Kindergarten Started
Lee Bivins persuaded his sister-in-law, Margaret Teel, to teach Kindergarten in the basement of the newly built St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
St. Andrew’s Adds Grade Levels
The Board undertook a study of Kindergarten through 6th grade schools and determined that it was appropriate to add a grade each year beginning in 1963.
Classrooms Added
Departmentalized teaching began for grades 4 and above. The Education Building was begun and the upstairs was used for classrooms
Curriculum Expanded
The Education Wing of the Episcopal Church was completed and the upper grades were moved to the lower level. Curriculum expanded to include, among other things, French, Art, and Music.
First Graduating Class
The first 6th grade class of St. Andrew’s graduated in the spring.
Accreditation and New Headmaster
Mr. W.M. Nickell was inducted as Headmaster and St. Andrew’s was awarded accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.
St. Andrew’s Expands
A second 1st grade class is added and each year thereafter another grade is added with the idea that once there are two classes in each grade, the School will expand to include a junior high.
First Washington D.C Trip
The 6th Grade class took their inaugural trip to Washington D.C.
First Computer Lab
The first computer lab was put in place at St. Andrew’s
New Headmistress
Mr. Nickell retired from Headmaster and Connie Wootton became the new Headmistress.
Groundbreaking
In September, more than 1,000 people participate in the groundbreaking for the new school building. The new School Building was completed.
New Year In A New Building
The new school year begins in the newly built St. Andrew’s school building.
First 8th Grade Class
The first St. Andrew’s 8th grade class was added to the school.
Accreditation by SAES
The School achieved accreditation by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. Students publish the School’s first yearbook and dedicate it to Mis Margaret Teel.
First 8th Grade Graduation
The very first 8th grade class graduates from St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s Prayer
Alexis Anderson writes a Prayer for St. Andrew’s School. This prayer continues to be used in Chapel services to this day.
NJHS Added
The National Junior Honor Society is established at St. Andrew’s.
Fire Destroys Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church was destroyed by fire. For the next six years the Church will use the School gym for services as well as other parish activities.
Groundbreaking
Ground was broken for The Margaret Teel Early Childhood Building.
Opening of New Building
The Margaret Teel Early Childhood Building opens and is dedicated on Grandparent’s Day.
New Headmaster
Connie Wootton retired from Headmistress and Scott Kimball served in her stead as Headmaster for 2 years.
New Headmaster
Ron Ferguson was hired to lead the school as the new Headmaster of St. Andrew’s.
Fine Arts Night
The first annual St. Andrew’s Fine Arts Night was held.
Expanding Curriculum
Service Learning is added to the St. Andrew’s curriculum.
New Campaign Launched
The Legacy Capital Campaign is launched.
Legacy Campaign Complete
The Legacy Campaign is complete. The Middle School, art and music classrooms are finished and renovated spaces, including the library and gymnasium are ready for use in January.
Accreditation Self Study Completed
Accreditation Self Study completed in October. First annual Heifer Market held.
60th Anniversary
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School of Amarillo celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
Brick Garden
Dedication of the Brick Garden in celebration of St. Andrew’s 60th Anniversary.
ReVision Campaign
Revision Building Campaign launched in January. Phase I is complete in August with secured vestibules and school gate guardian installed in both buildings entrances. All offices, kitchen and cafeteria were updated.
Retirement
Ron Ferguson announces his retirement.
New Headmaster
Joel Bicknell is installed as Headmaster on September 6th.
Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking of Revision Phase II – FAAB takes place.
Completion of the FAAB
The Connie Wooten Fine Arts and Athletics Building is completed.
70th Anniversary
Founded in 1951, St. Andrew’s celebrates 70 years of academic excellence.
