HISTORY OF THE de PAUL SCHOOL
1970
Anne Rita Mauck SCN founded The de Paul School in 1970.
1975-85
The original de Paul School in Louisville founded other de Paul Schools and Programs in Eastern Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
1980-96
Families from across the continental United States -as well as from India, Great Britain, Central America, Canada, and Japan – attended de Paul’s six-weeks Summer Boarding Program.
2000
A new wing including a cafeteria and gym was constructed enhancing our Physical Education classes and setting the stage for an Athletics program.
2010
The de Paul School expanded its curriculum to include Visual & Performing Arts.
2016
The de Paul School renovated its entire Building #2 (formerly Transitional Building).
2020
The de Paul School celebrated its 50th anniversary of serving children with learning differences in the Louisville area.
1977
The de Paul School Board purchased the former Longfellow Elementary School, which remains our current location at 1925 Duker Avenue in the Highlands.
1988
After years of existing in several locations, The de Paul School added a wing to its main building to bring the “Transitional Program” (Middle School) to Duker Ave.
1992
The de Paul School began tutorial programs for adults and high school learners.
2005
The de Paul School launched a diverse athletics program, with the Huskies competing against other local schools in basketball, field hockey, cross country, and other sports.
2013
At the invitation of the US Embassy in Belgrade, de Paul Staff traveled to Serbia to provide professional development to teachers throughout that European nation.
2018
2016-2018 The Founders Campaign successfully concluded, resulting in a complete renovation of all classrooms within our 110 year-old building and additions.
2024
Our robotics program was expanded to become a K-8 Design Science special area.
The de Paul School has earned accreditations from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the National Association of Independent Schools, the KY Non-Public Schools Commission, and the Kentucky Association of Independent Schools. ISACS accreditations, granted every seven years, have been earned in 2020, 2013, 2006, 1997, and 1990.
