About
Our School

Principal’s Welcome

Dear Christ the Teacher Catholic School Community,

Welcome to a new school year at CTCS! I’m thrilled to be part of this journey with you and excited for all the growth, learning, and connection ahead.

This year, we’re focusing on three key ideas that will guide everything we do:

Faith-Focused Learning – We’re committed to nurturing hearts and minds through Christ-centered education.
Academic Excellence – Our goal is to challenge and support every student to reach their full potential.
Community Connection/Service – We believe in building strong relationships among students, families, and staff and serving our community to make it a better place for all.

Together, we’ll make this year one of purpose, progress, and joy. Thank you for being part of the CTCS family—we’re so glad you’re here!

Warmly,

Merrilou Harrison
Principal, Christ the Teacher Catholic School

Querida comunidad de la escuela Católica Christ the Teacher:

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar en CTCS! Estoy encantada de ser parte de este camino junto a ustedes y emocionada por todo el crecimiento, el aprendizaje y la conexión que nos esperan.

Este año, nos enfocaremos en tres ideas clave que guiarán todo lo que hacemos:

Aprendizaje centrado en la fe – Estamos comprometidos a nutrir el corazón y la mente a través de una educación centrada en Cristo.
Excelencia académica – Nuestro objetivo es desafiar y apoyar a cada estudiante para que alcance su máximo potencial.
Conexión y servicio comunitario – Creemos en construir relaciones sólidas entre estudiantes, familias y personal, y en servir a nuestra comunidad para hacer de ella un lugar mejor para todos.

Juntos, haremos de este año uno lleno de propósito, progreso y alegría. ¡Gracias por ser parte de la familia CTCS — nos alegra mucho contar con ustedes!

Con cariño,

Merrilou Harrison
Directora, Escuela Católica Christ the Teacher

Who We Are

Welcome to Christ the Teacher Catholic School!

We are a Catholic School located in the beautiful Yakima Valley. With a rich history of over 100 years, Christ the Teacher Catholic School (formerly St. Paul Cathedral School) is proud to be committed to our families and community. We offer education from Pre-Kindergarten (starting at 4 years old) through 8th grade. Class sizes are kept to a minimum to ensure plenty of student/teacher interaction and attention.

Christ the Teacher Catholic School is a faith-filled school partnering with families and the community to nurture all students in the development of Catholic Identity, high academic achievement, and responsible citizenship through service to others.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the main office at 509-575-5604.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our school! We look forward to meeting you.

Vision & Values

Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Compassion
Courage

Come Visit Us!

Schedule a Tour

We'd love to show you around Christ the Teacher Catholic School! To truly experience the warmth of our community and see firsthand how our small class sizes and personalized approach benefit students, we invite you to schedule a private tour. Our team will be happy to walk you through our classrooms, share our educational philosophy, and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up a time that works for you—we look forward to welcoming you to our school!

Schedule a Tour!

Shadow Day

We invite your child to experience a day in the life at Christ the Teacher Catholic School through a shadow day! This is a great opportunity for your student to explore our classrooms, meet teachers and classmates, and get a feel for our supportive, faith-filled environment. Shadow days are a fun and informative way to see if our school is the right fit. Contact us today to schedule a shadow day for your child—we’re excited to welcome them to our school community!

Schedule a Shadow Day!