Clarion Herald - GSS Agriculture Street Feature

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The Agriculture Street campus will soon be filled with excited teachers and students ready to begin the 2018-2019 school year.

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New Campus Open on Agriculture Street

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Through the purchasing of the property in May 2016, the development and design stages, and finally 10 months of construction has led to August 2018 with the opening of the new Good Shepherd School campus on Agriculture Street.  The project would not have gone smoothly without the generous support of many donors, tireless work from Ryan Gootee General Contractors and their many subcontractors, design from Blitch Knevel Architects, and management by Mr. Oscar Gwin of Construction Strategies.   Shortly, the donor wall will be installed in preparation for the Dedication Ceremony on September 28 at 9 am. 

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Agriculture Street Campus Almost Complete,
Baronne Street Move Begins

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As the packing and labeling continues on the Baronne Street campus, the Agriculture Street campus is nearing completion.  Flooring, painting, cleaning, and mill work are just some of the finishing touches that are going on the new 39,000 square foot school house.  In the remaining week, the inspections and permits will be underway along with the delivery and assembling of the furniture.  The playground on the original campus has been disassembled and moved to the new campus where it will be serviced, cleaned, and put back to use by the children of Good Shepherd.  Excitement continues to build as the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year nears. 

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May Construction: Video Update

April Building Progress

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The new Agriculture Street campus remains on-time for an August 1st opening thanks to the hard work of Ryan Gootee General Contractors and their many subcontractors.  

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March Progress

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The new campus on Agriculture Street is moving very quickly thanks to Ryan Gootee Contractors and the many subcontractors.  The building is scheduled to open in August with a record number of students.

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February Building Progress
The new campus on Agriculture Street is moving along swiftly.  This latest drone footage by Mr. Tom Gregory shows the progress.  The new construction project is being built by Ryan Gootee Construction.

January Building Progress

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Building continues on Agriculture Street!  The second floor atrium is beginning to take shape, steel continues, insulation begins, and much more as the new GSS campus prepares for the August 2018 move-in. 


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Steel Beams Erected as Agriculture Street Campus Continues 

Steel Beams Video as of January 24, 2018

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December has been a quick moving month for many with holiday parties, children finishing school, and the buying of Christmas presents.  All of the holiday cheer hasn't closed down the Agriculture Street construction site.  In December, multiple concrete pours occurred and the first and second floor steel was erected.  Check back monthly for progress pictures from the job site and Ryan Gootee Contractors. 

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September Construction Update in Photos

First Pilings Driven on Agriculture Street; New Building Begins
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​Construction of the new GSS campus on Agriculture and AP Tureaud street is progressing on schedule.  The September photo update from Ryan Gootee Construction is below.  The pilings are down and construction trailers are on site as the "building-up" begins. 

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Another historic day for GSS as the first pilings for our new school building at 1839 Agriculture St. were driven this morning.  We will post updates of the construction project over the upcoming months as we await the completion of our new campus in the summer of 2018.

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Let the Building Begin

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Demolition of our new school campus site is complete.  Pilings going in, slab being poured and the first structural building should all begin in the coming months.  As we watch this vision being built from the ground up, we continue to pray, plan and work for a future not our own - a future that will impact this generation and many more to come. This may look like an empty dirt lot but it in reality it is sacred ground and the beginning of a new foundation laid over 16 years ago.  We give thanks for this day and know the gift we are receiving as we watch this dream become a reality.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 5th, 2017
Libations of mission, love, and commitment were poured out at The Good Shepherd School's Groundbreaking Ceremony, Wednesday, April 5th - the 16th Anniversary of Fr. Harry Tompson's passing.  We were certain of "Irish Eyes Smiling" and looking down from heaven as dozens of supporters, benefactors, and dignitaries were present for the special event in our school's history. Guest speakers included, board president, Ronnie Briggs, Fr. Frank Reale, S.J., Mayor Mitch Landrieu and school president, Tommy Moran. We were reminded that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain (Psalm 127). We have no doubt that our new school project is blessed and destined for greatness and will be the vehicle of success for future GSS scholars.  

The day began with our Founder's Day Mass held at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church.  All in attendance witnessed the vision come to life in the voices of our choir and those who read the sacred scriptures.  The gifts offered included a portrait of our founder and text books signifying the potential of our students through education.  A small reception at the school followed the Mass.

Then it was on to the business of breaking ground at our new school site, 1839 Agriculture on the corner of Agriculture and A.P. Tureaud in Gentilly.  The weather held out beautifully as the crowd slowly trickled in.  Seventh Grader, Genesis Prosper, was dressed for the occasion, representing the students.  The GSS Family is grateful for all those who blessed us with their presence for these events and for all those who have been a solid part of our foundation that has led us to this day.  Click here to learn more about our building project and the Shepherding Hope Capital campaign or call Jamie Roy at 504-598-9399.

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The Good Shepherd School
1839 Agriculture St
New Orleans, LA 70119
Tel: (504) 598-9399
GSS Mission Statement
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, Inc., seeks to help low-income, urban youth in order to realize their fullest potential as productive members of society by providing them with an extended-day, year-round, quality education, integrated with personal, moral and spiritual development, and continued guidance during the students' further education.

The Judeo-Christian values which have inspired the Nativity model include a respect for the dignity and potential of each person, a responsibility to assist the poor and those in need, a strong sense of community within the one family of God, and the obligation to promote a society characterized by social justice. In this Nativity model, students are enrolled without regard to race, color, religion, or ethnicity.