Principal's Welcome
Welcome to St. Andrew’s Elementary School. We are so excited to have your child enrolled for a year of Christ-centered learning. Even though we are in an uncertain time with COVID-19 at the forefront of our lives, I want to assure you that we are committed to providing a joy-filled experience for your child. We hope (s)he has a wonderful experience at St. Andrew’s School. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at any time during the year.
We invite you to explore our website. This year, the teachers and I will be posting weekly updates and content directly on the website. For the latest information, please check our Events & News page or a teacher’s individual page for updates. This content is password protected- so be sure to check your email for this year's password.
We look forward to a terrific year with your child. We will do our very best to make your child’s first school experience joyful and rewarding.
Your prayers a successful school year are appreciated!
Christina Whitehair
Father Peter O’Donnell
Fr. Peter O’Donnell was ordained as a priest in 2010. During his upbringing, he lived in Corpus Christi, TX, and Manhattan, KS.
He went to seminary after high school in Conception, MO and Denver, CO. Since ordination, he has been assigned in Salina, Hays, Junction City, and then went to canon law school in Canada; he has been assigned in Herington, Hope, and Elmo since 2017 while assisting in the Tribunal office for the Diocese of Salina.
Fr. Peter enjoys traveling, playing bridge, visiting friends, and spending time with his sister’s family in Salina.
Prayer for St. Andrew's School
Prayer for St. Andrew’s School
Written by Fr. Peter, pastor:
Lord, we ask for your blessing and for your guidance upon St. Andrew’s School.
We believe in the power of your Word, and we entrust ourselves to you. In times of uncertainty, help us to cling to the cross in the hope of the resurrection.
Help us be faithful witnesses of the gospel so that others might encounter the Lord Jesus, just as St. Andrew was a faithful witness to his family and to his community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Meet Our Teachers
Aline Hunter
Jenny Whitehair
Shannon Woods
Thea Stoneberger
Sharon Wilson
Jayme Randles
Kristi Anguiano
Sara Buller
Kiley Crider
Meet Our Staff
Marlene Herrman
Administrative Assistant/ Technology Coordinator
Becky Ryan
Director of Food Service
Shawn Steward
Paraprofessional
Abel Steward
Custodian
Manuela Simenson
Paraprofessional
Religious Affiliation
St. Andrew’s Elementary School is affiliated with St. Andrew’s Parish which is in the Salina Diocese.
St. Andrew's Elementary School is a Catholic Elementary School for grades Kindergarten through Fifth. St. Andrew's is dedicated to educating the whole person.
Prayer & Sacraments
Prayer is the heartbeat of St. Andrew’s Elementary School student's day. We begin and end each day in prayer.
Every Tuesday and Thursday our entire community celebrates Mass together. Parents and other guests are invited to join us for Mass at St. Andrew’s Parish.
We host a special Mass for parents and grandparents in the fall.