The St. Nicholas William Spyropoulos School
ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ
EVER TO EXCEL
Our Mission
St. Nicholas William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School’s mission is to provide our students with a solid education focused on achieving academic excellence and character development in a nurturing environment. We give our students the foundation to become lifelong learners and create an inner self confidence that will keep them strong and enable them to reach their personal goals. We empower them with a solid Greek Orthodox identity and teach them the values and principles of our Faith, at the same time appreciating other cultures and civilizations. Our children are given and seize the opportunity to form lasting friendships that strengthen their social development.
HISTORY
Even with the changes throughout the years, we have remained steadfast in our mission. Our focus remains firm—it is one in which our students learn to value and strive for academic excellence, good character, and knowledge and love of our faith and ethnic background. We provide an outstanding environment where our children can learn and grow happily and successfully.
A Message from our Pastor
Rev. Economos Aristidis Garinis
"The Saint Nicholas William Spyropoulos School is not simply just another academic institutionbut it is a home. The home is where we grow, learn, are nurtured and form ourselves into the peoplewe will become the rest of our lives. The same values ..."
A Message from our Principal
Mary Tzallas
"It is with great love, joy, and humility that I address you today as the new Principal of our beloved St. Nicholas William Spyropoulos School. Many years ago, with the help of God, I was led to the threshold of the St. Nicholas community where I began my career as a teacher. In 2000..."
A Message from our Assistant Principal Georgia Kakivelis
"I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to serve the Saint Nicholas William Spyropoulos School as the new Assistant Principal. At the William Spyropoulos School we believe that with character and knowledge every child will have the tools and skills necessary for success..."
Our Vision for a Greek-American
Day School
Our Parish had the vision to create a Greek-American Day School for the children of our St. Nicholas Church. The community decided that a day school would provide our children with an educational environment that would serve their academic needs, teach them their faith, and foster a love of their Hellenic heritage.
Our Benefactor:
Mr. William Spyropoulos
Our vision for such a school was made possible by our benefactor Mr. William Spyropoulos. The St. Nicholas family is eternally grateful to Mr. William Spyropoulos who shared our vision. His generosity enabled us to open The William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Flushing, New York.
Our Opening Day:
September 12, 1977
Bishop Silas blessed The William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on September 12, 1977. On that day, our School opened its doors, and we welcomed 50 students in grades Nursery, Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades.
Our Growth and Leadership
As our student body grew, so did our facility. In 1990, we added three new classrooms. In 2006, we expanded further by adding nine new classrooms, a gymnasium, and an auditorium. Today, we have an enrollment of almost 400 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Our School is under the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Mary Tzallas, Principal, and Mrs. Georgia Kakivelis, Assistant Principal.
St. Nicholas William Spyropoulos School
School Office: 718-357-5583
info@wmspyropoulosschool.org
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