On September 12, St. Peter’s Elementary School will celebrate its 93rd anniversary of the blessing of the land, Benediction and groundbreaking by Father Rupert C. Goebel for the construction of the building which now houses grades K- 6.
This September, too, the building that currently houses the parish offices, convent, and junior high, high school and San Damiano Hall students celebrates its 61st anniversary. Back in 1958, the school newspaper, “The Key”, announced this building as the “Dream Come True”. With the land purchase of $30,000 and construction costs at 2.25 million, the top two floors of this building became the new home of the Franciscan Sisters. The remaining floors contained science labs, 14 classrooms, a library, cafeteria and a combination gym/auditorium. Great care has been taken by maintenance staff, school staff and many volunteers and donors through the years to keep all buildings on campus in excellent condition. Currently, renovation continues on the gymnasium/auditorium in the high school building.
Including all registered students for Montessori Preschool, Kindergarten, and elementary (grades 1-6), we welcome a total of 162 students to a new school year! In addition, for junior high and high school, we welcome 201 students to the new school year.
We ask God’s blessing on these 363 St. Peter’s School students, their teachers, administrators, and parents so that the school year will be a time for all to appreciate and fully use God’s gift of learning.
Any parent who is interested in St. Peter’s School for their child(ren), please call 419-524-2572.