STEM education encompasses four academic disciplines - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Our Lady of Grace Catholic School incorporates religion and art making what we do STREAM.  STREAM is incorporated into all disciplines in Preschool -8th grade so that students graduate with critical thinking skills. You will see that our classroom experiences are student-led, experiential, inquiry-based activities designed to build confidence, facilitate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and provide a strong foundation of gratitude, passion, empathy and a commitment to service. STREAM will equip students with 21st century skills, preparing future generations to thrive in STEM-related businesses and industries.  OLGCS Teachers are continually receiving professional development opportunities to keep our curriculum challenging and engaging for all types of learners.  Students leave OLGCS highly prepared for the academic challenges in high school and beyond. 

STEM education at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School begins in preschool and continues through the students' 8th grade year. Students learn to work with authentic tools as young as 3 years old, and then graduate onto power tools in the intermediate grades. Our primary teachers incorporate the STEM educational approaches into their everyday curriculum. This year our 8th graders have the opportunity to work up close and personal with Purdue University students and staff in the  EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) program. This unique program gives these middle schoolers a taste of real life engineering opportunities in their community.