St. Mary’s Elementary Expands with New Middle School Campus in Lancaster

Buffalo, NY, September 17, 2026 —

St. Mary’s Elementary has announced the opening of a new middle school campus located in Lancaster. The expansion initiative utilizes the site of the former Our Lady of Pompeii School. This development aims to address a recent surge in enrollment for the institution’s 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students.

The new campus provides additional capacity specifically for the middle school grades, accommodating the growing number of students seeking admission. Information regarding the specific timeline of the expansion, the exact date of the campus opening, or any renovation details at the former Our Lady of Pompeii School site was not immediately available. The exact number of students this new campus is expected to accommodate has also not been provided.

Details concerning the operational status or future plans for the former Our Lady of Pompeii School site prior to its acquisition by St. Mary’s Elementary were not specified in the available information. Similarly, the administrative leadership or any official statements from St. Mary’s Elementary or Our Lady of Pompeii School regarding this transition were not disclosed. The specific grade levels benefiting from this expansion are the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, indicating a focused effort to support the middle school segment of St. Mary’s student body.

The decision to expand the middle school facilities follows a notable increase in student enrollment. The strategic placement in Lancaster allows St. Mary’s Elementary to serve a growing population of students in these specific grade levels. Further details regarding the operational capacity, curriculum enhancements, or any associated parties involved in the transition of the school site are pending.

Story summarized from the original created by Eileen Buckley on www.wkbw.com, see more information here.

Media gallery