Welcome to St. Justin Martyr School!
Inspired by the Franciscan Charism of our founders, we are committed to faith development and academic excellence through Catholic education.
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Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd
Our program is growing! With new atrium space and ongoing catechist formation, we currently offer CGS through third grade, and are looking toward adding more levels and opportunities for students to grow closer to Jesus with this internationally renowned program.
FAITH FORMATION
Music, Theatre and More
Tryouts and rehearsals are underway for our Spring Musical, in partnership with STAGES St. Louis! The 2024 musical is The Little Mermaid! Theater productions alternate yearly with a Fine Arts Day featuring demonstrations by local, working artists.
FINE ARTS
Virtues in Practice
As a school community, we study 27 virtues over the course of three-year cycles, in addition to learning more about saints as models of these virtues.
WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Family Activities
Our school family groups and buddy program builds relationships between students of all ages, and enhances our strong sense of community.
COMMUNITY
Makerspace and EXPLORE Classes
All grade levels engage in Makerspace activities to learn key STEM concepts, and our Middle School EXPLORE classes offer elective opportunities in a variety of subject areas.
EXPERIENCE-BASED LEARNING
New Reading Curriculum
In 2024, we will institute a research-based structured literacy approach that combines word recognition and language comprehension skills.
LITERACY
YOU'RE INVITED TO EXPLORE ALL SJM HAS TO OFFER!
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SJM By the Numbers
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Explore Our Grade Levels
Preschool (Ages 3-5)
St. Justin Martyr Preschool strikes the balance of a nurturing, faith-based environment and a stimulating curriculum. It’s a place where positive challenges prepare your child for kindergarten and plant the seeds for a lifetime of learning.
Elementary School (K-5)
Our elementary grades focus on independent reading, math skills, and beginning to understand the world through social studies and science. First and foremost, our Catholic faith is woven throughout our academic curriculum.
Middle School (6-8)
SJM Middle School focuses on developing our students’ independence, leadership skills and Catholic Identity. Our “middle school within a school” structure provides an environment that supports our adolescent students’ unique needs, while fostering important connections with SJM’s younger students.
A Stewardship Community
Supported by our parish’s commitment to a model of faithful stewardship, we consider the formation of our students a ministry.
We are the last remaining parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to operate our school with the stewardship model. As costs have increased in recent years and more parishes have turned to a tuition-based model to support their schools, our community remains committed to this philosophy. A strong sense of community and fellowship sets SJM apart, and it stems from this deep-rooted sense that we are all partners in a shared mission. To learn more about this core philosophy of our parish, please read more.
— Father Hecktor, Pastor
From our Principal
“Here, at St. Justin Martyr School, we take pride in providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where students are formed with the support of a loving family, informed through innovative education practices, and transformed by the power of faith. We are honored to welcome all who share our passion for fostering not just academic excellence but also the holistic growth of our students’ minds, hearts, and souls. Together, let us continue to embrace the values that define our remarkable school community.“
— Kailey Maier, Principal — Read full Principal’s Message
Registration
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Quick Facts
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