From the Pastor

My Dear Friends in the Lord Jesus,

Father Tijo George

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to Our Lady of Fatima School. I am greatly impressed by the commitment of the school and the staff for the provision of an excellent all-around education for our students with a vision – ‘Where Faith, Learning, and Service have no limits”. Our mission is to provide a conducive environment for the student community that fosters the integral formation of the whole child towards the pursuit of excellence. Our Lady of Fatima School strives to transform every child through academic excellence with integral co-curricular activities upholding the value system of harmony with nature, respect for humanity, and responsibility to the society by building confidence, skills, and competence to transform them as enlightened citizens who care for the nation. Our Catholic faith permeates every class and subject throughout the school day. We do all we can to impart, through words and actions, the values and beliefs of our faith.

The biggest question parents ask is, “Why should I send my children to Catholic school?”  Certainly, many of our public schools do an outstanding job educating children in the basics. But only our Catholic schools can provide that added, and more eternal, learning about God, about the faithful call to service and ministry, and the development of the faith-life of our students and our families. I believe that only in our Catholic Schools can we help our students put the world in a proper context by relating everything to God.

We at Fatima are not just a school but truly a family! Our parents are deeply involved in the life of our school community. I invite you to consider the incredible benefits of a Catholic School education to your children and family. It is an investment in your children and sets the foundation for their future studies & careers and, more importantly, builds the foundation of a life-long Faith.

Please join me in thanking Our Loving God for the many graces He always bestows upon our school family. May we continue to seek the powerful intercession of our Patron, the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Father Tijo George

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Admissions

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School serves the local community because of the parish. Our school does not discriminate and will do all it can to meet each student’s needs within reason. The pastor has the final decision making authority as to admissions.

Students will be admitted to Our Lady of Fatima Parish School in the following order of preference:

  1. Catholic students whose parents are registered, active, contributing members of the parish, regularly participate in weekend and special Liturgies at Our Lady of Fatima Church, and presently have other children enrolled will be given first preference in Catholic kindergarten admission applicants.
  2. Secondly, consideration will be given to Catholic families who are registered and contributing members of Our Lady of Fatima parish based on their number of years of membership.
  3. The third preference for admission will be given to Catholic families registered and contributing members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish for at least one year and are now registered at the parish.
  4. Fourth, siblings of currently enrolled non-Catholic students will be considered.
  5. Fifth, Catholic families from another Catholic parish will be considered.
  6. Sixth, preference for admission to the school will be given to non-Catholic applicants.
  7. If the number of parishioner students for admission to a particular class exceeds the maximum allowed by the WV Department of Education, applicants will be ranked on the longevity of parish membership indicated in parish records.
  8. If there are two classrooms in one grade level, the school cannot accept parent requests. The school will arrange classes to accommodate the best possible learning environment for all students.

Requirements for Admission:

  1. Certified copy of child’s birth certificate
  2. Immunization records indicating the required vaccinations were received.
  3. Baptismal certificates for all Catholic students
  4. Kindergarten students must complete the physical exam form.
  5. TB Test for all students moving into West Virginia

After their kindergarten year, all students transferring to Our Lady of Fatima Parish School must provide report cards and standardized testing records from their previous school. All transfer students are subject to interview and pre-admission testing. We must be informed of all behavior or discipline problems the student may have had in the previous school. Any testing for attention deficit or learning difficulties (including IEP’s) must be brought to the school’s attention upon transfer. Families who do not provide this information may be denied continued admission to the school. All students transferring into Our Lady of Fatima Parish School are admitted on probation for nine (9) weeks. At the end of the nine-week period, parents, teachers, and principal may meet to determine the transfer student’s progress and continuation.

Once a class is full, students will be placed on a waiting list according to admission policies stated in this handbook and the application’s date.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School serves the local community because of the parish. Our school does not discriminate and will do all it can to meet each student’s needs within reason. The pastor has the final decision making authority as to admissions.

West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship empowers families to make school choices that are right for their educational needs. The Hope Scholarship program offers qualifying West Virginia’s K-12 students an opportunity to build an individual learning experience that works best for their child. The scholarship allows K-12 students to receive financial assistance that can be used for tuition, homeschool curriculum, and other qualifying expenses.

