History
Saint Alexander's School
St. Alexander was founded in June of 1959 with the appointment of Father Joseph Hanton by Archbishop Albert Cardinal Meyer. Father Hanton selected the name "St. Alexander" in honor of the third century pope and his own deceased father and brother who bore the same name. Father Hanton began making the reality of our founding families' dream come true withe purchase of a 12 acre site at 126th Street and 71st Avenue.
Parishioners' dreams became a reality when the new church and school were completed. Prior to the completion, daily Masses, Baptisms and Confessions were held in the rectory garage, which had been converted into a chapel. Sunday Masses were held at Van Henkelum Funereal Home and then moved to the auditorium of Palos East School.
The cornerstone of our church and school was laid October 30, 1960. Cardinal Meyer dedicated the completed part of our Parish complex on October 4, 1961.
In September of1960 the door opened for the first day of school. The enrollment was reorded at 247 children. Our school has continued to provide an excellent academic, religious and moral foundation for our children.
St. Alexander Co-educational Elementary School strives to offer a curriculum meeting the needs of the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially and physically -- and to work toward each student's realization of his/her potential in these areas. In cooperation with parents, the school fosters an atmosphere of love, respect and service where the message of Christ is taught and lived and community worship is an integral part of the religious education program. Through their Catholic education, the students learn responsibility and an appreciation of their family, school, parish, community and world.