The History of Our School

For over one hundred years, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School has provided a quality education and the basis for sound character formation for thousands of youngsters.

The school first opened in 1903 in the old wooden chapel that served as the original church. Ten Sisters of the Presentation of Mary arrived to staff the school and assume its direction. Over two hundred sisters served with the students before the advent of lay instruction in the 1960s.

Five hundred thirty-four students enrolled the first year, and the steady enrollment during successive years led to the construction of the school as we know it now. Work on the school building began in 1924, and in the following September the doors to this magnificent structure opened.

From that first day to the present, Holy Rosary School has striven for excellence in education. It has kept abreast of new methods and recent developments in education.

The many sacrifices made by parishioners to realize their dream came from their love of God and of the Church. Their desire to make the world a better place has been evident in their formation of young minds. The spirit of their faith and work is lives on in the transmission of the gift of their faith, the preservation of the Franco-American roots and traditions, and the formation of young citizens who value knowledge and a sense of responsibility.

From the start, the Sisters and parents worked as partners for the good of their children. In the early 1960s, due to the shortage of vocations, a few dedicated laymen and women joined the teaching staff. Today, the Sisters and lay teachers form a community of faith and work to provide an atmosphere where children can grow in self-respect, respect for one another, and where self-discipline is encouraged.

The students are motivated to develop their talents to the fullest so as to take a responsible place in society. They are encouraged to empathize with the less fortunate and to place their talents and energies in the service of their brothers, sisters, neighbors, and country.

Holy Rosary alumni serve responsibly in many careers including medicine, law, politics, and teaching, as well as religious ministries. The most important contribution of the school lies in its transmission of Christian virtues to successive generations.