PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION St. Philip Neri Catholic School Richard Hill, Principal The Face of
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S t. Philip Neri Catholic School for children and families throughout the metro area since 1961. Today, on its 14 acres of land, SPN serves students in PK3-7th grade on its main campus and children from 6 weeks of age to 2 years at its Early Learning Center. Richard Hill, the principal at SPN for the last seven years, attributes the school’s success to the hard work and dedication of its teachers, the support and contri- butions of its families, and the zeal of its wonderful students. SPN’s mission is to educate the whole child, placing an emphasis on growing the faith of its students, offering a rigorous academic program, providing a variety of extra- curricular activities, and seeking out (SPN) has been proudly providing education and faith formation
opportunities for students to learn to care for others and to treat others with kindness in a comfortable and sup- portive environment. Mr. Hill says that serving at St. Philip Neri is an honor and privilege because he gets to “work on the frontlines with exceptional educa- tors to bring the faith to our students and families, shining the light of Christ to others.” In recent years, SPN has invested heavi- ly in the student experience. The library has been refurbished, and both a science lab and an art studio have been added. Classrooms have been converted to LED lighting, new outdoor playground spaces have been built, and technol- ogy campus-wide has been updated. Technology improvements include the installation of fiber optic internet, the
placing of new wireless access points, expanding the school’s 1:1 technology initiative to include second grade and up, and upgrading interactive boards and other equipment in classrooms. The school has grown, adding a section of Fifth Grade in 2024 and a section of Sixth Grade this year. A third section of Seventh Grade will be added for the 2026-2027 school year. The strength of St. Philip Neri lies with its people. SPN prides itself on offering a “full service” community, where its students, families, faculty, and parish- ioners can draw closer to God, work together to serve others, and develop lifelong friendships while growing in mind, body, and spirit, all towards the goal of forming future saints.
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