We’re different where it matters most.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School dedicates itself to education in the Catholic tradition, which places emphasis upon moral and spiritual formation and seeks excellence in academic pursuit, personal development, the building of the spirit of the community and service to others as Jesus taught.
Based on data from 2022-2023, Nativity of Mary School has been identified as one of the top Catholic Schools in Western New York. Schools were evaluated in the following areas: STAR data, school leadership, enrollment, and finances.
Top 3 overall when assessed in STAR data, school leadership, enrollment, and finances.
#1 in Reading Growth
#3 in Reading Proficiency
#4 in Math Growth
When ranked against other schools in WNY Diocese our retention rate is in the top 3 and our enrollment continues to grow!
Why Catholic Schools?
Catholic schools offer excellence you can believe in! By choosing to send your child to a Catholic school, you are providing them a unique opportunity to grow in Christ while performing at high academic standards.
Spiritual & Moral Values
Unique to Catholic schools is the opportunity to nurture spiritual and moral values within students. This occurs and is constantly reinforced not only in classes of religious instruction but throughout the curriculum and extracurriculars. The Gospel’s message is taught in our classrooms every day.
Academics
Catholic schools are renowned for academic excellence. Students in Catholic schools consistently score in the top 1/3 on nationally standardized tests.
Community Service
Catholic schools exemplify the importance of living the message of the Gospels by helping others. All of our students participate in community service projects.
Continued Education
In a Catholic school, a child will be encouraged to further his or her education. The total number of Catholic high school graduates who continue their education is approximately 98 percent.
Extracurricular Activities
Catholic school students enjoy the benefits of a broad selection of extracurricular activities and sports to develop community commitment, social skills and physical fitness. Approximately 80 percent of Catholic school students participate in these activities.
Parental Involvement
Parental involvement is a critical part of Catholic schools. From education commissions to home and school associations, to booster clubs and more, Catholic schools look to parents for leadership.
Committed Faculty
All of our teachers are state certified, prepared and eager to educate your children. The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Buffalo have over 1,800 teachers, a large percentage of whom hold advanced degrees.
Our Mission
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School dedicates itself to education in the Catholic tradition, which places emphasis upon moral and spiritual formation and seeks excellence in academic pursuit, personal development, the building of the spirit of the community and service to others as Jesus taught.
Catholic Identity
Nativity nurtures the following qualities in our students as they mature to Catholic adulthood. Only in Catholic schools are such things possible. Only in Catholic schools can our children’s faith flourish every day.
- A strong sense of personal faith and prayer
- Religious knowledge
- An understanding of Catholic morality
- Community membership
- Commitment to the Eucharist as central to life as a Catholic
- Dedication to service and ministry to others
- Living out one’s faith in the world
Religious Curriculum
The Diocese of Buffalo requires all Catholic schools to implement the Diocesan Religion Curriculum which presents an authentic and relevant presentation of the Catholic faith, faithful to the standards and mandates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This allows students of all grade levels to be challenged and grow as persons and believers in today’s world. In our Catholic schools, Christian values are incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum.
The Diocesan Elementary Religion Curriculum contains the essential content of Catholic doctrine to be taught at each grade level. Each grade level includes a list of vocabulary words, prayers, and saints that students at each level should have mastered.
Both within and beyond the classroom student take part in the following:
- Daily Prayer
- Sacramental Program
- Weekly Mass
- Virtues and Values Lessons
- Stations of the Cross
- Retreats
- Prayer Services
- Rosary
- May Crowning
- Religious Assemblies
- Adoration
Nativity exemplifies Christ’s teachings by assisting those in need and inspiring life long service.
- Catholic Charities
- Food Drive for the Food Bank
- Walk-a-Thon for Haiti
- Adopt-a-Family program at Christmas
- Preparing meals for families in need
- Thank you cards to servicemen and women
- Electronics Recycling
- Pet Supply Drive
- Monetary collections for local charities
- Book collection for children in need