St. Helen School Breaks Ground on $7.7 Million Expansion
April 8, 2026 by Emma MacNiven

St. Helen School at St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury Township broke ground April 2 on a $7.7 million renovation and expansion project designed to modernize facilities and expand classroom space.

St. Helen School at St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury Township broke ground April 2 on a $7.7 million renovation and expansion project designed to modernize facilities and expand classroom space. The project, at 12060 Kinsman Road, follows the demolition of a deteriorating 1940s-era church building that parish officials said posed safety concerns. “I want to take a moment to step back and recognize what we are truly, truly witnessing today,” said Principal Steve Martin. “Yes, it’s about a building. Yes, it’s about construction. But more than anything, today is about a mission. Everything that has been said already reminds...