A Gift From One Generation to the Next

The St. Sebastian School Foundation is dedicated to supporting our school, its annual theme, and its mission. Gifts to the Foundation help sustain the exemplary level of education that children are receiving at our parish school. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) produces accountability report cards for every publicly funded school. St. Sebastian Catholic School consistently receives their highest five-star rating for "Significantly Exceeds Expectations." You can review the overall report card details and the priority areas for our school and other private schools on the DPI website


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In 2019, St. Sebastian Catholic School underwent a review to renew its accreditation, which is completed every seven years. The school was found to meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the Wisconsin Catholic Schools Accreditation (WCSA) and the Wisconsin Religious & Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA).


Schools are evaluated upon the basis of their total identity and as an institution of learning. The standards addressed include: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.


Our Catholic school places an emphasis on the school as an educational community of persons who collaborate and foster an appreciation for a genuine faith community that builds learning and strengthens academic excellence.


In 2018 and 2025, St. Sebastian Catholic School earned Archdiocese of Milwaukee Exemplary Recognition in the category of Whole Student Education. We are so thrilled and grateful for this recognition of the ways the staff, students, families, and community support all students to grow and thrive here at Sebs. 


St. Sebastian Catholic School is the only school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to receive this award twice. The program pays tribute to extraordinary performance in providing a strong heritage of Catholic identity, academic excellence and educating the whole student. 

School Mission Statement


At St. Sebastian Catholic School, we actively engage in our faith, academic excellence, and community building. Our diverse gifts inspire us to grow and persevere as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and peacemakers, who love God and serve others.


St. Sebastian School 2025-2026 Theme


“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. 

And be thankful.” - 

Colossians 3:15

Financial Position

In the 42 years since the School Foundation was created, it has contributed more than $3.4 Million in support of the school. The School Foundation’s net worth was $4,172,080 as of June 30, 2024. Gifts made to the Foundation stay invested for future generations. The income earned by the fund is forwarded directly to the Parish to supplement the Parish’s contribution to the school. For the 2023-2024 school year, the School Foundation approved a contribution of $179,000 to the Parish in support of current school operations and programs. Additional information regarding the School Foundation is provided in our annual report.


2023-2024 School Foundation Annual Report

2022-2023 School Foundation Annual Report

2021-2022 School Foundation Annual Report

2020-2021 School Foundation Annual Report

2019-2020 School Foundation Annual Report

2018-2019 School Foundation Annual Report

2017-2018 School Foundation Annual Report

Give to the St. Sebastian School Foundation

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Or send a check payable to: 

Saint Sebastian School Foundation

5400 W. Washington Boulevard

Milwaukee, WI 53208.


To learn more about donating from an IRA, please refer to our Qualified Charitable Distribution message from our Foundation Vice President, E. John Conforti.

Leadership

Directors:
Most Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee
Most Rev. Jeffrey R. Haines
Very Rev. Peter Patrick Kimani, President
Rocky Marcoux, Treasurer
Bridget Lewellyn, Secretary

Advisory Committee:
E. John Conforti, Vice President
Steve Ballard
Pat Earle
Dan Gorman
Mary Frieseke
Tom Mrotek
Leo Ries
Margaret Wiemer

Parish Staff:
Joann Perleberg, Director of Administrative Services
Maria Watson, Communication, Stewardship and Development Director

Contact: Maria Watson, Communication, Stewardship and Development Director
414-453-1061 Ext. 127 or mwatson@saintsebs.org