The image shows a school building with brick and beige exterior walls, large glass windows, and a at grass lawn in front. There is a white sign with black text and a cougar logo that reads "Welcome to St. Michael School, 301 St. Elizabeth Street, Loretto, PA 15940, 814-472-9117."

Welcome to Saint Michael School

Saint Michael School has taught the children of Loretto and the surrounding area since 1890. As the Catholic school of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, we combine daily prayer, weekly Mass, and sacramental preparation with one-to-one classroom technology and Pennsylvania-certified teachers who hold or are working toward a master's degree.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our community. Families of all backgrounds are welcome here, and we encourage you to schedule a tour to see the school for yourself.

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Upcoming Events at Saint Michael School. Monthly and full-year calendars can be found under the Parents dropdown and Parent Resources.

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The SMS News Broadcast, produced by our students

Every week, students in the older grades write, film, and edit a news broadcast covering what is happening at school. They run the cameras and read the copy. We publish each episode here.

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