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St. Francis School shutters its doors

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After rigorous discussion, the decision has been made to close Kindergarten through Fifth Grade at St. Francis School in Gallup, effective July 28. Detailed examination into the school’s finances has determined that numerous debts and low enrollment for the new school year have combined to make the elementary school program financially unviable.

St. Francis Preschool, which serves children from age two through age five, will remain open, and continues to accept students for the new school year.

Sacred Heart Catholic School remains open as an educational option for students and their families, and will offer students currently enrolled in St. Francis for the 2017-2018 school year the same tuition rates if they decide to transfer.

The new school year will begin for children at both St. Francis Preschool and Sacred Heart Catholic School on Monday, August 14.

If you have any further questions or concerns, contact Jeanette Suter, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Gallup, at 505-863-4406 or jsuter@dioceseofgallup.org

By Suzanne Hammons

Diocese of Gallup

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