Lopez Elementary School

Despite the issues being raised at this time centered on closing and funding, the school was rated 'Star School' by the state. What makes Nichols Elementary number one: The staff and principal are always positive, friendly, and professional; the teachers are innovative and strive to make a difference; there is a high focus on what is best for the students while including quality education; strong core values and open communication between principal, parent and teacher are encouraged. In addition, the children love their school, principal, teachers and most of all...learning.

My two oldest children went to Nativity BVM. They are now very responsible adults. I have a second family now and another child graduating from 6th grade. You will never find a finer school.

I had my reservations about moving to Mississippi and what the schools would be like. However, making the decision to have our 2 children attend Fatima has been such a wonderful blessing. I love the sense of family this school has. All the teachers know my children by name, one of the benefits of a small school. The teachers and administrators are very caring and it shows in the students. I have been happy with the academics offered. They have in school programs for Spanish, music, sacred music, art, and computer lab (even my Kindergartner goes to computer lab). The programs they offer after school are also impressive and include activities like Lego club, choir, and computer programming. They also produce a play each Spring and have a host of athletic teams (basketball, track) starting as early as 2nd grade. Having our children attend Fatima is one thing I will truly miss when the Navy moves us again. This school should be a must see for anyone moving to the area or wanting to see what a well-run, caring Catholic school looks like.