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St. Mary's Catholic School
1901 Madison Street
Clarksville, Tennessee 37043
(931) 645-1865
info@stmaryscatholicschool.com
Classes: 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Office: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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St. Mary’s School was founded in 1860 by Immaculate Conception Church under the name St. Aloysius School for Boys and Girls. It was located at the corner of 7th and Franklin Streets on what is now the parking lot of the church’s Columbus Hall. In 1876, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth from Bardstown, KY took over operation of the school. In 1880, the school was moved to new property on the opposite corner of 7th and Franklin Streets.
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Old St. Mary’s School |
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The parish was originally named “St. Mary’s.” At the time of the move from the first church, located at 4th and College Streets, the parish changed its name to “The Church of the Immaculate Conception.” At the same time the name of the school was changed to “St. Mary’s School” in honor of the first name of the parish. In the fall of 1887, Dominican Sisters from the Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN took over operating the school. In 1916, then pastor Fr. Alphonse Nolan, a renowned sculptor and builder, began the construction of a new building which remained in use from 1917 to 1968. In 1968, with a downturn in enrollment and the economy, coupled with the need for a more modern building, the decision was made to close St. Mary’s School.
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 By 1999, there was growing interest among parish members of Immaculate Conception to revive a Catholic elementary school for the education and faith formation of their children. The Jubilee Year of 2000 marked the return of St. Mary’s Catholic School at the current site on Madison Street. The new St. Mary’s School opened its doors on August 15, 2000 serving grades Kindergarten through Fourth, implementing an additional grade each year until Eighth was established. St. Mary’s School operates in conjunction with the St. Mary’s Preschool which serves our youngest children starting at age one and culminating with a pre-Kindergarten program.
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We want to hear from all alumni! A new alumni association is
currently being developed and we welcome your participation if
you attended St. Mary’s at any time – this includes the “old”
St. Mary’s school as well as the current school. Please contact
the school to let us know who you are and how we may contact
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Fr. DesChamps with a First Communion class from the 1930s |
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 St. Mary’s School, a diocesan parochial school, is approved by
the Bishop of Nashville, and operates under the supervision of
the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of
Nashville. St. Mary’s is accredited by the State of Tennessee
and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The
pastor is the chief administrator of the parish and the
principal of the school is responsible for the administration of
the school and for instructional programming.
St. Mary's Catholic School received state approval status
(Initial Accreditation) through the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools April 22, 2004. St. Mary's Catholic School
is also accredited by SACS along with all the other Catholic
schools in the diocese of Nashville. This district wide
accreditation is only the 4th in the United States. All schools
in the district exceed requirements for SACS accreditation.
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 The mission of St Mary’s School, in cooperation with the
parents, is to develop the spiritual, intellectual, physical,
and social growth of each individual child by providing a
quality educational experience that reflects the presence of
Christ on Earth. In this Christian atmosphere, the faculty
strives to help each child develop to his or her fullest
potential. The students experience an educational program
designed to respect the dignity of all students, to recognize
individual differences, and to promote social justice and other
Gospel values as integral elements of Christian living. |
St Mary’s School expresses the belief that we should live the
message of God’s love as disciples called to witness the Gospel.
We strive to develop a lifetime commitment to the community in
response to a changing technological and diverse society. We
enable students to take their place as well-rounded Christian
citizens in their community, and we establish a foundation in
the Teachings of Jesus Christ and the Beliefs of the Catholic
Church.
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 The St. Mary’s Catholic School curriculum provides an academic
program of excellence firmly rooted in the teachings of the
Catholic Christian faith. Daily religious instruction,
sacramental preparation, and liturgical celebrations are all
included.
In addition to religious education, the curriculum includes
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science as well
as classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, Library Skills,
Computer Skills, and second language. |
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The beliefs of St Mary’s School are based on the premise that
God has uniquely created each child and that each child has
his/her own worth, dignity, integrity, and eternal destiny.
The faculty and staff of St. Mary's School endeavor to:
- Affirm the
role of parents/guardians as primary educators.
- Develop in
all students a respect for the dignity and rights of others.
- Assist
students in developing an understanding of Christ and His
Church.
- Teach as
Jesus did, proclaiming the Good News and translating this
proclamation into action.
- Present a
variety of learning experiences that take into consideration
the needs and gifts of all students.
- Instill in
students a love for learning which allows students to be
challenged beyond what they learn in the classroom.
St. Mary’s
Catholic School is an educational ministry of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. It is a private co-educational
school approved by the Diocese of Nashville for the purpose of
providing a quality education based on the Teachings and Beliefs
of the Catholic Church.
St. Mary’s will not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
color, creed, or national origin in its education programs,
activities or enrollment. |
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