About

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.

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

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

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

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

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

4 year old pre-kindergarten added

3 year old pre-kindergarten added

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.

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

Principal – Tracy Komorowski

Advancement Representative – Amie Aya-ay

PVA Representative – Leigh Norris

Local Parish Representative – Elizabeth Adkins

Faculty Representative – Amanda Day

Parish Representative – Ms. Leanne Imperi

At Large Parish Representative – Felix Cheung

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