06/03/2026
On Friday, May 15, St. Mary Catholic Community School held its annual “Ride Your Bike to School Day,” and the event was a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the morning so memorable, including Emergency Management Director, Mike Wysocki and Ryan Remenius of the Lake County Sherriff’s department who provided support.
Students in grades 3 through 8 began their ride at the Lake County Fairgrounds and traveled safely through town before arriving at the school together. The beautiful morning provided the perfect setting for students to enjoy the experience of riding alongside their classmates.
A special thank you goes out to the parents and staff who volunteered their time to help support and ensure the safety of all participants.
St. Mary Catholic Community School offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three-year-olds) through grade eight. St. Mary’s faculty provides a rich curriculum supported by cutting-edge technology. The school is currently accepting applications for new students for the 2026–2027 school year. To learn more about St. Mary School, visit: school.stmarycp.org.
06/02/2026
Fifth-graders were “Boston Bound” for the first time in the history of St. Mary Catholic Community School. The purpose of the trip was not to make history, however, but to experience it firsthand. Along with learning the geography of the United States, fifth-graders in Mrs. Arianne Wong’s social studies class study the history of the nation from its earliest inhabitants through the American Revolution.
“My year-long goal is to fuel students’ passion for the history and geography of our great nation, so culminating our studies in Boston could not have been a more perfect way to accomplish this,” said Wong. “I am grateful to have been given the opportunity and support needed to get this trip off the ground. It was a huge success!”
Thirty-eight students, each accompanied by a parent, traveled by airplane to the capital city of Massachusetts. Principal Tom Ruiz, Father Declan McNicholas, and Mrs. Amanda Wysocki also accompanied the group. The students were immersed in history as soon as they landed, visiting sites such as Quincy Market, Fenway Park, and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Ainslee shared, “The ship was small, but it was really fun to dump the tea overboard just like the Sons of Liberty did in 1773.”
A day trip to Gloucester and Salem added whales and witchcraft to the adventure. Julia recalled, “We saw more than ten whales. It was so exciting to see a baby whale, too!”
Walking along the red bricks of the Freedom Trail tied the historical experience together on the final day of the trip. Triffin thought it was especially meaningful to stand on the site of the Boston Massacre. “Five patriots were killed there, and I know that was one of the things that led to the American Revolution,” he said.
Escape rooms and a witchcraft mock trial ended each evening with fun and laughter for the entire group.
Brielle gave the trip five stars, saying, “The Boston trip was so much fun!”
With the overwhelming enthusiasm shared by students and families alike, a new annual tradition appears to have been born at St. Mary. Huzzah!
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point serves students from Junior Pre-Kindergarten (age three) through 8th grade. Guided by a dedicated faculty, St. Mary’s provides a strong academic foundation built on a rich curriculum and supported by cutting-edge technology. Students enjoy a wide variety of activities and learning experiences, including exciting field trips to Chicago, Indianapolis, Boston, and Washington, D.C., during 8th grade. To learn more or to schedule a tour, visit: school.stmarycp.org
05/01/2026
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to my wonderful faculty and staff...
Principal Tom Ruiz
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