Frequently Asked Questions

What are your Safety Procedures?

Holy Family School provides a safe and secure environment. All school doors are locked throughout the day, with visitors able to gain admittance only through the front entrance of the school at the discretion of the staff. Upon admittance to the school, all visitors sign in and are given a visitor's badge. There are also security cameras inside and outside of the building.

What is your uniform policy?

Holy Family believes that an appropriate Dress Code is important in educating our students. Therefore, our students are required to wear a school uniform and our parents are happy to alleviate those early morning clothing hassles.

Is busing available?

Yes, busing is available from Poland, Struthers, and Springfield.

What are your lunch procedures?

At Holy Family School, children have the option of packing their own lunch from home or ordering lunch from our hot lunch program, which offers healthy meals every school day.  As always, parent volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. Many parents choose to volunteer in the cafeteria or at recess because it offers a great opportunity to come in, lend a hand and see their children with their friends during the school day.

Do you offer After-Care Program?

Yes. After-school care is available from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the school.

Do you have a school nurse?

Yes, The nurse is available five days a week from 7::30 am until 3:00 pm for medical services and screenings, as determined by the school. 

Are parents permitted to volunteer at school?

Encouraging family participation is an important part of Holy Family School. Parent participation is welcomed and appreciated. You can get involved in so many ways,throughout the school day, including the cafeteria, recess and classrooms as needed as well as Home and School Alliance and Booster Club committees and activities. With demanding schedules and daily challenges, it can be difficult to find the time to get involved. With a wide variety of options, it’s just a matter of determining which opportunity works best for you and your family.

Does Holy Family have a non-discrimination clause?

Yes. The Holy Family School admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.