Three students attended the final Bellarmine speech meet of the year on Saturday, April 28 at St. John Vianney HS in St. Louis. Jane Z. competed in the humorous category and Taylor M. and Kasey H. performed a duet. Taylor and Kasey earned a gold ribbon and Jane earned a trophy. Any performance scoring a perfect 15 from four independent judges earns a gold ribbon. Only students scoring in the top 20 percent of those receiving gold ribbons earn trophies, so this is quite an honor. The speech team is organized by Donna Kientzy with help from Janie Kientzy, Julie Hinkebein and Tracy Hudson who all listen to and coach students. We are all very proud of the girls' efforts and performances. Their speech experiences will serve them well throughout their careers.
 
 

 We are an accredited school with a low teacher-to-student ratio.   This means that your student will be getting extra attention that he or she ordinarily wouldn’t get from a higher teacher-to-student ratio school.  We also have a staff whose goal it is to see your child succeed educationally as well as emotionally.

We accept Catholic students as well as students who are not of the Catholic Faith. Please feel free to visit our school at any time.    You may make an appointment to visit our school by calling  the school office at  (573) 384-5305.
 
 
 

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Alphonsus is here to:

  •  Educate children in academics and Catholic doctrine with the view of the whole person.
  •  Inspire the students to respect all of God’s creations, accept responsibility, and develop a spiritual life.
  •  Develop a Christian community in the school.
  •  Motivate the students to care for and serve others within and outside the community through learning and prayer.
  • St. Alphonsus Catholic School is concerned with faith, education, and discipline.

 

 

 


School Programs & Offerings

         ·       7 to 1 Teacher to Student Ratio

·         Certified Teachers

·         Accredited Non-Public School
·         Free and Reduced Hot Lunch Program
·         Bus Service (Restrictions apply)
·         After School Care up to age 12 (Provided by St. Alphonsus Preschool)
·         State of the art computer lab
·         Student computers in each classroom, plus Smart Boards
·         Library
·         Sports Program (Soccer, Basketball)
·         Member of the Bellarmine Speech League
·         Accelerated Reader Program
·         AHA Math Program
·         Starfall Learning Program
·         Character Plus Program
·         Catholic Family Services Counseling
·         Student Council
·         Washington D.C. Pro-Life Trip (7th and 8th Grades, odd years)
·         Camp Wyman (5th and 6th Grades, odd years)
·         Art, Music, P.E., Computer, and Guidance classes
·         2nd Grade students receive the sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion each year.
·         Sacrament of Confirmation received by 7th and 8th graders every odd year.

 

 


Registration  

ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL TUITION AND COSTS 2011-2012
 
 
                                                One Child                   Two Children              Three+ Children
 
Registered Parish Family:         $2,005                            $2,725                           $3,150
Non-Registered Family:             $2,100                            $2,850                           $3,285
 
Book Fees per Child:    $100 (Due upon registration)
 
Cleaning Fee per Family: $50
 
There is scholarship help available on a needs basis from the parish. Please call Father Tichacek for details. 573-384-6223
 
 
TUITION PAYMENTS AND OPTIONS FOR 2011-2012 

TUITION OPTIONS
*All tuition plans begin in August and end in May
One Child
   Parish Family
One Child
Non-Parish Family
Two Children
Parish Family
Two Children
Non-Parish Family
Three+ Children
Parish Family
Three+ Children
Non-Parish Family
Monthly:
10 payments due by the 30th of every month
9 payments of $200 + 1 payment of $205
10 payments of $210
10 payments of $272.50
10 payments of $285
10 payments of $315
10 payments of $328.50
Quarterly:
4 payments due by the 30th of Aug, Oct, Jan and April
3 payments of $501 + 1 payment of $502
4 payments of $525
 
4 payments of  $681.25
4 payments of $712.50
4 payments of $787.50
4 payments of $821.25
 
Bi-Annually:
2 payments due by the 30th of Aug and Jan
1 payment of $1,002 + 1 payment of $1,003
2 payments of $1,050
2 payments of
$1,362.50
2 payments of $1,425
2 payments of $1,575
2 payments of $1,642.50
Annually:
One payment due by August 31st, 2011*
1 payment of $2,005
1 payment of $2,100
1 payment of $2,725
1 payment of
$2,850
1 payment of $3,150
1 payment of $3,285

 
* Please note that the annual tuition is only available if you pay by August 31st of the current school year. If  you need other payment arrangements to pay at a later date, please contact the parish Pastor.
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Per the School Handbook, student records cannot be transferred
 if accounts are not paid in full by the end of the school year.


