About Saint Theresa School Bronx

The post-World War II baby boom saw an increase in families with young children becoming parishioners of St. Theresa's Church. Fr. Ponsiglione saw a need to educate these children in the Catholic tradition. Anthony DePace, a trustee of the parish and professional architect, accepted the task of designing a school building.

Groundbreaking for our school began in December 1953 at the southwest corner of Saint Theresa Avenue, formerly known as Morris Park Avenue, between Pilgrim and Mayflower Avenues across the street from the church. Delays occurred in the excavation of the plot and the construction of the school so that the first classes were held in the rectory meeting room and church hall.

Fr. Ponsiglione obtained the services of the Dominican Sisters from the Sparkill, NY community to staff the new school as principal and faculty. By September 1955, classes began for grades 1 through 4 with Sr. Mary Bernard as the first principal.

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Photo on Left: 1953 Architect's Rendering of St. Theresa School
Photo on Right: St. Theresa's School Dedication Book from 1955


Photo on Far Left: 1955 Kindergarten Classroom
Photo Center Left: 1955 Typical Classroom
Photo Center Right: First School Play 1959
Photo on Far Right: First Graduation Ceremony 1959

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