Spotlight: St. Mary’s Catholic School

A Health-First Approach to Cleaner, Safer Learning Spaces

At Hubbell & Co., we’re always looking for cleaning and sanitation solutions that actually make a difference. St. Mary’s Catholic School is a great example of how the right disinfecting approach can support healthier environments, stronger attendance, and peace of mind for families and staff.

This is one of the solutions we proudly offer and recommend for facilities that need consistent, reliable disinfection beyond traditional cleaning alone.

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The Challenge

Like many schools, St. Mary’s Catholic School faced ongoing challenges with illness spread and absenteeism—especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

They needed a way to:

    •    Reduce the spread of common illnesses like colds, flu, and COVID-19

    •    Keep classrooms consistently disinfected

    •    Minimize labor strain on custodial staff

    •    Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students and educators

Traditional methods weren’t enough to meet the demand for daily, thorough disinfection across classrooms, offices, and shared spaces.

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The Solution They Chose

St. Mary’s implemented an automated disinfecting system designed to provide consistent, high-level sanitation with minimal hands-on labor.

This approach:

    •    Achieves 99.9% pathogen reduction

    •    Runs on a scheduled basis to ensure nightly disinfection

    •    Reduces reliance on manual spraying and repetitive labor

    •    Helps facilities start each day with a clean slate

This is the same type of solution Hubbell & Co. offers to schools, offices, and commercial facilities looking to elevate their sanitation standards.

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Real, Measurable Results

After implementation, St. Mary’s saw noticeable improvements:

    •    39% decrease in nurse visits, meaning fewer sick students

    •    18% increase in student attendance

    •    35% growth in enrollment over several years, as families sought out a school that prioritized health and safety

These outcomes highlight how proactive sanitation can directly support both wellness and organizational success.

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What the School Had to Say

“The results are greater than expected — including increased enrollment, decreased absenteeism, decreased nurse visits, and more contact time between our great teachers and our students.”

— Rebecca Maestas-Sanchez, Principal

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Why Hubbell & Co. Loves This Solution

We don’t just offer services — we offer solutions we believe in.

This disinfecting approach stands out because it:

    •    Supports healthier daily environments

    •    Reduces operational strain on staff

    •    Provides consistency you can count on

    •    Delivers results you can measure

For schools, medical spaces, offices, and shared facilities, this kind of system can be a game-changer.

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Interested in This Level of Clean?

Hubbell & Co. offers advanced disinfecting solutions like this as part of our commitment to healthier spaces.

📩 Contact us to learn if this option is right for your facility.