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Download 2025-2026 Tuition Rates

After School Care - Prepaid Yearly

$2,80000(per student)

After School Care - Daily Rate 3-6pm

$2000(per student)

DIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE PROCESS IS OPEN

Applying for TAP through FACTS is easy and affordable. You are encouraged to apply if your child is already enrolled or has been accepted by one of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for the coming school year.

Any Catholic student accepted for the 2022-2023 school year in any Diocesan Catholic school (PK thru grade 12) and who belongs to a parish included on the drop-down list as part of the on-line application is eligible. Determinations are based upon a family’s degree of need relative to all other applicants.

Applications are made on-line. Go to https://factsmgt.com/financial-management/grant-and-aid-assessment/ and log in. If you do not have Internet access, contact your school office for assistance.

The application fee is $35. The Diocese will pay $17.50 and families pay the other $17.50.

Diocesan grants for Catholic families who have completed their applications and show financial need will receive up to 50% of the child’s tuition.

In order to receive notification in late May, applications (including all required documentation and payment of the fee) are to be received by FACTS by April 30.
Phase I is intended for families with children currently enrolled or already accepted for the coming school year in any Catholic school in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

In order to receive notification in early September, all applications (including all required documentation and payment of the fee) MUST be RECEIVED by FACTS no later than August 31.  This is a firm deadline. Phase II is intended for families new to the school or who have had a life-changing event (i.e. birth, death, loss of job, major illness). If an application was submitted during Phase I, please contact the school. Please do NOT submit a second application.

The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is striving to keep Catholic school education affordable for Catholic families who desire it for their children but who may need some financial assistance to make that dream a reality. Thanks to the ongoing and genuine commitment of The Most Reverend William Lori to the Catholic schools in our Diocese, funds have, once again, been allocated for distribution to Catholic families in need of financial assistance.

Note 1: No assistance will be available from the Diocese or from any school unless:

  1. an application is completed in full (ALL questions answered) and submitted
  2. all required documentation is provided, AND
  3. the family portion ($17.50) of the application fee is paid by the deadline.

Note 2: Only one application per family should be submitted per school year. If you made an error or had a life event change, please do NOT submit a second application. Contact your principal and your application can be updated by FACTS.

Questions? If you have questions, please contact the principal of your school.

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Foundation for the Tri-State Community: The Rachel Lavalley Fund

In memory of Rachel Lavalley who died very suddenly at age seven of a vicious unusual viral infection in January 1996, the Lavalley family shares Rachel’s special qualities by starting and funding what they call “The Rachel Fund” at the Foundation for the Tri-State Community. The Lavalleys sponsor two $500 scholarships, book donations to the library, and a special $100 award to a child “who has made a difference in others’ lives” at Our Lady of Fatima School in Huntington, WV.

Diocese of Wheeling Charleston Tuition Assistance (TAPS) Informatio

The Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is striving to keep Catholic school education affordable for Catholic families who desire it for their children but may need some financial assistance to make that dream a reality.

Applying for TAP through FACTS is easy and affordable. You are encouraged to apply if your child is already enrolled or has been accepted by one of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for the upcoming school year.

Who is eligible? Any Catholic student accepted for the upcoming school year in any Diocesan Catholic school (PK thru grade 12) is eligible. Determinations are based upon a family’s degree of need relative to all other applicants.
How do I apply? Contact your local Catholic school for a paper application or you may to https://factsmgt.com/
Cost? The application fee is $35. The Diocese will pay $17.50 and families pay the other $17.50.
Grants: Diocesan grants for families who have completed their applications and show financial need will receive up to 50% of the child’s tuition.
Deadlines: Phase I: In order to receive notification in May, applications (including all required documentation and payment of the fee) should be received by FACTS by April 30th of each year from families with children currently enrolled or already accepted for the upcoming school year in any Diocesan Catholic school.

Phase II: In order to receive notification in September, all applications for the upcoming school year (including all required documentation and payment of the fee) MUST be RECEIVED by FACTS no later than August 31st. This is a firm deadline.

Notice: No assistance will be available from the Diocese or from any school unless:

  • an application is completed in full (ALL questions answered) and submitted,
  • all required documentation is provided, AND
  • the family portion ($17.50) of the application fee is paid by the deadline.

Questions? If you have questions, please contact the school office 304.523.2861

Parish assistance is considered ONLY after Diocesan tuition assistance process is completed. Parish assistance is considered on a case by case basis.