Distinctions
Technology Award
St. Philip School has been selected by "Today's Catholic Teacher" Magazine as one of the top twelve Catholic Schools across the country in innovative application of technology. Click the icon above to see the magazine cover and read about the award!
Golden Apple Awards
St. Philip School is priviledged to have members of our administration and faculty recognized by the Diocese of Pittsburgh as recipients of the Golden Apple Award. Sr. Geri Marr, S.C., Principal, and four staff members- Ellen Petersen, Janet Bartlett, Cathy Huth, and Pat Hantusch have all received this honor.
911 Flag Project
When the events of September 11 unfolded, our children were understandably confused and questioned what they might do to help those who had suffered so much. Their concerns inspired the President and Vice President of the PTG, Linda Klimek and Debbie Blaich, to design a project that would allow the children to express their emotions and show their love. With the help of their husbands and other PTG members, Linda and Debbie constructed a large flag from bed sheets. They then organized the children in long lines to place their handprints on the flag in rows to form the stars and stripes. As the children waited their turns, they prayed for the victims of the tragedy. The handprints of the teachers and staff of St. Philip School were also included with Fr. Walt's print unintentionally forming a dove. After its display in church for the weekend Masses, the flag was to be sent to one of the New York fire companies. But Mrs. Klimek's boss, a New Yorker, heard about the flag and asked to take it to his parish that had lost several parishioners on September 11. The Flag was accepted with gratitude by the children in the New York Parish school, many of whom tried to find handprints on the flag that matched their own. The flag has been passed on to other Catholic Schools in the New York area and brings a sense of caring and comfort to both those who sent it and to those who receive it. The flag was featured on KDKA news and in an article in the Post Gazette. Click on the flag to see the article.
