At St. Michael's, we meet each child where they are, then we help them find the best way to learn and grow to enable them to reach their highest potential. The mission of St. Michael’s Lakeside School (SMLS) is to offer children a Catholic vision of the world that is guided by reason, shaped by justice, enriched by beauty and devoted to inquiry. SMLS will provide students educational and faith opportunities that will permeate their lives -- with God, family, school, parish and the world.It is our philosophy that Catholic Education provides for the education of the whole child including the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the students.St. Michael's Lakeside School strives to recognize all students as unique gifts made in God’s image, redeemed by Christ, and called to an eternal destiny. We recognize parents as the primary educators and see ourselves as partners in education. As facilitators, we seek to integrate Catholic values into daily living by providing a Christ-centered community of worship, study, work and play. We assist students to make their Catholic faith living, conscious and active. We challenge students at St. Michael's Lakeside School to value themselves, to deepen their relationship with God, to open their hearts to love of neighbor and to build a world community linked by justice. St. Michael's Lakeside School, in Duluth, MN, is a Catholic school that provides students with high academics in a faith-filled, values-driven Christian environment. Since 1922, our neighborhood school has set the standard for quality Catholic education, providing a challenging and nurturing classroom experience for students in preschool and kindergarten through fifth grade. We are affiliated with St. Michael’s Catholic Church and part of the Duluth Area Catholic School System in the Diocese of Duluth.Parents choose St. Michael’s Lakeside School for many reasons. Our licensed teachers, accredited program, and Christ-centered educational approach challenge students to outstanding academic performance and high moral character, preparing them for success in life. Technology is integrated throughout our school. Students have access to a well-equipped computer lab and interactive classroom SMART boards. We also offer specialists in music, physical education, and Spanish, with daily religious instruction and weekly Mass, plus a variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities.