Since our founding in a one room log cabin in 1859, St. Nicholas Catholic School has strived for over 150 years to provide for the spiritual and academic development of thousands of southeastern Indiana kindergarten through 8th grade students.    

It became evident to the parishioners of St. Nicholas Church in Sunman that their children needed a place to study and learn early in the Parish's history.  In 1859, the first St. Nicholas School was constructed at the site of the present school at 6459 East St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman.

The first school was a log structure which was 36 feet by 26 feet with one room to house all the grades.  In 1881, a brick structure was constructed to house the students and there was a living quarters included to house the Sisters who taught at the school.  That school has since been expanded and modernized and portable units added for needed space.

The parishioners of St. Nicholas are dedicated to giving their children a well-rounded Catholic education.  This has been their goal since 1859.