Holy Family Catholic School

Welcome to Our Family

Holy Family Catholic School (HFCS) is preschool and elementary school operating under guidelines and regulations of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington Virginia.  We are a mission of the Holy Family Parish in Dale City, Virginia. We are fully accredited by the VCEA and Office of Catholic Schools, recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

HFCS is a Roman Catholic educational institution.  We exist for the primary reason to proclaim our Lord Jesus Christ as the redeemer of the world.  We are loyal to the Magisterium of the Church.

HFCS was founded in 1995 with the opening of our preschool.  In a few short years, each grade level was added to complete the K-8 track.  Our Pastor is Rev. Donald J. Planty, Jr., Mr. Louis J. Frisenda M.Ed. serves as principal.    Our preschool is directed by Mrs. Judi Peacott. 

Our Mission and Lived Experience

We are a community of educators and life long learners, guided by the will of God.  We desire to become more fully human and to act in accordance with God’s divine plan for each of us.  The goals of our community are to develop faithful Catholic leaders for our world, who are life long learners, effective communicators, culturally aware, responsible decision makers and cooperative individuals.
 
Holy Family Catholic School endeavors to achieve our goals by being rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.  We believe that because of our traditions and sacraments, we can offer solid pedagogical practices in a faith filled environment.  Our students will excel in their future academic accomplishments beyond Holy Family School because of the foundations of faith and academics received here. 
 
Holy Family Catholic School insists that students, teachers, administration and parents live out the Gospel message in our everyday lives.  We stress the importance of personal discipline and moral integrity, which are promoted throughout the entire curriculum.  Our student-centered learning environment teaches students to treat others with respect and dignity. 

Call Us Today!

Holy Family Catholic School continues a rolling admissions during the year.  We welcome military families, new to the area, to contact us at any time for questions about our programs.

Admission to Holy Family Catholic School is similar to most private schools.  We require a diocesan application, $35 one time processing fee, copies of all grades and educational testing, letters of recommendaiton in our packet, and a student interview with the principal for grades 6-8.  Application information can be found here.

Call 703-670-3138 for more information or a tour of our school.

Welcome Bishop Loverde

On Monday, November 17, 2008, we welcome our shepherd, Bishop Paul S. Loverde to Holy Family Parish to administer the Rite of Confirmation for eighty-eight young adults from the school and parish religious education program.  Please keep them in your prayers.