MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Montfort Academy, an award-winning classical high school, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul of Mount Vernon, NY to relocate there from Katonah beginning in September 2013.
Richard Greco, Chairman of Montfort, said, “Our move from northern Westchester to southern Westchester will allow Montfort to reach a more numerous and diverse prospective student body. Relocating will also allow more students to take advantage of Montfort’s affordable, classical Catholic education. Fleetwood is a beautiful section of the City of Mount Vernon, and we are excited to becoming part of a vibrant, active parish community with genuine pastoral leadership.”
Don Alleva, Parish Manager at Saints Peter and Paul, said, “We are excited to welcome The Montfort Academy to Saints Peter and Paul. Montfort has established itself as an authentically Catholic high school that provides a safe and caring environment to students of all backgrounds and helps form their bodies, minds, and souls. It has achieved an enviable track record of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and college placement.”
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In addition to a school building with ten classrooms, Saints Peter and Paul offers Montfort students access to Mount Vernon and Westchester County sports fields and easy transportation access from the Fleetwood train station on the Metro-North Harlem line. All prospective high school students will have until March 1st to apply for admission to the 2013 entering 9th Grade. Transfer applications are also welcome.
Three Open House events will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul on Thursday, February 7th, from 5-7pm, Saturday, February 9th, from 12-2pm, and Monday and Tuesday, February 11th and 12th, from 5-7 p.m. All prospective in-coming 9th-grade and transferring students and their families are welcome to attend.
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The Parish of Saints Peter and Paul, located at 129 E Birch Street in Mt Vernon, was established in 1929 and serves the people of Mount Vernon’s Fleetwood neighborhood. For more information on the parish, visit www.stspeterandpaulmvny.org.
The Montfort Academy is a private classical high school within the Archdiocese of New York. Established in 2001, Montfort has consistently ranked among the top 50 Catholic high schools in America. More information on The Montfort Academy is available at www.themontfortacademy.org.