Sports

St. Alphonsus School has a Soccer Program and a Basketball Program.  Soccer season runs September through early November.  Basketball runs December through March.  Fees are $30 per child or $75 per family.  Sign up for soccer begins in May, and sign up for basketball begins in October.  Soccer is a co-ed program.  Games are played in Winfield and Elsberry.  Basketball is through the CYA.  Games are played in Catholic Schools in Lincoln and St. Charles Counties.  Students in grades 5 - 8 may also play with the Silex School District teams through the MSSHA program (7th and 8th graders must reside in the Silex School District).

 

 



Parish 

St. Alphonsus Parish was established in 1848 in the area of the Forks of the Cuivre River. The first church was a log building measuring 34x46 feet and was built by the first Catholic settlers of this area under the direction of Judge Henry Mudd, the first Catholic settler. The first resident pastor, Father Daniel Lyne, arrived in 1850 and built the first brick church for the 40 families.
The present church is the fifth church for the parish and seats 300 people. Many  parishioners are descendants of those first 40 families.
We strive to have daily mass for our faithful. During the school year, our full time students come to mass twice a week. We began having a second mass on Sundays at Easter 2002 as well as music at our Saturday evening vigil mass. Throughout the year, we have instructions for those wishing to become Catholic or learn more about the Catholic Church.
In the Spring and Fall of the year, we hold a Sausage Dinner. These dinners become almost a homecoming for the many families who have relatives and friends from outside the area that come and share a meal. In the summer, our Knights of Columbus hold their annual picnic.
In 2008, the Knights of Columbus built a new hall. The hall is a single level hall that holds over 300 people. It includes a modern kitchen and a nice sized meeting room. It is available for rent to the public.
Mass Times are :
Saturday - 6 pm
Sunday - 8 am and 10 am
Monday - 6:30 am
Tuesday - All school Mass at 8:15 am followed by Perpetual Help Devotions
Wednesday - 6:30 am followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration is all day until 6 pm in the chapel.)
Thursday - No Mass
Friday - All school Mass at 8:15 am
The Rosary is prayed each week day after the masses.
Pastor:  Rev. Charles Tichacek
Rectory Phone:  (573)  384-5305
 
 


 

 


School Advisory Board

The St. Alphonsus School Advisory Board consists of the Pastor, Principal, Preschool Director, and 8 parish/school family members.  6 members are elected and serve 3 year terms.  2 members are appointed by the pastor and serve 2 year terms.

Members are:

Jennifer Eggemeyer, Tracie Grasso - Secretary, Mandy Gruenewald, Jason Lebegue - President, Dennis Miller, Linda Miller, Stacy Murphy, and Tim Thoroughman - Vice President

 

 


PTA

 PTA meetings are held in September (2nd Tuesday), November (1st Tuesday), February (1st Tuesday), and April (1st Tuesday) and begin at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.  One parent from each family is required to attend. 

2011-2012 Officers are:  President - Dana Horstmeier; Vice President - Frances Lebegue; Secretary - Teresa Kientzy; and Treasurer - Stephanie Thoroughman

 

 Grades Posted

 

St. Alphonsus School

25 St. Alphonsus Road

 Silex  MO   63377

(573)  384-5305

Fax (573)  384-6190

E-Mail :  Alphonsus@windstream.net

 

St. Alphonsus Catholic School has a history of over 150 years of Catholic Education. Generations of families have passed through our school doors.   We provide a quality education for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Our Kindergarten program is an all-day program.

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