St. James School Will Wrap Up 90 Years of History With Mass and Reception

St. James School in Highwood is closing its doors for the final time on June 30 after providing Catholic education to communities across the North Shore for 90 years.

But the school will look to put an exclamation mark on their near century of service with a mass and reception dedicated to is rich legacy and tradition a month before its final call.

A gathering of parishioners, alumni and friends is set for Saturday, May 30 at the school. The evening’s 5:30 p.m. Mass will be dedicated to remembering the accomplishments and successes of St. James School, especially the lives that it has touched and changed. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the Mass.

The final graduation at St. James School will take place on Monday, June 8.

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