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SFS High School, Agiripalli
SFS High School, Agiripalli
Location
	Agiripalli, Andhra Pradesh; India
Information
Type	Private School
Motto	Excellence in Education for All
Religious affiliation(s)	Catholic (Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales)
Established	June 1995
Principal	Rev. Fr. J. L. Ravi Kumar, MSFS
Correspondent	Rev. Fr. J. L. Ravi Kumar, MSFS
Grades	LKG to 10th Standard
Enrollment	1,000+
Campus	Rural
Color(s)	Red,Blue,green,Yellow

SFS High School, Agiripalli is a private Catholic educational institution located in Agiripalli, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in June 1995 by the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS), the school emphasizes holistic education, academic excellence, character development, and extracurricular activities. In 2024, the school celebrated its 30th anniversary.

History

In the 1990s, the Most Rev. Dr. Thumma Joseph, the then Bishop of Vijayawada, envisioned establishing a Catholic presence in Agiripalli. To explore the potential of initiating a mission in the Agiripalli area, he entrusted this vision to various religious societies, including the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS). With the Bishop’s support, the MSFS of the Vizag Province decided to establish an educational institution under the leadership of the late Very Rev. Fr. Medathada Maridas, the then Provincial Superior. During the tenure of the late Most Rev. Alexander Cardinal Kodath, the foundation for this mission was laid. SFS High School, Agiripalli, was founded in June 1995 under the guidance of the Very Rev. Fr. Mani Panthalani, the founding Provincial of the school. This institution began as a modest school with a profound vision of nurturing young minds through holistic education, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and global awareness. The foundation stone was blessed by Rev. Fr. Mani Panthalani and laid by the late Very Rev. Fr. Emil Meyrath, the former Superior General, on November 7, 1995. Rev. Fr. Joseph Nelimalamattom, the first Correspondent, was entrusted with establishing the school.

List of Principals

The following table lists the principals of SFS High School along with their tenures and notable contributions:

Name	Tenure	Duration	Notable Contributions
Rev. Sr. Vimala	1996–1999	3 years	First Headmistress
Rev. Sr. Mercy	1999–2002	3 years	School expanded to include classes up to the 6th standard
Rev. Sr. Florence	2002–2004	2 years	School reached the 7th standard, and Mrs. Pavani, the first local teacher, joined the faculty
Rev. Fr. Vadakumparambil John	2004–2006	2 years	First Principal from MSFS. Upgraded the school to high school and achieved academic milestones.
Rev. Fr. Mallela Joji	2006–2009	3 years	Enhanced English communication skills and gained local recognition.
Rev. Fr. Savari Rajan	2009–2010	1 year	Focused on English language proficiency and student loyalty.
Rev. Fr. P. Raja Reddy	2010–2014	4 years	Establish a strong foundation of academic excellence and discipline.Expanded student enrollment and introduced more school buses.
Rev. Fr. Pinninti Raj Kumar	2014–2016	2 years	Hosting Mandal-level quizzes and competitions, which were well-appreciated by neighboring schools. Added new infrastructure, including labs, library, and sports facilities.
Rev. Fr. Pakki Devadas	2016–2017	1 year	new programs in arts, music, and technology were introduced, along with a green campus initiative that earned regional recognition for promoting environmental responsibility.
Rev. Fr. D. Jaya Prakash	2017–2023	6 years	His tenure saw an increase in student strength, improved school records. Maintained standards during the COVID-19 pandemic and published a Silver Jubilee souvenir.
Rev. Fr. J. L. Ravi Kumar	2023–present	Ongoing	Achieved 100% SSC pass rate; emphasized holistic development.