The Madonna Day Care Center, St. Mary's School, and Notre Dame High School comprise the Harrison County School System. Each center of learning is dedicated to the education of the whole person--spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.

 Madonna Center's Pre-School children offer a morning prayer, and Grace is said before each meal. The Guardian Angel program helps to instill a "safe" feeling for children who are preparing to enter kindergarten.

Daily prayer and frequent celebration of the Eucharist are important parts of Catholic education. Personal spiritual growth is encouraged through one-on-one counseling, retreats, campus ministry, and community service.

Students learn responsibility in an atmosphere of respect and positive discipline. Our school community is based on faith and love, a theme that is emphasized in daily Religion class, where students learn the importance of Gospel values.

 Licensed by the State of West Virginia for 67 children from age 2 and operates from 6:30 A.M. until 5:30 P.M. The Pre-School program for three and four year olds is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 Scheduled classes are language arts, science, computer, exercise, story time, sign language class, art, creative play, and quiet time. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are served daily.

 The after school program includes Spanish and Italian classes, games, arts, and crafts and a dance class. Public school transportation is available to those in the after school program.

 Madonna Center is dedicated to providing each child with a loving, safe environment. The center believes each child is a unique individual and strives to instill in each child a sense of self worth and purpose.

 St. Mary's School follows West Virginia State curriculum and the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Full certified teachers prepare student-centered lessons for about 150 children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

 The up-to-date computer lab and well-equipped library enrich the curriculum which includes music and art. Students participate in local, state, and national competitions in social studies, science, math, civic oration, and the Stanford Achievement Test (Sat 9).

 Uniforms are mandatory, and hot lunch is available.

 St. Mary's School welcomes families who accept the values promoted by Jesus Christ--faith, hope, peace and justice. The faculty strives to nurture students in reaching their full potential. Together with the family, we share the responsibility of preparing each child for the future a future with strong Christian values.

Notre Dame also follows West Virginia State curriculum and the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. The college preparatory curriculum has a 100 percent graduation rate, and 90 percent post secondary education rate with over $272,000 awarded in scholarships (1998) to graduating seniors.

NDHS has advanced placement courses in English, math and science. Students are prepared for the PSAT/NMSQT, PLAN, SAT, ACT and SAT 9 national testing.

Fully certified teachers teach approximately 175 students in grades seven through 12. Students may participate in local, state, and national competitions in science, math, civic oration and social studies.

Academic clubs include the National Honor Society, International Club, Media Club, and Campus Ministry. Leadership development is emphasized.

Students at Notre Dame High School wear uniform. Hot lunch is available.

Notre Dame High School educated the total person, carrying out its ministry through development of character, integrity and personal conscience. Critical thinking skills are paired with basic skills and knowledge in the fine arts. We prepare students for a responsible life.

 In the effort to develop a strong mind and a strong body, physical fitness is provided through cheerleading, football, boys and girl's basketball, tennis, baseball and golf.

 Extracurricular activities include National Honor Society, Media club, Pep Club, students Against drunk Driving, International Club, Builders Club, key Club and Student Council.

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