Saint Marguerite Catholic School is pre-k to sixth

by Diana Loafman

TOOELE — Saint Marguerite Catholic School opened in 1981, as a preschool with 53 preschool students in a converted convent. The school opened under the direction of the late Monsignor John Sullivan and Janet Barbiero.

In 2005, under the direction of then Father Matthew Wixted (now Msgr. Wixted), the school was given permission to expand into the elementary grades.

In 2006, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, gave his official blessing to our new status as the newest Catholic elementary school within the Diocese of Salt Lake City at the time.

We currently have over 140 students enrolled and have classes from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Our average class size is 15 to 20 students per grade. With our small class sizes, we are able to provide our students with an individualized curriculum. We specialize in teaching students at their ability level.

Saint Marguerite Catholic School is currently raising funds to build a new facility that will support classes from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade with staff offices and an extended day program. The building will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will include five class rooms, office space and a multi-purpose room. The second phase will complete the rest of the class rooms.

The first phase is expected to begin in October and will be completed for the next school year. As the only private school in Tooele County, we are looking forward to a larger facility where we can introduce Catholic values to more students and families. Father Hernandez Diaz is directing the expansion.

St. Marguerite Catholic School is accredited by The Western Catholic Education Association. In addition, it belongs to the National Catholic Education Association and is approved by the State of Utah.

Saint Marguerite Catholic School is a unique faith-centered community in Tooele County. We integrate intellectual growth, nurturing faith and inspiring faith and inspiring action. Each student is a valued individual. We strive to develop all our students intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.

At St. Marguerite Catholic School, we are very involved in the community and offer the only non-public and only Christian alternative to public education. We look forward to continued growth and celebration of Christ-centered values in Tooele County.