A Message from Our Principal
Dear St. Kieran Families and Prospective New Families,
Welcome to our mighty Catholic school website. Here you will find a wealth of information about our school, events, learning, and extracurricular opportunities. We invite you to explore our Facebook and Instagram pages to experience the vibrant life of our school community—and to see for yourself why families across East County call St. Kieran a true hidden jewel. This year, we proudly celebrate 66 years of educating children spiritually, academically, and morally. Six and a half decades of tradition, excellence, and faith have shaped who we are today.
To learn more, please continue reading and visit the school inquiry section on this website for information about our inquiry process and grade-level availability. We also warmly welcome your family to schedule a personalized tour of our peaceful, scenic campus at the top of Olive Hills. St. Kieran is fully accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)—a testament to our long-standing commitment to excellence.
At St. Kieran Catholic School, faith formation is an integral part of who we are and everything we do. Our Catholic identity is not simply a subject we teach; it is the foundation upon which we build our school community, guide our students, and nurture a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Our pastor, Fr. Ben, along with our devoted parish community, plays an integral role in nurturing the spiritual development of every child.
Our second-grade students prepare to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, marking important milestones in their spiritual journeys and strengthening their relationship with Christ and His Church.
Our school community gathers for weekly Mass to worship together, listen to God’s Word, receive spiritual nourishment, and strengthen our unity as a Catholic school family. Each month, students and faculty come together in prayer through the Rosary, reflecting on the life of Jesus through the eyes of Mary and growing in devotion, faith, and trust in God. Additionally, we celebrate first Friday Adoration & Benediction each month. Our Catholic scholars participate in serving as altar servers and lectors.
During Advent, students prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus through prayer, reflection, and meaningful traditions that emphasize hope, peace, joy, and love.
Students enter into the Lenten season through prayer, reflection, sacrifice, and acts of service, learning to live the Beatitudes and grow in their understanding of Christ’s Passion, death, and Resurrection. We participate in Stations of the Cross each Friday, and our 8th grade class performs the Living Stations, bringing the Stations to life.
Age-appropriate retreats and special faith-based activities provide opportunities for students to deepen their relationship with God, reflect on their personal faith, strengthen friendships, and recognize their call to live as disciples of Christ.
Our Student Learning Expectations (SLEs) reinforce these values, helping students recognize that academic excellence and spiritual growth go hand in hand. We strive to develop young people who think critically, communicate thoughtfully, act responsibly, and approach others with the dignity and respect that reflect the teachings of Jesus.
Why Families Choose St. Kieran Catholic School:
When you choose St. Kieran, you choose a school community where every child is known by name, loved, treated as an individual of great worth, and supported. We provide a high-quality education in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment that blends academic rigor with spiritual formation.
At St. Kieran, your child will thrive through:
- Engaged, credentialed Teachers committed to student success.
- A rigorous academic curriculum enriched by daily religion and faith experiences.
- Extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletics that promote leadership and joy.
- A strong family-centered community built on shared values and service.
- State-of-the-art learning spaces, including our STEAM Innovation Center.
- A focus on creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking across grade levels.
- Meaningful parent involvement and partnership in student learning. (Thank you, families!)
- A close and joyful connection with St. Kieran Parish.
Thank you to our 2026–2027 PTG Board.
- PTG President, Karin von Kluegl
- PTG Vice President, Stephen Nissou
- PTG Treasurer, Cheryl McGowan
- PTG Secretary, Laura Bradley
- PTG Communications, Abby Chargualaf
- PTG Room Parent Coordinator, Angelica Martinez
We are blessed to have this dedicated leadership team supporting our school community.
Blessings,
Dr. Melody Belcher
Dr. Melody Belcher & St. Kieran Faculty
Principal
