarten option; Preschool Extension Program (PEP) available to 3 & 4 year olds enrolled in OLP preschool; 10 week Summer Care Program; Remedial programs in math, reading & speech; Act 89 services; School counselor; Enrichment in classroom; Annual class retreats; All School Arts Day (every other year); Weekly all-school Liturgies.
- Why Choose Our Lady of Peace School? Top quality education; Balance of rigorous academic program with athletic and extra curricular opportunities; Rooted in the faith-based educational mission of the Catholic Church; and supportive, visible pastor and associate pastor.
- Financial assistance available.(Applications for diocesan financial aid due in the middle of March. OLP financial aid applications due by May 31st).
