08/18/2025
Just a few years shy of Holy Name of Jesus School's 100th anniversary, a significant new addition is taking shape. Established in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus has been educating elementary students for over a century, opening its doors on its current campus in 1932. In 2026, the campus will expand to include a state-of-the-art gymnasium with a running track, ten new classrooms for students from six weeks to three years old, and dedicated art and music rooms. The new structure will seamlessly connect to the historic Neo-Gothic school via a delicate glass connector, featuring a central staircase and elevator to enhance accessibility to both the gym and the school's existing auditorium. Since 2019, Mathes Brierre Architects has collaborated with HNJ on long-term facilities planning and an expansion master plan. Several phased projects have been undertaken to accommodate the Little Gators on campus and clear the way for the new addition—all while carefully working around the active school environment. We are thrilled for the school and parish community to see this highly anticipated expansion, which will include its first indoor sports facility and increased capacity for our youngest Gators—fueling the next century of growth and success at HNJ!
Recently there was a topping out ceremony for the placement of the last beam at the highest part of the new building. Ryan Gootee General Contractors, L.L.C. took some amazing drone footage of the progress. Our very own Angela Morton, Joyce Bergman and Lindsey Bean were on hand to celebrate the occasion.