St. Mary's School ~ Niles, MI


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	St. Mary’s Parish Annual Fish Fry THIS Friday, February 24! St. Mary’s Parish will hold its annual Lenten fish fry on Friday, February 24, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the School gymnasium. Proceeds from the fish fry benefit St. Mary’s School. The “all-you-can-eat” fish dinner includes potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. A $25 ticket package includes meals for two adults and up to four children (ages 12 and under). Tickets are available at the door and take-out orders will be available. For more information, contact St. Mary’s School at (269) 683-9191. It's time to think about the 2012-2013 School Year! St. Mary's All School Round-up Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 6:00-7:30 pm. St. Mary's will be hosting an All-School Round-Up Information Session, on March 7th, 2012. A delicious Spaghetti Supper* will be served, from 6:00 to 6:45 in the school gym, (*Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad) and an information session for each grade will take place from 6:45 -7:30 in the appropriate classrooms. Childcare for the younger children will be provided. To RSVP, and/or for more information, please contact St. Mary’s School at (269) 683-9191. Come to our St. Pat's Dinner and Raffle Fundraiser! Saturday, March 17, 2012!! St. Mary’s School will be hosting its 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Raffle on Saturday, March 17, from 5 -11 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'eouvres will be served at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6pm, with a silent auction, prize drawings, 50/50 raffles and other activities throughout the evening. More info Information about School Uniforms Look for our Yard Signs!! For more information about St. Mary's School, please contact the school office at 269-683-9191.
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Our Mission Statement:

"The Mission of St. Mary’s School is to gather as a faith-filled community to provide an excellent, well-rounded education, and to form students through the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition."

WHAT DO WE PROMISE?

Reasons to Choose St. Mary's School

What do we Promise?

Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in a common faith

Balanced curriculum including the arts and physical education

Learning with a moral purpose

A safe and disciplined learning environment

Exceptional faculty and staff who help individual children reach their highest potential

A dedication to service and Catholic social teaching

It is nearing the time when parents make decisions about where to send their children to school next year. In these difficult economic times, parents struggle with the decision. Will they choose a Catholic education as a new experience for their children, reenroll their children in a Catholic school, or eliminate Catholic education as a choice?

St. Mary’s is an outstanding school, both in teaching the faith and providing excellent academics. The distinctive qualities of a Catholic education are present in
all of the programs offered at St. Mary’s. We have a balanced academic program with an emphasis on developing literacy skills in our students. The classes are small, allowing the staff to offer individualized attention for each learner.

Faith and values are taught in every class as our students develop not only their academic skills, but also their character and spiritual lives. The staff is dedicated to helping each and every child grow to his or her fullest potential. Our graduates and their families report that our students are very well prepared to move on and be successful at the middle and high school levels.

There is a true sense of community at our school. Parents are involved in all aspects of the school. We have an after school program for children of working parents. Our tuition is the lowest in the Michiana area. Bishop Murray has stated that no child should be denied a Catholic education because of finances. We want all of our parents to know that we will work with you to make a Catholic education an affordable choice for you and your children. As you consider where to send your children to school next year, remember the promises we make if you choose St. Mary’s School.