De Sales School
A Ministry of St. Francis de Sales Church
414 E. Main Street
Ossian, IA 52161
563-532-9353

 

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 Student Services

Preschool:                                   
De Sales offers a preschool program open to the public for children ages 3 to 5. Two groups of classes are offered:  For three-year-olds from 9:00 to 11:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday; and for four- and Pre-K five-year-olds on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.

        
             

K-8 Academic Program:                      
The educational program at De Sales nurtures each child’s natural curiosity. Small class sizes, individualized instruction, progressive curricula, and dedicated teachers prepare our students to assume responsible and productive roles in society.

Ours is a very personal and family-like environment where all of us take a special interest in every child. We are able to do many all-school activities in which older students work with and assist younger students, forming unique and lasting bonds. All the students know each other, and teachers and staff know all the students. It’s a great atmosphere!

       
                   
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De Sales offers many resources for your child:
    
 
         

                                               
 
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  Faith Development:
                 

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  Tradition of Excellence
    We are committed to the highest quality in education, offering a complete palette of programs and resources for students in preschool and grades kindergarten through eight. We are dedicated to promoting and nurturing the development of each student’s unique and individual potential through an education permeated with Christian values and ethics.
   
De Sales School maintains an open enrollment policy for students inside and outside the South Winneshiek school district. Non-Catholic students who understand the basic philosophy and goals of our school are very welcome!

    As a parent, one of your most important decisions is that of choosing the education that will most benefit your child. We are firmly committed to the values of Catholic education and feel certain of its lifetime benefits. We’d be most happy to have your child become part of our family. You won’t be disappointed! Please feel free to call with any questions, or stop in any time for a visit!



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Ossian-De Sales Child Care Center
 
   We are pleased to offer all area families an opportunity for child care services, located right next door to our school! Infants and children are welcome from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each weekday. Please phone 563-532-9250 for an enrollment application or for more information.


                  
         

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More About Us

Msgr. Cletus Hawes, Pastor
Mrs. Mae Becker, Principal
Mrs. Denise Uhlenhake, Secretary

Mrs. Kathy Becker - Kindergarten
Ms. Ellen Wiltgen - 1st Grade
Ms. Jenni Shimek - 2nd Grade
Mrs. Renee Maher - 3rd Grade
Mrs. Mary Eileen Lofte - 4th Grade
Mrs. Heidi Buddenberg - 5th Grade
Mrs. Ann Kvale - 6th Grade
Ms. Jane Busch - 7th Grade
Mrs. Denise Krauskopf - 8th Grade

Mrs. Kristi Holthaus - Preschool
Mrs. Beverly Gossling - Preschool Paraeducator
Mrs. Jessica Kipp - Preschool Paraeducator
Mr. Trevor Rockwell - K-5 Physical Education
Mrs. Diane Engen - Librarian
Shirley Bohr - Food Service Director
 DBQ153@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
MBecker@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
DUhlenhake@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us

KBecker@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
EWiltgen@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
JShimek@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
RMaher@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
MLofte@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
HBuddenberg@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
AKvale@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
JBusch@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us
DKrauskopf@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us

Preschool@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us


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DEngen@desales.ptv.k12.ia.us
HotLunch@desales.pvt.k12.ia.us

 
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