St. Mary School
Mission Statement
As members of the Body of Christ,
we at St. Mary learn,
love, and serve.
Philosophy
As Catholic educators we are committed to the whole child,
body, mind, and soul through physical, academic, and
spiritual development. We provide opportunities for
spiritual, moral cognitive, social, emotional, artistic,
and physical growth that is truly Catholic. We strive to offer an
education that is available, accessible, and affordable to all.
Our fourfold purpose is to worship God, proclaim the
Gospel, serve one another, and foster community.
History of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
The first Catholic settlers came to the Greenville area around 1850. Being of strong faith, they journeyed over 15 miles, often on foot, to attend Mass and receive the sacraments at St. John Nepomucene Parish in Little Chute, which was the nearest Catholic church. As the number of Catholic families in the area increased, a priest came to Greenville on horseback, ministering to the needs of the faithful. The priest carried the articles necessary for the celebration of Holy Mass tied up in a grain bag, and laid across the back of his horse. The first Mass said in the Greenville area was during the summer of 1855, in the home of one of the settlers. Continue Reading Parish/School History