ADMINISTRATION
Monsignor James Lyons, Pastor
Mrs. Melissa Connahey, Principal
Amy Miller, Director of Marketing, Development & Enrollment

Saint Joseph School, Hanover is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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​PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
The philosophy of Catholic Education formulated by the Diocese of Harrisburg is the base upon which our own school philosophy rests.

We, as educators, seek to make the first priority of our Catholic education program the development of a relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian living.  Strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit, this commitment should, in turn, lead to the creation of a Christian environment where the dignity and diversity of each individual is nurtured and appreciated.

The faculty of Saint Joseph School views each student as a unique individual created and redeemed by God with the potential for becoming a more responsible Christian who, by witnessing the values of our faith, will promote peace and justice in today's society.

In cooperation with each student's family, Church, and community, we strive to offer an academic program which will promote life-long learning, enabling  our students to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and aesthetically.

EXCELLENT ACADEMICS

• 95% of our Elementary students score above
  the national average in Language skills.
• 90% of our Elementary students score above
  the national average in Reading.
• 85% of our Elementary students score above
  the national average in Math.
• Over 98% of our students graduate from
  High School

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• Pre-K for 3-year-olds
  (Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
• Part-Time Pre-K for 4-year-olds
  (Mon., Weds. & Fri. 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)
• Full-Time Pre-K for 4-year-olds
  (Mon. through Fri. 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)
• Full-Day Kindergarten (Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)
• Religion
• Mathematics
• Algebra I (8th grade as qualified)
• Science
• Social Studies
• Literature Based Reading
• Integrated Language Arts
• Phonics – Primary Grades
• Music
• Art
• Library
• Spanish
• Physical
• Health
• Technology

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

• Student Leadership Council (5th-8th)
• Academic Contests and Bees
• Book Fairs
• Educational Assemblies
• Service Projects
• Christmas Program
• Talent Show
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (Parish)
• Altar Servers' Program (Parish)
• Individual & Class Service projects
• Yearbook
• Support Services - Act 89
• Remedial Reading
• Remedial Mathematics
• Speech Therapy
• Guidance and Counseling
• Instrumental Music Lessons
• Elementary and Junior Band
• Children's Choir (Student & Parish)​
• Career Training Education​

CONTACT US:
5125 Grandview Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331
717-632-0118
shamrocknews@sjshanoverpa.org

OUR MISSION
The Mission of Saint Joseph School is to nurture the spiritual and academic growth of our students by challenging them to embrace the Gospel message, to achieve full academic potential, and, as Catholic Christian citizens, to make a difference in our school, our community and our world.

OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY

• Daily Religious Instruction
• Monthly All School Liturgies
• Daily Prayer
• Class Masses
• Sacramental Preparation Programs
• Reconciliation Services during Advent and Lent
• Monthly Prayer Services
• Holy Childhood Mission Program
• Respect Life Programs
• Christian Chastity Formation Program
• May Devotions to honor our Blessed Mother
• Service and Outreach Projects

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

• Boys' & Girls' Basketball:  3rd - 8th grades
• Boys' & Girls' Cross Country:  5th-8th grades
• Girls' Volleyball:  5th - 8th grades
• Girls' Cheerleading:  1st-8th grades
• Boys' Football:  7th & 8th grades
• Boys' Wrestling:  Kindergarten - 8th grade