Holy Savior Menard Central High School

School website: www.holysaviormenard.com

Welcome

For over 50 years, Holy Savior Menard Central High School has served both the Catholic and non-Catholic communities in preparing young people for the future.  In the areas of math, science, history, English, social studies, and the arts, Holy Savior Menard Central High School sets high standards for its students.

The Catholic faith is taught in each grade as a required class.  The New Testament, Old Testament, and traditional family values are some of the areas covered in daily religion classes.  The Mass is celebrated weekly, and each class makes an annual retreat at Maryhill Retreat Center.

Both Catholic and non-Catholic parents looking for the best education for their children, in a safe, challenging atmosphere, should consider Holy Savior Menard Central High School.  It may be the best gift they can give their children.

It is the mission of Holy Savior Menard Central High School to provide a Catholic Educational program rooted in the traditions of Faith Development, Academic Excellence, and Service.

Holy Savior Menard Central High School is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The following is a statement from the last peer review by SACS:

The Peer Review Team certifies that the school has satisfactorily met the expectations and responsibilities involved in the SACS School Improvement Process.  Additionally, the Peer Review Team certifies that Holy Savior Menard Central High School meets all the standards required for accreditation.  The Peer Review Team recommends to the Louisiana State SACS Committee that Holy Savior Menard Central High School  continue its accreditation by the Commission on Secondary and Middle Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Brief History

Holy Savior Menard Central High School has continued the tradition of Catholic education in Alexandria for more than 120 years.  In 1893, Father Leonard Menard and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart opened a boys’ school named St. Francis Xavier Commercial College.  Later renamed Menard Memorial High School, it offered a quality Catholic education to area male students until 1967 when Menard was united with the area girls’ school, Providence Central Academy, to form Holy Savior Menard Central High School at its present location.  In 1988, grades 7 and 8 were added to the school.

Since being named Holy Savior Menard Central High School, the following have served in the position of Principal:  Fr. Hugh Bigger, Fr. Douglas Hawkins, Fr. Warren Laroque, Sr. Cecile Claire Vanderlick, Sr. Michael Rose Stanzel, Mr. Pat O’Donnell, Mr. Terry J. Mayeux, Mr. Robert L. Mahfouz, Sr. Janez Shonfeld, Sr. Marice’ Elvekrog, Sr. Mary Ellen Theriot, Mr. Ronald Lemoine, Mr. Dale Skinner, Mr. Ronald Roy, Mr. Paul Ernie, Mr. Joel Desselle, Mr. Dwayne Lemoine and currently, Mr. Chris Gatlin.

Annual Events

Please visit school website at www.holysaviormenard.com to see the calendar of events.

How to Register: Visit the school website here:  www.holysaviormenard.com/admissions/how-apply

Staff

Email: dkelly@holysaviormenard.com

Chris Gatlin, Principal

Rev. Luke LaFleur, Chaplain

Laura Davis, Assistant Principal

David Perkins, Facilities Director

Donna Kelly, Administrative Secretary