We, the community of Immaculate Heart of Mary School, believe in the four-fold purpose of Catholic education: to teach Catholic doctrine and to proclaim Gospel values, to build a community, to worship, and to foster service. We value the uniqueness of each child and strive to develop the total person spiritually, morally, intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and psychologically.

Recognizing that the parents are the primary educators of their children with teachers as facilitators of the children's learning, we stress the partnership of family, school, and parish in building the faith community of Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School fosters a nurturing Catholic school community where children receive a strong spiritual and academic foundation based on Gospel values.

Students have HEART

Healthy Character
Effective Communicators
Active Christians
Responsible Citizens
Thinkers & Life-Long Learners

The School-wide Learning Expectations define for us the spiritual, academic, and social characteristics that a student of Immaculate Heart of Mary will work to attain and develop throughout his/her years of attendance.

IHM Students have HEART! Grades K-3   Healthy Character •We take responsibility for our actions. •We eat well and keep safe. •We play nicely with each other. •We do things to make us happy.   Effective Communicators •We learn to read and write. •We use technology to share ideas. •We talk out our problems.   Active Christians •We make good choices. •We learn to pray and go to mass. •We give to others.   Responsible Citizens •We are aware of the world around us. •We accept all cultures. •We recycle.   Thinkers and Life-Long Learners •We learn to solve problems. •We do our best. •We use technology. •We listen to and follow advice.

IHM Students have HEART! Grades 4-8   Healthy Character •We take responsibility for self-discipline and self-control. •We understand and practice basic nutrition, exercise, and hygiene. •We demonstrate safety habits. •We develop positive self-esteem and value the feelings of others.   Effective Communicators •We read write, and communicate through speech effectively. •We use technology responsibly and creatively to share ideas. •We utilize conflict-resolution skills.   Active Christians •We gain knowledge about Catholic doctrine and scripture. We apply this knowledge to making moral choices. •We show spiritual growth through prayer, reflection, liturgy, and faith experiences. •We perform service to our church, school, local, and global communities in our daily lives, providing a good example to others.   Responsible Citizens •We recognize and respond to local and global issues. •We understand and show appreciation for our multicultural society. •We respect and protect the environment.   Thinkers and Life-Long Learners •We research, analyze, and synthesize information to solve problems and answer questions. •We think critically, independently, and creatively to develop their individual potential. •We use technology effectively in their pursuit of knowledge. •We demonstrate an acceptance of constructive criticism.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a certificate of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Schools, and the Western Catholic Educational Association.

Currently we are recertified every six years - the longest available period - showing the academic standards are the highest, our buildings are well maintained, and our school is in good financial standing.