2012 Lent collection

During Lent 2012, $10,300 was raised for the School of the Infant Jesus by St. Simon Parish and Ludington community.  THANKS!  The money will be used for teacher salaries, science curriculum materials and other special needs.

School's OUT (soon)

 The children at the School of the Infant Jesus will have their final exams during the second week of June.  They must pass state tests to graduate from 6th and 9th grades.  The children have up to three years to succeed but must repeat the entire class year if they fail.  Last year, 21 of 22 of their 9th graders passed.  We hope this year's class is also successful.

Join us at Sportsmans Restaurant on March 3rd for a fundraiser. Enjoy a dinner from the menu and perhaps participate in our 50:50 raffle. We are raising $15000 for teacher salaries at the School of the Infant Jesus

St. Simon sent $16,500 to help build homes for families left homeless from the earthquake. They will be constructed in the School of the Infant Jesus neighborhood.

Jan. 12, 2012: A half-million people still wait for housing while living in tent cities in Haiti two years after the strong earthquake destroyed much of Port-au-Prince and surrounding area.

Lunch is being prepared! Over 1000 children eat a nutritious lunch at the School of the Infant Jesus each school day. Funds from St. Simon Parish are used to supplement the typical rice and bean diet with fruits and vegetables.

3rd Grade teacher to resume work

We have a 3rd grade teacher whom we follow closely. Although she lost her legs in the January 2010 earthquake, she has resumed work from her wheelchair. She travels to and from school on the back of a motorcycle. She came to work full of joy and enthusiasm. She wants to be useful to others. As you can see, her students are glad that she is back.