Holy Family School & Preschool offers excellent programs that empower your child to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and academically. With preschool, pre-kindergarten, and aftercare, our variety of programs provide developmentally appropriate learning on a schedule that works for you.
If you are interested in our early learning programs, contact our principal, Amy Huber at ahuber@holyfamilyeagles.com or (812) 944-6090.
Programs:
Learn more about our Preschool programs by expanding the drop-down below!
Preschool
Age: 3 years old
Develop basic skills for problem solving and decision making while participating in structured learning centers and free play activities, including:
- Language expression and listening skills are enhanced through circle time, literature and music
- Science, art, and dramatic play centers allow children to explore, create, and discover
- Fine motor skills and large motor skills are developed through art, manipulatives and Minds in Motion activities
Pre-Kindergarten
Age: 4 & 5 years old
This program is designed for older 4-year-olds and younger 5-year-olds and provides extended opportunities for problem solving, decision making, memory, comprehension, and creativity.
- Phonemic Awareness and Phonics are presented as a foundation for emergent readers
- Language expression and listening skills are emphasized
- Numeric skills of counting, sorting, and classifying
- Fine motor skills and large motor skills are developed through art, manipulatives, and Minds in Motion activities
Aftercare:
Holy Family offers flexible aftercare coverage in addition to the morning academic programs. Aftercare is available daily from 3-6pm, 5 days a week. This is an excellent option for working parents who wish to provide a consistent space and routine for their child. Aftercare is $2.00 for every 30 minutes. All parents must have an account in my.smartcare.com. Please contact Mrs. Huber, ahuber@holyfamilyeagles.com if you need to establish an account.
Meet the Teachers
Ms. Karla Coots
Director & TeacherMs. Karla has been in education since 1982 and she started the preschool program here at Holy Family in 2006. She has three children that attended a Catholic school from preschool through college! She believes in the importance of Catholic education and the impact it has on the growth and development of children. Ms. Karla is always excited to come to work here at Holy Family!
Mrs. Sara Raelson
TeacherMrs. Raelson has spent much of her life at Holy Family. She is a lifelong parish member and has taken on many roles in our Holy Family family. You may recognize her from her time in Aftercare, Kindergarten classes, as well as her 6 years as our youth minister. Mrs. Raelson has a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies and Early Childhood Education. She believes in hands-on, purposeful play, and she loves the natural curiosity that young children possess. She is excited to welcome our littlest Eagles to our Holy Family family and encourage them to grow in faith and to foster that curiosity to develop a lifelong love of learning!
Mrs. Julie Hallal
TeacherMrs. Julie has spent much of her life at Holy Family. She is a life-long parish member and began teaching here in 2001. She is a graduate of Holy Family School, along with her husband Jared and their two daughters, Elizabeth and Rebekah. Mrs. Hallal is very excited to be working with our youngest Eagles in Preschool, as well as teaching elementary PE and working across the grade levels as an interventionist.
Mrs. Jennifer Kannapel
TeacherMrs. Jennifer Kannapel has been teaching at Holy Family for many years. She has a Masters Degree in Education and has taught Preschool/Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. Mrs. Kannapel began her career in Preschool/Pre-K, and is so excited to be back to Preschool for the 2024-25 school year! She has two grown children that graduated from Holy Family. Mrs. Kannapel and her husband are Catholic School graduates and parishioners of Holy Family Church. She truly believes in the value of a strong Catholic foundation that is received in Catholic School.
If you are interested in our early learning programs, contact our principal, Amy Huber at ahuber@holyfamilyeagles.com or (812) 944-6090.