Nora O'Malley's Vision Shaped the Future of St. Patrick's Students

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In 1914, a very spirited and determined woman began the effort to bring St. Patrick's Catholic School to Perry, Iowa. Since then, hundreds of students have benefited from the Catholic education they might not have received had it not been for the persistence and dedication of Mrs. Nora O'Malley. Read the full story of Mrs. O'Malley's quest to open St. Patrick's, as told by her son, Dr. George O'Malley, Class of 1929.

Mission Statement of Catholic Schools

The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values which nurtures faith, community, prayer and service.

Therefore we believe that:
  • Catholic schools exist to teach the traditions and doctrines of the Catholic Church and to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
  • Parents are the primary educators and that Catholic schools are partners with parents in the education of their children/adolescents.
  • Each child/adolescent in the Catholic schools will learn the value of human dignity and the concepts of peace and justice to enable them to be participants in a global society.

Essential Learnings

Students in the diocesan Catholic schools will:
  • Access and use information effectively
  • Apply technology competently
  • Think critically and creatively
  • Solve problems independently and cooperatively
  • Reason scientifically, mathematically and historically
  • Accept church, civic and personal responsibility
  • Anticipate and constructively react to change
  • Communicate ideas and feelings effectively in various ways
  • Demonstrate global awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and social justice principles
  • Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the arts

A Note from Our Principal

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Saint Patrick's Catholic School has a long tradition of offering the children of Perry, Iowa a superior education rooted in the teachings of Christ. Our school has gone through many positive changes throughout the years and we will continue to achieve the high standards set by our predecessors. Our primary focus in everything we do at Saint Patrick's is to ensure our children meet our high academic standards and to become stewards for Christ. If you have any questions or are interested in visiting Saint Patrick's Catholic School, please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a visit.

Yours in Christ,
Tonya Eaton
Principal
teaton@stpatricks-perry-ia.org