Principal’s Message

“As your principal, I am truly honored to lead our school community and partner with families to provide an engaging, rigorous, and faith-filled education for every child. With over 30 years of leadership and teaching experience, supported by a dedicated and talented faculty, I am confident that we will continue to uphold the strong academic tradition of the St. Elizabeth School. Rooted in our Catholic faith, St. Elizabeth’s is a special place where the community embraces our mission, families remain close-knit, and students excel academically, spiritually, and socially.”

The School of Saint Elizabeth was founded through the vision, sacrifice, and dedication of the parish community, with the Brady family playing a central role in its establishment. Recognizing the need for a Catholic school where children could be formed in both faith and knowledge, the Brady family generously supported the parish’s mission, ensuring that future generations would have the gift of a Catholic education. Their commitment and leadership stand as a testament to the value of family and community in the life of the Church.

From its earliest days, the school has been entrusted to the patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231), whose life of faith and charity provides a model for the entire school community. Born into nobility, Elizabeth chose a life of humility and service, dedicating herself to the poor and the sick. Her legendary act of carrying bread to the hungry—miraculously transformed into roses when questioned—remains a powerful symbol of Christian compassion. Canonized only four years after her death, Saint Elizabeth’s example continues to inspire our mission: to form young people who live with integrity, faith, and a spirit of service.

Over the decades, the School of Saint Elizabeth has flourished as a place where faith and learning are united. Guided by the example of our patroness and sustained by the generosity of families like the Bradys, the school has become a vibrant community where students grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Generations of alumni testify to the school’s lasting impact, carrying forward the values of charity, leadership, and excellence into the wider world.

Today, I honor the School of Saint Elizabeth while looking toward the future with hope and purpose. Rooted in Catholic tradition and strengthened by the enduring spirit of its founders and patron saint,  l remains dedicated to its mission of nurturing faith-filled leaders who serve God and neighbor. The tradition of providing Catholic education must continue—an enduring responsibility to form future generations in faith, knowledge, and service.

Sincerely,

Beth Donley

Principal