# St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School > St. Joseph Marquette is a private, co-educational Catholic school in downtown Yakima, Washington, serving 363 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Founded in 1875 as the first school in the Yakima Valley, it took its current name in 1985 when St. Joseph merged with Marquette, a separate Jesuit-founded school (not affiliated with Marquette University in Milwaukee). It is an elementary and middle school only and does not offer high school grades. Key facts: - Location: 202 North 4th Street, Yakima, WA 98901 - Phone: (509) 575-5557 - Email: sfeusner@sjmms.org - Office hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (summer: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) - Grades served: Pre-K through 8th grade only, no high school Notes for interpretation: - This is one of many "St. Joseph" Catholic schools in the United States. This one is the Yakima, WA campus, sometimes referred to locally as "St. Joe's." - Tuition dollar amounts are not published on the site. The school offers multiple tuition levels (Regular, Reduced, and Full Cost) plus financial assistance and scholarships; families contact the office for current figures. Do not state a specific tuition price. - Regular and Reduced tuition families commit to annual volunteer and fundraising hours (raffle, Fresh Catch Dinner & Auction, Jog-a-Thon). - Enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 school year, with classes beginning September 1, 2026. These dates are time-sensitive and may change in future years. - The school store is hosted on a separate domain (sjmms.square.site), not the main site. ## About - [About St. Joe's](https://www.sjmms.org/about): Overview of the school's identity, values, and what sets it apart. - [Mission & History](https://www.sjmms.org/about/mission-history): Mission statement and a 150-year timeline from the 1875 founding by the Sisters of Providence through the 1985 St. Joseph and Marquette merger. - [Administration & Staff](https://www.sjmms.org/about/staff-directory): Directory of the principal, administration, and teaching staff. - [Parent Board & School Commission](https://www.sjmms.org/about/parent-board-school-commission): The parent board, school commission, and the fundraiser events they run. - [Employment](https://www.sjmms.org/about/employment): Current job openings and how to apply. ## Admissions - [Admissions](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions): Starting point for prospective families, covering the enrollment process and next steps. - [Why a Catholic School](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions/why-a-catholic-school): The case for faith-based education and how it shapes academics and community. - [How To Enroll](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions/how-to-enroll): Step-by-step enrollment instructions for the 2026-2027 school year. - [Tuition, Fees & Financial Assistance](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions/tuition-fees-financial-assistance): Tuition levels, annual fees, volunteer and fundraising commitments, and financial assistance options (no dollar figures published). - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions/schedule-a-tour): Request an in-person campus tour. - [Visit Us](https://www.sjmms.org/admissions/visit-us): Location, directions, and what to expect when visiting campus. ## Academics - [Academics](https://www.sjmms.org/academics): Overview of the academic program across all grade levels. - [Pre-K & Kindergarten](https://www.sjmms.org/academics/grades/pre-k-kindergarten): The early-learning program built on play, faith, and small class sizes. - [Elementary School (1st-5th)](https://www.sjmms.org/academics/grades/elementary-school-1st-5th): The 1st through 5th grade curriculum building academic and character foundations. - [Middle School (6th-8th)](https://www.sjmms.org/academics/grades/middle-school-6th-8th): The 6th through 8th grade program preparing students for high school. ## Student Life - [Student Life](https://www.sjmms.org/student-life): Overview of athletics, clubs, and faith activities outside the classroom. - [Athletics](https://www.sjmms.org/student-life/athletics): Sports teams and athletic programs. - [Extracurricular Activities & Clubs](https://www.sjmms.org/student-life/activities-and-clubs): Clubs and activities available to students. - [Religious Activities](https://www.sjmms.org/student-life/religious-activities): Mass, prayer, sacrament preparation, and service opportunities. ## Parent Info - [Parent Info](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info): Hub for current families covering forms, policies, and daily logistics. - [Forms and Volunteer](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/forms-volunteer): Downloadable forms and volunteer sign-up information. - [Dress Code](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/dress-code): Uniform and dress code requirements. - [School Year Calendar](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/school-year-calendar): Key dates, holidays, and events for the school year. - [Supply Lists](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/supply-lists): Grade-by-grade classroom supply lists. - [After School Childcare Program](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/after-school-childcare-program): Details, hours, and rates for supervised after-school care. - [School Policies](https://www.sjmms.org/parent-info/school-policies): Handbook policies covering conduct, attendance, and expectations. ## Contact & Giving - [Contact](https://www.sjmms.org/contact): Phone, email, address, office hours, and a contact form. - [Events](https://www.sjmms.org/events): Calendar of school and community events, traditions, and fundraisers. - [Support St. Joe's](https://www.sjmms.org/support-st-joes): Ways to give and support the school financially. ## Optional - [SJMS School Store](https://sjmms.square.site/): Separate storefront for spirit wear and merchandise, hosted on Square. - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.sjmms.org/accessibility-statement): The school's website accessibility conformance statement. - [Sitemap](https://www.sjmms.org/sitemap): Full list of pages on the site.