Dear St. Paul Community,

We are blessed with generous donors and alumni like yourselves who have remained unwavering in your support of our school. Through God’s grace and a lot of hard work, our mission is gaining momentum through broader community and stakeholder engagement. I am humbled and grateful for your continued generosity.

One key element to enduring the stresses of our times is to keep a sense of humor, and so I love it when teachers share funny stories with me about their day. In alumna Mrs. Sandra Feather’s PreK 3 class, one of her students was asked" What do you like about St. Paul School, and the child responded, it is safe." Our youngest students understand the importance of keeping themselves and others safe." “May your face shine upon us, O Lord, and we shall be saved” (Psalm 80).

When education is valued in a community, the community thrives both socially and economically.  St. Paul Catholic School, serving the Whitehaven and Southaven communities, has been the “light on a hill” for over 75 years, giving every child the opportunity to reach his or her potential. St. Paul is a diverse community where we recognize that all children are individuals with distinct needs and unique strengths. Our enrollment is up to 360 students this school year , a true reflection of the value we provide to the Whitehaven and Southaven communities!

As we look to the future, we are moving steadily toward enrollment growth, strategic planning, and our capital campaign for necessary building renovations and construction. The alumni and friends of St. Paul have always been an amazing support system to our school, but I must continue to ask for your help.

We need to raise $500,000 this year through our annual fund campaign to assist in enriching our academic programs and much-needed scholarship funds. Nearly half of the students receive financial aid, and your support will allow these families, who believe in the mission of Catholic education yet are unable to pay the full tuition amount, to give their children the opportunity to grow in the church. You can help us strengthen our mission by continuing to support the spiritual and academic foundation of St. Paul Catholic School. Your support is needed to reach our goal.

We are excited about the possibilities that the future holds, as we strive to be an even more vibrant and excellent educational opportunity for families in Whitehaven and Southaven! God bless you and be assured of my prayers!

Thanking God ahead of time for your generosity in supporting our mission,

Sincerely,

Sister Mary Lawrence Wright, O.P., Principal