About Us

OVER 140 YEARS OF HISTORY

St. Aloysius holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously run Catholic school in the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese.

FORMING THE SAINT FORMING THE SCHOLAR

The original school was a two-story brick schoolhouse erected in 1882 at a cost of $4,000. This would equate to over $125,000 today. At the time, there were 40 families in the parish and 45 children in the school. The school was free to all members of the parish. The average annual expense per pupil was between $6 and $8. Restroom facilities were outhouses and there was no running water in the building. In 1951, indoor plumbing and a water fountain were installed.


By 1954, the school was experiencing "growing pains" and the original brick schoolhouse could no longer accommodate the needs of the parish. In 1955, a new four-room school with a basement was erected. By 1996, enrollment was on the rise and a committee was formed to explore the future needs of the parish school. A capital campaign was started to add five new classrooms, a library, an office area and a community center/gymnasium. Construction was completed by 2001. In the spring of 2023, a completely renovated library was unveiled that allows students a fresh new space to read, learn and interact.


Although the physical space where classes have been held these past 140 years have changed, the values taught within have always remained rooted in Christ and focused on helping children realize their God-given potential.


Our values and beliefs include growing in faith and nurturing a closer relationship with Jesus; maturing in moral and ethical choices; excelling in academic abilities; learning from mistakes; living out God's love among family; and developing the physical body so that we may live according to God's will in service of His people and His creation.


The following list emphasizes the positive actions expected of students committed to studying in a Catholic school environment. It is through the sharing of faith and values that we help students spiritually and academically realize their God-given potentials.

● Students are expected to:

○ treat others in a Christian manner as they expect to be treated.

○ demonstrate respect for all faculty and staff members, volunteers, and other students.

○ respect all property.

○ actively participate in school liturgies.

○ follow all guidelines as outlined in the Family Handbook.

○ be responsible for their education by participating fully in their educational experience.

○ exhibit orderly behavior while in school and at school-sponsored functions.

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