St. Mark's Cathedral School

What's next for the Class of 2022? Take a peek at where they're headed to high school. 💜🦁

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Congratulations, Class of 2022! You did it! 💜🦁🎓

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/graduation-2022

This morning we recognized the achievements of our sixth through eighth grade students at the annual Middle School Awards Ceremony. 👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/ms-awards-21-22

Yesterday we recognized the achievements of our first through fifth grade students during our annual Lower School Awards Ceremony. 👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/ls-awards-21-22

What a wonderful year of growing and learning for our Preschool students! We celebrated their last day with a pizza party picnic. 🍕

It’s graduation day! As we celebrate the Class of 2022 we’re taking a look back at some highlights of their journey at St. Mark’s over the years. 💜🦁

Good-bye kindergarten, hello 1st grade! Congrats to our kindergarten graduates! 🎓🎉

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Kindergarten-Graduation-52522/

1st and 2nd graders had a blast during last week’s visit to the Caldwell Zoo. 🐒🦓🦒

We had a new Head of School yesterday! Oakley (1st grade) had a busy morning reviewing the daily absence report, checking in with the each division, and touring areas of the school facility. Plus, he declared it a favorite sports jersey dress down day. Thanks, Oakley! 💜🦁

Thanks to the Parents' Club for making this experience possible through the 2022 Fiesta Auction!

So much fun celebrating our 8th graders at the final Pep Rally of the year. We'll miss you next year! 💜🦁

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/8th-Grade-Pep-Rally-52022/

Our talented 5th grade poets showcased their work to their families at today's Poetry Café. ☕📝

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/5th-Grade-Poetry-Cafe-52022/

This morning was our Final Family Chapel of the school year, which included the traditional all-school procession by grades 1-8 with their class banners. Our 8th graders led us in a lesson and sang in the choir. We were also pleased to have our kindergarten students and families join us. 💜

Another outstanding Lion-Mustang linguist! Congratulations to Gaines Harris '19, a junior at Caddo Magnet High School, for earning bronze recognition on the National German Exam. 👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/alumni-news/post/world-language-exams-2022

Yesterday we celebrated our kindergarten Superkids…and super parents! Kindergarten students took the stage to introduce the characters from their Superkids Reading Program and perform some songs before sitting down to enjoy lunch with their families. ⭐📚

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/K-Superkids-Send-Off-51822/

Congratulations to our SMCS alumni who currently attend Caddo Magnet High School for their outstanding performances in the National French Contest and on the National Spanish Examinations!👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/alumni-news/post/national-french-spanish-exams-2022

Our 8th graders challenged their parents to a game of basketball last week. It was a close battle, but in the end the students were victorious! Thanks to all of our parents who came out to support the Class of 2022! 🏀

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/8th-Grade-Student-vs-Parent-Basketball-Game-51322/

Congratulations to SMCS alumni Mark Henry '21 and Tripp Roemer '20 on their outstanding performances at the LHSAA Outdoor Track & Field State Meet last week! They were members of Loyola College Prep’s 4x800m relay team that finished in 2nd place and broke the Class 3A record. Additionally, Tripp earned 3rd place in the 3200m. Way to go, Lion-Flyers! 👏👏👏

5th graders are moving on up to Middle School! As 8th graders prepare to graduate, they gave their 5th grade little brothers/sisters their striped shirts and navy ties to mark the 5th graders' promotion to Middle School and to symbolize how a piece of each of the 8th graders will always stay at St. Mark's. 💜

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Navy-Tie-Striped-Shirt-Ceremony-51322/

Congratulations to Mollie (8th grade) and Frances (6th grade) who earned 1st and 2nd place in the Middle School Division of the Holocaust Remembrance Service Literary and Arts Competition! Additionally, SMCS alumnae earned recognition in their respective divisions: Frances Kalmbach '18, a senior at Loyola College Prep, won 1st place in the High School Essay category, and Hailey Huguet '20, a sophomore at Caddo Magnet High School, earned 2nd place in the High School Poetry category. 👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/holocaust-memorial-service-essay-contest

We had so much fun at Fiesta Field Day! From relay races, backyard games and tug-of-war to an amazing after-party with food trucks, music and more, it was a wonderful day of community-building at St. Mark's. Thanks to our P.E. coaches and Parents' Club volunteers for organizing the fun! 🏅🎉

