Our History

Annunciation Catholic School is the only Catholic grade school in Clay County. The school was founded in 1993 by the collaborative efforts of three parishes – St. Catherine of Siena in Orange Park, Sacred Heart Parish in Fleming Island, and St. Luke Parish in Middleburg where the school is located. Since our existence, we are very proud of our accomplishments, offering excellence in the academic, spiritual, and moral development of our students. Annunciation is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and follows the curriculum established by the Diocese of St. Augustine, meeting all established educational standards. Our rigorous academic program offers a strong foundation for success in high school while developing students to be critical thinkers and independent and lifelong learners. The leadership of the school principal, Mr. Stephen Eiswert, the support of certified teachers, dedicated staff, and the involvement and participation of our families make Annunciation an outstanding beacon of Catholic education in the community. Annunciation has achieved this status by faithfully implementing the school mission statement: “Inspired by the Annunciation of Our Lord, and rooted in our Catholic Faith, the Mission of Annunciation Catholic School is to develop the potential of every child, to promote academic excellence, and to foster the Christian ideals of love, witness, and service, in partnership with our families and parishes.”.