St. Michael Elementary School

St. Michael Elementary School is a Catholic School within the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States.

Location

Saint Michael Lifelong Learning Center is located along with its corresponding parish in Jeffersontown, Kentucky in the county of the same name.

History

Saint Michael Catholic Church held its first Mass on November 8, 1980. Father Bill Griner, who first came to minister at the Church in June 1987, recognized the need for an accompanying Catholic elementary school as the parochial community continued to grow. The Family Life Center opened for kindergarten and first grade in the fall of 1997. A new building, which lent its name to the school's current moniker, was first in use during the 98-99 school year; the Lifelong Learning Center continues to be in use to this day. On August 6, 2006, a new Community Center was dedicated by the Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly and the current mayor of Louisville Jerry Abramson. It contains, among other things, a basketball court, a walking track, a concession stand, a stage, and several offices and exercise rooms. A new groundbreaking ceremony was held in 2011 to herald the building of a new Church building.

2011-2012 School Year

Saint Michael Lifelong Learning Center currently provides an education from preschool to eighth grade. It graduated its 8th class of 8th grade students in the spring of 2012. It is a growing community with about 450 students. Since its opening, Saint Michael has had strong football and academic teams, with appearances in both the city-wide football championship, the Toy Bowl, and the Governor's Cup State Finals (in Quick Recall and written exams and composition).