The first All Saints High School graduating class will participate in commencement exercises on May 20, 2016. This is the first year all four grade levels are in attendance at the high school. The 12 seniors of the Class of 2016 have been accepted as of April 1 into over 25 universities and have another eight universities pending enrollment. These universities include: William and Mary, Texas A&M, University of Texas, University of Oklahoma, Villanova, SMU, St. Andrews – Scotland, North Carolina State, Missouri Southern State, Colorado State, Colorado School of Mines, Baylor, Boston College, Texas Tech, LCU, Purdue, Wayland Baptist, Abilene Christian, West Texas A&M. Pending universities include: Georgetown, Tufts, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Projected scholarships thus far total approximately $450,000. Additionally, one member of the junior class (Class of 2017) has been extended an offer to skip his senior year and enroll at Stanford University.
All Saints has experienced its largest enrollment in the school’s history this school year. The enrollment peaked at 477 students this spring. Open enrollment is underway for preschool (3 year-old) through 12th grade. Parents may contact the school office () at any time for more information. Founded in 1956, All Saints is open to all faiths with a focus on educational excellence. The school is widely-recognized for its Fine Arts program as well as excellent academic programs. The foundation of an All Saints education is based on academics, fine arts, athletics, spiritual development and service to others. The high school offers a college-preparatory curriculum with pre-advanced and advanced placement courses through a 90-minute block schedule. No more than 12 students can be enrolled in a classroom in preschool and lower school classes with 16 students per teacher ratio in middle school and high school classrooms.
Accomplishments at the state and district levels have been common place at All Saints this year. The high school one-act play won the Texas Association of Private and Parochial School (TAPPS) state championship last fall. While another academic state championship was just received this week when it was announced the high school yearbook won the TAPPS state championship yearbook contest. The high school academic team finished third in the state contest. The Lower School and Middle School students won the District PSIA contest and will compete in the state meet later this month.
Athletics have accumulated a lot of victories throughout the year. The high school boys and girls cross country teams won the state TAPPS cross country meet. The volleyball team placed second in the state TAPPS volleyball championships and the boys basketball team finished third in the state TAPPS championship. The middle school teams won the district football and 8th grade basketball championships. The high school girls tennis won the TAPPS state championship last week. The high school golf and track teams have qualified for the TAPPS state championships set for late April and early May.
ALL SAINTS NEWS
· The first All Saints High School graduating class will participate in commencement exercises on May 20, 2016. This is the first year all four grade levels are in attendance at the high school. All Saints High School opened its inaugural year of high school in August 2012.
· The school offers a college preparatory curriculum with pre-advanced and advanced placement courses through a 90-minute block schedule. The smaller-sized high school gives students the opportunity to participate in many organizations and activities. A grade level has been added each year. This is the first year all four grade levels are in attendance at the high school.
· Enrollment continues to increase annually. To date, 477 students are enrolled in grades preschool (three-year-olds) through 12th grade.
· The grand opening of the newly expanded facilities took place January 31, 2014 and all high school classes and activities are located in the building now. The building includes spaces for all students at All Saints, grades preschool through high school. The new space includes a high school competition-sized gym with locker rooms, athletic training facilities, and coaches’ offices; two science labs; six classrooms; one computer lab; theater area with stage, cafeteria, administrative offices, three visual arts studios and lounge area for students. In addition, the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Fine Arts Center was also constructed at the same time. It houses a Black Box theater, Choir / Music Hall, and Band / Orchestra Hall.
· All Saints Episcopal School is widely-recognized for its strong Fine Arts curriculum and is proud to host the free Friday performance of these talented From the Top youth musicians. The school offers Orchestra classes for students in grades 3-12 along with Band classes for grades 4-12. Choir is offered for students in 5th through 12th grade, but Music classes are part of the curriculum for preschool through fourth grade students. Theatre classes are offered for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Art classes begin in preschool and continue through high school.
· All Saints offers students the opportunity for community service, travel, fine arts, athletics, peer mentoring, leadership, and spiritual development.
· Class sizes are limited to a 16-to-1 student to teacher ratio.
· Founded in 1956, All Saints is an independent school open to students of all faiths, with a focus on academic excellence.
· The foundation of an All Saints education is based on academics, fine arts, athletics, spiritual development and service to others.
· All Saints Episcopal School is accepting enrollment for the 2 school year. Contact the school for more information – .
(Press release from All Saints Episcopal School)
