St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Parish was founded on February 25, 1949, by the Most Reverend Charles P. Greco, Bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport. The Parish's first pastor, Fr. Joseph B. Gremillon, and parishioners recognized the need for a school, and their plans were put in action with the breaking of ground for the original school building (now elementary school hall) on May 1, 1950. St. Joseph Catholic School opened its doors for the first time in September 1951, surrounded by the expanding Broadmoor neighborhood. Since that day, our school has grown from five classrooms, four teachers, and 102 students, to its current size of thirty-plus classrooms and over 300 students. In 1957, the middle school building was built next to the original building just in time for the first graduating class of 20 students.

The Sisters of the Order of Divine Providence served St. Joseph Catholic School from its opening in 1951 until 1976. The Sisters had a reputation as educators- The Mother House of the Sisters was located in San Antonio, Texas, also home to Lady of the Lake College, founded by their Order. They were later reassigned from St. Joseph School to other areas served by their Order.

Today, St. Joseph Catholic School proudly continues its tradition of academic excellence by offering a rigorous curriculum that allows middle school students to receive two Carnegie Units in Algebra I and Spanish. Students participate in weekly Mass, begin each day with the school prayer, earn service hours by helping in the community, and participate in many extracurricular activities.

Over the past 70 years, thousands of students have spent their formative years walking the halls of St. Joseph Catholic School, learning the importance of its vision: To become responsible members of family, Church, and community. Our students have gone on to many successful careers- doctors, lawyers, business owners, but all leave the halls of St. Joseph with a strong Catholic foundation, and an appreciation for their school and church.

St. Joseph Catholic School operates in accordance with the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church, one of the largest faith communities in the Shreveport area. Your donation allows us to help fill the gap associated with the cost to educate a student so that all students that desire to attend a Catholic School have the opportunity to do so, and in turn, receive an excellent Catholic education.

Testimonials

"When choosing a school for our children, there was a substantial difference between the other schools we explored and St. Joseph Catholic School. St. Joseph’s priority is the formation of the child in the Christian virtues, alongside the pursuit of academic excellence and the formation of the whole person. This is not a Catholic school in name only. The Catholic faith is integral to every event, decision, lesson, and goal. St. Joseph’s has become like a second family to us, and our children are flourishing in the atmosphere of love they experience here. By supporting St. Joseph Catholic School, you are ensuring that more students and future generations will be able to have the same formation."
-Madeline and Daniel Flowers

"As a parent of two children at St. Joseph, I truly can’t say enough good things about this school. My kids absolutely love it—they are excited to go every single day, which speaks volumes. The teachers and administration are incredible. They are not only highly dedicated and professional, but they genuinely care about each child and go above and beyond to create a positive, supportive environment. It’s clear that they love what they do, and that passion carries over into the classroom. One of the things we appreciate most is the close-knit community. St. Joseph feels like a family, where everyone knows each other and truly looks out for one another. That sense of connection and belonging has made such a difference for our children.

We feel very fortunate to be part of this school. It’s a place where kids are happy, supported, and encouraged to grow—and that’s everything you could ask for as a parent."
-Jason and Heather McCrea

"Being part of the Falcon family has been such a gift for our twins. In just a few years, we’ve watched their confidence grow in ways we couldn’t have imagined—both academically and personally. One of our children went from feeling unsure in the classroom to eagerly taking on new challenges, and now comes home excited to share what they’re learning each day. What we value most is the sense of community at St. Joseph’s. The smaller environment allows each child to be truly seen and supported. Their teachers know them, encourage them, and genuinely care about who they are becoming—not just how they perform. As parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your children feel safe, loved, and proud to be part of their school.

We are so grateful our kids get to grow, learn, and thrive as Falcons."
-Christina and Parker Maxwell