St. Mary Elementary

09/10/2026

🎉 Dakota Bowl Spirit Day Alert! 🎉

We’re kicking off the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl XLVIII with a system-wide dress down day!
📅 TOMORROW - Friday, September 11

👕 Wear your Knights spirit wear to show your school pride!
Let’s flood our halls with blue as we cheer on the Knights this weekend! 🏈💙💛

09/10/2026

🏈 Tomorrow is Knightwear Day! 💙💛

In celebration of the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl, students may wear their O’Gorman or St. Mary spirit wear with NO uniform bottoms tomorrow!

Let’s fill St. Mary with blue and gold as we cheer on the O’Gorman Knights! ⚔️

Then, join the Knight community on Saturday, September 12 as O’Gorman takes on Harrisburg in the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl! Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. at O’Gorman McEneaney Field.

09/09/2026

Playground progress continues! ☀️💙

Our new shade structure is going up, and the playground is looking better every day!

This covered area will provide our students with a great place to get out of the sun while still enjoying time outdoors. It’s exciting to see another piece of our new playground taking shape!

09/09/2026

🌿 We are looking for CGS Assistants! 🐑

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Kindergarten Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Atrium on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30–2:45 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help our students grow in their relationship with God while supporting our CGS catechists in the Atrium. No prior CGS experience is necessary!

Interested or have questions? Please contact Helen Hogie at [email protected].

Please consider sharing your time with this special ministry! 💚✝️

09/08/2026

🎉 Wondering what to do with your kiddos if you don't have a tailgate at the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl?? We have a Kid’s Zone! 🎉 Saturday, September 12th | 1–3 PM

📍 O’Gorman High School Campus

Bring your young Knights fans to a fun-filled afternoon before the big game!

Perfect for kids Preschool through 6th Grade—come early and let them play, explore, and connect with our amazing Catholic school community!

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers in our community and beyond. Thank you to all who dedicate their time, talents, and efforts to serving others and building a brighter future.

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

Parent Tip: Supporting Peer Relations

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09/04/2026

🚨 ST. MARY SCHOOL STORE CLOSING SOON! 🚨

There are only a few days left to order your St. Mary spirit wear! 💙💛

🛍️ ORDER DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8

👕 St. Mary Sweatshirts
Our St. Mary sweatshirts are approved school uniform apparel and may be worn during the school day with a white collared shirt underneath.

🎭 St. Mary T-Shirts
Grab a St. Mary t-shirt and support a great cause! All proceeds from t-shirt sales will support our new St. Mary Theater Club!

Don't miss your chance to stock up on St. Mary gear for the school year. Additional ordering opportunities may be limited.

09/03/2026

Our playground is really coming together! 💚💙

Check out these incredible aerial views of the progress happening at St. Mary! The new turf has completely transformed the space, and work on Phase 2—our new swing set—is officially underway!

It is exciting to see a project that we have been planning and working toward become a reality for our students.

We are incredibly grateful to our families, donors, SFO, parish community, and everyone who has helped make this project possible. Thank you for investing in our students and St. Mary!

We can’t wait to see our students enjoying this beautiful new space! 🙌