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 in 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 our 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
• Sewickley Academy Summerbridge Program
• Programming for the gifted students with Pittsburgh public schools
• Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
• Junior National Honor Society
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
• Children's Festival Partner
• Student Council
• Nature Programs/Beachwood Farms
• National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship

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 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:

The faculty includes Deacon Gregory Jelinek and Mary Alice Lucot, who have received Golden Apple Awards for excellence in teaching.

Sponsoring Parishes

Our Sponsoring Parishes

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

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