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About Us
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The guiding principles of St. Raphael Catholic School are that each student needs to be educated: spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically, culturally, and socially.Each child will be provided curriculum, social interaction, and worship opportunities. -
Our History
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The first school served students through the 8th grade and was run by two Sisters from the order of the Sisters of St. Francis from Rochester, MN. From 1919 to 1929, the Sisters also operated a school for high school students.
In 1939, a new modern St. Raphael grade school was built. This structure is still part of the present facility. The building was expanded in 1964 to double the number of classrooms. In that same year, the first Board of Education was established. Edward Tauer, Lester Krueger. Mrs. Tom Miesen, Gilbert Schmitz, Arnold Hillesheim, Dr. H.T. Mohr, Frank Weber Jr., and Dr. F.J. Boyle served on the Board of Education. In 1990, the junior high portion of the school was discontinued and a kindergarten was established. Offerings for young children were expanded in 2000, with the addition of the Little Angels Pre-Kindergarten. This program was replaced in 2009 with the Little Panthers Preschool.
In 2023, Tiny Saints Daycare was opened to provide a faith-based education to serve students from birth through school age. Since 1900, St. Raphael Catholic School has built on its tradition of excellence and we continue to offer a faith-based education for area families.
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LOCATION
St. Raphael Catholic School
20 W Van Dusen St. | Springfield, MN 56087
St. Raphael Catholic School is located in Springfield, Minnesota, a small town in the southwestern part of the state. Nestled in Brown County, the school is part of a close-knit, rural community known for its strong agricultural roots and family-oriented atmosphere. The school is centrally situated in Springfield, providing easy access to local amenities and serving as an important educational and spiritual hub for the surrounding area.
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