The Franciscan Missionary of the Divine Child planted the seed of a Christian education in 1949 when two sisters prepared a group of children for the reception of First Holy Communion. In 1950, four sisters under the leadership of Sister Mary Damian opened the doors of Immaculate Heart of Mary to Catholic Education.

With the growth in registration, it was necessary for additional classrooms and an increase in faculty personnel, totaling twelve teachers by 1955. The following year Mother Margaret Mary, Superior General of the sisters, succeeded Sister Mary Damian as Principal of a growing school in an expanding community. Returning to Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1958, Sister Mary Damian labored again to produce more capable citizens for a better community and a better world. Under the guidance of Sister Mary Patricia, the school continued to be a fine representative of Catholic education. In 1965, Sister Mary Thomas was appointed principal.

The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Divine Child have considered it a joy and privilege to staff Immaculate Heart of Mary school over all the years.