Winners
Congratulations to the following winners in local competitions:
Caroline Dash – Winner of Good Shepherd Spelling Bee; 2nd place in Diocesan Spelling Bee
Nick Minnich – Winner of Our Lady of Lourdes Faith Bee; 1st place in Diocesan Faith Bee
Kirby Povilaitis – Winner of Good Shepherd Faith Bee; top 10 in Diocesan Bee
Nick & Alex Damico – 1st place in group documentary category at Regional History Day at Messiah College, going to state competition
Capital Area Science Fair-received at least honorable mention
Winnie Gunther
Molly Ridd
Annie O’Neil
Andy Bero
Brian Bodle
Caroline Bero
Audrey Hans
Katherine Dash
Letters to Pope
When Governor Corbett visited Vatican City to meet the Pope, he personally delivered four letters to the leader of the Catholic Church. The letters were written by the Governor’s prayer partners, students at Good Shepherd School. CBS visited our school and broadcast the following:
Athletics
Athletics at the school include volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, track & field, and football. These sports, with practices after school, make well-rounded students with strong team bonds and an excellent sense of community.
Theatre Production
Beginning in the fall, weekly rehearsals for the Spring Rama Drama production take middle school students through the entire process of putting on a play – memorizing lines, creating costumes, and making sets. The final production is open to the public in the Spring.
Enrichment Clubs
Enrichment clubs such as Book Club and First-In-Math meet once a month to give students an opportunity to dive deeper into academic topics.
Science Fair
Science Fair, one of the long-term projects open to middle school students, exposes students to one specific field and topic within the sciences. Winners at the school level go on to compete in the Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair.
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl competitions happen at Trinity High School between Good Shepherd and other schools. This academic challenge pits schools against each other in a fast paced knowledge competition.
Art Club
Art Club, meeting twice a month all year long, gives students the opportunity to create and design in a freer way than only in weekly art classes. Students are charged with important artistic creations which are used in a variety of ways throughout the school year.
Choir
Good Shepherd boasts two choirs, for elementary school and middle school. The students sing at weekly Mass, concerts, and in the community.
Student Council
Students Councill officers and representatives are responsible for leading and planning student activities throughout the year, including dress down days, pep rallies, and charitable fundraisers. These peer elected students take pride in their roles of leading the students to create a better school.
Altar Serving
Students act as altar servers for weekly Masses at the school along with certain services held at the Parish. Students are exposed to religious experiences and training on a regular basis.
History Day
History Day, a long-term project, shows students an in-depth way to research and present on an important topic in history. In creative and knowledgeable ways, students make visual and oral presentations on their topic.
Recognition
Good Shepherd offers a challenging, educational experience maximizing the potential of all its students spiritually, academically and socially. We recognize parents and teachers as partners in creating an environment in which students are presented an atmosphere to learn. Students are consistently recognized and awarded for their achievements at Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair, Pennsylvania Junior Science Fair Academy, Math 24 Challenge, Math Counts, National History Day, Diocesan Spelling and Geography Bees, Scholastic Art and Writing and South Central Pennsylvania Quiz Bowl.
Middle States Commission Accreditation
The Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools (MSCES) has accredited Good Shepherd School for a seven-year term from December 2008 until December 2015. The accreditation process involved a rigorous 18-month self-study, a three-day visit by a team of professionals, and the development of an on-going goal oriented Strategic Plan for continued school improvement. Accreditation signifies that Good Shepherd School has met MSCES standards and that we have made a commitment to continue to provide the highest quality education for our students.
National Catholic Education Association
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a voluntary association of educators and institutions. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction, and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing, and teaching mission of the Church. Visit their website for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
The volunteer opportunities at Good Shepherd School are endless. Parents and volunteers are needed on a daily basis to serve the school community in multiple capacities. On the front lines, volunteers are needed for the hot lunch program, serving and organizing lunch for students. Volunteers also help in the computer lab with younger students to aide in the teaching of early technology skill.
In organizing important events, volunteers are always needed with the Parent Teacher Organization. The PTO supports many events throughout the year including Springfest, Santa’s Secret Shop, and Race for Education. These events add to the students’ experience with friends, parents, and volunteers. The PTO’s care and enthusiasm stretches into special events that all students look forward to having.
Celebrating 60 years of Catholic Education! 1953-2013
Student Life
As a Catholic elementary school, our philosophy is guided by the belief that every child is a unique gift of God. We seek to develop and nurture the gifts and talents of each child to the benefit of the Church, community and self.
Recognition
Good Shepherd Students are consistently recognized and awarded for their achievements at Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair, PA Junior Science Fair Academy, Math 24 Challenge, Math Counts, National History Day, Diocesan Spelling and Geography Bees, Scholastic Art and Writing and South Central Pennsylvania Quiz Bowl.
Accreditation
In 2008, The Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools (MSCES) has accredited Good Shepherd School for a seven-year term. Accreditation signifies that Good Shepherd School has met MSCES standards and that we have made a commitment to continue to provide the highest quality education for our students.
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