Historical November 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Neighborhood School was forced to close its doors for the Fall 1981 Semester because of insufficient enrollment.
Since 1972 the alternative school for pre-school and elementary age children has served the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood, beginning with pre-school classes held at Grace Methodist and expanding in 1976 with an elementary program at Grace and Peace Fellowship.
Since 1979, the school has been housed at Delmar Baptist’s educational wing.
The school was founded by Sister Ann Manganaro with the assistance of several families in our neighborhood who were committed to an educational program of individualized instruction complemented by a totally integrated school. “We are working to open for our tenth year by the second semester,” stated Neighborhood School President David Schmidt.
He indicated that the ending of grants from the CETA program and the Missouri Arts Council last May had forced tuition increases that could only be partially offset by the school’s traditionally generous scholarship program. Discussions are underway with the Society of Friends (Quakers) whose educational interests might merge with the Neighborhood School Community. Emphasis is being placed on re-opening by February 1982 of the pre-school program at Delmar Baptist. Anyone desiring information about the school may call 725-4620.
Originally published in The Paper, November 1981.
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