Welcome to Queen of Peace School
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Our Mission
- Students learning to see Jesus in Self and Other
Our School
Queen of Peace School is a community of faith organized around the Eucharist and everything it represents about our duty as human beings created for love and by love.
Our Campus
- 17 acres of beautifully maintained grounds
- Single-level, climate-controlled school with modern construction
- Clean, bright, and spacious interiors
- Regulation high-school gym with air conditioning
- Outdoor learning and recess
About Us
Academics
Academic rigor is a core value at Queen of Peace school. Our teachers aim for instruction that meets students in their "stretch zone"--challenging in just the right way.
We offer Intervention Services for qualifying students who need assistance in math and reading.
We offer our Qaleidoscope Program for qualifying students who need extra enrichment and instructional depth.
Faculty & Staff
Queen of Peace School has a really talented staff. Simply put... they are good at their craft. They know their stuff. Plus, they are dedicated to the school, giving of their time and talents in all sorts of ways. Most importantly, they love the privilege and responsibility of helping our students grow.
Technology
Technology at Queen of Peace school is both the medium and the message. In other words, it is used to facilitate classroom learning and to prepare our students for how to use it responsibly in their own independent learning endeavors.
We have a 1:1 device program. Students in K-2 use iPads. Students in 3-8 use chromebooks. Furthermore, each core classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. We also boast campus-wide wifi.
Our most distinctive technologies--robots, circuitry, 3D printers--can be found in our fully-equipped Makerspace.
Faith
Our cornerstone. We only succeed insofar as we teach students to find Jesus in themselves and others, and to pursue their highest personal character.
Staff are mindful of modeling these core values for our students.
Our students attend Mass every week. They also participate regularly in adoration and other faith formation activities inspired by our goal to create missionary disciples. To learn more about past faith-based projects:
Athletics
Queen of Peace offers school children the opportunity to develop spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth outside of the classroom through competitive sports.
The Vikings compete in the Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth Sports league (GCCYS) for basketball and volleyball, the Greater Catholic Youth League (GCYL) for football, Cincinnati CYO for track, as well as the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®).
The Queen of Peace Parish Center offers first class amenities, including a gymnasium, locker rooms, and concessions.
Why Catholic Education?
A Solid Foundation for the Future
It is our belief that a strong Catholic education educates the whole child. This is achieved through academics, athletics, fine arts, performance arts, music, technology, clubs and organizations. Most importantly, we teach the Catholic faith. By teaching the Catholic faith and values, worshiping as a community, and putting our faith into action through service to others, your child will receive a well-balanced and well-rounded education. We truly aim to educate the whole child.
The Value of a Catholic Education
According to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Catholic school students consistently outperform national norms on standardized tests. The elementary schools produced academic results that were more than 2+ grades years ahead of national norms. Student growth is consistent as students progress through elementary school (from 1 year ahead of norms in 3rd grade to 2+ years in 8th grade). Your child will be very prepared and ready to excel in high school.Academic Excellence
- Our students do well on the high school placement test and are equipped for the academic rigor of any high school.
- Our students have been named National Merit Finalists, valedictorians and top 10 students.
- A comparison of math and reading standardized test results show that Catholic School students* outperform public schools by 18 points. (*tested at 8th grade)
Testimonials
We came to Queen of Peace to enter Kindergarten and Preschool and I could not be happier with the complete academia program! The standards are high and the compassion and care they offer the children is even higher! I have truly felt their Christian values come to life here. My grandsons are happy every time I pick them up from school and cannot wait to share the events of their school day!! That is an amazing thing to accomplish from any school! I look forward to my grandsons growing in academics and great Christian values throughout their 8+ years at Queen of Peace School.
Kathleen Zehler
Grandparent
We have been blessed to be a part of the Queen of Peace Community for over 10 years. The focused teaching structure and innovation provided by Queen of Peace Makerspace Program has prepared my oldest son for honors classes and the next student grade level of math in high school. The integrated faith and educational atmosphere allows our sons to thrive and enjoy activities within their parish and school community. The tremendous leadership provided by Mr. Mears allows the teaching staff to truly be innovative and engaging. We love our QP Community!
