Mission & History

Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Joseph Catholic Schools is to foster a compassionate and welcoming community rooted in rigorous academic education, service, and extracurricular involvement within a Catholic faith tradition. In a safe environment, students are empowered to excel and grow holistically by developing accountability, resilience, and confidence. Through continuous engagement, our students begin a lifelong passion for learning and virtuous character development, supported by the collaborative efforts of our dedicated staff and involved parents. 

Motto

Fostering Community, Igniting Minds, Nourishing Souls: Your Path to Excellence

Saint Joseph Catholic School History

Saint Joseph School opened its doors on April 1, 1877, on 25th Street between Lincoln and Grant Avenues. It all started in the basement of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and the school was led by Notre Dame graduate, Florian De Voto and the Sisters of the Holy Cross. We are humbled by the legacy of education and faith that we stand on as one of the oldest Catholic schools in Utah. Although the school has moved locations several times over the almost 150 year history, our mission remains the same — to prepare the students of Ogden and its surrounding communities for a life of faith filled compassion, service and success.

Nearing Our 150th Year

With 4th generation families in our school, we stand the test of time and love to hear from our numerous alumni, near and far. Ways we gather, celebrate, and build community are numerous and we hope you’ll quickly become a part of the Saint Joseph family. Take the time to review:

  • Our Family Business Directory

  • Local Parish List

  • Our Giving Page

Each fall, we run Booster-A-Thon, a week long fundraiser for field trips, classroom needs, and more. Students have theme days, competitions, earn prizes, and end the week with a FUN RUN. Parents are the backbone of this event and volunteers are most welcome!

Our annual Spring Fundraiser called SPREE (Supportive People Raising for Educational Excellence) is an auction gala combined with the High School and the local Ogden community. It’s a “not to be missed” event and celebration while also raising needed funds for the schools.

We partner with Saint Joseph Catholic High School to support Boosters, an alumni club that raises money for sports programs through Steak Fry’s, HS concessions (ES concessions coming soon…), Casino Nights, and more. Any parent may join the Boosters club and all are welcome to attend events.