To Educate is to Liberate.
To Educate is to Liberate.
Welcome
Academic excellence is important, but it is not the only essential component of your child's education. We are dedicated to guiding students to enrich their lives by becoming engaged citizens who live a purposeful life in the service of others. As they blossom academically, we help our students develop physically, emotionally, and socially through campus athletics and activities, so that our students learn the value of friendship and grow in their ability to be kind and generous human beings and bold leaders.
Athletics
Building Body and Spirit
Venerini Academy supports a rich and varied sports program for students at all grade levels. Through these programs, our students learn teamwork, commitment, dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship and leadership.
Students from PreK through Grade 2 can participate in the Best Soccer Program or join Tennis Club, while students in Grades 1 through 4 participate in a non-competitive basketball clinic. Our athletic director also organizes student/faculty competitions in basketball, volleyball, and dodge ball throughout the year.
Students may choose from the following sports offerings depending on grade level:
*The list of sports is subject to change depending on interest level and staff availability.
Fall
- Cross Country
- Best Soccer (Grades PK-4, K, 1, & 2)
- Volleyball Intramurals
(Grades 6, 7, &
8)
Winter
- Basketball (Grades 5-8)
- Ski Club (Organized by Parents)
Spring
- Track (Grades 3-8)
- Best Soccer (Grades PK-3 - PK-4, K, 1, & 2)
- Golf (Grades 3-8)
Clubs & Activities
At Venerini, we provide an array of exciting extracurricular activities to challenge our students intellectually outside the classroom. These enrichment opportunities are designed to help them all of our children explore their personal interests; develop new passions; and grow socially, morally, and spiritually as they build lifelong friendships and strengthen our school community. Our potential extracurricular offerings include:
- Art Club
- Beginner Band
- Chess Club
- Concert Choir
- Math Club
- Jazz Ensemble
- Student Council
- The National Geography Bee
- The National Junior Art Honor Society
- The National Junior Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Service Learning
At Venerini, we provide an array of exciting extracurricular activities to challenge our students intellectually outside the classroom. These enrichment opportunities are designed to help them all of our children explore their personal interests; develop new passions; and grow socially, morally, and spiritually as they build lifelong friendships and strengthen our school community. Our extracurricular offerings include:
- Acts of Kindness through the 365Z Program
- Feeding the homeless at St. John's Food Pantry
- Music Outreach Program at local nursing homes
- National Junior Honor Society community projects
- Raising funds for Venerini Missions and the Telegram and Gazette Santa
- Thanksgiving Food Baskets for local communities
- Vietnamese Christmas Gift Drive
- Winter coat and food drives for local families in need
Venerini Academy is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which is the organization that monitors teaching and learning throughout New England. Click here for our most recent accreditation report.
