Students and administrators at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School introduced students and parents to their new addition
on Sunday, a building named the St. Charles Annex.
In spring 2011, construction on the St.
Charles Annex begun. The building, located on the same land where the
St. Charles
Academy once stood, is home to four classrooms and student
restrooms. It also has a “state of the art” library, which is equipped
with a technology center. There are also additional rooms for fine
arts for special needs students.
The building cost $2.2 million, with
$1.7 million raised by donations. In addition to the cost of the
building, the new classroom
technology has been funded through H.C. Drew Foundation grant.
Furnishings were provided by the 2012 ICCS PTO.
“It’s exciting to show people what is
behind those red brick walls,” principal Dinah Bradford said after the
dedication ceremony.
“It’s only through God’s grace that we have been able to grow this school.”
Bradford thanked the community for all the support the school has received.
“This is a wonderful school family and has been for many years,” Bradford said. “The consistent growth is very fulfilling
as the leader of the school.”
She said she feels the new building blends in well with the existing building — built in 1950.
“The heritage is very important to us,” Bradford said.
There are currently 433 students from
grades Pre-kindergarten to eighth grade enrolled at ICCS, along with 20
classroom teachers.