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A History of Excellence... Since 1925!St. Anne’s School was established in 1925 by St. Anne’s Parish. Located at 385 North “F” Street in Porterville, a new structure was built in the Mission-Revival style to accommodate the school, as well as a new home for the church. Construction was completed under the pastorate of Rev. Patrick Daly. Upon completion of the new church/school in 1925, the original St. Anne’s Church building was demolished. By 1951, a new church building was completed and dedicated across the street from the school.The school’s first commencement program was held on June 3, 1927. The eighth grade graduates of the first class were Joseph Duggan, Jack Roberts, Alphonse Gagnon, and Walter O’Reilly. The following year there were eight graduates. By the beginning of the twenty-first century, St. Anne’s School had graduated over 1,300 students. Walter O’Reilly, who gave the first commencement address in 1927, remarked: “…our hopes are high, that before many years have passed away, St. Anne’s may be sending forth her pupils from well crowded portals, from a school noted for its ideals and its achievements…We pray that we may always strive for the good, the noble, and the true. That …we may be true to our Church, to our country, and to our school.”
In the early 1970’s the Sisters of the Love of God joined the Diocese of Fresno, where they worked at Sacred Heart School in Fresno under the guidance of the pastor, Monsignor Maurice Lahey. Monsignor Lahey became pastor of St. Anne’s Parish in 1977 and asked the Sisters of the Love of God to succeed the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namu. Sister Caridad Reguera, Sister Maria Cristobal, Sister Bernadette Bartolome, Sister Rosario Mediavilla, and Sister Milagros Martin were the first Sisters of the Love of God to arrive in Porterville on July 25, 1977.Over the past eighty-seven years, we have grown from a small, enthusiastic group of families to a thriving school with over 200 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. We are proud that some current students are second-generation St. Anne’s School students! Extensive renovations and upgrades through the years have enhanced the outreach of the school and broadened our educational program.
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St. Anne’s School continues the celebration of our Catholic faith with a long history of providing an academically rich and faith-filled education. The majority of St. Anne’s School graduates enter honors or college preparatory courses at local high schools. Most then go on to colleges and universities throughout the United States. We are blessed to contribute to the intellectual and spiritual growth of these fine students and to be recognized in our community as a school of true excellence.
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Principal Alvarado's Welcome
Mr. Juan Alvarado, Principal - photo coming soon!
For the past 30 years, I have been blessed to spend my career doing what I love, which is teaching and inspiring children to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Along the way, I also spent 25 years coaching, where I learned that some of life's greatest lessons come from teamwork, perseverance, and encouraging others to believe in themselves. If you ask me about my career, I like to say it has two chapters: the first 15 years with a full head of hair, and the last 15 years without it!
Thankfully, my passion for education has only grown, even if my hair didn't. I am truly honored and grateful to serve as the next principal of St. Anne's School. I look forward to paring with our dedicated teachers, supportive families, and parish community to create a faith-filled environment where every child feels known, loved, challenged, and inspired. It is a privilege to continue making a difference in the lives of children, and I can't wait to see all that God has in store for our St. Anne's family.
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Meet our excellent teachers and staff
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Lindsey KislingKindergarten -
Junell Garcia1st Grade
Sheldon Jackson College
Chapman University -
Alyssa Alba2nd Grade
CSU Long Beach
St. Anne's School Alumnus -
Alyssa Cribbs3rd Grade
Master's Degree
St. Anne's School Alumnus -
Vanessa Almanza4th Grade
National University, Master's -
Ms. Cisneros5th/6th Grade -
Stephanie Madrigal7th-8th Grade English, Social Studies & Religion
CSU Fresno -
Sylvia Herrera7th - 8th Grade Math, Science, & Religion
College of the Sequoias Chapman University -
Allison HillK- 8th Grade Phys. Edu. & Athletic Director
CSU Fresno -
Meet Our Excellent Staff
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Aubrey CardozaKindergarten & 1st Grade Aide -
Brittany SchielerKindergarten Aide -
Anna PenaFront Office -
Cathy CasaresMorning & After-School Care -
Deacon Jorge SantoyoCustodian
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