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St. Ann Classical Academy has kicked off our 1,000 Rosary Challenge for October, and we’re starting strong! On the first day, over 20 rosaries were prayed, and many more have followed. On October 7, our school and parish community came together to pray after Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, uniting in prayer for our school and special intentions. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us!

Kick off the holiday season with a flat fast 5k/10k in support of St. Ann Classical Academy and celebrate your accomplishment with a FREE DUCK DONUT at the finish line. Run or walk. Bring your friends, family, or even the dog! Sponsorship opportunities are available, and registration is now open. To register for the race or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit us online at https://stannclassical.org/duck-donuts-5k-10k

Fall is in the air, and our Pre-K students are capturing its beauty through art! Students explored the beauty of God's creation in the changing colors of fall leaves. Each child painted a leaf with the colors of Fall - red, orange, and yellow - utilizing painting techniques which support fine motor skill development.

St. Ann Classical Academy was honored to walk in the Basilone Parade today! It was a beautiful day with an incredible turnout. A heartfelt thank you to our Home School Association for organizing our participation and to the wonderful families who joined us. Learn more about Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone and the annual parade held in his honor by visiting: https://www.johnbasiloneparade.com/

Today we began the last day of the first full week of school a beautiful Mass celebrated by Fr. Steven. Following Mass, Fr. Steven took some time to visit with our students and bless our classrooms. It was a beautiful end to a wonderful week of joy and learning. Thank you, Fr. Steven! At St. Ann Classical Academy, we begin and end our week with morning Mass. Christ is at the center of all we do for the greater glory of God.

St. Ann Classical Academy is hosting a Summer Open House! Save the Date! ➡August 13, 2024, 9:00am-11:30am ➡August 15, 2024, 9:00am-11:30am Prospective families of students in PreK - 8th grade are invited to register for a personal tour by calling 908-725-7787 or visiting us online at stannclassical.org/open-house. We look forward to welcoming you!

Bishop Checchio was spotted welcoming back the St. Ann's Italian Festa on the campus of St. Ann's Church in Raritan on June 20, 2024. The Festa continues June 21 & 22 from 5:30-10:00pm for food, games, and family fun! The FESTA Mass will take place on Saturday, June 22, at 4pm at the Catholic Church of St. Ann with the San Rocco procession to follow.

Join the St. Ann community for family fun and great food! The Festa will run June 20 - 22 from 5:30PM - 10:00PM. Stop by the St. Ann Classical Academy table to say hello. See you at the Festa.

Congratulations to St. Ann Classical Academy's Graduating 8th Grade Class of 2024! Your journey through our halls has been marked by exceptional leadership and a spirit that has left an indelible mark on our school. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, we wish you all the best and all of God's blessings in the bright futures that await you. A heartfelt thank you to the parents, family, and friends who have supported these incredible students every step of the way. Your love and encouragement have been the foundation of their success. Special thanks to Mrs. Day, our Head of School, for her unwavering commitment and guidance; Mrs. Warger, our 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher, for her dedication and mentorship; and Fr. Tom Odorizzi, our Pastor, for his spiritual leadership and support.

Today, we marked a special occasion at St. Ann Classical Academy with our Kindergarten Graduation! Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Mrs. Condo for her dedication and to all the supportive parents who made this day possible. We are so grateful for you! We are so proud of our Kindergarten graduates and can't wait to see all you accomplish in 1st grade. Have a joyful summer! God bless you all!

This week, we celebrated a wonderful milestone at St. Ann Classical Academy with our Pre-K Moving Up Ceremony! A heartfelt thank you to our Pre K teacher, Mrs. Garcia and all the wonderful parents who made this such a great year. Congratulations to our Pre K students as they move up to Kindergarten! We are so proud of each of you and excited for the bright futures that await. Wishing you all a happy summer filled with joy and new adventures. God bless you!

St. Ann Classical Academy’s Pre-K program is developmentally designed to prepare your child for a classical education.  Our program engages students in rich literature filled with strong vocabulary and lessons of God’s love.  Students begin to cultivate the skill of memorization in an enjoyable manner which will assist in student’s future success.  As every child is different, students are encouraged, nurtured, and allowed to develop.   Our program consists of circle time, introduction to the alphabet and numbers, creative play and movement.  Students learn about beauty through art and music. A love of outdoor discovery...

Following Mass this morning, our school community remained in the church to honor Mary, the Mother of Christ, with a beautiful May Crowning.  May Crowning is a cherished ritual in the Roman Catholic tradition.  It is observed during the month of May, a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It includes Marian hymns, prayers, and a solemn procession.  It concludes with the crowning of a statue of Mary with a crown of flowers, honoring her as the "Queen of May."  This act of reverence and devotion reminds us of Mary's unique role in salvation history and her eternal queenship in heaven.  ' There is a profound significance attached...

Congratulations to our amazing 5th grade students on their D.A.R.E. graduation!  We're incredibly proud our students for completing this important program, equipping them with valuable knowledge and skills to...

What a wonderful Friday it was as the Upper School came together at The Catholic Church Of St. Ann- Raritan, NJ to honor and celebrate this year's outstanding inductees into the National Junior Honor Society! It was a truly special occasion filled with pride, joy, and recognition of exceptional achievement. The National Junior Honor Society is a prestigious organization....

Celebrating Student Excellence at St. Ann Classical Academy's Inaugural Quadrivium Fair!  This week marked a momentous occasion as we proudly hosted our very first Quadrivium Fair, showcasing the remarkable knowledge, skills, and talents of our students in music...

Need a Lift?! On Friday, St. Ann Classical Academy's 8th Grade STREAM team attended Immaculata High School's 2nd Annual STREAM Fair at Immaculata High School to present their Procession Statue Carrier.   Click to read more and have a peek at their final test runs of the carrier!...

Today was a day of immense joy and blessings at St. Ann Classical Academy as our students were honored with a special visit from Bishop Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen. During Bishop Checchio's visit, our students had the privilege of participating in Adoration and Benediction. As anticipation filled...

In Roman Catholic tradition, few practices evoke as much reverence and unity as the act of praying the holy rosary in Latin.  This centuries-old devotion, steeped in historical and spiritual significance, serves as a profound testament to the unbreakable bonds that bind the Catholic faithful across the globe.  As beads slip through fingers and prayers rise in the universal language of the Church, believers find themselves linked not only in faith but in a shared journey towards spiritual fruitfulness and communion with each other in Christ....

The quadrivium (arithmetic, music, geometry, astronomy) and the trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) make up the seven classical liberal arts of antiquity.  This is the education that the great minds of the past such as Plato, Aristotle, and Saint Thomas Aquinas would have received.  However, if you were to do a Google search on classical education, you would see much fanfare regarding the trivium, but little on the quadrivium.  So much so in fact, that one could easily mistake that classical education is nothing more than reading great books and learning Latin.  However, the quadrivium is not merely an afterthought tacked on to the trivium, but a vital component of the classically educated mind...