May 23, 2018

PLATTSBURGH — The Education Council of both Seton Schools has announced that this September, all students in grades Pre-K through 12 will be brought together at Seton Catholic Central’s current location at 206 New York Road under the unified identity of Seton Catholic.

“One of our long-term dreams, since the education councils merged several years ago, has been trying to find a way to put both schools in a single location,” Education Council President Chris Hay said in a joint faculty meeting recently.

The move will enable the broadening and sharing of resources, including collaboration of families that will continue to strengthen Seton, he said.

“We want parents in the community to see us as an educational program that can develop their children from Pre-K-through 12th grade,” he said.

“The longer we can keep students and families together over that 14-year window, the greater the depth and the greater the continuity we’ll have,” he said.

The Education Council has unanimously appointed Seton Catholic Central Principal Ms. Lynn M. Gilbert as the Implementation and Transitional Director to oversee this project. “We’re very excited Lynn is willing to provide the leadership needed for the implementation of this exciting change,” Hay said.

“This opportunity will enhance the experience for all our students, families and friends by combining everyone’s energy and enthusiasm, and encouraging growth that benefits all,” Gilbert said. “I am honored and humbled to be a part of this process to ensure Seton’s success and sustainability for future generations of our North Country families while honoring the legacy of our alumni.”