History

Holy Spirit Catholic School, founded in 1966, has been educating the youth of the parish and community for more than 50 years.

In 1964, His Excellency John Russell, Bishop of Richmond established the Holy Spirit Catholic Church located in Annandale, VA at its current location.  The parish was formed by approximately 500 families, and at the urging of the parishioners, the school was built.

Two years after the parish was established, Holy Spirit Catholic School opened its doors in 1966 and started with just a kindergarten and first grade class. More than 50 years later, Holy Spirit School now educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

HOLY SPIRIT EXPANDS

Over the years, Holy Spirit School has seen a number of expansion projects. The most recent large-scale projects include 2007’s multi-million-dollar expansion that created several new teaching spaces including a separate wing for the Middle School; 2019’s Media Lab construction; and 2020’s Outdoor Classroom construction. Holy Spirit School is dedicated to moving forward and staying current with educational technologies, while remaining steadfast in our dedication to a traditional Catholic education.

The 2007 expansion project created a new and separate space for the vibrant and growing Middle School. It also created spaces for an expanded Computer Lab, Art Workshop, Science Lab, larger Media Center and new cafeteria.

The Media Lab addition of 2019 utilized renovated space in the Media Center that is now dedicated to the authentic integration of technology into curriculum lessons across all grade levels. Students have opportunities to learn the art of video and podcast production and have access to robotics and STEAM-related equipment that encourages collaboration and develops critical thinking skills.