St. Joseph Catholic School

Photo is from our annual 8th grade retreat.

Established in 1964, St. Joseph Catholic School is first and foremost a Catholic school. Our students learn how we are an active part of Christ’s body here on earth and how to be better citizens of our world.

We are accredited through the Western Catholic Educational Association and each year we work on goals that are established in the accreditation process. We are constantly working on our 5 year strategic plan to improve our Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, and the Affordability and Financial Stability of our school.

St. Joseph Catholic School is fortunate to be supported by both St. Joseph Parish and Holy Spirit Parish in Kennewick.

Pastor, Fr. José Herrera

St. Joseph Parish, Kennewick

Pastor, Fr. Michael Brzezowski Parish of the Holy Spirit, Kennewick — Pastor, Fr. Michael Brzezowski
Parish of the Holy Spirit, Kennewick

Elementary Education

Elementary education at St. Joseph’s provides a well-rounded academic foundation rooted in faith-based values and moral development. The emphasizes not only core subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies but we also integrate religious instruction, character education, and service learning into the daily curriculum. Small class sizes and a strong sense of community often allow for personalized attention and close collaboration between families and educators. Through a focus on both academic excellence and spiritual growth, St. Joesp'h’s elementary schools aims to nurture the whole child—mind, body, and soul—preparing our students to become compassionate, responsible citizens grounded in their faith.

Middle School Education

At St. Joseph Catholic School, our middle school program for grades 6 through 8 provides students with a strong academic and spiritual foundation during these important formative years. We challenge our students with a rigorous curriculum that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning, while continuing to support them in their faith journey. Daily prayer, religion classes, and regular Mass attendance are central to our school culture, helping students grow in their understanding of Catholic teachings and values. Through leadership opportunities, service projects, and a close-knit community, our middle school prepares students for success in high school and life beyond, nurturing compassionate, confident young leaders grounded in faith.

"We chose St. Joe’s several years ago for our kid’s preschool. And we continue to choose St. Joe’s today, after all these years, because the staff and leadership embodies the school’s mission every day.

Students are pushed to excel academically and are encouraged to live by the school’s three core values: mind, body, and spirit. St. Joe’s is not just a school that our kids go to, it is a community of teachers, parents, and students alike who live by these values every day. Values that are needed in this world more than ever.”

- Gaby Valencia

Mission Statement and Philosophy

St. Joseph Catholic School is a dynamic, faith-filled community where each child is challenged to excel and grow in mind, body, and spirit as an image of God in our world.

St. Joseph Catholic School is a compassionate Catholic Community, in a tradition of academic excellence, and strives to:

Foster a Christian environment of family and friendship.
Educate children in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, in the Catholic tradition.
Prepare children for leadership in Church and society through a sound and challenging basic academic curriculum.
Enable each child to recognize his or her self-worth.
Encourage each child to internalize the values of self-discipline, mutual respect, personal morality, social justice, and right stewardship of the earth.
Nurture each individual’s natural desire to learn.