St. Matthew School (Cranston)

Infobox University
name = St. Matthew School
motto = "Let the children come to me."
established = September 1952
affiliation = Roman Catholic
President = Elaine P. Dykstra
address = 1301 Elmwood Avenue
city = Cranston
state = Rhode Island, 02910
country = United States
enrollment = 185 students
faculty = 13 full-time
colors = Red and White color box|red color box|white
athletics = CYO Basketball and Volleyball
affiliations = New England Association of Schools and Colleges
website = [http://www.stmatthew.us/]
telephone = [phone]

Saint Matthew School, is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA.

It is led by a community of lay teachers, committed staff, and involved parents, alumni, and parishioners of nearby St. Matthew Church. Guided by the teachings of the Sisters of Mercy and the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, the mission of Saint Matthew School is to develop the total human person in unity with God's Trinitarian life. Christian discipleship, as outlined in the Gospels and Roman Catholic doctrine, is the heart of the Saint Matthew School curriculum and the fundamental ideal of their efforts. Each student is empowered to strive for reverence, spiritual growth, intellectual excellence, emotional maturity, social responsibility and healthy physical development.

Saint Matthew School, under the direction of Principal Elaine P. Dykstra, currently serves students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 8. The school colors are red and white. In 2002, the school celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

External links

* [http://www.stmatthew.us/ School website]