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St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy to Close at School Year’s End After 151 Years

Parish leaders attribute the move to long-term enrollment decline with a projected $500,000 shortfall.

Overview

  • Rev. Anthony Buś informed families and staff of the decision in a Jan. 16 letter.
  • The final day of classes is scheduled for June 4, concluding the 2025–26 academic year.
  • School officials reported years of falling enrollment leading to an unsustainable budget gap near $500,000.
  • Fundraising covered significant needs, including more than $500,000 from Kostka’s Kids and over $60,000 in Mass donations, yet a deficit remains.
  • The parish will stay open, though leaders say its finances have been strained, and they plan a closure that honors the academy’s legacy.