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Holy Family Grade School opened in 1925 under the direction of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There was a B.V.M. Sister as principal from 1925. In 1990 the first lay principal, Mrs. Marian Heintz was appointed and served until 2010 when she retired after twenty years. Miss Fidela Suelto began as principal in the 2010-2011 school year. The school is a vital part of Holy Family Parish which consists of 4,000 registered families. Father James Bevacqua, who arrived in 2008, succeeded Father Joseph Shea. Father Shea had replaced Monsignor Arthur J. Lirette, who retired after 21 years of service and passed away in 2007. Each of the former pastors has been a staunch supporter of Catholic Education and of the school, and Father Jim is continuing this tradition. A second structure was built in 1963 to fill the need of increased enrollment. About ten years later the school once again became a one classroom per grade as it presently is with the addition of the Kindergarten which was opened in 1987. In 1993, a Pre-K was opened and continued for three years. After evaluation, it was found that the facilities were not optimum for this age group and that Room 14 would be better suited for the kindergarten which had been in the older building. In 1975, a kitchen was added for the benefit of the school and parish organizations that used the auditorium. In 1988, the gift of the Writing to Read Program enhanced the primary curriculum and introduced the children to computer technology. Presently the school’s network consists of 44 computers with Internet access, of which 22 are in the computer the lab. Each teacher has a computer and color printer in the classroom for his or her use. The school is located one block east of Brand Avenue and one block south of Colorado Boulevard in Glendale, a city of two hundred and ten thousand people. This area is referred to as South Glendale. In the 1970’s many single family homes in the area were demolished to make way for the apartment dwellings that now exist. The area surrounding Holy Family Grade School is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood of small shops, single family homes, and apartment buildings. The Glendale Galleria and Glendale Financial Center provide additional economic resources for the area. In April, 2008, adjacent to the Glendale Galleria, the new development, “The Americana”, was completed. It includes upscale shopping, a park, condos, theaters, and much more. Many of the traditions begun years ago continue to endure: Weekly School Masses, May Crowning, Catholic Schools Week, and annual Passion Play. Spiritual development, academic challenges, sports competitions, physical education, the arts, and service to the community help each student reach the Schoolwide Learning Expectations to the best of his or her ability. Almost four thousand students have graduated from Holy Family Grade School with an outstanding Catholic education during the past eighty-four years. This is accomplished due to the dedicated faculty and staff and the ongoing support of the parents of Holy Family Grade School. In a Catholic Christian environment, Holy Family Grade School forms students to be the intelligent, caring leaders of tomorrow. | Mission Statement | Philosophy | History | Curriculum and Programs | Technology | Schoolwide Learning Expectations | Policies | Tuition and Fees | Discipline | | Return Home | Administration and Faculty | About HFGS | 2009-10 Calendar | Parents Guild | Information & Services | Alumni Registration | Parents' Corner | |
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