Cure' of Ars Catholic School

The History of Cure’

Cure of Ars Catholic School opened in September 1961 with eight grades. By the fall of 1962, the enrollment was up to 600 students, and at the end of the second year, the first grade was discontinued. A second wing was added to the school in 1968 and at that time the first grade was reinstated and a kindergarten was added. A preschool became part of the educational program beginning with the 1978-79 school year. A new church was dedicated in March 1979. The original church became the Father Kelly Center, adding a sports and activity facility to the school and parish.
In 1998, a third wing containing 8 classrooms, a library/media center and a science laboratory was constructed. In addition, major renovation of the existing building took place. Classrooms were outfitted with new cabinetry, lighting, technology upgrades and air conditioning. The enrollment had grown to over 690 students as we began the new millennium.
Cure of Ars Parish and School received its name from Archbishop Hunkeler. Cure is a French name meaning priest or pastor, and Ars is the name of a small village in France. The Cure of Ars was a young priest by the name of John Vianney. He was the son of a peasant farmer and found learning very difficult. However, because of his deep devotion to the Mother of God and his evident piety, he was admitted to the priesthood and was ordained on August 6, 1815. In 1817, John Vianney was sent to Ars. There was plenty of problems in this small village and the new pastor saw that his work would be slow and painful. From the very start, though, God seemed to be with him and miracles became a common occurrence in Father Vianney`s life. The people soon realized that they had a saint in their midst. The Cure became known as a great confessor and people came from all over Europe to tell their sins to him and to receive counsel. John Vianney died on July 29, 1859, and was honored as a saint from the day he died. The Church declared him a saint in 1925. The things he did and the life he led are so strange to us that he might be called the saint of the impossible, but to him these things were not strange. They were just what might be expected by anyone who believed in God, loved Him, and was willing to do and suffer all things in serving Him.
Cure of Ars Catholic School offers Preschool and Kindergarten (both full and half days); primary and elementary grades 1 through 6; middle school grades 7 and 8; and after-school care from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cure of Ars Catholic School seeks to instill in each student a love for the Lord, trust in themselves and trust in mankind. The school encourages a commitment to excellence in addition to encouraging students to care for one another and for the school.
Our mission is to "Form Courageous Followers of Christ."