07/31/2026
We were thrilled to welcome over 130 attendees from over 30 of our member schools to the 2026 National Conference! We did not do it alone. Our host schools- Marian Middle School, Loyola Academy of St. Louis, and Access Academies at Saint Louis University provided invaluable support during our three days in St. Louis. We also were humbled by the generosity of our conference sponsors- The Boniface Foundation, the Jack Kent Cook Foundation, Rookly, World Tutors Academy, and LevelEDUP Leadership.
Thank you.
Many members braved some crazy weather in the Northeast and powered through travel interruptions that included major flight delays and cancellations to join us. Nevertheless, our members greeted us with smiles and joy upon their arrival. (The ones who could not make it were sorely missed.)
The first day of our conference saw our host schools provide tours and offer opportunities to share their best practices with visiting members. Our opening keynote event showcased the powerful testimony of Mary Elizabeth Grimes, the President of Marian Middle School, which reminded us all of what a powerful tool "hope" can be for our students.
And that was just Day 1.
The NativityMiguel model works. Our members and the community partners who support our mission are why. When we all gather together in one space, the energy is electric and the results are impactful. I am excited to share some of our stories from the conference in the coming days. In the meantime, use this link to locate and support the mission of an NMC school in your region: https://www.nativitymiguel.org/school-directory.