Thank you for visiting our website. We hope to give you some idea of what Our Lady of Refuge School is all about.

Our Lady of Refuge School was founded in 1923 and provides a superior education to students in grades Kindergarten through 8. We also offer our own specialized Pre-K program (not UPK!) for 4 year olds. OLR combines the best of current teaching and technology with traditional Catholic school values in a warm and caring environment. We view every child as an individual with unique talents and needs. The faculty, staff and I are dedicated to the growth of our students academically, spiritually and emotionally.

For prospective applicants: Please take your time exploring this website. We hope it answers all your questions….and then some! When ready, go to the application page and learn how to proceed in registering your child at OLR. This includes scheduling your personalized visit to our school.

For current parents: This website is another way to enhance communication between home and school. Please note that all teachers and staff can be contacted through their school e-mail. Log in to check the school calendar for holidays, half-days and special events. You can even change the language to Spanish by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. Any suggestions for additions or changes to the site are welcome.

Thank you for taking the time to look into OLR School. Enjoy your visit and please contact us if you would like to learn more.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Billings
Principal

Mr. Billings holds a B.A. from Fordham University and a M.S. and P.D. from Iona College. He is New York State certified as a school administrator, district administrator and Social Studies teacher. He has been a principal for 30 years; the last seven here at Our Lady of Refuge. In 2004, his school, Immaculate Heart of Mary was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.