History - Independent School in Houston | The Regis School Inquire Apply Give Inquire Spiritwear Employment Academic Calendar History of Regis The school was founded in 1991 and became the first and only Pre-K3 through eighth grade all-boys school in Houston. As an Independent, Catholic and Sacred Heart School, Regis fulfilled a need in Houston's Catholic community, and continues to be the only school of its kind in the city. Take a look back at the history of Regis and some of the milestones along this 30+ year journey. Post RSS Feeds Subscribe to Post Alerts Coach Gary Holub Field Dedication May 2024 Mr. Steven R. Turner, Jr. Appointed Head of School Oct 2021 Regis Becomes an Apple Distinguished School Oct 2022 Shaping Our Future: Regis Strategic Plan, 2020-25 May 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Rocks the World March 2020 Bicentennial Celebration of Sacred Heart Education in America Sept 2018 Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston Aug 2017 Retiring the Debt 2016 Regis Celebrates 25th Anniversary Aug 2016 A Sacred Commitment: Regis Strategic Plan, 2015-2020 May 2015 Mr. Dennis Phillips Becomes Head of School July 2014 St. Francis Café Opens Fall 2014 Dedication of Student Life Center Nov 2012 Student Life Center Construction Begins July 2011 Regis 20th Anniversary Jan 2011 Regis Gains ISAS Accreditation Sept 2010 Regis Launches Second Capital Campaign May 2010 Strategic Planning Commences Aug 2008 Dr. Nancy Taylor Becomes Headmistress July 2006 First Gurian Institute Model School in U.S 2004 Kelley Building Dedication Sept 2002 Kelley Building Construction Begins Fall 2001 Regis Utilizes New Field Spring 2001 Regis Launches First Capital Campaign Fall 1999 Regis Becomes The Regis School of the Sacred Heart Feb 1999 Regis Becomes Full Member of The Network April 1998 Pavilion Built at Regis 1996 Regis Gains Provisional Acceptance to The Network April 1995 Regis Accredited by TCCED Jan 1995 Bishop Fiorenza Blesses Regis Aug 1992 Regis Moves to Westview Location June 1992 Regis Opens, Anne Storey Carty, Headmistress Aug 1991 Regis Gets Its Name 1990 Duchesne Academy Opens Sept 1960 Society of the Sacred Heart Brought to U.S. 1818 Society of the Sacred Heart Founded 1800 St. John Francis Regis Born Jan 31, 1597