About Us

Jeffrey Palumbo
President/Principal
jpalumbo@pallottihs.org
301-725-3228 ext. 2211
President's Welcome
Welcome to St. Vincent Pallotti High School! Pallotti High School has served a sacred mission for over 100 years. Under the guidance of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters for more than 75 of those years, Pallotti has empowered students to realize and develop their individual gifts and talents. In the process, generations of Pallotti students have been instilled with the Pallottine message that God impels us to use our gifts and talents to serve others.
As you view our website, I sincerely hope that you can appreciate what it means to be part of the Pallotti community. Pallotti High School offers its students a wide range of learning opportunities in academics, athletics, performing arts, and extra-curricular activities. All are designed to serve our mission of developing students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially.
Please feel free to come visit us in person. I think you will find that Pallotti is a small school offering our students big opportunities.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Palumbo
President/Principal
About St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is a coeducational, Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Celebrating 100 years of excellence, Pallotti was founded in 1921 by the Pallottine Sisters. We are located in historic Laurel, Maryland. We attract students from Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties as well as Baltimore and the District of Columbia.
Pallotti offers young men and women the best of both worlds. We are large enough to boast a wide-ranging curriculum, cutting edge technology, and a diverse selection of extracurricular activities. We are also small enough that each student is treated as an individual, possessing unique talents and abilities. We also offer spiritually enriching retreats and service opportunities, and over 20 interscholastic sports teams.
- Total student body: 400+ enrolled
- Average classroom: 17 students, allowing for engaging academic experience
- 1:10 Student to Faculty Ratio
- Over 35+ Honors and AP courses
- 100 percent of students complete a minimum of 80 hours of community service
- Specialized four year academic programs including a visual and performing Arts Academy, Accelerated Science at Pallotti (ASAP), and Engineering program
- Retreat program that includes Freshmen retreat, one service-based retreat, and Kairos
- 1:1 Bring your own device program
- Offering more than 20 extracurricular activities and clubs including National Honor Society (NHS), Model United Nations, and Student Government Association (SGA)
- 96% of graduates continue in higher education immediately following graduation
- 25+ varsity athletic teams with men's teams competing in the MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association) and women's teams competing in the IAAM (Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland)
- Average annual college scholarship awards totals of $1.5 million
- Over 70 percent of students participate in one or more sports
- Accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS)
ADMISSIONS VIEWBOOK
Our Mission
We aspire to remain true to the spirit of our patron, St. Vincent Pallotti, to educate and form young men and women "to revive faith and rekindle charity" in the world.
Our Philosophy
WE BELIEVE...
- God can be found in all things.
THEREFORE WE...
- Encourage students to seek God in all that they do.
- Provide a broad and challenging college-preparatory curriculum.
- Guide students to develop themselves spiritually, morally, academically, artistically, and physically.
WE BELIEVE...
- In the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of the Catholic faith.
THEREFORE WE...
- Incorporate faith into every aspect of school life.
- Teach students to pray and develop a personal relationship with God.
- Promote character, virtue, and integrity.
WE BELIEVE...
- All are children of God.
THEREFORE WE...
- Cultivate a diverse community which welcomes men and women of all faiths, racial and ethnic diversity, international students, dialogue between people of differing idea and opinions, and students with different learning styles and abilities.
WE BELIEVE...
- All are called to be apostles.
THEREFORE WE...
- Promote community service, especially towards those most in need.
- Equip and inspire students to share the Gospel.
- Develop and encourage student leadership.
WE BELIEVE...
- In the importance of family.
THEREFORE WE...
- Teach our students to love and respect one another as family.
- Maintain a school size where students feel cared for and personally known.
- Welcome students' families into the life of the school and partner with them in developing their children.
WE BELIEVE...
- God has a plan for each of us.
THEREFORE WE...
- Help students recognize and discern their vocation.
- Meet students where they are in their academic, social, and spiritual development and help them grow to their fullest potential.
MEET OUR STUDENTS
Pallottine Legacy
On July 9, 1911, the extraordinary Father Joseph A. Meyer came to St. Mary's parish in Laurel. Shortly thereafter, in 1913, Father Meyer started a parochial school for the children of the parish, and asked the Sisters of Mercy to staff it. Father Meyer named the new school after his own sister, Sister M. Mildred, who was also a sister of Mercy.
Desirous that St. Mildred's should expand, Father Meyer purchased a colonial mansion known as the Tiffany Estate, in October 1917. Names famous in the history of Laurel, The Catholic Church in Maryland, and the political life in the nation are all associated with this original Snowden family mansion and land that was directly across the street from St. Mary's Church.
PALLOTTI AT A GLANCE
Student to Faculty Ratio
Average Class Size
Honors & AP Courses
of Students Pursue Higher Education
Million Scholarships Awarded
SCHOOL PROFILE
Our school profile is a comprehensive report of school information such as the student body, curriculum and types of classes offered (including AP, Honors, and special academic program designations), grading scale, graduation requirements, graduate profile, graduation rate, college attendance, faculty to student ratios, and more. The profile can be viewed below.
Board of Directors
Mrs. Sharon Bagley '66
Mr. George Breeden
Major Paul Campbell '65. Ret. USMC
Mr. Todd Campbell
Ms. Claudia Collins ‘65
Mr. Bill Leishear ‘87
Mr. Rich McLaughlin ‘83
Sister Danuta Przybylek S.A.C.
Mr. G. Rick Wilson
Mr. Tim Jennings ‘05
Mrs. Niambi Stewart
Mrs. Linda Brown, Esq.
Corporate Members
Sister Izabela Swierad, S.A.C.
Sister Sahaya Mary Ambrose, S.A.C.
Sister Stella Holisz, S.A.C.
Ex-Officio Members
Mr. Jeffrey Palumbo, President/Principal
Mr. David Tenney, Assistant Principal for Academics
Ms. Cathy Cross, Comptroller/Business Manager
Mrs. Claire Rudinski, Director for Advancement
Employment
St. Vincent Pallotti High School is always looking for interesting candidates for employment.
If you are interested in becoming a Substitute teacher, please email:
hiring@pallottihs.org.
For current job postings, you can also visit the Association of Maryland & Independent Schools (AIMS) Career Center at: http://www.aimsmddc.org.