Established in 1911

Parish affiliation

St. Mary Church, Johnson City
Rev. Peter Iorio, Pastor
2211 East Lakeview Drive
Johnson City, 37601-1891
423-282-6367
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St. Mary School, Johnson City

Mission statement

Mission: Anchored in love, St. Mary School endeavors to promote Gospel values, academic excellence, and service to others.

Vision: St. Mary envisions a Christian learning community guided by the love, acceptance, and caring expressed in the life of Jesus Christ, thereby encouraging our students to be lifelong learners with open hearts and a deep commitment to serving others.

Beliefs: The Christian community of St. Mary believes
• Each child is a gift from God endowed with unique gifts, talents, and abilities.
• The home, school, church, and community support the total educational experience of the child, with parents having the primary role.
• A superior academic curriculum based on the needs of diverse learners stimulates students intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually.
• Students should recognize and accept the diverse beliefs, abilities, and cultures of others.
• Prayer is an integral part of the school day.
• We must demonstrate our Christian values by offering our support and service to the community.

Directions  (Map)

From Johnson City (North Roane Street near The Mall at Johnson City): Turn left at traffic light onto Mountcastle, go under the I-26 overpass, and turn left onto Lakeview Drive. Cross Oakland at the four-way stop (Morris-Baker Funeral Home will be on your left). The school is about one-quarter mile on the right.

From Bristol: Take 11-E south to Johnson City. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Oakland Avenue (Grand Furniture is on the left). Go down Oakland to a four-way stop (Morris-Baker Funeral Home is on the right). Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue; the school is about one-quarter mile on the right.

From Kingsport and I-81: Take exit 57A to I-26 to Johnson City. Take the State of Franklin exit; at the bottom of the exit, turn left at the traffic light and merge into the right lane. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Oakland Avenue, and stay on Oakland through the next two traffic lights and until you reach a four-way stop (Morris-Baker Funeral Home is on the right). Turn left onto Lakeview Drive; the school is about one-quarter mile on the right.

From Elizabethton: Take the new expressway to Johnson City and turn right on I-26 N. Take the Watauga/Unaka exit off I-26, and merge into the far right lane. At the traffic light at the bottom of the exit, turn right onto Watauga Avenue. Move quickly into the left lane At the first side street turn left onto Baxter Avenue. Cross Unaka Avenue at the stop sign; stay on Baxter until the stop sign at Mountcastle Road. Turn left, go down to the next side street, and turn right onto Lakeview Drive. Cross Oakland Avenue at the four-way stop (Morris-Baker Funeral Home is on the left). The school is about one-quarter mile on the right.

From Jonesborough: Take 11-E into Johnson City; after passing the Food Lion and the Sonic Drive-In, move into the left lane, and turn left onto State of Franklin Road (the first major intersection in Johnson City). Follow the State of Franklin by-pass through three traffic lights. Immediately after driving beneath the I-26 overpass, merge into the right lane; at the next traffic light turn right onto Oakland Avenue. Stay on Oakland through the next two traffic lights until you reach a four-way stop (Morris-Baker Funeral Home is on the right). Turn left onto Lakeview Drive; the school is about one-quarter mile on the right.

Mass schedule

Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. At least one all-school Mass is held each month; individual grades attend Mass on a rotating schedule.

Website: www.school.stmarysjc.org