Our Vision
Building the Beacon of Hope
- Salvage treasured artifacts
- Remove the 1926 building
- Build new classroom additions
As much as our 1926 building has been an indispensable part of our history and faith-building, it is no longer fiscally reasonable to continue to maintain this structure.
Pruning is key in bearing fruit and so it is for our Catholic community. Jesus spoke of this in the Gospels, and our parish has prayerfully discerned that pruning even a building as significant as our 1926 building is necessary for our mission and growth going forward.
HONORING OUR PAST
1926 Building Heritage
Before removal, treasured artifacts from the 1926 building, such as the limestone façade and statues, will be salvaged and used in our new, planned facilities. Once the building is removed and the basement gym is filled, the land will be leveled to accommodate many other uses.
- A lovely outdoor space will be created for our church community.
- Space next to the school will be used for the classroom additions.
- There will be room for our Phase III building plans.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
To update our science, art, music, and preschool facilities, we plan to build additional classrooms on the west side of the 1957 school addition.
Dedicated Art, Music, & Science Space
The new addition will include a dedicated Art, Music, and Science classroom that will significantly enhance our students’ learning environment.
- The room will be expressly set up for teaching these subjects and for their supplies and equipment to be used and stored without disruption.
- This new classroom will also enable our multipurpose room to again be used for its intended purpose as a dedicated space for teachers, special services instruction, and general meeting space.
Customized Preschool Classroom
A new preschool classroom will greatly improve our youngest students’ learning environment.
- Families will appreciate the room’s proximity to the school office and drop-off area.
- Importantly, it will have enough space for small children’s interactive learning and development needs, as well as teaching material storage.
- An in-class restroom with a child-size sink and toilet will eliminate the need to transition the entire class for restroom breaks and allow for easier handwashing.