St. Joseph Catholic Church
331 N. Thoman St. Crestline, Ohio 44827  419.683.2015
Rev. Michael A. Geiger, Pastor

A sister parish with Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bethlehem
St. Joseph School Pledge & Mission Statement:

As members of the St. Joseph School Community,

We will work together to create a safe, disciplined,
and Christ-centered environment that is committed to
Academic Excellence, Authentic Catholic Teaching,
and strong Moral Formation. (SJS School Pledge, 2008)
St. Joseph Catholic School
333 N. Thoman Street
Crestline, Ohio  44827
(419) 683-1284
Mrs. Carolyn Price, Principal
price.carolyn@ncocc-k12.org

* 1860 - A two-room school was constructed.

* 1860 - 1893 - The school was mandated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.

* 1893 - The Sisters of St. Dominic NJ aided the Sisters of Notre Dame in
              educating the students.

* 1903 - The school was remodeled and a third classroom was added.

* 1908 - A new school building was begun.

* 1909 - The Sisters of St. Dominic withdrew themselves and the Sisters of 
              Notre Dame returned.

* 1915 - A fourth classroom was added to the school building.

* 1941 - The Sisters of Notre Dame withdrew and the Sisters of Charity of St. 
              Vincent de Paul offered their assistance.

* 1955 - The Sisters of St. Francis from Sylvania staffed the school.

* 1960 - The school over went extensive interior renovation, and the basement 
              was converted in to two classrooms.

* 1961 - First lay teacher was employed, by the name of Florence Reinhard.

* 1970 - The Sisters moved their home, which was previously part of the school,    
               to the south end of the building.

* 1977 - Ground breaking for the south school building commences.

* 1979 - The new school building was dedicated.

* 1987 - Preschool and kindergarten were added to St. Joseph's.

* 1992 - 1st and 2nd grades were separated.

* 1994 - 3rd and 4th grades were separated.

* 1998 - Last year of preschool.

* 2007 - Kindergarten was closed because there was a lack of students.

* 2008 - Kindergarten was reopened with 1st grade - Teacher - Mrs. Monic Gregg,
              2nd & 3rd grade together - Teacher - Mrs. Connie Stanek, 4th & 5th 
              together- Teacher - Mrs. Mary Thompson, 6th, 7th, & 8th together - 
              Teacher - Mr. Dan Salvati with Mrs. Susan Maloy teaching 6th, 7th, & 8th
              their Religion and Language Arts.

 

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