Who Are We?

Our Commitment

Nurturing living a life of faith

The responsibility of SLS is to complement the role of the parents while creating a holy environment for students to continue to grow in the image and likeness of God. Working as a partner with parents, we invite and encourage parents to participate in all religious events and share in the desire that our students progressively grow to become involved, active members of the Church and society.

November 1960

First Parent’s Club

Sts. Leo-Seton organizes the school’s first parent club.

June 1977

First Lay Principal

After 18 years of dedicated service, the Grey Nuns retired their service to the school and the first lay principal was appointed.

April 1979

First Capital Expansion

Ground was broken for the school’s first capital expansion, a three-phase project.

June 1980

Name Change

St. Leo School becomes Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary.
With the division of the two Church parishes, St. Leo the Great and St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Leo School was renamed to Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary to include both Church parishes.

1981

Phase 1 Expansion Complete

Four new classrooms and a chapel were completed in phase 1 of the capital expansion project.

1983

Phase 2 Expansion Complete

A library, six classrooms, and staff offices were added in the capital expansion project’s second phase.

1985

Phase 3 Expansion Begins

Phase 3 of the capital expansion began with construction of the gym/classroom facility “shell.”

December 1986

New Gym Opens

The first basketball games were played in the new gym.

1987-1988

Dream Sessions Committee Formed

A “dream sessions” committee was formed to plan for the future of SLS, studying enrollment growth, facility maintenance, expansion, image, needs of the church parishes, and the needs of current and future parent population.

1990

New Gym/Classroom Complete

The gym/classroom facility was completed, and Pre-K and junior high classes moved into new classrooms.

1992

Annual Drives Start

The School Board adopted a structured development program and instituted an annual drive in place of fundraisers.

1994

Library Expansion Plan Begins

A library expansion committee began strategic planning for library expansion options.

1997

New Library Recommended

The Capital Improvement Committee recommended construction of a new library.

1999

New Library Fund Raising Begins

A capital campaign began to fund construction of a multimedia library, renovation of the existing library space for an art lab/classroom, construction of a multipurpose athletic court and enhancement of the science lab.

2002

New Library Construction Begins

Construction began on the new library, art lab, science lab, and multipurpose athletic court.

August 2002

New Name Instituted

Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary becomes Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School to more closely align with the school’s Catholic mission, Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary is renamed to Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School.

2003

Classroom Renovations Begin

Phased classroom renovations began and the parking lot was paved.

2004

SLS Earns Accredidation

SLS was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

2005

Pre-K Expansion

A third section of Pre-K students were enrolled.

2006-2007

New Junior High Plan Approved

Advisory Council approved plans to construct a new junior high classroom building.

2010-2011

New Junior High Building Complete

The junior high building was constructed, which houses the 6th – 8th grade classrooms, an office for the assistant principal, a conference room, and a teacher workroom.

2014

St. Jude Playground Complete

The St. Jude playground was constructed and dedicated thanks to a generous donation from an SLS family.

2018-2019

Continued Growth

Record participation in the Fund for SLS with 344 donors contributing more than $90,000.

SLS recognized by Community Coffee Cash for Schools for record breaking performance in the program and earning the largest cash award in the program’s history.

2021-2022

Pre-K3 Program Added & Expanded

In the 2021 school year, Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School announced a Pre-K3 program and in the 2022-2023 school year, the program has expanded to include two Pre-K3 classes.

Sts. Leo-Seton Leadership Team

Fr. David Hebert

Chancellor

Heather Stemmans

Principal

Angela Lee

Assistant Principal

Sr. Mary Magdalene McDavid, SHJ

Religion Director

Ashley G. Patin

Development Director

Kallie Bergeaux

Curriculum Coordinator

Sts. Leo-Seton Faculty and Staff

Listed in alphabetical order by last name

Connie Anderson

Jennifer Andries

Maurie Barras

Michelle Benson

Counselor

Danielle Bergeron

Tina Bordelon

Milton Bossier

Katie Boudoin

Sydne Breaux

Ava Broussard

Julie Broussard

Robin Broussard

Naomie Carrier

Mark Carter

Colleen Conque

Tina Dean

Victoria Degeyter

Dana Dupre

Jennifer Dupuis

Lony Fabre

Misty Gary

Emily Gautreaux

Deanna Habetz

Charles Hebert

Athletic Director

Lucie Hebert

Andrea Johnson

Librarian

Holly Kennison

Suzanne Kidder

Jill LeBlanc

Lauren Leger

Carolyn Martin

Christina Meche

Bookkeeper

Lisa Miller

Ashley Patin

Alida Richard

Vanessa Richard

Jackie Savoie

Secretary

Angie Schaub

Kaitlyn Simoneaux

Jaleigh Smith

Victoria Smith

Elizabeth Stelly

Bridget Stelly

Kasey Theriot

Melissa Trahan

Jennifer Viator

Principal’s Message

Jesus says in the Gospel, “Let the little children come unto me.”

I am so excited and looking forward to being part of the Sts. Leo-Seton family. I look forward to getting to know each one of you and your precious children.

Our motto this year is “Getting Back to Our Roots“.
This is a beautiful goal for us, as we seek to ground ourselves not only in our school roots, but most importantly in our faith roots, which are grounded in our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pledge to work and pray with you and your families while we seek to grow spiritually and academically with Jesus as the first and primary teacher of our school. He is the head of our school family. Our sign outside says, “We Are Family”. I look forward to working together for the sake of faith, seeking academic excellence in our Catholic community. I promise to give all that I am to help us move forward spiritually, physically, and academically in a manner to develop the whole child.

Thank you for entrusting your children to us. You are always welcome here, so please stop by and say hello.

In St. Leo and St. Mother Seton, I am

Gratefully yours,
Heather Stemmans
Principal of Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School