Emily Yordy
Parent
This was our first year at Queen of Peace School. We were welcomed with open arms from the very beginning! I have seen the growth of my daughters education, and I could not be more thrilled! The structure and educational curriculum is refreshing. I know my daughter is receiving a well rounded education immersed in morals and values to prepare her for the future. My other two children will be joining next year and I can’t wait to see them succeed. Thank you Queen of Peace for all that you do!
Rebecca Bell
Parent
It's hard to believe that when we were looking for a faith-based kindergarten for our oldest child, we'd find so much for our family. The teachers, administration, students, and families are truly top-tier and both of our children have flourished academically and socially. Through Queen of Peace's advanced educational curriculum and [Qaleidoscope] program, our oldest, now an 8th grader, is extremely well prepared for her future in high school (where she also earned a merit-based scholarship). We truly cannot say enough good things about QP and are confident our decision many years ago has provided our kids with the foundation they need to thrive.
Jodi Boyle
Parent
What a gift God has given us by bringing Mr Mears to the QP family. Logan and Olivia have nothing but good things to say. Mr Mears gives everything he has to the kids. From throwing the football with the kids, talking to them in the classroom, to wearing the Viking hat on the first day of school. There is not one thing bad anyone could ever think or say about him. He truly is the best principle my kids have ever had.
Nicole Moore
Parent
Anyone with multiple children can attest to how different and unique each child is - QP has served each of our 3 (very different) children well, teaching our children to expand upon and utilize their strengths, and encouraging them to improve upon areas of struggle. The teaching staff is dynamic and engages students not only in the traditional curriculum - but also hands-on lessons from the natural world, the investigation of current events, and permitting students to make their own connections through creative exploration in the makerspace.
Our children have loved the team-based teaching approaches in the older grades, allowing them to work with multiple teachers throughout the week for different subjects. As parents, we've found it very helpful to have teachers who have become content experts for major subjects. Because students have the same teacher for a subject multiple years in a row, parent/teacher/student communication and expectations are clear. This consistency has also allowed teachers to get to know each of our children on a personal level - and importantly, how to most effectively teach and support each of them in and out of the classroom.
Sending our children to QP has been one of the best decisions we've made, not just for our kids, but for our family. QP is not just a school - it is a community. Even though our kids will eventually grow up and move on from QP School, the parish and people here will always be "home".
Erin Rumpke
Parent
My son is disappointed when there is a snow day. My son actually loves going to school. I don't know what going on there but the kids look forward to school each day. The teachers are like my sons second family. They mind their teacher better than their parents. It is by far the best choice I made as a parent was putting him in this school. I feel is education is at a much higher level and accelerated. I would put him up against any other school on level of education. I can't sum up Queen of Peace in this paragraph. They are absolutely great.
Jason Follick
Parent
We chose Queen of Peace because our child wasn't getting the extra opportunity to be pushed to his full abilities in math and science in public schools. He was always bored and discouraged every morning before going to school. At Queen of Peace our son is excelling in Math and science, and has the opportunity to work on math above his level. He is loving school and his whole attitude has become positive. He wakes up ready for school every morning. Switching our son over to Queen of Peace was the best decision we have ever made for his education!
Brian & Christina Haight
Parents
As a QP alumni, I am honored to be back teaching alongside some of the hardworking teachers that taught me. Even though I didn't quite see it as a student, it is now apparent how hard the teachers here work to give the best possible learning experience for their students.
Molli Barger
Preschool/PreK Teacher & QP Alumni
Queen of Peace is so much more than a school... it is a community. A family. The relationships that our kids have made with not only their peers, but with the staff and administration has been so rewarding for them. Their time at Queen of Peace is certainly preparing them for high school. However, beyond that, it is preparing them for life, and most importantly, it is laying the foundation for their faith.
Christy Roberto
Parent & Science Teacher
We attribute [our son's] success in high school with the fundamentals he was taught at Queen of Peace. While attending Queen of Peace, he was challenged to perform to the best of his abilities in all subject areas and to grow each year in his Catholic faith. We are confident [our younger sons] will have similiar experiences when they transition to high school thanks to the foundations Queen of Peace has provided. If you are searching for a faith community that is devoted to inspiring young learners in academics, Catholic values, and Christian service look no further than Queen of Peace. We know it will bring you all the blessings we have received!
Missy Cook
Parent & PreK Teacher