History of Our School

For over fifty years, Saint Peter the Apostle School, originally named Nativity of Our Lord School, has provided students with a quality, Catholic education. The school is located on Wilmington Island in east Savannah. With a dedicated staff of over forty teachers, aides and support personnel, the school serves the needs of approximately 300 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth, both in the classroom and through the school's After Care Program. The school welcomes students of all faiths who accept the mission statement and beliefs of the school.

Nativity of Our Lord School was established in 1951. Classrooms in St. Mary’s Home and in the social hall of Nativity Church were utilized in the early years. By 1958 the school had classes through the eighth grade. As the school began to grow, it was apparent that larger facilities were needed.

In January 1980, the school moved to Wilmington Island. The new school building had ten classrooms, a faculty lounge, administrative offices, a gymnasium, and a large outdoor area. In 1983, the multi-purpose room was built to be used for meetings and to serve as a lunchroom for the students. Beginning in 1985, Sunday Masses were offered in the multi-purpose room. At that time, the Nativity Church building was unable to accommodate the increased number of parishioners.

Permission to build St. Peter the Apostle Church on the grounds adjacent to the school was granted by Bishop Lessard in 1989. The new church was dedicated on October 14, 1990. On August 24, 1993, the school name was changed to St. Peter the Apostle School according to the direction of the Bishop.

A second building was added in 2000 to accommodate the increased enrollment, and it houses grades 5th through 8th, as well as the science lab, computer lab, and media center.

The New Parish Center Dedication took place on Sunday, May 25th, 2008. Bishop John Kevin Boland presided at the Mass and officiated at the Dedication ceremony.