CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL

January 29, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.

Fifth-grade teacher Robin McDonald, center, helps Brody Fleming, left, and Godson Omoniyi as they study science and states of matter on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Jerrie Rosenstock, 4, and her Pre-K class make artwort using torn paper and glue on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Student artwork in the hallway on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Fifth grader Godson Omoniyi studies science and states of matter on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Kenna Shumway, center, makes a correction as third-grade teacher Gabrielle Pike leads the class on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Kindergartner Kinsley Bonesteel plays a game of tag during gym class on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Kindergartners take part in a game during gym class on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Parents drop off their students for school on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Lillian Sharp, center, joins her third-grade class in morning prayers on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Third and fourth graders practice snare drums during music class on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

First grader Joel Gibson-Cook takes a violin lesson with instrumental music teacher Kevin Carey on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

Principal Kelly Leverone, left, visits Connie Gicewicz’s second-grade class while they work on math problems =on Jan. 16 at Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) **(Cindy Schultz)**

FAITH, KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNITY: Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush has been educating students in the faith for over six decades

Holy Spirit School Principal Kelly Leverone, along with Father Quy Vo, pastor of the school and parish, are part of a team of committed and faith-filled individuals forming the students in the faith at the pre-K through fifth grade school in East Greenbush.

“Here at Holy Spirit School, our mission is to provide students with an excellent academic program in a value-centered atmosphere which instills in the community Christ-centered moral values,” reads the mission on the school’s website (hsseg.com). “We fulfill this mission through our dedicated faculty and staff, cutting edge curriculum, individualized instruction, and grounded moral teachings. For over 60 years, we have been educating the whole child: academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. We take great pride in the numerous achievements of our students and are confident that we offer a foundation for your student that stands unrivaled.”