History of SCCS

98 Years of Catholic Education

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and the Blessed Sacrament founded the school in August of 1924. It was located at the corner of Moline and Broadway.  In 1929, the Dominican Sisters took over these duties. In 1944, a convent was obtained for the Sisters, and a school was added.

In 1946, the proposal of a new superhighway (Interstate 45) threatened the tranquility of St. Christopher Parish and School. Plans for the highway included cutting through the original site of the church and school. Consequently, in  August of 1947, the parish purchased a new tract of land on the corner of Park Place Boulevard and Meridian Street, about one block from the old location. Construction on the new church and rectory started in November 1948, with both being dedicated in July 1949.  

As enrollment grew, the needs grew as well. In 1951, it became evident that a parish hall and gymnasium were needed, and these were soon added. In 1953, a cafeteria section was added to the gymnasium. In 1956, a parish drive to raise funds to erect a new convent began. Early the following year, the convent and a new school wing (a one-story building) reached completion. The year 1959 brought the addition of a new meeting room. This served as a classroom area as well. With the further addition of a two-story building in September of 1963, the current school complex was complete. It has grown to be part of a five-acre complex.

For over 90 years, the community has witnessed changes, but St. Christopher Catholic school remains a pillar of the community and is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

St. Christopher School started with an enrollment of 50 students and has  grown to an enrollment of 235 students. Many influential people  have been connected with St. Christopher Church and School through the years. These include several bishops as well as many priests and sisters.