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St. francis of Assisi Catholic School company history timeline

1852

The first Catholic Church in Vista began in 1852 in what is now Rancho Guajome, which housed a small chapel.

1937

In 1937, Archbishop Cantwell asked Father Stephan to be the pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish.

1938

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School opened on September 6, 1938 with ninety-two students in grades one through eight.

1951

In 1951, the current school building was opened.

1952

Less than a year later, on February 25, 1952 the school opened to approximately 120 pupils in grades 1 through 3.

1955

The new school opened in 1955 with four classrooms, an assembly hall, and an office in the building the church had vacated.

1961

The first class graduated in 1961 with forty-two students.

Now, with a rich history in the area, the existing school was built in 1961 becoming a cornerstone of the Vista community.

1982

In 1982, St Francis of Assisi School was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission for Elementary Schools.

1989

In September of 1989, a preschool was established at St Matthew United Church of Christ.

1995

In 1995, SFAs first fully networked computer lab was funded by generous parishioners, and the age of technology was secured at St Francis of Assisi School.

1997

The school was originally set to open in September 1997.

On November 2, 1997, with over 500 people gathered in high winds and 104-degree temperatures, the ground was officially broken.

1998

Delays and setbacks pushed the opening out to September 1998, but the enthusiasm and dedication of the two parishes were not dampened.

2001

On July 1, 2001, the first mass inaugurating Santa Clara de Asis parish was celebrated at the St Francis of Assisi School grounds.

2006

On March 4-5, 2006 the first Masses were celebrated in their own building, the San Damiano Center.

2008

As time passed, St Francis gradually assumed operational responsibility for the program, and in the summer of 2008 the preschool was relocated to the first floor of our school.

2013

Beginning in September, 2013 a new Values and Vision statement was launched to further support our school mission and create a CARING environment for all of our school members.

2018

On October 4, 2018, the feast of our patron saint, St Francis of Assisi School celebrated twenty years of Catholic education at our tri-parish school.

2021

After more than 80 years of serving students, SFA will close its doors at the end of June 2021.

2022

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