Our History
Founded in 1883, the school has been enlarged many times, adding additional classrooms, a new gym, combined parish and school offices, new technology, science labs, library/media center, reading resource center, and closed circuit TV studio. It is now the largest Catholic grade school in the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Holy Trinity Catholic School was awarded The 2004 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Innovations in Education Award in the area of “Technology Integration” for its success in weaving technology throughout the curriculum and its use in internal and external communications.
In 2007, Holy Trinity Catholic School was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. In 2017, the school was awarded again with the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, as well as Best of Louisville – Best Private Elementary School.
In 2019, Holy Trinity Catholic School started a second campus in the Clifton area of Louisville. Holy Trinity Catholic School – Clifton is designed for students with language-based learning needs. It now serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
As a community, Holy Trinity Catholic School strives to continually improve itself by evaluating student standardized testing results each year and by being proactive in preparing students to take their places in the world marketplace as adults.
Our Programs and Services
The students benefit from full-time programs in Art, Library/Media, Technology, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education. 83% of our teachers have obtained Masters Degrees. 28 members of the faculty have fifteen or more years in education plus a Masters level.
The school has:
- A Principal (Each campus, St. Matthews and Clifton)
- An Assistant Principal (St. Matthews)
- Two Directors of Student Achievements (St. Matthews)
- Director of Student Activities (St. Matthews and Clifton)
- Three full-time Counselors (Clifton and St. Matthews)
- A Reading Resource Teacher (St. Matthews)
- A Math Specialist (St. Matthews)
- A Speech Therapist (Clifton)
- An Occupational Therapist (Clifton)
- A School Nurse (St. Matthews)
- An Orton-Gillingham Specialist (Clifton)
The school has a Service Learning Program that involves every child in the school in a community agency. Students volunteer and get real world experience from local Service Days to participating in a Mission Trip their 8th grade year in the Appalachian part of Kentucky.
The philosophy of the school encourages differentiation of curriculum for all students. In addition, the Enrichment Program involves students in opportunities such as KUNA, KYA, Quick Recall, Book Bee (open to 3rd through 8th grade) and the Governor’s Cup Competition events.
Holy Trinity has a tradition of producing well-rounded students. Over 95% of our students participate in one or more of our athletic offerings. Holy Trinity has a no-cut policy on sports and students can participate in sports such as, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, football, cross country, track and field, swimming, volleyball, archery, golf, and tennis. Holy Trinity also has a dynamic performing arts department that involves close to 40% of our students. Our state-of-the-art Eifler Theater on our Clifton Campus holds close to 500 people and is an amazing space for our students to showcase their talents as young actors, singers, and dancers.
The Whole Child
At Holy Trinity Catholic School we believe in educating the ‘whole’ child – academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Children are treasured and treated as such. The school and parents have joined hands through the PTA.
The mission and vision statements reflect the belief in the potential of students to be lifelong learners.
The responsibility of educators to prepare these students for the global community in which they will live is a sacred trust. To this end, Holy Trinity Catholic School fosters respect for God, self, others, education, diversity, service, integrity, responsibility, and Christian values.
Mission and Vision Statements
Philosophy
Mission Statement
Holy Trinity Catholic School, in partnership with the parish community and parents, seeks to build a strong spiritual and excellent academic foundation for all students.
With the guidance of the Holy Trinity, we are dedicated to helping students fulfill their potential as lifelong learners and participants in our Catholic tradition who recognize their responsibilities within our global society.
Vision Statement
Every Child… One Voice
HOLY TRINITY PTA
Our PTA prides ourselves with the amount of time spent, money raised, and talent shared by our parents.
We invite each one of you to become more actively engaged through the PTA. We have numerous committees and dozens of activities planned throughout the year – all of which benefit our students and the Eagle community. None of these would be possible without parental involvement.
Please mark your calendar to join us at the PTA meetings this year so you can learn more and get involved. OUR community needs YOU!
