Carrying on the high standards set by Sister Patricia Agnes, Sister Gertrude Agatha succeeded her as principal. Sister Gertrude was followed by Sister Adrienne Marie, Sister Francis Cornella, Sister Mary Joan, and Sister Margaret Kelleher.

In 1958, the Home and School Association, which was to play such a vital role in the successful operation of the school, came into being. The first officers, Frank J. Wandyes, President; Mrs. Donald F. Keefe, Vice-President; Mrs. Edmund Saranec, Secretary; and Treasurer Edward C. Crotty, set the tone for a dedicated and highly active organization. Through the years, the Home and School Association has tackled everything including "cupcake sales," book fairs, and renovating the gym.


Their assistance in the library continues to be invaluable. They have expended innumerable hours and immeasurable energy on this and many other projects. They have supported the baseball, basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. They have also sponsored fund raising projects such as candy sales, and wrapping paper drives.


Our gymnasium accommodates physical education activities, school and church plays, meetings and sporting events

In the fall of 1980 a half day kindergarten was opened as a pilot program requested by parents and the St. Rita School Board. Because of its success, the program continued the following year with two half-day sessions and the addition of a teacher aide. In 1987, when the Sisters of Notre Dame were no longer able to staff the school, the Dominican Sisters from Columbus Ohio, moved into the school. Sr. Patricia Thomas assumed the role of principal.


Many changes occurred in the operation of the school during the following years. Changes included the installation of carpeting in the halls and offices, new lighting in the hallways and stairwells, a new roof added in the summer of 1990 and new windows added in 1991. In 1989, the decision was made to move the Kindergarten classroom from the first floor of the convent to a regular school building. At this time, there were only half day classes provided, but in 1990, the school began offering full day and half day classes with the use of two classrooms.


St. Rita Library

  

 

 

 

 

 


Large young student classrooms


Comfortable classrooms for all students

There have also been three changes in the administration of St. Rita Parish since 1987. There have been several pastors in the these 10 years, but the blessing has been their commitment to the support of their school and the encouragement they have given to its future. It is a real testimony to the strength of the school's programs.


Pre-K classroom


KIDS ARE A NATURAL WITH THE NEW TECHNOLOGY!

In June 1992, the library was moved from the second floor to the lower level and was expanded. The former library and the former art room became the 8th grade homerooms. A new art room was created on the lower level. A computer lab and band room were added at this time, along with a new nurse's room. The principal's office, previously located on the second floor, was relocated to an area near the main entrance.


 Science room

 In 1995, the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus came to St. Rita and Sr. Mary Anne Sharron became the principal. In 1996, under the direction of Fr. David Walker, an expansion fund drive was kicked off to add on a full size computer room, two classrooms on the second floor, a handicapped entrance and handicapped access to the gym.

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In the Spring of 2000, a fully functional science lab was added, the library was enlarged and renovated and air conditioning was added to the classrooms.


Our state-of-the-art computer room


 Over 30 workstations with an on site server

In 2006 - 2007, under Sr. Barbara Thomas, St. Rita School celebrated its 50th year anniversary. A two-year long fund-drive supported by the parish and school communities, allowed the school to undergo a massive technology upgrade to meet the challenges in today’s education including new equipment in the computer lab and wireless internet service throughout the building. The founding vision of the school continues to guide its faculty and over 500 students as they strive for academic excellence and ever deepening fidelity to their Catholic Christian commitment.


Our art room provides significant work space for students.


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