School History

1960 St. Monica School founded by Father George Stuebben. School was built in two surplus military barracks purchased from Ft. Sam Houston for grades 1 to 8.
 

Sister Michael Ann, our first principal, ran the school assisted by Sisters Damian and Florence from the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of St. Anthony.
 

1966-1971 Franciscan sisters taught at St. Monica’s prior to returning to their community.
 

1971 School scaled down to Kinder and 1st Grade by School Board, Mr. William Sparks, Mrs. Ellie Opdycke and Mr. James Hickey to keep the school open. Over the next ten years, the school would experience moderate growth.
 

1983 Mr. James Mollicone and Father Patrick Flanagan assumed responsibility for the school program including Preschool to 4th grade.  A small daycare and summer activity program developed.
 

1986 Enrollment increased by 60%, extended day care increased by 300% and summer program quadrupled.
 

1988 New School Building added, Rev. Patrick J. Flanagan Educational Center, approved by Archbishop Flores.
 

1995 School Annex developed to support increasing student population.
 

1997 Opdycke Administrative building was erected to better serve the students and their families.
 

2000 Resource and Technology Center was added to provide its students the means to become proficient and compete in an ever-changing technological world.
 

2006 A new middle school building was constructed for grades 6, 7, and 8
 

2007 Mrs. JoAnn Wood became principal.
 

2010 Northeast Herald voted SMCS Best of the Best, Best Church School

2012 JoAnn Wood was recognized as an “Outstanding Leader in Catholic Education.” The school developed a competitive athletic program and strong early childhood development.

2014 St. Monica Catholic School was recognized as one of ten schools in the San Antonio Archdiocese with record high enrollment.
 

2017 Mrs. Kristy Geyer became principal supporting the school through transition and strengthening parish relationships.
 

2018 Ms. Abigail Salazar became principal in partnership with our new Pastor, Fr. Thumma. St. Monica will continue to be a school with a commitment to academic excellence and Catholic values daring greatly in faith, academics and service.

2019 Ms. Abigail Salazar continued to do a fabulous job as principal of Saint Monica.  She created a more TEAM atmosphere, involved parents and open up great lines of communication to teachers, parents and the community.

2020 Ms. Laura Ortiz joined the Saint Monica community with open arms as our Vice Principal.  Her loving spirit and jolly attitude gives all the support she needs.

2020-2021 Mrs. Sara Martinez joined the St. Monica family as an Interim Administrator in December and finished off the COVID year for our St. Monica dragons.

2021 Mrs. Sara Martinez has agreed to continue with the St. Monica family as Principal, we wish her all the best in what's to come. Praying for her.