“My family and I love being a part of the parish and school community. I feel the community encourages students to work and interact with a sense of responsibility to each other and the community as a whole. Saint Agnes has motivated me to be the best person, student, citizen and Catholic I can be.”

Gabrielle (top-right) with her brothers and sisters

A Student’s Perspective

Hello, my name is Gabrielle Rivas, and I’m in seventh grade. I am proud to be a student of Saint Agnes Catholic School because I am able to deepen my faith and I feel that the upper school teachers are teaching us strategies to be successful students in high school.

I transferred to Saint Agnes last year, and everyone made me feel welcomed. Since then, I’ve made some wonderful, new friends.

Here at St. Agnes, there is a strong sense of community among the students, parents, and teachers.  I am free and confident about being myself. 

Since this school goes from Pre-K through 8^th grade, I can still attend the same school together with my two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

I’ve really had such a wonderful experience at St. Agnes. I can’t wait till next year!!!

- Speech given by Gabrielle Rivas during 2010 St. Agnes Catholic School Open House

Want to read another perspective? Click here to see what alum, Joe Brough, shared about his St. Agnes experience.