Mosignor Louis H. Boudreaux, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, undertook the building of a parochial grade school in 1949.
1950
Immaculate Conception School (ICS) opened its doors on February 19, 1950. Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard of Lafayette officiated the dedication. The school provided educational sevices for grades one through eight for girls, and one through four for boys. The Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross were also named to staff the new school; Sister Imelda was the first principal of ICS.
1963
A new modern air-conditioned cafeteria was built under the supervision of Mrs. Rose Vincent
1975
After the death of Monsignor Boudreaux in 1974, Monsignor H. Alexandre Larroque became the next pastor. He took up the task of grounds improvements. The Parish purchased the adjacent academy building (which was condemned by the Fire Marshal's office) and its land from the Marianite Order. The academy building was demolished and Immaculate Conception then stood alone at 1536 Ryan Street.
1980
On January 29, 1980, the Diocese of Lake Charles was formed to include the area once known as "Imperial" Calcasieu. Monsignor Jude Speyrer, Vicar General of the Lafayette Diocese, was named first Bishop of the New See. Immaculate Conception School was recognized as the school representing the Cathedral Parish, thus becoming Immaculate Conception Cathedral School (ICCS). In the early eighties, Borden's Incorporated donated the property to the north of the school building where for many years the famed Borden's Ice Cream Parlor stood.
1995
During the 1994-1995 school year, ICCS was first accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
2000
In the 1999-2000 school year, ICCS was re-accredited.
2001
During the summer of 2001, parent volunteers constructed a much-needed parking lot on the site of the donated Borden's property.
Our Misson & Beliefs
We believe that as a Catholic school we take our meaning and purpose from the role and mission of the church.
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children, with the school community and Church sharing in the responsibility.
We believe the entire school community encourages the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of each child.
We believe each child is a valued and unique individual who learns, grows, and achieves in different ways.
We believe in promoting Christian morality by instilling virtues including respect for life, honesty, responsibility, and self-discipline.
We believe in teaching the importance of cultural diversity, social justice, and American citizenship.
We believe in providing a safe and trusting environment.
