Students hold rally in front of their Allerton Catholic school to protest impending closure
Kids as young as 3 years old were holding signs, and demanding their co-ed private school be saved.
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Parents, students and faculty came together Friday to protest the impending closure of St. Lucy's Catholic School.
“This has been our school since we were three. It’s surreal," said Jaymie-Lynn, an eighth grader.
Kids as young as 3 years old were holding signs, and demanding their co-ed private school be saved.
“I hope that the archdiocese sees this and they know how much students have gathered around here so we can keep our school open," said Norals, a sixth grader.
In February, the Archdiocese of New York notified parents via email that the school would be closing in June. Citing financial concerns and a lack of enrollment
In a letter to the school's parent organization, the superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of New York explained the decision in more detail saying,
"I know how much this school has meant to you, your family, and the entire community. The news of its closure is deeply painful, and I want you to know that we share in your sadness. St. Lucy’s has been a cherished place of faith, learning, and love for generations, and this decision was not made lightly. It came only after much reflection, careful study, and prayer. While we are unable to change this decision, please know that it was made with great care and concern for the future of Catholic education in New York."
