Ambitious $6 million fundraising campaign under way for Catholic school in Monroe City
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MONROE CITY, Mo. -- Holy Rosary School supporters are working to collect $6 million in pledges over a five-year period to build a new facility.
Parish leaders at Holy Rosary and St. Stephen parishes have undertaken the "Faith from the Past -- A Call for the Future" campaign to generate funds for the project.
‘"Nearly 100 years old, our current school building is truly the symbol of support of many generations," said the Rev. Michael Penn of Holy Rosary and St. Stephen Catholic churches in a news release. "The commitment and challenge is ours to provide for the needs of our students in the 21st century."
Since launching the project in early August, the campaign has secured $1.7 million in gifts and pledges. More than 50 volunteers are helping lead the fundraising effort.
"Our present facility, which was built in 1920, has served us well but continues to deteriorate," said Sister Suzanne Walker, principal of Holy Rosary School. "Enrollment is strong, and the recently added preschool program enhances the educational opportunities that are provided. We are asking parishioners, parents, alumni and the community to support this important effort.
"It is vital that we provide a secure and modern school facility for the present students and for those to come in the future."
The new school will be on a 20-acre tract of land in the northwest area of Monroe City donated by alumni of the school. When completed, the new facility will provide a secure and modern learning environment for preschool through eighth grade in Monroe City and surrounding communities, campaign organizers said.
The project plans include the construction of adequate classroom space, a school chapel, library, music room, technology center, cafeteria, administrative offices and a gymnasium with a stage for various presentations.
The school has 170 students in kindergarten through eighth grade and 33 students in the preschool program.
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