Salesian Grammar School had its first eighth grade class graduation in June, 1928. By 1929, all grammar school classes

Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School Band -- 1946, Mr. Bernie Simpson, Director.

and the first two years of high school were offered by Salesian School. In 1930, due to the depression and lack of funds, the high school was closed. Archbishop Edward J. Hanna and Fr. Orestes Trinchieri made arrangements for the Sisters of the Presentation, while residing at their Convent, to assume the teaching positions in grades one through eight at Salesian School. The Presentation Sisters continued their dedicated service to the two schools and community until June 1950.

1947: Saints Peter and Paul School P.E. Class.

With the closing of Presentation Convent School for Girls, and the subsequent withdrawing of the Sisters, the task of educating the Catholic youth in North Beach, the Italian Quarter, was left to the Salesians. Out of necessity, Sts. Peter and Paul Salesian Grammar School became co-educational.