Enroll Your Child in a Catholic School With a Rich History
Mission Statement
In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:
• Inspire disciples of Christ;
• Challenge each individual to be a life-long learner; and
• Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
History
1964 - Incarnation Catholic School opened in August with 120 children enrolled in the half-day kindergarten and full-day grades one and two classes. The faculty consists of three lay teachers
1965 - Grade 3 added.
1966 - Grade 4 added,
1967 - Three Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order of Syracuse, N.Y. arrive to help staff the school. School enrollment reaches 250 children and a faculty of 6 teachers (3 lay, 3 religious). Sister Adele serves as the principal. Grade 5 added,
1968 - Incarnation Catholic Church opened. Grade 6 added,
1969 - Grade 7 added
1970 - The main building completed. The faculty expands to 12. Grade 8 added.
1971 - First accreditation study is completed. Sister Eugene Marie serves as principal. Music and physical education added to the program.
1972 - Initial accreditation received October 4, 1972. One of the highest scores ever given by a visiting team from Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) was awarded to the school.
1974 – Spanish added to the program.
1980 - Four portables purchased to accommodate a large enrollment with a waiting list.
1982 - The old storage sheds are removed and a new building erected. The school undergoes its second accreditation study. First band is started.
1983 - Full accreditation awarded again to Incarnation Catholic School by the FCC. At the advice of the Accreditation team, the positions of Vice Principal and Dean of Discipline are formed. Art added to the program.
1984 - Preparation begins for computer room addition in the Learning Center..
1986 - The Parish Learning Center becomes the school’s Media Center. Computer classes added to the program.
1987 - Construction begins on the Junior High wing of the school.
1988 - The old Church is transformed into St. Michael’s Hall, which serves as the school’s cafeteria and auditorium.
1990 - Full accreditation awarded again to Incarnation Catholic School by the FCC.
1992 - First lay principal, Carolyn J. Goslee, named at ICS. Full-time kindergarten established.
1995 - First 8th grade class to go to Washington, D.C.
1996 - Addition of two Junior High classrooms to replace the old MacDill Air Force Base barrack, which served as the school’s social hall.
1997 - Full accreditation awarded again to Incarnation Catholic School by the FCC.
2005 - Full accreditation awarded again to Incarnation Catholic School by the FCC.
2006 - First Pre-K4 class opens in the fall.
2007 - ICS Pavilion dedicated in the spring.
2010 - ICS welcomes its fourth principal Mr. Michael Zelenka.
2014 - VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) program started for Pre-K4.
2015 - First Pre-K3 class opens in the fall.
2017 - Ms. Marrie McLaughlin joins ICS as the principal
2018 – Campus and curriculum improvements include:
- 1:1 iPad program for all middle school students
- Canvas, a learning management program utilized in over 300 universities and colleges, is introduced for grades 3-8
- State-of-the-art dismissal system.
- All teachers became Apple-certified
2019 - 25th 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C.
2020 – School updates and milestones include:
- STREAM class begins, combining Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math for all students
- 50th 8th grade graduation ceremony concludes our 55th school year
- Seesaw, an app-based portfolio and communication program, implemented in Pre-K3 through 2nd grade
2021 – Campus updates include:
- 6 foot wide internally illuminated touchscreen ViewBoards installed in all classrooms, replacing older SmartBoards and projectors
- 1:1 iPad program for all intermediate (3rd-5th) students
- Flexible seating and updated, mobile furniture added in classrooms and the library