Culturally Rich, Diverse, & Inclusive Community


Express Yourself

Self-Expression and Creativity Pre-K through 12

At St. Elizabeth, students have the opportunity to excel in the arts. With a wide variety of options from courses, clubs and activities, students can excel in their individual artistic interests. Our Benedictine Performing Arts Center (BPAC) and art studios provide a perfect environment for students to explore their creativity, hone their skills and showcase their work across the Pre-K through 12 program.

Visual Arts, Music, and Performing Arts are fundamental parts of the overall student experience at St. Elizabeth. Our programs are designed to be inclusive, any student may participate. Most students explore the arts through academic classes and enrichment activities, during activity periods for high school students, and after school. Our schedule is planned so students do not have to choose between participating in the arts or another activity, like athletics.

Fine Arts Department

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I am very proud to have been apart of the continuously flourishing program at St. Elizabeth School.

-Abigale Townsend '21 (Studying Theater at DeSales University)

Explore the Arts

Music

St. Elizabeth School, in conjunction with Northeastern Music Company, offers band lessons to students in grades 4-12. Band is available to students of all ability levels. An instructor from Northeastern provides a 45-minute lesson once a week, as well as a full band rehearsal each week. The St. Elizabeth Band performs two concerts each year, one in the winter and one in the spring, and also performs in Church before the Christmas Pageant. Band is not included in tuition fees.

Performing Arts

The Math League is a club organized for students who enjoy mathematics and problem solving. Students are given the opportunity to test their skills against students from local schools.


There are two high school leagues: one for 9th grade students and one for 10th-12th grade students. Junior high students compete on 7th and 8th grade teams. Membership is open to all students in the respective classes.

Visual & Fine Arts

St. Elizabeth High School maintains a chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) as well as National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).  Students who have maintained a target cumulative GPA are eligible scholastically for the school's chapter of the NHS/NJHS. Students are also judged on leadership qualities, character traits, service to others, positive attitude, good citizenship in the school and outside community.

Music

An appreciation for music as a discipline and a channel for personal expressional across all grade levels through participation in Band, Viking Voices, and music ministry.

At St. Elizabeth School, our vibrant Band, Music Ministry, and Chorus programs offer students a unique opportunity to express their creativity while deepening their faith. Nestled in the heart of Wilmington, DE, our music initiatives go beyond notes and rhythms, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth rooted in the Benedictine tradition. Here, students learn the values of collaboration and perseverance, harmonizing their talents with service and humility, all while nurturing their passion for music as they prepare to become leaders in their communities.

Band

St. Elizabeth School, in conjunction with Northeastern Music Company, offers band lessons to students of all ability levels. An instructors from Northeastern provides a 45-minute lessons once a week, as well as a full band rehearsal eash week. The St. Elizabeth Band performs two concerts each year, one in the winter and one in the spring, and also performs in Church before the Christmas Pageant. Band is not included in tuition fees. 

Music Ministry

Music Ministry is offered to student in grades 3-12. Students are under the direction of Mrs. Melissa Daley, our Performing Arts director. Students in Music Ministry perfom at various school and parish functions through the school year. 

Viking Voices (Chorus)

Viking Voice is the high school student chorus group. Students in the group rehearse together for music performances in the school and around the community. Many memeber of the group also sing at school Maddes and Prayer Services, as well All-Catholic Christmas Concert in December. 

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Our schedule is planned so students do not have to choose between participating in the arts or another activity, like athletics.

Performing Arts

Explore Your Passion for the Performing Arts

From plays and musical programs to full-scale dramatic productions, St. Elizabeth students grow through active participation and explore creative imagination and self-expression both on and off stage. Two school productions are hosted throughout the year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Students can expand and diversify their performance skills through productions spanning several genres. Students' talents are also showcased during our High School and Elementary School Variety Shows.

Our performing arts program offers our elementary school students the opportunity to experience the arts at a young age. So many students, who would normally seem shy and introverted, have been transformed into vibrant, confident, and outgoing individuals as they encountered the positive power of theatre for the first time in our school.

If you do not want to be in the spotlight but still enjoy participation in the performing arts then Stage Crew is the perfect area to explore. Stage crew members operate light and sound equipment in the auditorium, gym, and elsewhere as needed. They assist with all theatre productions, assemblies, pray services, special events and more, setting up and handling all equipment. Members gain practical knowledge and experience with technology and practices of theater operations.

Cedar Street Players

From small plays and musical programs in Elementary School to full-scale dramatic productions in High School, St. Elizabeth students grow through active participation and explore creative imagination and self-expression both on and off stage. 


The Cedar Street Players produce two productions each year, Fall Play and a Spring Musical, in addition to Variety Show performances and more. 


Thanks to the generosity of the Anthony Penna Charitable Fund, we are able to continue to enhance the arts for our students each year.  

Stage Crew

Stage Crew members operate light and sound equipment in the auditorium, gym, and elsewhere as needed. The assist with the productions of the high school and elementary school Variety Shows, Theatrical Productions, Musicals, Assemblies, pep, rallies, and more. Members gain practical knowledge and experience with technology and practices of theater operations.  

Visual & Fine Arts

Pursue Your Artistic Interests

The visual arts program provides the tools essential for any young artist to challenge themselves and define their visual voice. Students have the opportunity to explore their artistic interests through our project based curriculum. Student artwork is constantly on display, in classrooms, hallways, and at shows and performances on and off campus, showcasing creativity across the K-12 program.

Digital Art

In this exploratory course, students learn the elements and principles of design, as well as foundational concepts of visual communication. While surveying a variety of media and art, students use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to put into practice the art principles they’ve learned. 


Students explore career opportunities in the design, production, and display of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate their ideas.  

Yearbook

The Magnificat is the school yearbook designed and published ach year by the students in the Multimedia Yearbook Club. Student editors are responsible for choosing the theme and cover of the book and for the design and digital layout of the photographs, artwork, and text which comprise the book.  

Fine Arts

Semester Art classes give students the opportunity to build a visual vocabulary using the elements of art and principles of design. Students will learn how to communicate their ideas to an audience. Honing technical skills with practice to gain fluency. Exploring a variety of media and techniques. Including but not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, and 2D & 3D design.  Year-round, the elementary school walls are covered with student artwork. Each class fosters an appreciation for art and develops skills.