WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in Saint Luke School, a school steeped in tradition yet contemporary in educational applications.

In 1954 the Sisters of Mercy sold part of an orchard to the Diocese of Erie and Father Robert Goodill was appointed the first pastor of Saint Luke Parish.  The seeds of Saint Luke School were planted when ground was broken on October 9, 1954, and a different kind of orchard began to grow.  Saint Luke School opened on September 28, 1955.  Thirty-four eighth graders graduated in 1956, the first of over 3,000 young men and women to live Father Goodill’s school motto Goodness, Knowledge, Self-Discipline, Teach Me O Lord.  In 1998 we added an early childhood wing to house our preschool, all day kindergartens, and first grades.

During these years we have remained “Catholic to the Core” while teaching children of all faiths to be value-centered learners for life.  A different orchard is thriving on East 38th Street, and the living harvest is dynamic and diverse.  Some children are the beginning of what we know will be a tradition for their families.  Some children are the third generation from their family to benefit from SLS opportunities.  All children are given an equal chance to learn from an experienced faculty. 

As a Catholic school we attend Mass weekly and our pastor, Monsignor L. Thomas Snyderwine teaches at all levels and offers Reconciliation weekly.  Non-Catholic families comprise 8% of our total community.  Small classes (classes range from 15 to 25 children) ensure optimum conditions for teaching and learning. 

We are firmly rooted in solid language arts, math, science, and social studies curricula that are keyed to Pennsylvania state standards. A certified guidance counselor is part of our staff and children are taught weekly by licensed art, music, and physical education teachers.  Our paid librarian oversees a fully automated collection of over 12,000 holdings and our technology teacher directs all acquisitions, teaches and maintains our computer system. 

Because we are financially stable we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.  Please contact us for information about visiting Saint Luke School and the process for application.  We welcome your interest!