Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
Dont think I have ever heard of it...while I am not Catholic, one would think for something that has been around for almost 8 decades...in any case, sorry for those that do know and have sent their kids there.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
I have relatives that sent their kids there and they really seemed to value the education and values received.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
That's really awful. I was hoping to use them for childcare eventually as my office is right across the street.
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Perhaps these guys can be called up for a real-life "mission from God" to save the school?
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
This is sad news indeed. I have fond memories of the school especially the beautiful grounds/pool.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
if i'm not mistaken, villa theresa has an old school on a large parcel of land for sale at sw 134th & western. i'm pretty sure it's been on the market for over a year. -M
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
mmm, you are absolutely right. VT closed that site at least a year ago, maybe two. Think they've been having increasing financial pressure for some time, and it just finally became too much...
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
http://newsok.com/villa-teresa-catho...rticle/3656384
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...the Moore location has been closed for a year. The letter to parents cites rising costs such as health insurance and salaries, and major renovation and repairs needed for buildings as reasons for the closing. An aging population of nuns has meant fewer working outside the convent, earning income.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
We too were planning to send our child there in a couple of years. I have known a few former students and teachers from there and all have fond memories. It will be a loss for sure.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
I don't have any kind of personal history with that school, but I do think it's a major blow to Midtown. A lot of people still don't have unwavering optimism about the Oklahoma City public school system. This has been a good, vibrant neighborhood option for those families who have chosen to plant a stake in the urban core of OKC. Not to mention its history. Eight decades - an institution, to be sure. Sorry to see it go. While I'm not Catholic, I do know from my experience in St. Louis that healthy Catholic schools contribute immesurably to stemming the tide of urban flight. Sigh.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
Hearing the news of closing last Friday absolutely made my heart sink such an awful thing to happen to such a horrible thing to happen to such a great school and loving caring staff who are like family my daughter attend pre k at villa Teresa and absolutely loves it. I pray that the building on school grounds do not get run down or vandalized after almost 8 decades it's trully historic
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
My son graduated from VT last year and my daughter will be part of the last graduating class this year. It's really sad as the school is great, it's a very good, loving, learning environment. While it is a Catholic school, I would guess at least half of the kids that go there are non-Catholic. I know many parents send their children there because it's convenient to downtown and their work. Lots of kids of St. Anthony employees go there.
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
Looks like speculation has already begun on future uses for that location.
http://newsok.com/villa-teresa-schoo...rticle/3657715
Re: Villa Teresa to close in July!
They might want to take the "now enrolling" banner down (in the article gallery pics). Interesting campus. Can easily see it being repurposed into something else and hopefully not bulldozed.