Superintendent’s Message

Welcome to St. HOPE Public Schools!

It is truly an honor to serve as Superintendent of St. HOPE Public Schools and to continue to be part of a community that means so much to me. I have been fortunate to be part of the St. HOPE family for 11 years, and during that time, I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the dedication, resilience, and commitment that make our community so special.

I love St. HOPE. I love our scholars, our families, our educators, and our staff. Most importantly, I love what we are building together.

Over the years, we have accomplished so much. We have continued to expand opportunities for our scholars, including significant growth in our dual enrollment program, giving students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school and preparing them for success beyond graduation. We have also opened our brand-new PS7 Elementary School campus, creating an exciting new home for our youngest scholars and an even stronger foundation for their educational journey.

These accomplishments are a reflection of what happens when a community comes together around a shared belief in what is possible for our scholars.

As we look ahead, I am incredibly excited about the direction of St. HOPE Public Schools. We have ambitious goals, important work ahead, and tremendous opportunities in front of us. I am confident that our best days are still ahead.

To our families and community partners: thank you for trusting us with your children and for continuing to believe in the mission of St. HOPE. To our staff: thank you for the heart, hard work, and commitment you bring to our scholars every day. And to our scholars: thank you for reminding us why this work matters.

I look forward to continuing this journey together and to seeing just how far our St. HOPE community can go.

With gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead,

Elisha Ferguson Parsons
Superintendent
St. HOPE Public Schools