Academic Excellence Facts

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Principal Mrs. Ann Leichleither
Year Established 1949
Enrollment 259
Mission ICRS provides an education rooted in Catholic beliefs and values for the students in Skagit and surrounding counties. ICRS stresses the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical development of its students, while fostering community among students, parents, and staff.
Areas Served Anacortes, Arlington, Burlington, Camano Island, La Conner, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, Sedro Woolley and Stanwood
Accreditation State of Washington; National Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS); Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
Grades
  • Preschool (ages 3 and 4)
    • Tuesday-Thursday mornings (3 yr old class) 8:30am-11:00am
    • Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings (4 yr old class) 8:30-11AM
    • - Mon-Tues-Wed-Thur. afternoons (4 yr old class) 12:00-3PM
  • Kindergarten – ALL Day Program, Monday through Thursday
  • Grades 1-8
Extended Care Extended care is available to all students enrolled at ICRS from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on regularly-scheduled school days, Monday through Friday
Student:Teacher Ratio 14:1
Average Class Size 25
Curriculum Highlights Core programs include: Language Arts, Mathematics, Religion , Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Music and Computers
Test Scores Students consistently score above state averages
Religious Diversity 84% Catholic Parishioners; 16% Non-Parishioners
Ethnic Diversity 68% White; 18% Hispanic; 2% Asian; 2% Native American; 10% Other
Enrichment Foreign Language; Band; Liturgical Choir; Art; TEAM; Earth Camp; Outdoor Education; Mountain School; Study Skills; After-school Home Work Help
Student Council Grades 5-8
Athletics Grades 5-8: Girls/Boys Basketball; Grades 7-8: Girls Volleyball
Extra–curricular Yearbook Committee; Partner Classes; Eighth Grade Angels; Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs' Spanish Club; French Club; Strings
Tuition Tuition schedule is structured for non-parish and subsidized families
Scholarships Need-based scholarships are available through the Tuition Assistance Fund, Endowment Fund and Fulcrum Foundation
Uniforms Uniforms are worn to respect the personal dignity and care of each person
Bus Service ICRS offers bus transportation to hub stops throughout the region at an additional cost
Fundraising Each family assists by fundraising and by procuring auction items
Hot Lunch Hot lunches provided through the Mount Vernon School District. Free and Reduced applications available in school office.