St. Patrick School in Owego held an open house on Saturday, April 5. The school, which is at 309 Front Street in Owego, offers classes for preschool through Grade 5 for Catholic and non-Catholic students.

 Those who attended the open house had the opportunity to tour the class rooms, which are housed in a modern, two-story building. The library and other activity rooms (such as art and music) are in an older two-story addition and the historic Stanbrough Mansion.

 The school, which was established  in 1859, faced a crisis earlier this year when it diocese and church officials said they would close the school if it did not meet enrollment quotas by mid-March. The school exceeded the quota by one student, enrolling 56 students in grades Kindergarten through 5 (with at least 10 in Kindergarten).

 The school will remain open for its 150th anniversary school year of 2008-2009.

   If you were not able to attend the open house, but would like a tour of the school, call the office at 687-1770.