Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School first opened in 1952. The school was forced to close in 1968, but reopened in 1979 due to the efforts of a dedicated Parish community.
1949
Monsignor John B. Forde began a campaign for a parochial school and convent
1951
Ground breaking for the school and convent with land donated by Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Medeiros Parish community raises $95,000 for construction
1952
OLM School opens its doors for the first time with 140 students in six grades, staffed by four Sisters from the Order of Servants of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Michigan
1953
On January 18th, OLM School dedicated and blessed with 800 supporters in attendance
1955
OLM graduates first class of 18 students. The largest graduating class consisted of 45 students in 1962
1964
Largest enrollment in grades K-8 with 280 students in 1964-65 school year
1968
OLM School closes its doors
1979
OLM School reopens under the direction of Father John Harguindeguy with 30 students enrolled in preschool through first grade
1980
School consisted of 99 students from preschool to 6th grade staffed by 7 lay teachers and 3 sisters from the Order of Servants of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Michigan
1981
Rededication and Blessing of OLM School takes place on January 18
1981
148 students enrolled in preschool through 7th grade
1982
Enrollment increases to 176 students, preschool through 8th grade
1983
OLM School graduates first 8th grade class of 20 students since the school’s reopening
1983 - 2015
OLM School provides Catholic education to over 593 graduating students
2015
Diocesan decision made to close OLM School on July 21
2015
Community unites for 9 days of prayer, led by beloved Pastor Father Leonard Trindade, to keep the doors of OLM School open
2015
Diocese rescinds decision and allows the school to remain open under the leadership of Chandra Brace and Melissa Meneses on July 28; School begins “Year of Renewal”
2021
OLMCS welcomes a new Principal and weathers the COVID 19 Pandemic; the school received many financial blessings and ended the year with an enrollment of 130 students.