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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-K through Sixth grade.  Pre-K through fourth grade are individual self contained classrooms.  Grades five and six 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

Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker Day School & Grade School

It is my joy to welcome you to St. Joseph the Worker Day School and Grade School! Whether you are visiting as a prospective parent, a current St. Joe’s family, an alumnus, a parishioner, or a community member, I am honored that you are here and excited to share what makes our schools such a special place to learn, grow, and live our Catholic faith.

As I begin my eleventh year as principal, I am filled with gratitude for all that God has accomplished within our school community and great excitement for what lies ahead. Each new school year gives us another opportunity to strengthen our mission, celebrate our traditions, and help every child become the person God is calling them to be.

Run So As to Win. Grow in Grace.

Our theme for the 2026–2027 school year is “Run So As to Win,” inspired by St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9:24

At St. Joseph the Worker, we want our students to understand that the race St. Paul describes is about far more than finishing first. It is about giving God our very best. It means persevering when the road is difficult, practicing discipline, encouraging one another, learning from our mistakes, and keeping our eyes fixed on Christ.

And as we run, we are called to grow in grace.

Growing in grace means recognizing that success is measured not only by what we accomplish, but also by who we become along the way. We want our students to grow in knowledge and confidence, but also in faith, kindness, courage, humility, compassion, and love for God and others.

We run with purpose. We persevere with faith. We grow in grace. And together, we run so as to win the prize that matters most—a life centered on Christ.

A Tradition of Excellence and Faith

Our Day School serves children from infancy through age two, while our Grade School welcomes students from Preschool 3 through sixth grade. Located in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle, St. Joseph the Worker serves families from throughout Hancock and Brooke Counties, as well as neighboring communities in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Why do families travel from throughout the tri-state area to become part of St. Joseph the Worker?

The answer is found in who we are.

We are a school of excellence, rooted in faith, where character and intellect grow together. We prepare and empower our students to meet academic, personal, and spiritual challenges with confidence, while helping them recognize their God-given gifts and use them in service to others.

Our dedicated faculty and staff, School Board, parish, and families work together to provide an exceptional academic program within a caring, joyful, and distinctly Catholic environment. Through a strong curriculum, integrated technology, data-informed and individualized instruction, and meaningful opportunities to live our faith, we meet students where they are and challenge them to continue growing.

We are also proud to provide exceptional support for the whole child. As the only Catholic elementary school in our area with both a full-time school resource officer and a full-time school psychologist, we place a strong emphasis on the safety, well-being, and success of our students while supporting our faculty, staff, families, and parish community.

Come and See

There is something special happening at St. Joseph the Worker, and the best way to understand it is to experience it for yourself.

If you are considering St. Joseph the Worker for your child, I invite you to schedule a visit, walk our halls, meet our teachers, and see our students learning and growing in faith. If you are an alumnus, we hope you will come home and see how St. Joe’s continues to grow while remaining faithful to the traditions and values that have shaped generations of students.

Thank you for visiting us online and for taking the time to learn more about our school family. I hope you will discover what we already know: St. Joseph the Worker is more than a school. It is a community of faith where children are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged to become all that God created them to be.

May God bless our students, families, faculty, staff, parish, alumni, and friends as we begin another exciting year together.

Run so as to win. Grow in grace. Keep your eyes on Christ.

God bless,

Recheal Fuscardo
Principal
St. Joseph the Worker Day School & Grade School

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Administration

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Rev. Dennis R. Schuelkens Jr.

Pastor
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Recheal Fuscardo

Principal / Day School Director
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Ricky Grishkevich

School Safety Officer

Faculty

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Hilary Jonczak

Pre-K3
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Chelsea Beagle

Pre-K3 Aide
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Jessica Findley

Pre-K3 Aide, Preschool Aftercare
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Danielle Littleton

Pre-K4 Teacher
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Nikki Wyatt

Pre-K4 Aide
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Marisa Shaw

Kindergarten / Advancement team
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Tonya Kirk

Advancement Team, First Grade
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Tonya McCune

Second Grade
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Molly Jackson

Third Grade
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Danielle Taylor

Fourth Grade
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Caitlin McLane

Fifth Grade
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Gabriella Manni

Sixth Grade
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Ashton Beckert

Advancement Team, Art / Health / PE
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Darrin Hicks

Computers, Religion Teacher K-6
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Mrs. Grace Garvey

Librarian, Music Teacher

Staff

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Ashley Granato

Kitchen Staff
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Roberta Goddard

Secretary
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Mariann Weimerskirch

Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
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Ken James

Technology Coordinator
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Lisa Morris

IT
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Dr. Ann Stipe

School Psychologist
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Erin McFarland

School Counselor
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Tiffany Macek

Kitchen Manager
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Amy Mitchem

Custodian, Kitchen Staff
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Angelo “Buddy” Ciccolella

Janitor
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Monica Murray

School Nurse

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

  • Monica Murray
    Nurse
  • Erin McFarland, M.Ed., LPC
    Counselor

Uniform Policy

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, boat, or dress 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 NC Sportz.

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

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School Uniforms can be, but are not required to be, purchased from Pro 3 Services.