“We are very pleased with the progress of the Building on Tradition campaign, especially in today’s tough economic environment,” said Blessed Sacrament pastor, Father David Hoefler.

The Building on Tradition capital campaign kicked off in June with a goal of $5.4 million. The planned expansion will include four components: a new library to serve the academic and technological needs of the entire student body, a gymnasium for physical education and athletic programming, a new preschool wing to serve the youngest students, and a new entry and administrative wing. Adding these new elements that serve the whole school community will free up classroom space on the original side of the school building to address growing enrollment numbers.

Kim Hoffmann, Blessed Sacrament development director, credits the many volunteers that have assisted in raising the $4.5 million for the campaign. “We had over 100 volunteers that made this project a priority in their lives. I can’t praise them enough about the work that they have done and continue to do.” General chairpersons for the campaign are Joe and Sandy Cavanagh, Jim and Annette McDermott, and Scott and Lori Reimers.    

Blessed Sacrament Parish is home to nearly 1,400 families, with a school enrollment of 448 students. For over 85 years, Blessed Sacrament School has provided quality academics in a Catholic faith setting. Construction will begin in the spring of 2010.