History

In 1913, Reverend David J. Hickey purchased a plot of ground on the north side of President Street and south side of Union Street. On August 15th of that year the ground was broken in order to build St. Francis Xavier's School. the cornerstone was laid on January 18, 1914. Saint Francis Xavier's school containing 18 classrooms with a large auditorium was opened.

Thirteen years later, on January 23, 1927 an annex containing 8 classrooms was added to the main building of the school. As the years progressed, an increase in student enrollment deemed it necessary to add two additional floors to the annex building. These 8 extra classrooms were completed in 1956.

Philosophy

      Our school has been a very vital presence within the parish and community since 1914. The current faculty and student body carries on that long tradition. Our educational standards here at St. Francis are high as we strive to educate the whole child, preparing each to live in a fast changing world. We try to equip the children with fine educational tools and a good sense of Christian moral values so that they are prepared to face the challenges they will meet as they endeavor to  lead productive lives as adults.

     The faculty and students of St. Francis Xavier School attempt to live the Gospel message of Jesus and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. In and through this Spirit, we encourage and support one another as we strive to become one in a Community of Faith.  St. Francis Xavier School is founded on the belief that an individual develops as a free person, aware of his/her own unique native origin and lives by the convictions well founded in that culture.

 At St. Francis Xavier School we strive to instill in students the idea that the gaining of knowledge is a continual process.