1973 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA. 31903
706-689-5644
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Our School:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a Parish School of the
Diocese of Savannah for grades PreK4 – 8. We serve students
from Columbus, Ft. Benning, Phenix City and surrounding areas.
By offering individual attention to every child, the school strives
to promote academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.
The school seeks to enroll students from all ethnic, racial and
socio-economic backgrounds who possess average to above –average
academic ability. We currently do not offer a program for students
having significant learning disabilities or emotional problems. The
school’s diverse student body comprises several nationalities and
backgrounds including those students whose parents are stationed at
Fort Benning.
The school emphasizes strong characteristics of the Catholic school
tradition: spirituality, rigorous academics, athletics, fine arts and a
commitment to high moral values. School uniforms are mandatory
for grades K-8 and optional for PreK. A student Code of Conduct
is strictly enforced. Homework is an integral part of the school
program at all grade levels, providing vital training for high school
and college. Participation in religious instruction and liturgies is an
integral part of the Lourdes experience.
Our History:
The school was established by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in August
1960 to serve the children of Fort Benning and South Columbus.
The school was staffed by 10 Ursuline Sisters from Cork Ireland who
established a core curriculum based on the strict guidelines of the
Diocese of Savannah. The nuns continued to run the school until 1997,
when they were called home to Ireland.
In its nearly 45-year history, Lourdes students have consistently scored
above local, state and national performance on standardized tests and
90% of our graduates attend College preparatory schools (Pacelli,
Columbus High, Northside High….).
Accreditations and Affiliations
Our Lady of Lourdes is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conferences
And is affiliated with the Christian Independent Athletic Association.
Special Programs
Before and After School Care – The school offers care for students in
All grades. Before school care begins at 7:00 a.m. and after school
care ends at 6:00 p.m. Time for homework, physical activity, snack and
planned games or activities are provided in the After School program.
Extra Curricular Sports – Students in grades 5 – 8 may participate in
basketball and cheerleading. Other Areas will be considered based on
interest and opportunities to compete. Our Lady of Lourdes also offers
extracurricular programs and activities to include Student Council,
Altar Servers, Beta Club, Journalism Team and Boy/Girl Scouts. These
activities are guided by interest and availability of sponsors.
Our School:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a Parish School of the
Diocese of Savannah for grades PreK4 – 8. We serve students
from Columbus, Ft. Benning, Phenix City and surrounding areas.
By offering individual attention to every child, the school strives
to promote academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.
The school seeks to enroll students from all ethnic, racial and
socio-economic backgrounds who possess average to above –average
academic ability. We currently do not offer a program for students
having significant learning disabilities or emotional problems. The
school’s diverse student body comprises several nationalities and
backgrounds including those students whose parents are stationed at
Fort Benning.
The school emphasizes strong characteristics of the Catholic school
tradition: spirituality, rigorous academics, athletics, fine arts and a
commitment to high moral values. School uniforms are mandatory
for grades K-8 and optional for PreK. A student Code of Conduct
is strictly enforced. Homework is an integral part of the school
program at all grade levels, providing vital training for high school
and college. Participation in religious instruction and liturgies is an
integral part of the Lourdes experience.
Our History:
The school was established by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in August
1960 to serve the children of Fort Benning and South Columbus.
The school was staffed by 10 Ursuline Sisters from Cork Ireland who
established a core curriculum based on the strict guidelines of the
Diocese of Savannah. The nuns continued to run the school until 1997,
when they were called home to Ireland.
In its nearly 45-year history, Lourdes students have consistently scored
above local, state and national performance on standardized tests and
90% of our graduates attend College preparatory schools (Pacelli,
Columbus High, Northside High….).
Accreditations and Affiliations
Our Lady of Lourdes is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conferences
And is affiliated with the Christian Independent Athletic Association.
Special Programs
Before and After School Care – The school offers care for students in
All grades. Before school care begins at 7:00 a.m. and after school
care ends at 6:00 p.m. Time for homework, physical activity, snack and
planned games or activities are provided in the After School program.
Extra Curricular Sports – Students in grades 5 – 8 may participate in
basketball and cheerleading. Other Areas will be considered based on
interest and opportunities to compete. Our Lady of Lourdes also offers
extracurricular programs and activities to include Student Council,
Altar Servers, Beta Club, Journalism Team and Boy/Girl Scouts. These
activities are guided by interest and availability of sponsors.
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