Message to Prospective Families

Welcome to St. Peter Cathedral School, where we have been providing a Catholic education for the children of Erie since 1897. Our philosophy states that St. Peter Cathedral School is founded on the principles, beliefs and doctrines of Catholicism, which form the foundations for the effective development of our children.

The purpose of St. Peter Cathedral School is to actively integrate the spiritual and intellectual development of each child consistent with his or her potential. In order for this to materialize, the emotional, social and physical needs of the child must be met also. This strong academic curriculum is enhanced by art, physical education, music, and technology programs.

Parents are encouraged to be supportive and to become involved in all phases of their child’s education, both spiritually and academically. Through the teaching process, the teacher assists parents in helping the child form Christian values and attitudes. These principles and beliefs are the motivating factors that influence the daily experiences of the school.

Understanding these various relationships between students, teachers, and parents helps us to grow as a family. This family unity enables us to convey Christ’s message in our community.

Mrs. Kathleen A. Lane
Principal

Mission Statement

About Us. . .

St. Peter Cathedral School, located in Erie, Pennsylvania at the corner of Sassafras and West Eleventh Streets, is a thriving, Middle States accredited, center city school with a student population of 330. Students from preschool through eighth grade find success and motivation through our cooperative learning environment.

St. Peter Cathedral School laid its cornerstone in 1896 and opened the doors of a nine room building on September 8, 1897. Today the school's campus consists of the original building, a gymnasium, and a classroom/cafeteria/auditorium complex. Students maintain the tradition of academic excellence with an extensive curriculum and extra-curricular programs.It's a fact at St. Peter's. . .

• Our homerooms range in size from 14-23 students.
• We offer art, computer, library, music, and physical education.
• Students have the opportunity for advanced placement classes at Cathedral Prep, Mercyhurst Prep, and Villa Maria Academy.
• Our students participate in many academic competitions including geography bees, art shows, spelling bees, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS), and a theater arts festival.
• This year's thematic unit is "The Story of Greatness".
• Our extra-curricular activities include Art Club, Lego League, Cathedral Choir, Scouts, Ski Club, Saint Peter Cathedral Acolytes, Cheerleading, Honors Choir, Book Club, Yearbook, S.A.L.T. team (Serving and Learning Together), and Youth Ministry. These activities, along with monthly assemblies and our annual Christmas program, provide many opportunities for the students to develop and showcase their artistic talents and academic skills.
• We offer a broad spectrum of competitive sports.
• We offer working parents the convenience of our Extended Care Program, providing after-school care for children ages pre-school and up.  Students are able to stay as late as 5:30 p.m. in the Extended Care Program.
• The school day officially begins at 8:00 a.m., but parents are able to drop students off as early as 7:30 a.m. at no additional cost.
• We are in close proximity to cultural, historical, and educational institutions.
• We encourage parental involvement through the School Advisory Council (SAC) and C.A.P.E. (Cathedral Association of Parents and Educators)
• We have transportation to our school from eight different school districts.
• We provide a safe, secure learning environment.