Mother Seton School
100 Creamery Road Emmitsburg
MD 21727
(301) 447-3161
HISTORY
Mother Seton came to Emmitsburg, Maryland with the approval of Bishop
Carroll and founded the Sisters of Charity, later to become the Daughters of
Charity. This community of sisters dedicated their lives to helping the poor,
nursing the sick and teaching children about the "Good News" of the Lord.
The gentle landscape in the rural town of Emmitsburg captured the heart and soul of Mother Seton. She called this place "my valley", and her sojourn here marked our history with an indelible stamp of Christian spirituality. Mother Seton's inclusion of religious values with formal education was the inspiration behind opening our nation's first parochial school.
Mother Seton School, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, traces its roots to that little school established on February 20, 1810 in Emmitsburg by Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Joseph's House, later known as "The White House", was a log dwelling where Mother Seton offered a quality Catholic education both for student boarders and day scholars from the neighborhood. Three children from the Valley comprised the first student body.
Mother Seton School, nestled on 14 ½ acres of campus, is home to a quality Catholic education (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8) including a Spanish Language Program, Computer Lab, Music and Art Curriculum, community service, and a strong sense of spirituality reflected in our school liturgies and prayer partner activities. Students also enjoy new facilities such as a state-of-the-art Science Lab, multipurpose room, new Kindergarten classrooms and play area, and Pre-Kindergarten room.
Nearly 30,000 children have been enriched by the faith-centered education taught in "my valley". More than 125 Daughters of Charity have given their lives to the ministry of educating these young children. Several generations and expansions later Mother Seton School has become the vision of education as seen by our Foundress, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Click here for a link to a short biography of Elizabeth Ann Seton.
The mission of Mother Seton School is to
offer academic excellence for children, Pre-Kindergarten
through Grade Eight, in a Catholic
Christian setting, which will further sustain the founding principles
of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton with
regard to self, family, and community.
Mother Seton School affirms the truth that the goal of all Catholic education is salvation in Jesus Christ. Our mission is to clearly and fully transmit the message of the Gospel as reflected in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, our Foundress. We strive to instill in our students an ability to apply Gospel values in all aspects of their life experiences.
Ever present in the minds of the staff are opportunities to nurture conscience formation. We are guided in this process by the Core Values of Vincentian Education, which are holistic, integrated, creative, flexible, excellent in teaching and methodology, person-oriented, collaborative, and focused. We help the students to internalize Catholic Christian values, which help them make good moral choices.
Mother Seton School reflects the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and her mission. All administration, faculty, staff, and students are respected and valued. We believe a mutually supportive environment is conducive to the success of the student. Teachers, staff, and parents are active role models for our students and are partners in Catholic education.
We integrate the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical needs of our students in a Catholic setting. Efforts are made to help each child develop his or her potential through the acquisition of basic skills and the achievement of independence in learning. We strive to equip students to be lifelong learners.
Mother Seton School places quality at the center of its education activities and is committed to following the policies and directives of the Baltimore Archdiocesan Division of Catholic Schools. The curriculum follows the Course of Study directed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Division of Catholic Schools. We meet all the requirements of the State of Maryland.
In the very place that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton called "my valley",
her
Community of Daughters of Charity sponsors her school
and provides direction and
leadership to continue her mission
of Catholic education.
Mother Seton School is also committed to follow the policies and directives of the Archdiocesan Division of Catholic Schools.
Mother Seton School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. The curriculum follows the Course of Study directed by the Baltimore Archdiocesan Division of Catholic Schools and meets all requirements of the State of Maryland. Staff are required to be certified.
Mother Seton School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to
all students at the school.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies.
Official Notice of Reaccreditation – The Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has approved the continuance of Mother Seton School as an accredited member! "Accreditation by MSCES is recognized around the world as an indication of trustworthiness, educational quality, and a commitment to on-going school improvement. MSCES accreditation is a recognition of both prior achievements and a commitment to greater future accomplishments." Thank you, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, for praying with us for "your school!" Heartfelt thanks to our generous teachers and staff for your "outstanding labor of love" in meeting this success!