St. Gerard Majella School opened its doors to the children of Paterson on October 3, 1965. Sr. Helen Mazurek, F.M.A. was the first principal and  Fr. Trapasso was the first pastor. The school began with 3 classrooms, first, second and third grades and each year another class was opened. For the next 35 years, it thrived under the guidance of the Salesian Sisters. As the 21st Century began, St. Gerard Majella School looked to a new leader, Filippini Sister Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. The charism of both St. John Bosco and St. Lucy Filippini blend seamlessly together making the transition to a Filippini School an easy one. Sr. Jo-Ann’s ceaseless energy and dedication to our school family has allowed St. Gerard’s to soar to new heights in academic excellence. Contact us at 973-595-5640 for a tour. 

Nos complace presentar el nuevo logotipo de la escuela Saint Gerard Majella para 2024. Establecida en 1965, la escuela St. Gerard Majella brinda una educación católica arraigada en los valores del Evangelio y la excelencia académica. Estamos comprometidos a servir a nuestro Dios, a nuestros estudiantes, a nuestros padres, a la comunidad y a los demás. Nuestros estudiantes son las “estrellas brillantes” de nuestra escuela, y esto está representado en la parte superior de nuestro nuevo logotipo con 3 estrellas, que también simbolizan la Santísima Trinidad: Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, cuyo amor compartimos. Como escuela centrada en Cristo, el símbolo Chi-Rho es la base de nuestra fundación - (las dos primeras letras griegas de la palabra "Cristo" (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ), chi (χ) y rho (ρ), la piedra angular sobre la cual construimos Escritos bajo el nombre de la escuela, están los 3 valores a los que nos adherimos en St. Gerards. Evangelio fundamentado: (simbolizado por la Biblia). Arraigado en las enseñanzas y los valores del Evangelio, St. Gerard está comprometido a nutrir la fe y el crecimiento espiritual junto con los logros académicos.

Centrado en la familia: (simbolizado por el hogar). San Gerardo enfatiza la importancia de la familia, el apoyo y la unidad. Nuestros estudiantes se sienten seguros, valorados, comprendidos y amados, un elemento crucial para su desarrollo emocional y académico.

Excelencia académica: St. Gerard establece altos estándares de enseñanza y aprendizaje, alentando a los estudiantes a alcanzar su máximo potencial en la educación superior y en sus futuras carreras, mientras fomenta una sed continua de conocimiento.

Nuestro logotipo, elaborado con los colores granate y gris de nuestra escuela, refleja el orgullo que tenemos por nuestra escuela y su lugar histórico en Paterson y más allá.

We are pleased to introduce the new Saint Gerard Majella School logo for 2024. Established in 1965, St. Gerard Majella School provides a Catholic education rooted in Gospel values and academic excellence. We are committed to serving our God, our students, our parents, the community and one another. Our students are the “shining stars” of our school - and this is represented on the top of our new logo with 3 stars, symbolic also of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and the Holy Spirit - in whose love we share. As a Christ centered school, the Chi-Rho symbol is the basis for our foundation - (the first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ), chi (χ) and rho (ρ), the cornerstone on whom we build. Written under the name of school, are the 3 values that we adhere to at St. Gerards.

Gospel Grounded: (symbolized by the Bible). Rooted in the teachings and values of the Gospel, St. Gerard is committed to nurturing faith and spiritual growth alongside academic achievement.

Family Centered: (symbolized by the home). St. Gerard emphasizes the importance of family, support, and unity. Our students feel safe, valued, understood and loved - a crucial element for their emotional and academic development.

Academic Excellence: St. Gerard sets high standards for teaching and learning, encouraging students to achieve their full potential in higher education and in their future careers, while fostering a continuous thirst for knowledge.

Our logo, cast in our school colors of maroon and gray, reflects the pride we have in our school and its historical place in Paterson and beyond.