Within the St. Ann Parish, we are very proud of our St. Ann School, which began in 1920 under the leadership of Trinitarian pastor, Fr. Isadore Jenne and the Holy Trinity Sisters under the leadership of Mother M. Teresa of Jesus.  The original school was in the convent building, and each year another grade was added to the school.  Ground was broken for an independent building in November, 1924 and it was completed in time for the new school year of September, 1925.  The first graduating class of St. Ann School was in 1928.

The school continued to flourish through the years, and various programs were introduced in the curriculum, as well as improvements to the facilities.  Under the leadership of Trinitarian Pastor Fr. John DiMatteo, plans were formulated to build a new convent and to expand the existing school building with more classrooms and administrative offices.  The new convent was formally dedicated on November 21, 1965, and in August, 1967, the addition to the school was begun which consisted of three floors including an auditorium/gymnasium, kitchen, and bathrooms.  The second floor had two classrooms, principal’s office and nurses area and library.  The third floor included three new classrooms and a bathroom.  Both the pastor and people were very proud of the school and all its achievements.

The school today continues to be under the direction of Holy Trinity Sisters and dedicated lay staff.  The school is accredited by The Middle States Accrediting agency for more than ten years, and under the leadership of Principal, Sr. Mary Donald and Pastor, Fr. James, the school continues to expand and develop new programs.  It was in February, 2000 that a new state-of-the-art Technology Center opened, and every child has access to his/her own computer while in the Center.  The curriculum continues to provide sound basic education which all of the students will need to make appropriate academic choices for high school, and yet the smaller size of the classrooms provides the teacher and student with daily personal contact.

The success of any school is contingent upon the skills and attitudes of the faculty and administration.  We are very proud of the present staff of teachers and administrators who dedicate so much of their time and talents to the education of our children.  It is always when the school and home work together and help each other, that the children are the true winners in life.  This type of academic leadership by the faculty has been a long tradition within the school, and we are  happy that the school families and the parish continue to support this quality Catholic education.

St. Ann School continues to provide education and experience of the Catholic faith for all children in the school.  There are children of other religions and we are a racially diversified population, and all families feel welcome and part of the St. Ann Family.  There is an active Home and School Association which provides assistance to the school, as well as educational and recreational programs to enhance the education of our children.

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