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Fiesta-Field-Day-5622/

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful St. Mark’s moms! Thank you for all that you do! 💜

Fourth graders had a blast exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during their field trip to Sci-Port Discovery Center today! 💡

Dodgeball Madness was a blast! It was a spirited afternoon of competition between students in grades 5-8 while also supporting a good cause - all proceeds from sign-ups were donated to Providence House- Shreveport. 💜

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Dodgeball-Madness-5222/

Congratulations to SMCS alumni, Brown Snyder '19 and Duke Bowen '19, and the CE Byrd High School LHSAA Golf Division I State Champions! ⛳🏆

There's still a few hours left of Give for Good. Help us climb the leaderboard and reach our goal of $10k. Every gift counts! 💜

Whether you give a little or a lot, be part of our area's largest day of giving!

Total as of 7:15pm: $8,184, 26 donors

Rank in the Education Category: #9 in total donations, #11 in number of donations

Give now: https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation_org&fwID=1429

There's still plenty of time to support St. Mark's through Give for Good. If you haven’t donated to the Annual Fund this year, now is the time! Make a gift to the Annual Fund through Give for Good. 💜

Thank you for doing your part. Let’s work together to make a stronger, more vibrant North Louisiana!

Total as of 12pm: $4,296, 9 donors

Rank in the Education Category: #7 in total donations, #16 in number of donations

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What a wonderful Grandparents & Grand Friends Day! From Family Chapel and the Book Fair to classroom visits, refreshments, and the 4th grade May Day dance, our students had a blast showing their grandparents and grand friends around school today. 💜

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Grandparents-Grand-Friends-Day-42922/

Eight 7th graders were formally inducted into the St. Mark's Cathedral School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NHS & NJHS) in recognition of their high grades and exceptional service. Congrats, Lions! 👏👏👏

Learn more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/eight-students-inducted-into-national-junior-honor-society

Congrats to our SMCS alumni at Loyola College Prep for their outstanding performances at the regional track meet! Good luck at the state meet, Lion-Flyers! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Tripp Roemer '20 - Regional Track MVP
Tripp Roemer '20 - 1st Place, 1600m & 3200m
Mark Henry '21 & Tripp Roemer '20 - 1st Place, 4x800m Relay
Emmaline Drummond '18 - 1st Place, 4x800m Relay
Riya Ahuja '18 & Emmaline Drummond '18 - 3rd Place, 4x400m Relay

Alumni news is shared based on submission, and we need your help to learn about our former Lions' accomplishments. Do you have other alumni news or updates? Let us know!

Congrats to SMCS alumni Brown Snyder '19 and Duke Bowen '19 for winning the golf regional championship along with their teammates from C.E. Byrd High School! Brown and Duke will compete for the state title next week. Good luck, Lion-Jackets!
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Alumni news is shared based on submission, and we need your help to learn about our former Lions' accomplishments. Do you have other alumni news or updates? Let us know!

On Tuesday evening, we celebrated the athletic accomplishments of 100+ student-athletes in grades 5-8 who competed in 7 sports this year - cheer/pep squad, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, cross country, and basketball. Congratulations, Lions, for your hard work and dedication all year long! 🦁💜

Learn more and view photos: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/all-school-news/post/athletic-banquet-2022

Kindergarten students packed their bags and traveled to Italy, India, and Colombia for their annual Trip Around the World. Their journey was the culmination of their geography unit where they learned about continents, oceans, cardinal directions, and world travel. Their friends in 6th grade served as flight attendants, stamped their passports, and helped guide them through activities in each country. ✈️🌍

Congratulations to all of our St. Mark's alumni who were inducted into the Loyola College Prep chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS & NJHS) in recognition of their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. 👏👏👏

Read more: https://www.stmarksschool.com/about/news/details/~board/alumni-news/post/smcs-alumni-inducted-into-2022-loyola-national-honor-society

Do you know of other St. Mark's alumni who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society? Let us know! Alumni news is shared based on submission, and we need your help to learn about our former Lions' accomplishments.

What a fabulous Fiesta! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school and thank you to our hard-working event co-chairs - Reneé Coleman, Valerie Gamble, Emily Smithwick, Calli Thompson, and Meghan Wood - and to the Parents' Club volunteers for putting together such a fun and festive event. 🎉💜

More photos: https://stmarksschool.smugmug.com/2021-2022-School-Year/Fiesta-42222/