One big advantage of Catholic education, in addition to academic excellence and being committed to opening children's mind to truth, is that Catholic schools but the lives and examples of the Saints front and center in the classroom.

As families are getting back into the school routine, many are taking a step back and reflecting on their goals for education and what hopes and challenges are facing them on their way.

There are certain skills that prepare our students well for high school and beyond. Here are a few us Catholic educators are proud to nurture and develop in our students.

Wishing all Fathers a very special Father’s Day this Sunday!

St. James Regional is, once again, offering the Ready to Rise Phonics Summer Program! The program will run from July 18-21, 25-28 (9:00-12:00pm each day). The program features the award-winning and research backed Fundations phonics program. The program is open to all rising 1st and 2nd graders. There are only 32 slots and registration will be offered first-come, first-serve basis!

Wishing all Mothers a very special Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Our students at St. James Regional, a Catholic school in Ridley Park, PA, have an understanding of the importance of the Marian devotions and will be participating throughout the month.

Happy Easter to our St. James Regional school community! May this Easter bring light and peace to your lives as we rejoice and celebrate in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Through Saint Faustina, Jesus has requested for us to precede the Feast of Divine Mercy, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, with a Novena. St. James Regional a Catholic elementary in Ridley Park, PA, invites you to pray this Novena as a family this year.

Not only will these signs and symbols evoke curiosity, they’re also all very accessible and can be found around the house or in the yard! These paired with the story telling of the Gospels make for a fruitful Holy Week experience for the entire family.

St. James Regional is proud of our commitment to our students and to the community in how we were able to open our doors to the students and stand as leaders in education during these trying times.

This week Saint James Regional elementary school is administering TerraNova tests. TerraNova Assessments are a series of standardized tests that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia uses to measure student achievement in math, reading, and other core subjects.

In preparing our students for Lent, we have come up with six ways to inspire ideas for parents to continue our conversations at home.

In response to the events unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace on March 2, Ash Wednesday.

A reflection on St. Valentine’s Day for Catholic families including 3 types of Christian Inspired Valentine’s Day Cards!

Effective Monday, February 28th, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in suburban high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all suburban parish and regional elementary schools. This afternoon all elementary and secondary school families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators of the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education’s elementary and secondary divisions as well as Faith in the Future. The letter is an update regarding COVID-19 mitigation procedures in schools located in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. Click the title to view the letter.

Cardinal O'Hara High School President Mr. Michael Conner presented 3rd grade teacher Miss Kathy Laverty with the Excelsior Award for Excellence in Teaching on February 11, 2022. The Excelsior Award recognizes grade school teachers who have made a meaningful impact on the lives of their students and for their love of the teaching profession. O'Hara students are invited to nominate their former teachers. Miss Laverty was nominated by SJR alumna, Molly MacManus. Congrats to Miss Laverty!

The grand finale to Catholic Schools Week 2022 was seeing the winners of the 2nd annual Pie Your Teacher fundraiser! 8th grade teacher Miss Colfer, 3rd grade teacher Miss Laverty, and kindergarten teacher and PYT mastermind Miss Everett received their just "desserts." Click the title to view the video!

Looking for tangible, concrete ways for your family to celebrate Black History Month at home? In our Catholic School, it’s critical that our students learn about the importance of Black History and celebrate different cultural traditions this month and always. What better an opportunity than Black History Month to share some resources with our families?

Catholic Schools Week—it's a national tradition and has been since 1974. Students, staff and families at James Regional look forward to this celebration of Catholic education every year.