Academics

Saint Helena Catholic School is accredited by Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) and meets the standards set forth by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for Catholic Identity. 

Class Size​
The average class size is 11.  The teacher to student ratio is 1 teacher to every 9 students. 

Curriculum
Saint Helena Catholic School students are offered many opportunities throughout the day to develop the whole child.  In addition to extracurricular activities, all students in kindergarten through eighth grade, attend Spanish, Art, and library classes once a week; physical education four times a week; as well as technology and music classes twice a week.  

Catholic Identity 
In addition to the religious education and formation received in the classroom, students have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacraments throughout the year. The celebration of the Holy Mass takes place weekly, with the entire student body gathering in the Church, this includes any Holy Days of Obligation that take place on a school day. The Sacrament of Confession is offered twice a year during the school day for children who have already made their first Confession.

Title I Services​
The Staff of Saint Helena Catholic School works together to ensure every child is being offered every opportunity to succeed.  Staff and parents collaborate to recognize any areas in which students may need additional help.  Title I services are available for students who are identified as needing extra support in math and reading, and classes are held before school with Saint Helena teachers. ​

Father Marcus Milless

Parochial Administrator

Karla Gergen

Principal

Sheila Stone

Secretary

Lisa MacKenzie

Business Administrator &

Safe Environment Coordinator

Kindergarten & Title I

Joella Rumpza

Gisell Castaneda Garcia

1st Grade & Title I

2nd Grade & Title I

Emma Buer

3rd Grade

Padraic Garin

4th Grade

Sr. Melissa Schreifels, SSND

5th-8th Math & 7th Religion

Erin O'Neill

5th-8th Language Arts & 6th Religion

Madelyn Jents

5th-8th Science & 3rd-8th Art

Phil Ayotte

Custodian

Bema Harvell

Open Position