St. Sebastian School, a Catholic School of Excellence founded in 1926, serves the parishes of B.V.M. Help of Christians (St. Mary’s), Queen of Angels, St. Teresa and St. Sebastian. It offers a values-centered curriculum and an academically challenging environment in which students develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

Located in Woodside, Queens, the school reflects a diverse neighborhood and counts at least 44 different nationalities that make up its student body.   A variety of learning experiences including computer technology, art, foreign language, physical education/ health and library are offered in addition to the New York State curriculum. Learning is enhanced through technology and St. Sebastian boasts a newly renovated technology center as well as wireless Internet and SMART Board technology in all classrooms. The building has been upgraded to include air conditioning in all classrooms on the second and third floors. The newly refurbished outdoor play yard for the early childhood students will be ready this fall!

The school instills a strong foundation in the Catholic faith through the religion curriculum and opportunities to come together as a school community in prayer. St. Sebastian School has created a setting in which students have the opportunity to succeed to the best of their abilities and discover their God-given talents. Teachers and parents strive to become partners in education as every effort is made to meet the varying abilities of the students through differentiated instruction.

Students love the after-school sports program, which is free and invites students from grades five through eight to participate. The children are taught the fundamentals of basketball, volleyball and softball as well as good sportsmanship and teamwork. Various after-school clubs, moderated by faculty members, are also available. Paul Effman Band Service offers after-school music lessons for reasonable prices. Extended Day is available until 6 p.m. and can be used as needed.

For more than 80 years St. Sebastian School has prepared students to move into leadership positions and service in the Church, national and local governments, medicine, education, finance, business and many other professions.

Beginning in September 2015, the school will offer a free full day Pre-K For All program!