Assumption School (Millbury)

Assumption School
Address
17 Grove Street
Millbury, Massachusetts
USA
Coordinates 42°11′31″N 71°45′47″W / 42.19194°N 71.76306°W / 42.19194; -71.76306Coordinates: 42°11′31″N 71°45′47″W / 42.19194°N 71.76306°W / 42.19194; -71.76306
Information
Type Private Catholic School
Established 1925
School district Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester [1]
Principal Mrs. Julie Olson[2]
Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment about 130
Student Union/Association Student Council
Color(s) Blue & White
Athletics Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Co-ed Cross-Country
Mascot Angels
Accreditation National Association of Private Schools
Website http://www.assumption-cs.org

Assumption School (Millbury) is a private, Catholic parochial, co-educational school located in Millbury, Massachusetts, in the United States of America with a student body from many mid and south central Massachusetts including Millbury and various other towns of the Blackstone Valley, Auburn, Worcester and beyond.

Presently, the school’s enrollment is approximately 100 students from pre-kindergarten's three and four years of age, to eighth grade Siblings of present students, children of staff, and members of Assumption Parish are admitted first. Assumption School does not discriminate on the basis of faith, race, sex, national origin, or age in accordance with the law. Although Assumption School strives to address the needs of a child, the school does not have special needs services. These can be obtained through the student's public school district. With small class sizes, and a resource teaching assistant, whenever possible the faculty will make accommodations to assist and support students in the learning process.

Assumption School is accredited through the National Association of Private Schools.[3]

Academics

Assumption School believes that each student's talents and abilities are unique and God-given. Parents, faculty and administration are committed to preparing our students for a future where faith, integrity, and honor are transparent.

In addition to the core studies of Math, Reading, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science, students explore a living faith/Religion, Computer, Art, Music, Foreign Language and Physical Education classes. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade are involved in the Diocesan Declamation Contest each spring. Assumption School has a middle school science fair bi-annually (5th-8th) and students participate in the Diocesan Science Fair.

Activities: Band, Clubs, Extra-Curricular

Band:Advisor: Mrs. Zabinski

Chess:Parent Advisor: Mr. Shuts

Choir:Advisor: Mrs. Zabinski

Drama: Students from Grades 3 to 8 with talent both natural and soon-to-be-developed come to the stage for Drama Club. Productions are performed at Holy Name Junior/Senior High School's Joseph P. Burke Performing Arts Center. Advisors: Mr. Sal Costantino, Director and Ms. Cara Loughlin, Assistant Director

The latest offering WE THE PEOPLE by Pat Cook brought over 30 students to the stage demonstrating the blessing and strength of the United States Constitution today. Performed April 7, 2018, ten scenes of everyday life in America illustrated the importance of each line of the Preamble. Simple and poignant, yet at times very humorous and unexpected.

Scrabble: Advisor: Mrs. Rippchen and Mrs. Bass

Sign Language:

Student Council: Advisor: Mrs. Joanne Maloney

Athletics

Assumption School has a coed cross country team and both boys and girls basketball teams with students in grades five and six, and grades seven and eight participating.

Daily Schedule

At Assumption School, the school day for grades Pre-Kindergarten-8th extends from 8:30 am to 3pm. An Extended Day Program provides before and/or after school care for its students. Day Care is available from 7:00-8:15 a.m and 3:00-6:00 p.m. on school days for a minimal fee.

Bus transportation is available for Millbury residents with bus routes printed in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and on the same schedule as the Elmwood Street School. Upon arrival to school, students are received by an Assumption School staff member in the parking lot of the Millbury Public Library. Families from neighboring towns must provide their own transportation.

Administration, Faculty and Staff

Pastor:Reverend Daniel R. Mulcahy, Jr., The Catholic Parishes of Millbury

Principal: Mrs. Julie Olson

History

The school was originally known as "l'Assomption". Founded in 1925, it was built to serve the French Canadian families of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish of Millbury.

References

  1. ↑ "School District". Diocese of Worcester. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Staff 2017-2018". Millbury Assumption School. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Accreditation". National Association of Private Schools Accreditation. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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