REMINDER! Tomorrow (Thursday) from 8 AM- Noon, we are asking families with students in Kindergarten Readiness-8th grade to pick up electronic devices, classroom resources, band instruments, and personal belongings (including the contents of their lockers) to prepare for Distance Learning after Spring Break.After the scheduled pick up times are over, we will reach out to families that still have materials here to arrange an alternative pick up.
Proud to announce that the SMS Student Council received a $250 grant award for their efforts to #endbullying in Unity Day! We look forward to being able to continue our efforts to bring awareness to stop bullying in schools!
Our 7th-8th graders put on a great school-wide Mardi Gras celebration. We raised a total of $2141.81. The students are excited to donate it to the We All Play Owatonna Miracle Field and Inclusive Playground. Thanks to all who made this possible!
Registration for the 2020-21 school year begins on January 26. Click on the "Admissions" tab and then choose "2020-21 Registration". We look forward to YOU joining us next year!
Our alumni don't only adjust well to high school...they thrive! While at SMS, students learn to be engaged, self-discipline and effective time managers. Those important life skills carry on through high school and beyond. We are proud that our SMS Alumni are recognized as some of Owatonna High School's great leaders and most involved students....and each year a large percentage of the graduates who graduate with high honors were our students! We would love our school to be your school! Join us at our Open House to learn more! Click here to pre-register: https://stmarys-owatonna.org/open-house
These students had a great day in Rochester at the SEMBDA Honor Band! We are proud of you Jacob, Katie, Kiley, Bennett, and Tate! Congrats on a job well done!
St. Mary’s School Open Enrollment for 2020-21 begins January 26. If you are interested in learning more, you are always welcome to call the school office at 507-446-2300 and/or attend their Open House on Sunday, January 26, starting at 9:30. Come and experience the welcoming community of St. Mary’s School. Staff will be available to answer your questions, and there are informational sessions available throughout the morning. Pre-register for the event and learn more about the Open House by going to: www.stmarys-owatonna.org > Admissions > Open House.
We tried something different this year....and it was a success! Our Kindergarten Readiness through 4th grade presented the "Three Wee Kings" musical. Great work by all!
The following students represented their grade levels at the Geography Bee competition. Congratulations to Lucas G (4M), Mady C. (4W), Shaun O (5S), Johanna S (5K), Eric X. (6S), Anna S (6S), Matthew M (7), Tucker V. (7), Jack T. (8) and Aaron G (8) for participating in the school competition. After the 4 rounds of questions, Eric came out on top! All contestants did a great job. In January, Eric will take a state qualifying test. Good luck, Eric!
#GivingTuesday is a chance to make a difference for a cause close to your heart. If you choose to donate towards St. Mary’s School on Dec. 3, your #GivingTuesday contribution will go towards scholarships to assist qualifying K-8 families who seek a Catholic education for their child(ren). We believe no family should be denied a Catholic education for their child(ren) due to finances. We invite you to donate in person or online: https://stmarys-owatonna.org/donate. Thank you for your support of Catholic education!
The Night of Knights Auction Committee is holding a Thirty-One Fundraiser to help support our Night of Knights Silent Auction! November Customer Specials: **With every $35 US/$40 CA spent, Customers can choose select holiday gifting items for 50% off OR take 50% off any one Online Extra item! In addition to the hostess credits, the Auction will also receive ten percent of the total sales. Check out this link for more information: https://www.mythirtyone.com/1950310?pd=11507906. Shop between now through December 8th.
Recently St. Mary’s School students spent their Spirit Group time learning about the virtue of humility and sharing their gifts with others. They were then given the opportunity to put that virtue into practice by creating Hershey Kisses & Hugs treat bags which will be given to the 800-1000 guests of the VFW Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. This is a long-standing tradition that St. Mary’s students find very rewarding as they spread holiday cheer.
St. Mary’s School Theatre is proud to announce our upcoming production of “The Comic Book Artist” by Pat Lydersen! Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 have been working very hard over the last two months and can’t wait for you to see our show!Performances will be on Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7:00 pm in the Jerry Kent Gymnasium at St. Mary’s School. There is no charge, but donations to the St. Mary’s Theatre Department will be accepted at the door. We hope you can join us!! It's going to be a fantastic show!!
Happy Feast of All Saints! Today we celebrate women and men who have cleared for us a path of holiness and union with God. To help us all celebrate All Saints Day, our 2nd and 7th graders presented on a few of the well-known saints that we pray with. It is always a special day!
Congratulations to the recipients of the Great Promise Award from the Owatonna Area Serra Club on Saturday night. The Serra Club recognizes these 7th grade students who they feel show great promise as future Catholic leaders through their example of service, generosity, and leadership. We are proud that 7 out of the 10 Steele County recipients are students at St. Mary's! Congratulations Joanna, Amanda, Nathan, Zachary, Isabella, Alia, and Carley! We are proud of you!
St. Mary's School is looking for an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2019-2020 Season. This position is paid. We will begin practices mid November, with the season ending mid February! If you are interested please send an email to Kelci Halvorson, our Athletic Director, at khalvorson@stmarys-owatonna.org.
