St. Michael Catholic School

🎉📚 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL, CRUSADERS! 📚🎉

The halls are buzzing, the smiles are BIG, and another amazing year at St. Michael Catholic School is officially underway! 💙💛

Here’s to a year filled with faith, friendship, learning, and lots of Crusader spirit! ✝️✨

Let’s make it our BEST year yet! 🛡️💙

We are ready to meet all our Crusaders TUESDAY from 2:00 -3:30! ⚔️✝️🍎

(Thanks Ariel Goodman and Fine Southern Photography for our new head shots!)

Our faculty began the year by filling their hearts before filling their classrooms. 💙

Together we celebrated Mass with Msgr. Farmer, reflected with Fr. Armstrong on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and explored how we can model the virtues of Saints Thérèse, Rita, and John Bosco for our students each day.

We wrapped up the retreat with a little fun—an interactive “egg hunt” where faculty searched for and classified quotes from the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Saints.

Grounded in faith, inspired by the saints, and ready to guide our Crusaders with wisdom, joy, and Christ at the center of all we do. ✝️💙

💙💛 Welcome to the Crusader Family! 💛💙
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to welcome several new faces to the St. Michael Catholic School family!
Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty members:
✨ Eliza Karsten — PreK-3 Teacher
✨ Kate Gulsby — First Grade Teacher
✨ Jennifer Donahoo — Third Grade Teacher
✨ Lori Grubbs — Sixth Grade Teacher
✨ Hailey Black — Elementary Music Teacher
✨ Charles Davis — PE & Religion Teacher
✨ Jacquie Cruz — PreK Music Teacher
✨ Mary Moore — School Counselor
✨ Tizziano Biggio — Latin Teacher
Each brings unique gifts and talents to our school community, and we are grateful to have them sharing those gifts with our students and families. We look forward to the many ways they will help our Crusaders grow in faith, knowledge, character, and confidence throughout the year.
Please help us give our newest faculty members a warm St. Michael welcome! ⚔️💙💛
His Truth. Our Mission.

🎟️ Tickets Are Now on Sale!

Join us for the Sword & Shield Gala on October 9, 2026, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating faith, leadership, and the mission of St. Michael Catholic School.

We are honored to welcome Scott Sullivan as our keynote speaker—former Auburn University and Major League Baseball pitcher, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee, distinguished business leader, and faithful servant.

Your attendance helps support the mission of providing an exceptional Catholic education that forms students in faith, knowledge, and service.

Reserve your seat today at
https://stmichaelcatholicschool.com/sword-and-shield-gala

We look forward to celebrating with you!

☀️ Summer Challenge ☀️
"Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Calling all future engineers and designers! 🛝🏗️
This week, design your dream playground and build a model using materials you can find around your house. Cardboard, blocks, paper, recyclables, and craft supplies can all become part of your amazing creation!
As you build, think about how your playground could be a place where everyone feels welcome, included, and loved. When we create with others in mind, we put God's love into action.
We can't wait to see what you imagine! 💙

Archbishop Rivituso has appointed Deacon Charles Eick to St. Michael the Archangel parish!

Deacon Charles Eick was a parishioner at St. Michael’s during his formation. He served as a Deacon at St. Patrick Parish in Robertsdale, AL and St. John the Beloved in Summerville, SC. Now, in his retirement, he has moved back to Auburn where he will serve our parish.

Here are some fun facts about Deacon Eick:

Favorite Saint: St. Joseph
Favorite Spiritual Writers: Desert Fathers, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, St. John of the Cross

Go-to Gas Station Snack: Trail Mix and Gatorade
Favorite Vacation Spot: the beach
Favorite Music Artist/ Album: William Ackerman - Childhood and Memories
Favorite Drink: Guinness on tap
Favorite Exercise: Swimming and Cycling
Favorite Hobby: Birdwatching

Please give him a warm welcome back when you see him!

📅✨ Our 2026-2027 School Calendar is designed with families in mind!
Throughout the year, there are built-in breaks and long weekends that provide opportunities for family vacations, wellness visits, and other appointments. We encourage families to use these scheduled days whenever possible so that students can make the most of every learning opportunity in the classroom.

Every school day matters, and regular attendance helps our students grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Thank you for partnering with us in respecting instructional time and helping your child be present for all the moments that make a St. Michael education so special! 💙💛

☀️ Summer Challenge ☀️
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Put on your scientist hat this week and test which objects sink and which ones float! 🌊🔬 Gather a few items from around your home, make your predictions, and see what happens when they hit the water.
Just as we can't always tell whether something will sink or float by looking at it, we don't always know what lies ahead. Faith reminds us to trust God even when we can't see the whole picture.
Share your discoveries, and remember: sometimes the best lessons come when we take a leap of faith! 💙