History:
St. Philip of Jesus School and Parish both began in 1914. The school had an enrollment of 50 students. Under the direction of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the school flourished. In 1940 the old school was enlarged to a two-story building and in 1948 another addition was made to provide more classrooms and a larger residence for the Sisters. After more than four decades of service the old school was found to be inadequate for the needs of the growing community. In 1956 the current two-story classroom building and two-story convent were completed. The school continued to grow and reached a peak enrollment of 300 in 1964. In 1986 a pre-kindergarten (K4) class was added. In 2000 - 2001 a 3 year old program was added. (K3) From 1983-1994 the Daughters of Charity served at St. Philip of Jesus School. From 1992 until the present, the school has been administered by School Sisters of Notre Dame. Through the years, the various religious communities have been joined by many dedicated lay teachers who built the strong tradition of quality Catholic education at St. Philip of Jesus |