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To Saint Teresa of Calcutta School!

 

We are a Catholic, Christ-centered school dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, and individual growth of our students in a safe environment.

 

early CHILDHOOD

Preschool (3 & 4 year olds)

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elementary

Kindergarten – Grade 5

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middle school

Grades 6-8

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Two combined facilities…one school community

 

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, a Preschool through Grade 8 community, was formed in 2022 by the merger of Holy Family Holy Name and St. James St. John Schools.

We are a member of the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Alliance.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta currently serves 285 students and resides on the St. James St. John campus on Orchard Street in New Bedford.

A middle school, serving the combined schools, has undergone major renovations and resides in the former Kennedy Youth Center (located behind the former St. James St. John building).

Hygiene and Clothing Drives

HYGIENE DRIVE STOC will be assisting the Veterans Association of Bristol County with a Hygiene Drive. Please consider donating HYGIENE products (shampoo, deodorant, razors, shave gel/cream, toothpaste/toothbrushes). Please remember those who have served or are still serving in our armed forces.  We

Open House @ Bishop Stang

Bishop Stang Open House: Sunday, October 19 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm  This traditional Open House event is the perfect opportunity for prospective students and families to learn all they need to know about Bishop Stang High School. Take a student-guided

Annual Craft Fair – Oct 18 & 19

Save the dates for our Harvest Craft Fair! Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th A great family event – shopping, food, face painting, and more!

 

“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

“I’m a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta

 

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”

 – St. Teresa of Calcutta