WELCOME TO MORNING STAR SCHOOL!
Selected by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
as a School of Excellence in 2018-2019 AND 2022-2023
Please watch this video about our school by clicking on the white triangle above.
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Support Morning Star School’s guardian angel program
With the cost of therapies, medications and school-related expenses increasing, there is an ongoing need to help our families with Tuition and Extended Day Program expenses. We also updated our Wishlist. Check out the new list on the Giving page - Invest in Children.
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PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES for an admissions update!
To learn more about the Admissions process for the 2024-2025 school year, please go to Admissions>Admissions Process and make an Admissions Inquiry.
New Announcements Below!
The Morning Star Difference
Morning Star Catholic School in Tampa is a small, non-profit Diocesan school that specializes in educating elementary and junior-high age children with learning disabilities and related learning challenges. Special Education Instructors and a dedicated staff use a proven approach along with small classes of 10-12 students to help children learn how to achieve greater success in life.
WHY MORNING STAR SCHOOL?
Special Educators who understand that each child learns differently
Small classes of 10-12 students who receive the individualized attention that they need
A caring and faith-based learning environment where each child is valued and their uniqueness is celebrated
A school with 60 years of special education experience
jack gillis alumni scholarship for 2024-2025 academic year
Extended until monday, August 25, 2024
The Jack Gillis Alumni Scholarship application process is now open for Morning Star School Graduates. This $1,000 scholarship is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Mr. Gills was a great supporter of Morning Star School and wanted to provide encouragement and assistance to Morning Star School junior high graduates. He established this scholarship to help a Morning Star School Junior High graduate currently enrolled in continuing education such as:
Private High School
Junior College
Trade School
College
To access this application please click on the following button:
Playground revive-a-thon
We are announcing our "Playground Revive-A-Thon: Bring Back the Fun" summer fundraising campaign. Please help us re-mulch our two playgrounds and repair some playground equipment before the new school year begins. The kids and teachers will be thrilled by your support! We have rasied 1,299.51 of $4,000.00 we need. Press on the button below to learn more and to make a donation! Thank You!