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Hopkinsville Today
By the People, for the People
Saints Peter & Paul Parish Pauses Middle School Program
School leaders cite enrollment trends and long-term sustainability in decision to suspend middle grades.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Saints Peter & Paul Parish and School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky announced it will suspend its Middle School program beginning this August, following a review of enrollment trends and long-term sustainability. The decision was made after consultation with the Diocese of Owensboro and the School Board, and leaders emphasized the suspension is not a permanent closure but a strategic step to strengthen the school's future focus on its Pre-K through 5th grade program.
Why it matters
The suspension of the middle school program at Saints Peter & Paul reflects broader challenges facing many Catholic schools, which have seen declining enrollment in recent years. The decision highlights the need for Catholic schools to carefully evaluate their long-term viability and make tough choices to ensure their continued success.
The details
Saints Peter & Paul Parish and School said the decision to suspend the Middle School program was made after prayerful discernment and extensive listening sessions with families and leadership. Current seventh-grade students may be allowed to complete eighth grade and graduate in 2027, provided enrollment levels are sufficient. Parish leaders say the Middle School has been suspended in the past and later restored, and they view this transition as a period of renewal rather than permanent closure.
- The suspension of the Middle School program will begin this August 2026.
- An informational meeting for parents is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
The players
Saints Peter & Paul Parish and School
A Catholic school and parish located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky that has decided to suspend its Middle School program.
Diocese of Owensboro
The Catholic diocese that oversees Saints Peter & Paul Parish and School and was consulted on the decision to suspend the Middle School program.
School Board
The board that provided input and consultation to Saints Peter & Paul Parish and School on the decision to suspend the Middle School program.
What’s next
Current seventh-grade students may be allowed to complete eighth grade and graduate in 2027, provided enrollment levels are sufficient.
The takeaway
The suspension of the middle school program at Saints Peter & Paul reflects the difficult decisions Catholic schools must make to ensure their long-term viability in the face of declining enrollment. However, the parish views this as a period of renewal rather than permanent closure, highlighting the resilience of the Catholic school system.
