Encouraging children to consider and care about the thoughts and feelings of others builds empathy, which promotes improved academic achievement and positive relationships.
WHERE STUDENTS FLOURISH FULLY FROM AGE 2 TO 8TH GRADE
Serve • Lead • Flourish
The Journey from Age 2 to 8th Grade
Character Covenant
Building character in a purposeful way has been an integral part of St. Matthew’s education since its founding in 1949. The School incorporates five core values laid out in the Character Covenant that is signed by every student.
EMPATHY
FAIRNESS
Instilling a sense of fairness in children lays a foundation for empathy and sensitivity that will help them understand the needs of others.
HONESTY
Developing a sense of honesty is an important part of social-emotional learning and character education that forms the basis of trust in all relationships.
RESPECT
Learning respect helps children to respond to direction and instruction in a positive way that will help them to succeed in academics.
RESPONSIBILITY
Teaching children to take responsibility helps them build confidence in their decision-making and gives them a sense of pride and competence, which will help them grow into confident, capable adults.
School News
News
Little Builders, Big Learning: Exploring Construction Through Play
Our Preschool classroom explored the world of construction, inspired by the rebuilding happening in our own Pacific Palisades community.
St. Matthew’s Celebrates Back-to-Back Athletic Championships
St. Matthew’s middle school athletics program is celebrating a standout spring season after both the Falcons Golf Team and Tennis Team captured Pacific Basin League championships!
Celebrating the Magic of Early Childhood
St. Matthew's joined early childhood programs across the country in celebrating the Week of the Young Child, organized by the NAEYC.
Inspiring Curiosity: The Lower School Wonder Wall
St. Matthew's Lower School Principal introduced an exciting initiative, The Wonder Wall, designed to spark inquiry and give every student a voice.
The Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
St. Matthew's 8th Grade class visited Alta Sea to kick off their DEEP program, where they challenges themselves to think like scientists, engineers, and environmental advocates.
Learning Across Faiths: Our Lower School Students Explore Ramadan
Coach Rahim shares his personal experiences observing Ramadan, helping students discover the connections between faith traditions and the values we hold close in our own community.
A Signature Tradition, A New Adventure
Kindergarten and 8th grade buddies took their first-ever joint field trip to the California Science Center!
7th Grade’s Unforgettable Big Bear Adventure!
St. Matthew's 7th grade class embarked on a four-day retreat to Big Bear where they stepped out of their comfort zones, faced new challenges, and grew closer as a class.
St. Matthew’s Debate Team Wins December Classic!
The St. Matthew's Parish School middle school debate team continued its winning streak this season, capturing first place at the December Classic.
St. Matthew’s Expands Early Childhood Program to Age 2
Beginning in fall 2026, Little Falcons will become the official enrollment entry point to St. Matthew’s Parish School.
6th Grade’s Memorable Catalina Adventure!
Every year, the 6th grade class embarks on a trip of a lifetime: a three-day retreat to Catalina Island.
St. Matthew’s Veteran’s Day Tribute to Army Officer Who Led Palisades Fire Recovery
Distinguished U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander joins ceremony from Alaska, shares moving reflections on service to nation and community.
Architectural Firm Selected for Bienveneda Strategic Rebuild
Michael Maltzan Architecture to serve as the architect for the strategic rebuild of the Bienveneda Campus.
St. Matthew’s Students Build Interactive Haunted House
4th graders in Lower School and 5th graders in Middle School at St. Matthews Parish School transformed creativity into code, collaborating on an innovative haunted house.
New “Falcon Nests Program” Takes Flight at St. Matthew’s
St. Matthew’s launched a new school tradition called Falcon Nests, designed to strengthen cross-grade relationships, celebrate school spirit, and build lasting community.
St. Matthew’s Debate Team Dominates Season Opener
St. Matthew’s Parish School’s powerhouse middle school debate team kicked off the winter season with an impressive performance at the Debate Tournament.