Mission and Values

Our Values

The SPPS Difference

At Sts. Peter and Paul School, we believe every child is unique, unrepeatable, and created in the image and likeness of God. That belief shapes everything we do.

We don’t see students as numbers or test scores. We see each child as a person with God-given gifts, a purpose, and unlimited potential. Because of our Catholic faith, we strive to see the face of Christ in every child who walks through our doors.

Just as importantly, we believe education works best when school and families partner together. Parenting was never meant to be done alone, and at SPPS we take our role as a partner in parenting seriously.

That means we will hold your child’s hand when they need help, encouragement, or compassion. But it also means we will hold them accountable. When something isn’t done well, we ask students to try again. When mistakes happen, we guide them to grow from them. Our goal is not just to make children feel comfortable — it is to help them become their very best selves.

It truly takes a village to raise strong, faithful young people, and at SPPS you will find a community committed to walking alongside your family every step of the way.

church and school

Our Organizational Structure

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School is supported by the Holy Archangels Parish which has three church sites: Saints Peter and Paul (Nauvoo), Immaculate Conception (Carthage), and Sacred Heart (Warsaw). The Catholic Church in Hancock County was established in 1861. We have one priest who manages our Parish and oversees the School, Fr. Tony Trosley. Fr. Tony has been a priest for 45 years, he has served 20 years here in Hancock County.