About Our School

St. Jean Vianney provides a Catholic education designed to identify talents, inspire young minds, shape the overall student, and foster a personal relationship with God.

Our Mission

SJV School partners with parents to educate the whole child in a caring, Catholic community of faith.

Overview

History

St. Jean Vianney was founded August, 1985.

Technology:

Over 250 networked computers on campus, as well as SMART Tables in both Kindergarten classrooms and FLIP boards in music and math. Prek enjoys a center of tablets. Every 5th-8th grader has a designated chromebook for daytime use.

Security:

Campus wide video surveillance, security check-in required, classroom fencing, dedicated on-campus sheriff’s officer with patrol car.

Faculty:

Our staff averages 15 teaching years of experience.

School Mascot & Colors:

We are the Gators, Red & Navy Blue.

Hours

  • School hours are 7:45am to 2:45pm.

  • Carpool opens in the morning at 7:20am.

  • Extended Care offered from 6:30am to 7:20am and from 2:45pm to 6:00pm.

Enrollment:

  • 485 Students

  • Pre-K (4's) through eighth grade

Awards:

  • Distinguished Pastor of the Year: Father Tom Ranzino, 2012

  • Distinguished Principal of the Year: Wendy Ross, 2011

  • Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Patti Clement, 2012

  • Distinguished Student of the Year: Alex Landry, 2012

  • Distinguished Student of the Year: Bella Bull, 2019

  • SACS Accreditation: 2010, 2015, 2020

Office Personnel

  • Pastor: Father Eric Gyan

  • Principal: Wendy Ross

  • Assistant Principal Pre-K through 8th: Cherie Robinson

  • Director of Student Services: Amanda Martin

  • Director of Religious Education: Rebecca Courtney

  • Development Director: Darlene Usey

  • Business Manager: Wendy Zylicz

  • School Nurse: Melissa Welch

  • Secretary: Cindy Hartmann

  • Extended Care Director & Child Protection Coordinator: Debra Sala

Our Approach & Offerings

  • Our Campus

    An inviting and welcoming campus, authentically defined by nature, provides an atmosphere and balance unique to St. Jean Vianney.

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  • The Arts

    Taking an active role in the lives of our students contributes to exploration and cultivation of unique talents, ultimately leading them closer to God and self.

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  • Pre-K to 8th Grade

    Knowing that what we do now will impact and transform our students well into the future is at the heart of our approach to learning.

    Our Approach

  • Athletics

    SJV offers a full variety of athletic programs including basketball, cross country, football, soccer, track, volleyball, cheerleading, and Gator Girls

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  • Annual Events

    From Movie Night to the lighting of our Christmas Tree, we have annual events designed to bring our community together strengthening our faith and friendship

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  • Catholic Faith

    As we set out to fulfill our mission, a deep focus on God’s plan for each of us is always present. Developing young students through academic excellence in a caring, Catholic community of faith is just the beginning.

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  • Technology

    Classroom technology designed to meet the needs of today’s students. Leveraging an engaging and interactive experience across each grade.

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  • Clubs & Extracurriculars

    From Yearbook to Quiz Bowl, we offer a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities to spark creativity and build upon life outside of the classroom.

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  • Community Involvement

    A community of students, parents, faculty and supporters all working together to help our community through direct action.

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  • SJV Preschool

    Play with Purpose. With classes for children 12 months of age through three years.

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Community

As we set out to fulfill our mission, a deep focus on God’s plan for each of us is always present. Taking an active role in the lives of our students, their families, and our community contributes to exploration and cultivation of unique talents, and bringing us closer as a family.

Get to know us.

  • With only two  classes per grade in PreK through 8th grade, we are so grateful for the opportunity to truly get to know our students- to support and encourage them on a personal level.

  • We feel our close-knit community, situated on a beautiful and secure campus, helps build children who are full of joy, kindness, respect, and confidence.

  • Our caring, certified faculty provide engaged learning that challenges students and fosters growth both academically and socially.

  • We are proud that 100% of our eighth graders were accepted into their high school of first choice last year.

  • Our nurturing school family extends across many races and religions to offer a quality education to those who desire it.

  • We would love to show you what we are all about and invite you to take a tour during the school day to see us work and play!

Schedule a private tour of our campus today.

16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Office: 225.751.1831
Fax: 225.752.8774
Extended Care: 225.753.7644