A quality academic program needs a quality facility to support it. With several new public schools in the area, attracting new students will become increasingly difficult without an updated facility.

A major renovation provides the most cost-effective way to improve the facility and outfit it to meet future demands. This investment could provide students and faculty with:
• a new roof, heating and plumbing systems that run safely and efficiently
• a remodeled and expanded school office to accommodate staff needs
• a remodeled and expanded commons area and gathering space where students can socialize and interact
• the construction of:

25 new, well lit and spacious classrooms
4 computer labs that feature current technologies
a new library media center
an additional art room
a home economics classroom
a guidance suite
a chapel for worship
a practice gym and weight room and updated outdoor athletic facilities

In 1999, ACES purchased the current site of the St. Joseph Middle School. The immediate needs of the building were addressed at that time, with the anticipation that future funding would be needed to complete the remainder of the building. Those needs include:

remodeling the auditorium and stage area with new sound equipment, lighting and seating
enhancing the music and choral areas
refurbishing the lower level and locker room areas
improving the meeting, kitchen and storage areas
upgrading the outdoor athletic facilities

The ACES/Xavier Educational System is currently supported by $6.5 million set aside in various funding arrangements that add over $300,000 in support to the system’s annual operation. Growing these endowment funds will increase scholarship opportunities and provide ongoing resources necessary to maintain ACES/Xavier facilities.