About Siena - Siena Catholic Schools

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine unites the area’s six Catholic elementary schools (John Paul II Academy, Our Lady of Grace Academy, St. Joseph, St.Lucy, St. Rita, St. Sebastian STEM Academy) and one high school (St. Catherine’s) in a regional model of Catholic education intended to preserve the individual identity, history, and uniqueness of each school while maximizing the impact of collective strength.

Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced the approval of the system formation in May 2017. In July 2017, the State of Wisconsin approved the articles of incorporation for Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, officially marking its launch as a not-for-profit corporation in Wisconsin.

The 2017-18 school year was a year of transition, moving from the previous model of individual schools to a collaborative system with full implementation which was launched in July 2018. System development has been aligned with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools to ensure a commitment to excellence across a variety of activities including Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.

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Seven Schools - 11 Parishes - One Community

Our Mission

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine ignites a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge, and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.

Our Values

Service: We serve God’s children through Catholic education.
Education: We educate the whole child in mind, body, and spirit.
Tradition: We honor our Dominican roots through prayer, study, service, and community.
Collaboration: We work with families, parishes, and partners to build and strengthen communities.
Innovation: We develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in all we do.

Our Vision

Rooted in Christ’s teachings, our graduates are prepared to be successful leaders in college, career, community, and the Church.