This school year the school began a preschool program for two-year-old students. Seven students were part of the new program and all seven of them completed the year.
Each year our students perform in two concerts: one at Christmas, and another in the spring. Our recent performance utilized the talent of every Saint Rita student.
This past season the high school Cardinals softball team had a roster of 15 girls and they competed fiercely, earning a trip to the 1A Arizona Softball State Tournament in May.
Elementary students often visit the larger high school classrooms for lab work with science teacher Jamie B. Adams, RN. Recently, second and third graders worked with microscopes in the lab viewing slides while learning the basics of microscope use.
May is a beautiful month at St. Teresa of Avila School because it is the month our students receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Two of our students received the Sacrament of Baptism.
Kindergarten buddies singing a blessing to their seniors at the last mass of the year. This is the ultimate ending to a sweet year of friendships that last a lifetime.