St. Margaret’s Catholic School set to close, Kalamazoo diocese says

OTSEGO, Mich. (WOOD) — This is the last school year for students at St. Margaret Catholic Elementary School in Otsego, the Diocese of Kalamazoo announced Wednesday.

The pastor of St. Margaret Parish, Rev. Simon Manjooran, recommended closing the school because of declining enrollment, teacher shortages and long-term financial viability, among other factors, the diocese said.

The school currently has 14 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through fourth grade.

“I recognize and share in the sadness caused by the closure of St. Margaret Elementary School,” Bishop Edward M. Lohse said. “We honor the immense impact the school has had over these past 60 years in the faith formation and education of so many young people.”

The school first opened in 1960. The 2023-2024 school year will be its last.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo’s Office of Catholic Schools will help students and staff find arrangements for next year.

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