Cardinal Wright About Us

The most significant decision you make about your children concerns their education. At Cardinal Wright Regional School, we share your concerns -- and your values. We seek to develop in every student a feeling of self-confidence, a sense of compassion, the practice of self discipline, and an appreciation of learning. As your partner in education, we are committed to creating great beginnings -- solid foundations -- for youth of the North Shore Region.

We expect our students to commit themselves to a rigorous, faith-based academic program characterized by the following::

Full accreditation by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
An enhanced curriculum which meets or exceeds all state and Diocesan guidelines
A committed and professional faculty, certified by both the State of Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Pittsburgh

A strong program is all of the basic educational skills, with some important enhancements

Laboratory science instruction in grades four through eight
Foreign language instruction in Spanish
Interdisciplinary instruction
A special partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Enhanced Art and Music Programs

A strong and expanding technology program:

Computer instruction for every student
Supervised Internet and e-mail access
Computers in each classroom
Wireless computer lab
Computers are managed by classroom teachers
High Speed internet and network access in each classroom

Based on the Diocesan Catechetical Guidelines, the religious education we provide for out students nurtures both spiritual and moral growth. It includes:

Religious instruction for all students
Sacramental preparation
Frequent sacramental celebrations and prayer services
A commitment to community service rooted in both justice and charity
Values-based instruction and role modeling by a dedicated faculty

For the well-rounded development of out students, we offer extensive co-curricular and athletic programs, as well as enrichment programming and student support services. Offerings include:

Band and Choir
Boys and Girls Basketball
Co-Ed Youth Soccer
Cheerleading
Field Day Celebration
Extensive Field Trip Programs
LaRoche College "Challenge" enrichment program
St. Vincent College "Pathways to Success"
Programming for the gifted students with Pittsburgh public schools
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
Junior National Honor Society
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Dominion Educational Partnership
Children's Festival Partner
Student Council
Nature Programs/Beachwood Farms

As a welcoming community, our care extends beyond the classroom. Cardinal Wright Regional encourages the extensive involvement of our parents and families in the life of the school. We also offer several options to support your choices about family living in the 21st Century, including:

Several financial aid programs for families who qualify.
Academic support programs for students at all levels.
Association with St. Anthony School Programs for students with mental retardation and autism.
An enriching extended day program that lasts from 2:15 until 6:00 p.m. each day

We are proud of the many academic and community partnership we have developed. They form a valued and valuable network of support. Our partners in education excellence include:

Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Children's Museum
LaRoche College
St. Vincent College
RIF / Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Mount Oliver Intermediate Unit II
Parent Partnership Program

National Junior Honor Society
North Side Friends and Neighbors Support Programs
North Shore Family Health Service Programs
Air and Waste Management Program
National Foundation For Teaching Entrepreneurship
Beechwood Farms Nature Preserve

Our Sponsoring Parishes

St. Aloysius Parish
Rev Larry Smith Pastor
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Rev W. David Schorr, Pastor
St. Peter Parish
Rev Ralph Tajak, Pastor