History

St. Charles Borromeo School was dedicated on February 24, 1952, and quickly grew to include grades K-8.  St. Charles was originally lead by the Sisters of the Presentation, followed in 1969 by the Ursuline Sisters.

Although many of the religious teachers have been replaced by lay people, the school continues to provide a strong commitment to our Catholic faith, values, customs and traditions. Catholic education is an integral part of the program in all classes and in extra-curricular activities.

Theme
The "Golden Rule" is the catalyst behind the atmosphere at St. Charles Borromeo School. Each morning the entire school participates in school-wide prayer, and this sets the tone for the entire day. Service is the theme and focus for many activities in all classes. Through service to others, we develop a Christ-like love, and we experience joy.

The theme for the 2009-2010 school year is JOYFUL. We have daily mottos for each letter to remind us to do our best and to be our best:

J – Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes when you try to keep it.

O – Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Y – You have to be careful – if you don't know where you are going, you might not get there.

F – Failing to prepare, we prepare to fail.

U – Unanswered prayers are often the answer.

L – Life is like an onion; you peel it off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep.

Principal's Message
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with a human being. We should all be thankful for those who rekindle the inner spirit."

Through education, team building, and a faith community our students become service oriented citizens, who generously give of themselves and appreciate what they have received.

- BJ Rossow-Deming, Principal

Note: St. Charles sends out a weekly newsletter, The Cardinal Flyer, every Tuesday with a message from the principal teaching, encouraging and motivating all to become the people they are destined to become.