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."

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Mary's

Below are some frequently asked questions about attending St. Mary's School. If you have a question that isn't covered here, please contact the school at (269) 683 • 9191 and someone will be happy to answer it for you.

How many kids are in each classroom?

St. Mary's School has a very high teacher to student ratio. We average approximately 15 students per classroom. Our kindergarten class has both an instructor and an assistant to provide more individualized attention at this formative age.

Do you have bus service?

Yes, St. Mary's School bus service is provided by the Niles Community Schools.

Why do your students wear uniforms?

Our students wear uniforms to help them concentrate more intently on their education without the distractions of class and material competition. At this very impressionable age, we find uniforms put our students into a learning frame of mind and helps them focus their attention on the individual – rather than his or her clothes.

Are you accredited and are your teacher certified?

Yes. The State of Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Association accredits us. Our teachers are also certified by the State of Michigan.

How do you handle gifted children?

Special reading groups, math groups and science fair opportunities are in place to help gifted children achieve their full potential. But we also feel strongly that mainstreaming gifted children provides a positive influence on other students and can develop leadership skill that will last a lifetime for the gifted child.