Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School

We had a private tour given by the current principal. He won us over as we discussed faith integration, classroom dynamics, curriculum, and extra-curricular activities. Once we joined OLPH we were so taken by the community aspect. We love the family events like Family Dinner Nights, basketball games, Fall Festival and more. The academics have been top-notch, with lots of support and attention from teachers and support staff. It has been a safe place for us to educate our boys and navigate the journey of parenting.

I have two children at OLPH. The opportunities for my children to grow are endless. They are stretched spiritually, emotionally, and academically. They are supported every day by faculty and staff, beyond their own classroom teacher. But the best part is the community. My children know the names of every child in the school - and they know their families. Everyone says hi to everyone. And when a family is in need, the community comes together to support them. The value of community and helping our neighbors, combined with the value of knowing and believing in God's love for us all, are the most precious gifts my children receive at OLPH.

My son receives a very good education at OLPH. It is obvious that the faculty and staff care very much about the students. I am impressed with the amount of specials they offer throughout the week as well as the extracurricular activities and the family events that take place on evenings and weekends.

Two of our daughters are currently enrolled at OLPH. and they absolutely love it! We love that they're receiving a great education in a nurturing environment and the sense of community that OLPH possesses.! We can't wait until our youngest is old enough to attend too!

My boys have attended OLPH since they were both in Pre K. The community feel of the school is unparallel. My oldest is in his 7th year at OLPH and my youngest, in his 4th year at OLPH. They love the small classroom setting, the friends they have made and the love the teachers show them every day. We moved over a year ago and didn't think twice about keeping them at OLPH. They are entrenched in the activities the school offers including the Parish basketball program. I look forward to seeing both of my boys graduate from OLPH when it's their time! For now, I, as a parent am enjoying every minute of their grade school years.

We are so happy with OLPH. The entire faculty and staff are all wonderful, and the interactions with the students are always positive. My child always come home so excited about everything she does at school. Plus, the wider school community is wonderful to be a part of - we love the Fall Festival, Breakfast with Santa, and all the other events put on by the school. It is very faith-centered which is very important to our family.

The quality of academic programming and warm atmosphere is priceless and worth every penny. Much better than Howard County Public School. My twins started kindergarten at Veterans Elementary in HoCo and the best decision I've ever made was to pull them out and enroll them into OLPH. Mrs. Lake was our first teacher and she is one of the best teachers I've ever met. The same with Mrs. Baldwin. Great school. Best choose!!!

We have 2 children who go to OLPH and they love it! They love the teachers and have made a lot of friends. The academics are challenging for them. I would recommend the school to others.

OLPH is a wonderful place that has brought out the best in our daughters both academically and spiritually. They have been able to try many things in arts, academics, and beyond. It is a rare place where one thing isn't celebrated or valued over another so children feel free to go deep into the things that interest them and know they'll be supported and celebrated by teachers and peers.

We are so happy at OLPH! We love the focus on faith, academics, and community. Come see for yourself!

We have been at OLPH for 5 years, since our oldest was in pre k. We have 2 boys, in 1st and 3rd grade, and we love the school. It's small, unlike the overcrowded public schools, where everyone knows each other, kids know all the teachers and all teachers and administrators care about every child and their success and happiness. Not only are the academics great, but they also have a faith-filled education, attend mass weekly and go through first communion with their classmates at school. Christmas and Easter are celebrated as the religious holidays that they are. While not all students are Catholic, they all share a love of God.

We looked at several Catholic schools as well as the public schools in our area. We liked the small, family atmosphere for OLPH. Everyone in the school knows your child, not just their teacher, making a much larger community for your child. As previously mentioned, the events put on my the school re-enforce the close knit community the school provides. Despite what another review said, the school does offer tours during their open houses. We attended on around the time that review was written and had no issues as we were deciding where to send our child. We are very happy with our choice to send our child to this school.

OLPH is the best family and faith oriented school around. My son graduated from there to move on and thrive in high school and now on the Dean's list in college. I couldn't have asked for a better community for him to grow up in and I am so grateful to OLPH for preparing him for his journey.

My son just started school here this year, and we love it! It truly is a community, filled with faith, academic excellence, and lasting friendships! He loves his teachers and enjoys going to school each day. We particularly like the buddy system they have in place, so that the younger students are interacting and learning from the older students each week. He has friends at each grade level, again, creating that community feel for him. There are a variety of wonderful programs, for so many kids to get involved in, to excel in their interest. I would highly recommend it!

When our child was getting close to school age, we compared our local public school and several private schools, but we loved the school, staff, students, and families at OLPH. It feels like one big family. There are wonderful school events like Fall Festival, Breakfast with Santa, Christmas concert, Field Day, and many more. They also do a buddy program where they match up younger students with a buddy in an older grade. Our daughter has loved her buddy each year. They also offer before care, aftercare, and after-school programs. Overall, the outstanding education and the focus on Christian values sets OLPH apart. Strongly recommend!

This school, unfortunately, does not provide tours of the school except for those who are ready to enroll children. This is very shortsighted. St. Louis Catholic School is happy to show off their school to anyone who is interested. I would recommend sending children there, rather than OLPH.I notice that the "star" function doesn't seem to be working, so let me say here that I would not give the school any stars at all, as I have not been able to see what the school offers firsthand.

"Our son is the second of our 4 children to attend OLPH and has transitioned seamlessly into the kindergarten class. We chose OLPH for their integration of religious education with academic excellence and forward thinking with regards to technology and learning."