Our History
Prince of Peace Catholic School opened its doors in the year 2000. Seven years later we celebrated our first 8th grade graduating class of 13 students, most of whom went on to graduate from John Carroll Catholic High School. Building campaigns throughout the early 2000s led to projects that included the current main school building with gymnasium, kitchen, library, playgrounds, and many classrooms with varying layouts for flexible teaching and dynamic learning to take place. Each year, Prince of Peace added one grade level until the 2006-2007 school year when all grades, preschool through 8th, were open. In 2015, a separate middle school building with its own entrance was constructed, allowing continued growth of our middle school program. The Day Chapel, whose open doors greet every middle schooler as they enter the building, was added in 2018.
In 2020 Prince of Peace celebrated its 20th anniversary. In those 20 years and under the care of Pastor John Fallon, the school has grown to be the largest Catholic school in the Diocese of Birmingham. Today, we serve more than 475 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Our Beliefs
We believe every child of God is unique, valuable, intrinsically good, and should be treated with dignity.
We believe faith is enhanced through teaching and modeling Catholic values.
We believe developing lifelong learners can only happen when students, parents, faculty, and administrators work as a team in a climate of mutual respect.
We believe a safe environment at school is imperative.
We believe providing a variety of innovative teaching techniques, learning activities, assessment strategies, and physical surroundings is necessary for each learner.
We believe high academic and moral standards enable students to reach their greatest potential, thus preparing them to positively contribute to a global community.
Awards and Recognition
Prince of Peace is a three-time awardee of the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award. This award recognizes our effort for continuous growth and improvement that addresses students’ social, emotional, and academic needs.
Nominated and chosen by community members, Prince of Peace has been awarded “Best Public/Private School in Hoover” by Hoover’s Magazine. 2024 is Prince of Peace’s seventh year of receiving this accolade.
With a grade of A+ earned via Niche in 2023, Prince of Peace Catholic School is ranked among the top 2.5% of schools in America.
School Advisory Board
The mission of the School Advisory Council is to further the advancement of quality Catholic education for the students of Prince of Peace Catholic School by providing leadership, direction, and support to the Pastor, President, and Principal of the school.
Current members:
Edel Flannelly, Alison Garretson, Joseph Globetti, Liset Martinez, Kyle Rudemiller, Eric Talyor (Chair), Kathy Weise, Lisa Willett, Laurie Wood
Father Jon Chalmers, Kelly Doss, Connie Angstadt, Bridget Carter
