Father David announced that tuition rates for the 2009-2010

school year at St. Mary’s School

remain the same as it is for the 2008-2009 school year, and some of the

school fees have been reduced. Father David’s decision was based on the

increasing economic pressure on families:

tuition is often a sacrifice for our families, but it should not be an

unmanageable burden. We have always tried to secure tuition

assistance for families in need. This year, we are holding our tuition

rates to benefit all of our school families.”

St. Mary’s School is a Pre-K to 8

offers full day PreK and Kindergarten programs and is accredited by the

Middle States Association. St. Mary’s has been a vital part of the

Hackettstown community since 1951, and continues to graduate students

that achieve success at parochial, private and public high schools. Our

Principal, Mrs. Marilyn Walsh, said that she is very proud of the school’s

history of success and reputation for providing a solid education using

both traditional and innovative techniques:

faculty and staff. Our teachers are all certified and experienced, and we

have an excellent faculty retention record. Once you join the St. Mary’s

family, you don’t want to leave!”

The school offers a challenging academic curriculum in an

environment that emphasizes respect, spirituality, and personal

responsibility. But as one of our parents stated, Mrs. Heather Wicki,