St. Isidore School, which was established in 1921 and graduated its first class in 1923, will celebrate its 100th anniversary starting Aug. 29.
The Centennial Celebration Committee has been planning for many events starting with an opening Mass, alumni day, coin drive, food truck festival, liturgical finish along with a school and parish-wide picnic.
The history of the school of Saint Isidore of Madrid is one of initiative, foresight and love. In 1921, Father A.J. Fleming saw the need for a parochial school. The number of school age children had grown and their parents were anxious for them to have a Catholic education.
By Sept. 6, 1921, when school opened, the enrollment was 38 pupils. Today, with almost 300 students from preschool (3-year-olds) to grade 8, St. Isidore School cultivates a tradition that combines faith and teaching with academic excellence. Attending students are from Quakertown, Center Valley, Coopersburg, East Greenville, Blue Bell, Telford, Richlandtown, Pennsburg, Sellersville and Perkasie.
The 100th anniversary year event schedule is as follows:
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