Developing lifelong learners in service to God, country and community
We offer a wide range of high quality of teaching and extra-curricular activities.
St. Joseph the Worker School offers classes for pre-school through eighth grade. Pre-school through third grade are individual self contained classrooms. Grades four through eight are arranged in a departmental nature where the students change classes for various subjects. Our program of studies is well-rounded, up-to-date, and adheres to the West Virginia State laws pertaining to education. St. Joseph the Worker school has been classified as a “First Class” school in the state of West Virginia in accordance with its standards.
We are
St. Joseph the Worker:
W – Worship of God in the New Covenant
O – Outstanding Academics
R – Reverence for God
K – Kindness towards all
E – Encouragement, Example, Esteem for ourselves and others
R – Rigor in learning; Right judgement in Wisdom and Charity
Administration
Staff
Advisory Board
| Michael Orecchio | President | |
| Bruno DeCaria | Vice President | |
| Brenda Chartier | ||
| Lisa Soly | ||
| Julie Deluca | ||
| Amy Dragisich | ||
| Chris Jonczak |
Faculty
School Based Health
The School Based Health Program began with the 2005-06 school year. The program is generously funded by a grant from The Sisters of Saint Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation and provides a nurse, guidance counselor, and a clerical aid position for the school.
Services provided for students and their families include:
Nursing
- Preventative Health Screenings
- Basic First Aid
- Classroom Education
Counseling
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Group Sessions
- Individual Mental Health Assessments
- Classroom Education
Additional Services provided for the parish and community:
- Fall Health Fair
- Health Screenings
- Vision
- Dental
- Hearing
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Height/Weight/Body Mass Index Monitoring
- Scoliosis
- Healthy Nutrition Education
Health screening provided to St. Joseph School also.
Program Staff
- Jill Mullens, RN, BSN
Nurse
jmullens6@comcast.net - Erin McFarland, M.Ed., LPC
Counselor
Uniform Policy
The uniform policy for SJS will be changing. The goal is to simplify the dress code but not to cause unnecessary spending so the changes will not fully go into effect until the 2020-2021 school year.
Those students who were enrolled in SJS during the 18-19 school year and are in grades 6-8 will not be affected by these changes unless you need to purchase new uniforms before your time at SJS is complete.
Any newly enrolled students or students who need to purchase new uniforms for the 2019-2020 school year will follow the policy outlined below.
All students except those that are grandfathered in will follow the uniform policy outlined below.
The biggest changes are no blouses, solid navy skirts or skorts for girls and no white dress shirts or polo shirts.
GYM Uniforms can be purchased from NC Sportz. All students should now have the new gym logo.
Boys
August through October 31st and April to end of school year:
- Navy blue shorts or Navy blue pants.
- Carolina blue, or navy polo shirts with “St. Joseph School” scripted on the left chest.
- White, navy blue or black crew socks.
November 1st through March 31st:
- Carolina Blue dress shirts, navy tie, and navy pants.
- Navy blue or gray sweaters zip up or pull over may be worn or St. Joseph Sweatshirt with the gym logo.
- 8th graders only may wear the Approved Madonna Sweatshirt in place of the St. Joseph Sweatshirt.
Girls
August through October 31st, and April to end of school year:
- Blue plaid skort, skirt, or jumper! Navy blue shorts or navy blue pants.
- Carolina blue, or navy polo shirts with “St. Joseph School” scripted on the left chest.
- White, grey or navy blue knee socks.
November 1st through March 31st:
- Navy blue or gray leggins may be worn under skirts
- Navy blue or gray sweaters zip up or pull over may be worn or St. Joseph Sweatshirt with the gym logo.
- 8th graders only may wear the Approved Madonna Sweatshirt in place of the St. Joseph Sweatshirt.
All Students
Uniform Shoes:
- Black, navy, or brown loafer or dress shoes.
- NO canvas or tennis shoes.
- NO athletic socks or decorative socks.
Gym Uniforms:
- Navy Blue only
- White, black, navy or gray tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn to school on gym days
- New gym uniforms must be purchased through Graphics in Print www.graphicsinprint.com.
Tennis Shoes for Recess:
- All students should have a change of tennis shoes (no specific color) with non-marking soles in their homeroom. We will use the gym during recess when it is raining or the weather is bad.
Purchase Options
School Uniforms can be, but are not required to be, purchased from Pro 3 Services.
870 Main St.
Follansbee, WV 26037
304-527-7173