1960- Franciscan Sisters give St. Mary's Academy building and grounds to St. Patrick's Parish. The Sisters remain to staff and administer the school.

The last year for boarders at St. Mary's.

1961- The Sisters moved into a newly built convent. Increased enrollment from the "Baby Boom" and an aging building meant building a new high school with modern gymnasium.

1962- The new high school is completed and classes begun there. Girls Volleyball started.

1965- FIRE DESTOYS THE OLD ACADEMY BUILDING, February 16.

1965-1966- Students and faculty make the best of temporary classrooms generously provided at the armory and O'Neill Public School.

1966- A new elementary school was ready for occupancy.

1968- St. Mary's High School Library receives National Citation for Excellency.