Keep Saint Raymond’s Academy for girls open
The Issue
The heartache of unnecessary school closures is a reality that my daughter’s class, the freshman class of 2030, is all too familiar with. Just a month into their first high school year, these young girls have been met with the unexpected and distressing news that Saint Raymond’s Academy for Girls WILL shut its doors permanently. This institution, located in the Bronx, New York, has been a cornerstone in our community, shaping young minds and preparing them for a promising future. Yet, now, it hangs in the balance, threatening to leave countless families with no nearby educational options.
Saint Raymond’s Academy isn’t just a school; it's a safe haven, a character builder, and a close-knit community where our daughters learn not just academics but values, kindness, and leadership skills. The immediate closure would disrupt their learning environment, forcing families to seek other schools that are not only far from our homes but also lack the nurturing environment that Saint Raymond’s provides. For many, this could mean longer commutes and the loss of the personal attention and supportive community that the academy is known for.
The decision to close has reportedly been linked to financial concerns. However, it is crucial to assess whether all possible avenues for keeping the school open have been explored. Have fundraising campaigns been considered? Could partnerships with local businesses or alumni networks help support the academy financially? We believe that with a community-driven approach, we can keep Saint Raymond’s operational and continue providing a quality education to our daughters.
A closure now would deprive our children not only of education but also of formative experiences critical to their personal growth and future success. We owe it to them to act—immediately and decisively—in their best interest. Saint Raymond’s Academy has served generations, and it deserves our collective effort to remain open for the current and future students.
I urge you to think about the impact on the class of 2030 and beyond. Sign this petition and help convince the decision-makers that Saint Raymond’s Academy for Girls is more than just a school. Let's give our daughters a fighting chance for continuity in their education and maintain the tradition of excellence that Saint Raymond’s stands for.
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The Issue
The heartache of unnecessary school closures is a reality that my daughter’s class, the freshman class of 2030, is all too familiar with. Just a month into their first high school year, these young girls have been met with the unexpected and distressing news that Saint Raymond’s Academy for Girls WILL shut its doors permanently. This institution, located in the Bronx, New York, has been a cornerstone in our community, shaping young minds and preparing them for a promising future. Yet, now, it hangs in the balance, threatening to leave countless families with no nearby educational options.
Saint Raymond’s Academy isn’t just a school; it's a safe haven, a character builder, and a close-knit community where our daughters learn not just academics but values, kindness, and leadership skills. The immediate closure would disrupt their learning environment, forcing families to seek other schools that are not only far from our homes but also lack the nurturing environment that Saint Raymond’s provides. For many, this could mean longer commutes and the loss of the personal attention and supportive community that the academy is known for.
The decision to close has reportedly been linked to financial concerns. However, it is crucial to assess whether all possible avenues for keeping the school open have been explored. Have fundraising campaigns been considered? Could partnerships with local businesses or alumni networks help support the academy financially? We believe that with a community-driven approach, we can keep Saint Raymond’s operational and continue providing a quality education to our daughters.
A closure now would deprive our children not only of education but also of formative experiences critical to their personal growth and future success. We owe it to them to act—immediately and decisively—in their best interest. Saint Raymond’s Academy has served generations, and it deserves our collective effort to remain open for the current and future students.
I urge you to think about the impact on the class of 2030 and beyond. Sign this petition and help convince the decision-makers that Saint Raymond’s Academy for Girls is more than just a school. Let's give our daughters a fighting chance for continuity in their education and maintain the tradition of excellence that Saint Raymond’s stands for.
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Petition created on October 9, 2026