Vicksburg Catholic School
| Vicksburg Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
1900 Grove Street Roman Catholic | |
| Established | 1879 |
| Oversight | Diocese of Jackson |
| Superintendent | Cathy Cook |
| Principal | Dawn Meeks |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | Flashes |
| Accreditation | Cognia[2] |
| Affiliation | National Catholic Educational Association[1] |
| Website | www |
Vicksburg Catholic School is a
high school in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson
.
It includes the following campuses:
- St. Aloysius High School (middle and high school)
- St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
- Sisters of Mercy Early Learning Center
History
St. Francis Xavier Academy was established in 1860 by the Sisters of Mercy. St. Aloysius was founded in 1879 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. In 1906 St. Mary's School was established by Sisters of the Divine Word. Several school consolidations occurred. In 1989 the Catholic schools in Vicksburg administratively merged into a single institution, Vicksburg Catholic School, in 1989.[3]
Notable alumni
- Katherine Bailess, actress
- DeMichael Harris, NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts
- Eddie Ray - National Football League (NFL) running back[4]
Notes and references
- ^ NCEA. "NCEA School Locator". Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
- ^ AdvancED. "AdvancED-Find Accredited Institutions". Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "School History & Profile". Vicksburg Catholic School. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Eddie Ray Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 16, 2020.