Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is a learning community founded and supported by parishioners, rooted in traditional Catholic values, for the purpose of educating our children to become humble, faith-filled citizens who generously offer their God-given gifts for the good of all people.

Administration & Staff

Fr. Tijo George

Pastor

Mr. Dennis Caldwell

Interim Principal

Stephanie Long

Admin. Assistant

Elizabeth Mayes

Secretary

Tonia Hedrick

Maintenance Manager

Jacob Blevins

Custodian

Catholic School Advisory Committee

Mission:

The Catholic school communities of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are committed to providing quality education in the Catholic tradition for all students in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. We accompany families in challenging children to recognize, develop and share their God-given gifts and talents.

Purpose:

To promote the concept of lay ministry in the church and school
To provide stability for the future
To offer financial advice
To develop policy
To serve as a good public relations source
To enable the principal to spend adequate time as the school’s education and spiritual leader
To provide parents and guardians with a voice in the children’s education
To encourage strategic planning

Catholic School Advisory Committee Members

Pastor – Father Tijo George

Interim Principal – Mr. Dennis Caldwell

Advancement Representative – Amie Aya-ay

PVA Representative – Rachel Galloway

Faculty Representative –

CSAC President – Ms. Leanne Imperi

At Large Parish Representative – Ms. Fran Howard

At Large Parish Representative – Mr. Donald Bates

History

Our Lady of Fatima Parish was officially established on October 22, 1952, when a Decree of Erection was issued by Archbishop Swint. Formed from the mother parish of Saint Josephs, Our Lady of Fatima embraced the southeast section of Huntington and adjacent parts of Cabell County. The First Mass was celebrated on December 2nd, 1951.

In 1952, steps were taken to provide a grade school. Building plans were approved on March 19, 1953. Groundbreaking took place on September 4, 1953 and the new school was dedicated on Sunday, September 5, 1954. The first school year opened on September 7th with six grades and 90 students. The school was placed under the direction of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters whose mother house was located in Huntington at that time.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School continues to provide a high quality education to the young people of the tri-state community. Our success has been built on a rigorous academic program, active spiritual formation, and a commitment to the virtue of stewardship. As a result, our alumni have gone on to successful lives in high school, college, and beyond, bearing witness to our distinctive tradition of excellence.

Highlights

1955

7th and 8th grades were added, increasing the enrollment to 140 students.

1978

An expansion of the school was completed adding additional class rooms and a kindergarten.

1984

The gymnasium, accompanying office, storage, shower and bath rooms was completed and dedicated.

1992

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School received the distinguished Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in ceremonies at The White House, Washington D.C.

2005

4 year old pre-kindergarten added

2007

3 year old pre-kindergarten added

2012

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School named West Virginia Sustainable School.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School named National Green Ribbon School of Excellence Finalist – one of 4 nominated from the State of West Virginia.

Partners in Education

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is proud to welcome our Partners in Education into our mission of providing students with a Catholic education that fosters Catholic values and academic excellence. Our Partners in Education help us achieve our goals by providing financial assistance and additional resources that directly benefit our students. Our Lady of Fatima Parish School’s Partners in Education include the following:

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Hoops Family Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital

The Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH) is a 71-bed children’s hospital within Cabell Huntington Hospital, a 303-bed academic medical center in Huntington, West Virginia. Cabell Huntington is affiliated with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and cares for patients from more than 29 counties throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southern Ohio.

Marshall Orthopaedics

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Contact Us

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School
535 Norway Ave.
Huntington, WV, 25705

Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm

Phone: (304) 523-2861
Fax: (304) 525-0390

Directions from Interstate 64:

Exit 15 “29th Street Huntington”
West on US Route 60 East 2.3 mi
Left on Washington Blvd (Landmark – Burger King) 1 mi
Left on Avondale Road (Landmark – Eastern boundary of Woodmere Cemetery) .1 mi
Our Lady of Fatima Parish and Parish School Directly at the end of Avondale Road