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Meriden's St. Stanislaus School to Close

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St. Stanislaus School in Meriden.

A Catholic school in Meriden that's over a century old will close at the end of the year as enrollment, finances, and demographics continue to change the state of parochial schools in the Nutmeg State. 

The Archdiocese of Hartford announced on Wednesday that it would close St. Stanislaus School. Students will be transferred to other Catholic schools in the area, or they could enroll in public school.

The Meriden Record-Journalreported that the decision to close was made after a steering committee composed of school representatives and pastors began meeting in September to discuss its viability. 

The school administration held a meeting Wednesday evening and told parents about the closure, and later sent an email to its school community.

An email from the superintendent's office read:

This decision comes after months of broad based consultation with constituent groups including parents of current and prospective students. Efforts are being made to assist students and their families at Saint Stanislaus School in the transitioning to Saint Joseph School and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. Excellence in Catholic school education will continue to be provided to families in the city of Meriden.

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