January 14, 2026
I hope you are having a great start to the new year. We are blessed with a wonderful school and school community. It is all only able to happen thanks to your and the parish’s financial support.
After consulting with the finance council, we have established tuition rates for Saint Timothy’s Catholic School for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are keeping the same structure as last year with the rate of tuition for the first child, a slight discount for the second, a much larger one for the third student, and then just a small fee for every child thereafter. The base tuition rate of $4,200 is by far the lowest rate of tuition of any K-8 Catholic elementary school in Wright County by at least $800 for 2026-27. We are sensitive to keeping our tuition at levels that working families can afford while at the same time offering the highest quality program which we know has to start with the retention of highly qualified and experienced teachers and staff. To be competitive in hiring, recruiting, and retaining the quality staff that do so much for your children, we know we need to pay competitively, which requires raising tuition.
Please know that over 81% of our operating budget goes to pay for our staff, so your tuition and its increase is largely helping to compensate and retain our wonderful staff as best as we can. Please see the second page for details on the minimal fees.
The tuition represents only a portion of the actual cost to educate each child. The entire parish supports the school through a generous subsidy each year, subsidizing over 45% of the actual cost of educating your child. The remainder is paid through your hard work and the parish and community’s generosity in fundraising. Therefore, each registered family is also expected to contribute regularly to the Church, according to their ability. We are relying on an extraordinary subsidy from our parish as we seek to rebuild enrollment in the years ahead.
Fundraising has been successful these past years, thanks to great leadership, great things happening at the school, great volunteers, and your hard work. This fundraising allows us to add new programs, retain our staff, and address building and maintenance needs. As always, any families that wish to have their children attend the school but have financial difficulties may apply for tuition assistance through the Father McGlauchin Scholarship Fund. Please note that no parish family will be placed in a position where their children cannot attend our school because of financial difficulty. Please consider applying for this fund, if you are in need. It is designed so that all families are able to provide their children with a Catholic education.
The Church of Saint Timothy can be proud of the fine Catholic school that is available to our families. Through the generosity and commitment of Saint Timothy’s parishioners of all ages, the tradition of an exceptional spiritual and academic formation continues with our excellent staff and supportive parents. Thank you for choosing to send your children to Saint Timothy’s Catholic School and for your continued support.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father John Meyer
