ABOUT US
Welcome to St. ANNE PARISH School!
Our faculty and staff welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year. I, myself, have been welcomed with open arms, as I begin my first year with the St. Anne community. I thank you all for the tremendous reception I have received. St. Anne’s is truly a special place - I have realized this already.
Since our founding in 1945 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), St. Anne School has been dedicated to providing a solid foundation in our faith and parish life. Sisters of the Company of Mary continued the effort introducing the school to the charism of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, helping our students to extend their hands to those in need, maintain the love of Christ in their hearts, and to fulfill their name in this world.
Here at St. Anne’s we are founded in faith and driven by excellence. Our students encounter Christ on a daily basis, and their actions and words show their developing relationship with Jesus. We are a community of faith with longstanding traditions as a parish school.
This school year brings excitement as our classrooms update many curriculums, driving academic excellence in the direction our students deserve. Our faculty will participate in workshops throughout the year improving instructional practices and giving us tools to instruct in ways that will impact student learning, closing the learning gaps and driving academic growth. Parents, as partners and the primary educators, will journey with us as we monitor student progress and celebrate growth together.
To our new families, we are extending open arms and welcoming you into the St. Anne community, where we hope your family will experience the positive and enriching opportunities for learning and growing that await. We are here to support one another and celebrate the many ways that your family will contribute to our school community.
As the blessed school that we are, our campus was fortunate enough to undergo some renovations this summer. There were important structural improvements, beautification and increased safety projects, as well as a few upgrades for our students and staff. We cannot wait to share our improved campus with you.
Reenrollment is open for our new and returning families and we encourage you to engage in the process. We are happy to guide you in any way that you need, so please simply reach out if we can do so.
Thank you for your interest in Saint Anne’s and welcome to our school.
Saint Anne, pray for us.
In partnership,
MS. ALLISON ESSMAN
PRINCIPAL, ST. ANNE PARISH SCHOOL
OUR MISSION
At St. Anne Catholic School, we believe in the transformative power of a holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in Catholic values, our school blends academic excellence with character formation, faith-based learning, and a strong sense of community. Through this integrated approach, we prepare students to thrive intellectually, socially, and spiritually.
Faith
We strengthen in our students the belief in the love of God; formation in the Catholic faith; and the evangelization of families.
Character
We promote the cultivation of human values and moral discernment necessary for happiness.
Intellect
We strive for the attainment of academic potential and the practical application of reason and wisdom.
Citizenship
We inculcate in our students love for our country and an understanding of civics and the history of the United States.
What is a Pax Christi School?
A New Model for Catholic Education
Pax Christi Academies is a network of five parish-based Preschool–8th Grade schools in Orange County, founded in 2024 to revitalize Catholic education. Led by a dedicated team and supported by church leadership, Pax Christi Academies empowers clergy to focus on parish life while ensuring students grow in faith, intellect, character, and citizenship.
Rooted in Christ and committed to academic excellence, Pax Christi Academies offers a new model, accessible, mission-driven, and built for the future.