Fundraising Events!!!

Morning Star School’s Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2025 at Feeding Tampa Bay Causeway Center at 3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619. The School will present The Academy Awards featuring the school choir, The Morning Star Sensations!
Check out this link to get your ticket today! https://one.bidpal.net/mssgala2026/welcome

Morning Star School 3rd Annual Clay Classic will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Tampa Sporting Clays.
Secure your spot for the “Shooting for the Stars” event here: https://onecau.se/clayclassic3

2025-2027 admissions information

Open House for prospective students for the 2026-2027 will be held on the following dates from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There will be an information session followed by tours of the campus. Please RSVP by email at mpetrofsky@morningstartampa.org or by calling the Office at 813-935-0232.

• Wednesday, January 21

• Wednesday, February, 11th

• Wednesday, March 11th

• Wednesday, April 10th

OUR sTORY

Founded in 1958, Morning Star Catholic School in Tampa exists with a clear purpose: to serve students with learning challenges. For 67 years, we have welcomed K–8 students of all faiths and backgrounds, offering a personalized, faith-based education that helps every child discover their unique gifts. As a mission of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Morning Star continues to be a place where students are known, valued, and given the tools to succeed. We accept the Family Empowerment Scholarships for Unique Abilities, FTC and EO.

Why Invest in the Children of Morning Star School? The children at Morning Star are bright, capable, and full of potential. Most are of average or above-average intelligence, but face diagnosed learning disabilities that make receiving, processing, and responding to information more difficult. Some also live with ADHD, which can challenge their focus in the classroom. With the right resources—specialized materials, assistive technology, and tailored support—our students can thrive.

The Morning Star School Difference…

• A caring and faith-based learning environment

• Special educators understand that each child learns differently

• Small classes of 10-12 students

• Individualized attention that students need

• Comprehensive curriculum

• A supportive community

• Behavioral Staff on site

• Fostering academics, social skills. positive work habits, and each student’s “island of competence.”

• Children are accepted and loved