St. Benedict kicks Off 100th school year with major upgrades

St. Benedict kicks Off 100th school year with major upgrades 

If you have recently driven by the 100-year-old St. Benedict Catholic School campus on Illinois Street, chances are you may not have recognized it. The former red brick exterior was refreshed over the summer with an immaculate paint job that now reflects the bright and inviting interior. The small private school also starts the school year with a brand-new state-of-the-art gymnasium after its predecessor suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Sally leaving it inoperable. Next up is a brand-new fence and reinforced field where students love to play.
Across the campus, St. Benedict students in 2nd – 8th grade started the school year with brand new Chromebooks to master skills from basic keyboarding to coding that are a necessity in the technologically advanced world we live in.
“St. Benedict Catholic School is the best of both worlds,” said Rachel Kaiser, whose child attends St. Benedict. “It has the rich history and tradition of a 100-year institution and the technology and modern amenities for a first-class education in the 21st century.”