Helias Catholic H.S. receives donation for Accommodations Program

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Helias Catholic High School is pleased to announce an anonymous donor contributed $200,000 to establish an endowment fund to ensure the continuation of the school’s Accommodations Program.

“I am profoundly thankful for the gift of these funds to establish an endowment for our accommodations program,” said Father Stephen Jones, president of Helias Catholic.

“This ministry of serving and forming varied levels of learners is a hallmark of Catholic education,” Fr. Jones stated. “It is my hope our community gives generously to these endowed funds so that we can continue this ministry in our school for generations to come.”

The proceeds from the endowed funds will be used to offset the costs of staffing and other needs for the accommodations program.

The accommodations staff at Helias Catholic is passionate about making sure every student is successful in reaching his or her full potential.

Currently, the program has a full-time coordinator/teacher, a full-time teacher and a part-time teacher.

Since its inception in 2015, when one faculty member served 32 students, the program has grown to help 91 students, and applied classes have been added for those who qualify.

In addition to those with diagnosed learning issues, the program’s teachers also assist students who are struggling for a variety of reasons including those with illnesses and injuries that cause them to miss multiple days of school.

“It is heart-warming and affirming to know our community believes in supporting ALL our students academically and spiritually,” said Elizabeth Twyman, the school’s accommodations coordinator.

“With this generous donation our wonderful team can carry-on with the mission we began five years ago and continue collaborating with our faculty members to help students,” she said.

Helias Catholic High School is building a community of saints and scholars for Christ.

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