SAVE OUR SCHOOL:

Less than 72hrs after Immaculate Conception School figureheads FIRST EVER direct discussion with faculty and parents about the risk of school closure due to the school's financial strain on the Diocese and low enrollment, the ICS Pastor and Diocese of Metuchen send email to parents about the school's imminent closure.

We are asking you, Bishop Checchio, to reverse this decision.

Allow us this fairness. Allow us this opportunity to prove to you what we all know and feel and can achieve now, together. Transparency is crucial to our survival which our ICS figureheads have not given us. Give us that now and moving forward.

If you don't promote the school...HOW WILL THE STUDENTS COME?

If you don't allow a bus...HOW WILL THE STUDENTS COME?

If you don't have community events...HOW WILL THE STUDENTS COME?

If you don't have strong marketing efforts...HOW WILL THE STUDENTS COME?

If the top advocates of our school don't positively advocate for our school...HOW WILL THE STUDENTS COME?

If you don't allow us transparency...HOW CAN THE ICS COMMUNITY HELP?

Again, please reevaluate your decision to close ICS. Help make this right. The commitment of the ICS community to support our school is strong. I know a petition doesn't lead to enrollment, not tomorrow, but awareness of a rebuild does! The faculty and ICS families are willing to meet with you to discuss things further.

Don't fail us. Don't allow another Catholic school to be cast in to oblivion and its students, faculty, and families left in devastation.

It's not just the faculty and staff whose hearts you have broken...

IT'S THE HEARTS OF LITTLE CHILDREN.

***The outpouring of support for our cause has been incredible. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you! Please do not donate to the site, as it does not go to our cause. Simply share the petition with your friends and family and spread the word about this important effort. If you've already signed our petition, please leave another comment. Again, thank you for your love and support and for standing up for ICS.***

AS PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood has fostered over 60 years of excellence in outstanding academics. The devoted teachers and staff are committed to the growth and development of each and every student while promoting a value-oriented learning environment.

As of yesterday, April 1, 2025, we have been informed that the Diocese of Metuchen is strongly considering closing the doors of our beloved school permanently (after this current school year) due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties.

This petition calls for the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Schools and Bishop James F. Checchio to allow ICS to remain the center of the local community.

Due to the timing of this potential announcement, as well as lack of transparency and efforts of the Diocese and school figureheads as questioned by the faculty, staff, and school families, we are asking for you to reevaluate your decision to possibly close ICS.

Please allow the ICS family ample time to lobby for Immaculate Conception School’s growth and rebuild by encouraging increase in admissions and fundraising for the school.