Pelham Manor Elementary School Part of Touring Tuesdays in the NY Archdiocese

PELHAM, NY — The Archdiocese of New York has announced the dates for its 2016-17 “Touring Tuesdays,” events at 140 elementary schools, including Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Pelham Manor.

These open house events will take place on select Tuesdays throughout the school year from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or by appointment.

The 2016-17 dates are Nov. 15, Jan. 10, Jan. 31 (takes place during Catholic Schools Week), Feb. 14, March 14 and April 4, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., or by appointment. Touring Tuesday open house events are designed to introduce prospective families to the life-long benefits and value of a Catholic education.

Since its inception in 2013, the Touring Tuesdays initiative has been attended by thousands of families and has resulted in more than 7,000 new student enrollments from Pre-K through Grade 8, across the Archdiocese.

Touring Tuesdays offer an exciting way to see Catholic schools such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help in action, and provide families with an opportunity to learn about the admissions process and meet with principals, faculty, other parents and elementary school students.

“Touring Tuesdays provide an unprecedented opportunity for prospective parents and students to experience the benefits a faith-based education provides for the whole child. More than 98 percent of our high school seniors graduate and 99 percent of those graduates going on to post-secondary education, making a Catholic education one of best investments a parent can make in their children’s future," said Dr. Timothy J. McNiff, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York.

Dr. McNiff added, “At the heart of the Catholic School experience are things we hold sacred – a belief in the dignity of all people, a calling to service, a pursuit of faith, a personal relationship with God, and a commitment to learning. These values prepare our students for success and good citizenry in school and beyond. We will always remain committed to these values and our students.”

Touring Tuesday reservations are required and can be made online at www.buildboldfutures.org or by calling the 24/7 bilingual phone line, 646-794-2885. School tours can also be arranged by appointment.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is located at 575 Fowler Ave.