Award winning National School of Character. Catholic Preschool & Montessori children 3-5 years of age, and Elementary K- 8th grade in the heart of Bucktown.
SMA serves students, PreK-8th grade. We have delivered a first-rate Catholic education in a safe environment for over 100 years and it is our mission to not only maintain our high standards, but to raise them as we continue educating children for the next century. What we teach at SMA goes beyond the classroom. We offer and excellent education, as many schools do, but we offer this in an environme
07/31/2026
As we wrap up another successful, memory-filled summer camp, we are so grateful for the laughter, friendships, and fun that made this summer so special! ☀️💙
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be relaxing, resetting, and getting ready for another exciting school year. Our teachers will be busy preparing their classrooms and hallways to welcome a new group of students. We can’t wait to see everyone back soon!
07/10/2026
Learning together, playing, laughing, sharing, exploring, creating memories, making new friends, and so much more! ☀️
SMA Summer Camp is down to its final few weeks, but the fun is still going strong during our **”Get Moving”** week! From active games and sports to learning healthy habits, our campers are discovering fun ways to keep their minds, bodies, and souls healthy all summer long.
How have **you** stayed active this summer? 💙
🏃 Played a sport?
📚 Read a book or completed your school’s summer packet?
⛪ Attended Sunday Mass?
🚲 Gone on a bike ride, hike, or family adventure?
We’d love to hear! Share in the comments how you’ve been keeping your **mind, body, and soul** active this summer.
06/26/2026
How is your summer going so far? ☀️
SMA Summer Camp is in full swing with arts & crafts, sports, and so many fun activities! From making memories to building new friendships, there’s something exciting happening every day.
Take a look at all the amazing moments our campers have been enjoying! 🎨⚽️✨
06/11/2026
The first week of SMA Trailblazer Summer Camp is underway! ☀️ If you haven’t signed up yet and are interested, be sure to register soon. Just look at all the fun our campers are having each day—we can’t wait to make even more summer memories together!🎉😊
06/05/2026
Happy Summer!
🎓 Congrats, 8th Graders! 🎓
SMA parents, students, teachers, and staff are so proud of all you have accomplished. From your first days in the classroom to your final days as Jaguars, you have filled our halls with memories, laughter, friendship, and growth.
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you and all the amazing things you will achieve. Remember that you will always be part of the SMA family, so stay in touch and come visit whenever you can!
Now, grab some tissues, sit back, and enjoy reminiscing about the memories you created at SMA. 💙🤍 Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar! 🐆🎓✨
06/03/2026
And to our last and final SMA graduate—congrats, Aaron! 🎓 We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. DePaul College Prep is lucky to have a student like you. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and all the amazing things you will achieve. Good luck on this next chapter, Aaron—we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🤍 Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar! 🐆
06/03/2026
Congrats Ryan! We are so proud of all your accomplishments at SMA. Your determination, hard work, and positive attitude have always stood out. We’ll be your biggest cheerleaders as you chase your dreams—whether that’s the NBA or wherever life takes you! Good luck on your next adventure at Saint Ignatius College Prep. They are very lucky to have you, and we know you’ll do great things. Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar! 💙🤍🏀
06/02/2026
Congrats, Lucas! We are so proud of all the hard work you’ve put in during your years at SMA. We will definitely miss our after-Mass chats before heading back to the classrooms!
Saint Ignatius is lucky to be gaining a student like you—hardworking, determined, and a great friend to everyone around you. We know you will do amazing things in high school and beyond. Best of luck next year, and remember: once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar!
06/02/2026
Congrats, Lily! DePaul College Prep is so lucky to have you for the next four years! We’ve had the privilege of watching you grow up in the halls of SMA, and now we are so excited to see you begin this next chapter.
As you head off on your new adventure, keep smiling, having fun, and challenging yourself both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Congratulations, Lily!