PTA Co-Presidents
Mary Nancy Chatel and Kara Judd
Vice President
Sarah Johanboeke
Secretary
Jackie Jarboe
Treasurer
Jennifer Kuerzi
“Studies show that, in general, children of involved parents have better school experiences, higher grades and test scores, fewer disciplinary problems and more supportive teachers.” – National PTA
School Advisory Council
Core Committee
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Meeting Schedule: 2025-2026
| Group | Date | Location or Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| ALL CORE and Sub-Committee | Thursday, September 4th | Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Committee | Thursday, November 13th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, January 8th | Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, March 12th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
| SAC Dinner for Teachers/Staff | Thursday, April 16th | St. Matthew’s MPB |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, May 14th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
Core Committee
- Fr. Shayne Duvall (Pastor)
- Jennifer Browning (St. Matthews Principal)
- Paula Watkins (Clifton Principal)
- Dee Bacigalupi
- Angela Bazant
- Josh Bell
- Paul Brooks
- Rob Carothers
- Paul Colistra
- Brian Flaherty
- Ashley Gillenwater
- Jennifer Kuerzi
- Lisa Moretti
- Rodney Vallejo
Meeting Schedule: 2025-2026
ALL CORE and Sub-Committee
- Thursday, September 4th
- Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Committee
- Thursday, November 13th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, January 8th
- Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, March 12th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
SAC Dinner for Teachers/Staff
- Thursday, April 16th
- St. Matthew’s MPB
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, May 14th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
Subcommittees
Communications
- Paul Brooks (Chair)
- Nicole Bohannon
- Liz Braun
- Matt Chapman
- Taylor Phillips
- Cecelia Price
- Jessica Purcell
- Molly Willer (Staff)
Governance & Leadership
- Brian Flaherty (Chair)
- Josh Bell
- Jennifer Browning (Staff)
- Pat Denbow
- Fr. Shayne Duvall (Pastor)
- Rob Harring
- Mark Klein
- Natalie Miller
- Daniel Mudd
- Jason Stuecker
- Paula Watkins (Staff)
Academic Excellence
- Angela Bazant (Chair)
- Bobby Bailey
- Shannon Barr
- Courtney Billig (Staff)
- Anna Freeman
- Madi Haick
- Danny Miller
- Lisa Moretti (Staff)
- Barbara Shearn
- Cassey Ward
- Kellyanna Young
- Jody Zoeller
Operational Vitality
- Jennifer Kuerzi (Chair)
- Chase Allen
- Troy Armstrong
- Dee Bacigalupi (Staff)
- Sarah Banta
- Nick Clark
- Bobby Cooper
- Bruce Hines (Staff)
- Jon Rauch (Finance Council Rep)
Catholic Identity and Mission
- Rodney Vallejo (Chair)
- Chris Allison (Staff)
- Kate Biagi-Rickert (Parish Council Rep)
- Gwen Crawford
- Rachael Egger (Staff)
- Lisa Jardina
- Shelley Perrone
- Dan Schmitt
- Wendy Stewart
- Mary Charles Zoppoth (Staff)
School Advisory Council
Core Committee
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Meeting Schedule: 2025-2026
| Group | Date | Location or Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| ALL CORE and Sub-Committee | Thursday, September 4th | Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Committee | Thursday, November 13th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, January 8th | Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, March 12th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
| SAC Dinner for Teachers/Staff | Thursday, April 16th | St. Matthew’s MPB |
| Core SAC Meeting | Thursday, May 14th | St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM |
Core Committee
- Fr. Shayne Duvall (Pastor)
- Jennifer Browning (St. Matthews Principal)
- Paula Watkins (Clifton Principal)
- Dee Bacigalupi
- Angela Bazant
- Josh Bell
- Paul Brooks
- Rob Carothers
- Paul Colistra
- Brian Flaherty
- Ashley Gillenwater
- Jennifer Kuerzi
- Lisa Moretti
- Rodney Vallejo
Meeting Schedule: 2025-2026
ALL CORE and Sub-Committee
- Thursday, September 4th
- Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Committee
- Thursday, November 13th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, January 8th
- Clifton Reception Hall — 6:00 PM
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, March 12th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
SAC Dinner for Teachers/Staff
- Thursday, April 16th
- St. Matthew’s MPB
Core SAC Meeting
- Thursday, May 14th
- St. Matthew’s PCR — 6:00 PM
Subcommittees
Communications
- Paul Brooks (Chair)
- Nicole Bohannon
- Liz Braun
- Matt Chapman
- Taylor Phillips
- Cecelia Price
- Jessica Purcell
- Molly Willer (Staff)
Governance & Leadership
- Brian Flaherty (Chair)
- Josh Bell
- Jennifer Browning (Staff)
- Pat Denbow
- Fr. Shayne Duvall (Pastor)
- Rob Harring
- Mark Klein
- Natalie Miller
- Daniel Mudd
- Jason Stuecker
- Paula Watkins (Staff)
Academic Excellence
- Angela Bazant (Chair)
- Bobby Bailey
- Shannon Barr
- Courtney Billig (Staff)
- Anna Freeman
- Madi Haick
- Danny Miller
- Lisa Moretti (Staff)
- Barbara Shearn
- Cassey Ward
- Kellyanna Young
- Jody Zoeller
Operational Vitality
- Jennifer Kuerzi (Chair)
- Chase Allen
- Troy Armstrong
- Dee Bacigalupi (Staff)
- Sarah Banta
- Nick Clark
- Bobby Cooper
- Bruce Hines (Staff)
- Jon Rauch (Finance Council Rep)
Catholic Identity and Mission
- Rodney Vallejo (Chair)
- Chris Allison (Staff)
- Kate Biagi-Rickert (Parish Council Rep)
- Gwen Crawford
- Rachael Egger (Staff)
- Lisa Jardina
- Shelley Perrone
- Dan Schmitt
- Wendy Stewart
- Mary Charles Zoppoth (Staff)