The Lighthouse Program was instituted in 2008 as a means of increasing support for all St. Pius V School students. Its name indicates its purpose—providing a beacon of hope and making the benefits of a Catholic education available to all students in grades K through 8. 

We believe that all students should have access to a Catholic education. Our Lighthouse Program provides extra support to students who need it, as well as enrichment opportunities to those who already excel academically to make sure that all are getting the most out of their Catholic education. 

Specialized support is offered to students, especially in the areas of math, reading, writing, and organization skills in one-on-one, small group, and in-classroom settings. The Lighthouse Program has two resource teachers, a trained Orton-Gillingham reading practitioner for early childhood and a certified special education teacher for the older grades. 

Students with IEPs also receive on-site academic assistance, speech therapy, and occupational therapy through the City of Providence or their respective hometowns.