Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
Nativity Preparatory of Wilmington is a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys. Guided by the example of Saint Francis de Sales, it strives to educate students, regardless of faith, to maximize their God-given potential. Nativity empowers them to earn acceptance and achieve success in a college preparatory school through a rigorous holistic education.
About Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
Mission: Nativity Preparatory of Wilmington is a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys. Guided by the example of Saint Francis de Sales, it strives to educate students, regardless of faith, to maximize their God-given potential. Nativity empowers them to earn acceptance and achieve success in a college preparatory school through a rigorous holistic education.
In September of 2003, Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington proudly opened its doors to 15 eager and enthusiastic fifth and sixth graders, marking the beginning of a transformative journey. Now, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, Nativity Prep reflects on its rich history of empowering young minds. Since its inception, Nativity Prep has nurtured 18 graduating classes, boasting a remarkable tally of 172 alumni.
In June 2010, Nativity witnessed the inaugural graduation of its first cohort, as they completed their senior year of high school and embarked on the next chapter of their academic journey in college. Fast forward to the 2023-2024 academic year, with 54 students enrolled, Nativity continues its mission of providing a nurturing Catholic middle school environment for low-income boys of all faiths in grades five through eight.
At its core, Nativity Prep is dedicated to the profound task of transforming lives. Through an extended day and year, coupled with high expectations, values formation, a robust summer program, and rigorous academic standards, Nativity equips its students to thrive as active participants in their evolving communities. Embodying the motto "be who you are and be that well," Nativity graduates emerge as productive, fulfilled, and dynamic members of society, a testament to the school's enduring legacy of excellence and impact.
Each morning at Nativity begins with the students reciting the Nativity Pledge:
I pledge this day, with integrity and pride, my continued support for the spirit of Nativity:
I pledge this day, with integrity and pride, my continued support for the spirit of Nativity:
A spirit of community not selfishness; A spirit of respect for each person I encounter; A spirit of dignity for who I am; A spirit of responsibility for who I will become and how I will act in SERVICE of others in need; May this spirit grow in me today and may the spirit of Nativity forever thrive!
County Served: New Castle
Office Location(s): Wilmington
Sector: Education; BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership); Religious or Faith-based