our vision

Morning Star School aspires to reach the highest level of excellence for both our students and staff
while developing outstanding members of society. It will continue to be the superior choice
in the Tampa Bay area for serving children with special education needs.

Our Mission

Inspired by Mary, the Morning Star, and rooted in the Gospel,
our mission is to recognize the value, potential, and uniqueness of our
exceptional students by guiding them to grow in faith, academics, and service.

Morning Star Catholic School 1958

Morning Star Catholic School today

Founded in 1958 under the leadership of the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine in response to Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley’s vision, Morning Star Catholic School was established to provide a Catholic education for children with special needs. What began with just four students has grown into a thriving ministry dedicated to helping students reach their God-given potential.

For 67 years, Morning Star Catholic School in Tampa has existed with a clear purpose: to serve students with learning challenges. We have welcomed students of all faiths and backgrounds, offering a personalized, faith-based education that helps every child discover their unique gifts.

As a ministry of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Morning Star continues to be a place where students are known, valued, and given the tools to succeed.