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Vicksburg Catholic School

Coordinates: 32°21′0″N 90°52′3″W / 32.35000°N 90.86750°W / 32.35000; -90.86750
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Vicksburg Catholic School
Address
Map
1900 Grove Street

,
39183

United States
Coordinates32°21′0″N 90°52′3″W / 32.35000°N 90.86750°W / 32.35000; -90.86750
Information
TypePrivate school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1879
OversightDiocese of Jackson
SuperintendentCathy Cook
PrincipalDawn Meeks
GradesK12
Color(s)Purple and Gold   
NicknameFlashes
AccreditationCognia[2]
AffiliationNational Catholic Educational Association[1]
Websitewww.vicksburgcatholic.org

Vicksburg Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson.

It includes the following campuses:

  • St. Aloysius High School (middle and high school)
  • St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
  • Sisters of Mercy Early Learning Center

History

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St. Francis Xavier Academy was established in 1860 by the Sisters of Mercy. St. Aloysius was founded in 1879 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. In 1906 St. Mary's School was established by Sisters of the Divine Word. Several school consolidations occurred. In 1989 the Catholic schools in Vicksburg administratively merged into a single institution, Vicksburg Catholic School, in 1989.[3]

Notable alumni

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ NCEA. "NCEA School Locator". Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  2. ^ AdvancED. "AdvancED-Find Accredited Institutions". Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "School History & Profile". Vicksburg Catholic School. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  4. ^ "Eddie Ray Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
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