About Us

Welcome to the St. Elizabeth Elementary School Web site. The site was developed as a source of information for parents, students, faculty, friends and visitors of St. Elizabeth School. Updates are done as deemed necessary to reflect changes, additions, and corrections to the content. Feedback about the site is welcomed and encouraged.

Mission Statement

St. Elizabeth Elementary School, rooted in the Benedictine tradition of Ora Et Labora (Pray and Work) and PAX (Peace), proclaims the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, fosters academic excellence, instills leadership, and promotes dedication to service as we educate our youth who will become the faith-filled citizens of tomorrow. In partnership with parents, St. Elizabeth Elementary School educates the mind, the body, and the spirit. Founded in 1908, we are a kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational Roman Catholic institution of the Diocese of Wilmington, providing a diverse and family oriented, caring environment, which serves St. Elizabeth, other parishes, and other denominations.

Mission Statement

• We assist parents in their primary right and responsibility to form and educate their children into mature witnesses of Christ.
• Faculty and staff serve as spiritual and educational models for the students.
• We recognize the unique developmental needs of each child and attempt to address these needs.
• We cultivate a nurturing environment that encourages self-control, good order, and a discipline that stems from our discipleship to Jesus Christ.
• We strive for respect for God, self, other, and government.
• Sensitivity and mutual respect for the needs of other is core to our existence.
• Self-worth is instilled through spiritual, academic, and co-curricular activities.
• Catholic values and beliefs permeate all academic and social areas, focusing on God and our relationship with God.
• Our Christian commitment is strengthened through liturgical celebrations, community service, daily prayer, courses in Catholic doctrine and through bridging school and family.
• We exist primarily to focus on God and our relationship to God.
• We are a welcoming community where individual and cultural differences are valued, appreciated and nurtured.
• Since peace is the essence and aim of our community relationships, we develop our students’ conflict resolution skills. Our words and deeds reflect, “That in all things, God may be glorified.”