Newton - St. Mary
Message from Pastor
The Drexel Fund helps St. Mary to offer a quality Catholic education to all the children of our active parish families. And we are growing! Our enrollment has increased, and we have also seen an increase in the numbers of our graduates who go on to attend a Catholic high school in Wichita. Your support makes it possible for our children to receive a good education which also helps them to grow as disciples of Christ.
Fr. Nick Voelker
Our Statistics
Principal: Philip Stutey
Founded: 1880
| # Elementary Students: |
101* |
| # High School Students: |
13 |
| % Free or reduced lunches: |
33% |
| # Teachers: |
12 |
*This represents the number of students from our parish only. Total enrollment for St. Mary Catholic School is 201.
What makes our school special
- We have been forming disciples of Jesus Christ in Harvey County through our Catholic school education since 1880, the longest running school in the diocese.
- We were named a 2013-14 and 2015-16 Diocesan Banner School.
- As one middle school student wrote, "I am proud to attend a Catholic School because I get to be in a place where I feel safe and am always in the presence of God."
Allocation of Parish Ordinary Income
* This tithe to United Catholic Stewardship
supports the needs of the Universal Church
What The Drexel Fund means for us
Due to support from The Drexel Fund, St. Mary is able to integrate 21st century technology. We were also able to upgrade security for our teachers and students. We have been able to increase the number of graduates who continue Catholic education in high school. Thank you for the blessings of Catholic education and your generous contributions to The Drexel Fund!