St. Patrick’s Academy has recently announced that its East Campus will close at the end of the 2025–2026 school year due to financial challenges. The Holy Spirit Parish Council and the Finance Council discussed this decision for several weeks.
The East Campus, formerly known as Holy Spirit Catholic School, is located at 2820 Central Avenue and serves students up to 8th grade.
“After careful discernment and with the recommendation of both the Holy Spirit Parish Council and the Holy Spirit Finance Council, Fr. Doug Krings has made the decision to close the East Campus at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year,” explained St. Patrick’s Academy unification agent Kody Diekhans in a notice sent to all parents, student, and faculty on March 18th. “This decision has been made due to longterm financial unsustainability. St. Patrick’s Academy will continue to serve students in Pre-School through 12th grade. St. Patrick’s Academy West Campus is prepared to welcome all students currently enrolled at the East Campus. Families who have already completed re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at the East Campus will automatically have placement secured at the West Campus for the upcoming year. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for all students and
families. Please reach out with any questions.”
For more information about this closure, please contact St. Patrick’s Academy at 406-761-5775.
By Karen Anderson: March 23, 2026 – Great Falls, Mt
Author: Karen Anderson
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