St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

Healthy bodies, happy hearts! 🍎✨
We are still smiling after yesterday’s St. Anthony's Health Fair! The gym was filled with learning, laughter, and a whole lot of wellness.

A massive thank you to our incredible coordinators, Krystin Maini and Shujwana Shell, and our Health Ministry! Your vision and hard work made this such a success for our students.

Special thanks to the local community vendors who spent Friday morning with us! Our students loved learning from the experts and seeing how wellness works in the real world.

To our volunteers and the setup/cleanup crew: you are truly the hands and feet of this parish! Thank you for giving your time to make this event possible. Seeing the kids have such a wonderful time while learning about wellness was the best start to our weekend.

2026-2027 School Update Webinar:
Principal Brian Long presented his 2026-2027 School Update on Monday. Click on the video below to view the recording.

2026-2027 St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Update Meeting Recording During the webinar, Principal Long will shared three key developments for the coming year, including multi-age learning, departmentalized teaching, and a ren...

Stop by Barnes & Noble this weekend to purchase books for our teachers! See you there!

❄️✨ St. Anthony Students Shine in Disney’s Frozen! ✨❄️
A huge congratulations to all of our amazing students who brought Disney’s Frozen to life on stage yesterday! Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly shone through in every song, every line, and every moment.

A heartfelt thank you to Larry McCullough, our Director of Music and the director of today’s production, for his incredible leadership, guidance, and commitment to our students.

We also extend a special thank you to Lynleigh with the Baillie Players for producing this wonderful performance and helping our students shine.

And thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and our school yesterday—your encouragement and presence make all the difference and help create such meaningful memories for our community.

Great job, students—your St. Anthony family is so proud of you!

Join Us Today for the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Christmas Performances!

Everyone in our parish and community is invited to come out and enjoy our students’ wonderful Christmas program today at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM!

Come support our school, celebrate the season, and experience the joy our children have been preparing to share.

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We look forward to seeing you there!

🌟 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight: Mrs. Laverne Wicker! 🌟
Meet Mrs. Laverne Wicker, a joyful and dedicated member of our St. Anthony preschool and afterschool team. Originally from Charlotte, NC, she has made Greenville her home for over 30 years.

Mrs. Laverne is the seventh of twelve siblings, a West Mecklenburg High School graduate, and a former Army ROTC student. She later worked in the textile industry for 14 years before marrying her husband, Anthony. They have been blessed with 33 years of marriage, two adult children, seven grandchildren, and many Godchildren.

Now in her fourth year at St. Anthony, Mrs. Laverne brings warmth, patience, and a nurturing spirit to our 3-year-olds and afterschool students. She is also continuing her Early Childhood Education studies at Greenville Tech.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, singing, dancing, and spending time with her family.

We are grateful for all she brings to our St. Anthony family!

This morning’s Donuts with Dad was truly heartwarming!

It was incredible to see so many dads, grandfathers, and father figures show up to share a special moment with their children. Your presence filled the school with joy, laughter, and the kind of memories that make this season so meaningful.

Thank you for taking the time—during an already busy holiday season—to be with us and enjoy a little fellowship and fun. We are grateful for each of you and the love and support you pour into our school community.

Teacher Tuesday Spotlight: Mrs. Gretchen Carrick!

We are delighted to introduce Mrs. Gretchen Carrick, our newest faculty member and K4 Lead Teacher at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School.

Mrs. Carrick and her husband are the proud parents of six children, and she cherishes time spent outdoors with her family, supporting their activities, and sharing sweet chocolate treats with her daughter.

She holds degrees in Early Child Development (Birth–K) and Business Management from UNC Charlotte. Her extensive background includes serving as the Vice Director of a Children’s Home in China, five years in Early Intervention, teaching in Catholic schools, and supporting individuals with disabilities through caregiving roles.

Now that her children are all school-aged, Mrs. Carrick is grateful for the opportunity to return to the classroom—and we are truly blessed to welcome her to our St. Anthony’s community.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Mrs. Gretchen Carrick!

✨Teacher Tuesday Spotlight: Mrs. Dawnhaines “Mrs. Dawn” Davis

Meet Mrs. Dawn, our dedicated Religion Instructor who has been part of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School family for 14 years - and whose connection to our community began when she was a student here herself.

A longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Mrs. Dawn has served in many ministries over the years. She is a retired lector and currently serves as a Eucharistic Minister. Her commitment to faith and service extends beyond our parish as a Golden Soror in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a charter member of Jack and Jill of America, and a former volunteer at St. Francis Hospital.

Her background includes teaching dance, coordinating activities for seniors, singing monthly on Main Street with The Our Father Group, and many years of preparing students for First Communion. Fluent in French, she enjoys reading, arts and crafts, dancing, cooking, and traveling.
Blessed with 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, Mrs. Dawn brings warmth, joy, and deep faith to all she does.

We are grateful for you, Mrs. Dawn! 💛
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