Saint Athanasius School is a Roman Catholic school located in beautiful north Evanston where children flourish and life long friendships begin. The mission of St. Athanasius School is to provide each student with an unsurpassed Catholic educational opportunity, to encourage strong academic achievement, to help develop each student’s unique talents and gifts, and to inspire our students to become leaders in the imitation of Christ. At St. Athanasius School, we offer a rigorous learning environment for our students and we are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. It is our priority to provide our students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade with an outstanding educational experience, to prepare them for academic challenges that lie ahead, and to help instill a life-long love of learning. St. Athanasius students are expected to work diligently to achieve their potential. We help our students become self-directed, accountable, and responsible. We recognize and appreciate individual learning styles and abilities, and encourage students to think critically and creatively. We nurture a climate of caring and mutual respect. St. Athanasius School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to provide additional opportunities to support and nurture development of the whole child.