{"id":7080,"date":"2023-12-06T13:57:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T18:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olphrm.com\/school\/?page_id=7080"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T19:18:32","slug":"letter-from-the-principal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.olphrm.com\/school\/letter-from-the-principal","title":{"rendered":"Letter from the Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Letter from the Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is with great joy, gratitude, and humility that I introduce myself as the new Principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School. I am truly honored to serve this wonderful community and look forward to partnering with you as we continue our shared mission of educating our children in faith, knowledge, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Lady of Perpetual Help has been a part of my family\u2019s life for nearly 23 years. Throughout that time, I have witnessed firsthand the love, dedication, and strong Catholic identity that make this school so special. My daughters were blessed to attend OLPH Catholic School, where they received an outstanding education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and Christian values. Watching them grow spiritually, academically, and personally through their experiences here has made this school especially meaningful to our family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year marks my 24th year in education and my 10th year serving as a school administrator. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to creating learning environments where every child feels safe, valued, challenged, and loved. I firmly believe that students learn best when they know they are cared for and when strong relationships exist among families, faculty, parish, and the greater community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Catholic school, our greatest privilege is that we are able to place Christ at the center of everything we do. This year, our school theme is \u201cStep Out in Faith,\u201d<\/strong> inspired by the Lord\u2019s promise: \u201cFear not, for I am with you.\u201d<\/strong> As we begin this new school year, we are called to trust God with courage, even when we cannot see the entire path ahead. Whether we are learning something new, facing challenges, serving others, or growing in our relationship with Christ, we can move forward confidently knowing that God walks beside us every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am excited to walk alongside our students as they deepen their relationship with God while growing academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, we will continue our mission of educating the whole child, helping each student discover the unique gifts God has given them and encouraging them to use those gifts in service to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community is at the heart of Catholic education. I value open communication, collaboration, and the partnerships we build with our families. By working together, we can provide our children with an exceptional educational experience that prepares them not only for academic success but also for lives of faith, compassion, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and formation of your children. I am excited for all that lies ahead and look forward to meeting each of you throughout the school year. As we Step Out in Faith<\/strong>, may we encourage one another to trust in God\u2019s presence and His plan for our school community. Together, with God\u2019s guidance and the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I know this will be a year filled with faith, growth, and countless blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May God bless you and your families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Nieves<\/strong>
Principal
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Nieves, Principal
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
315 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
http:\/\/school.olphrm.com
“Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Letter from the Principal Dear Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Families, It is with great joy, gratitude, and humility that I introduce myself as the new Principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School. I am truly honored to serve this wonderful community and look forward [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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