Marquette Catholic School

Congratulations to these two Marquette alums--Nathan Smejkal (‘22) and Gracie Rucker (‘22)--who were recognized at the Cascia Hall Commencement last week! 🎓

✨Both Grace and Nathan received the Sister Mary Murrihy Award (most outstanding service portfolio)

✨Gracie received the Huntington Wolcott Rhodes Memorial Award (also known as the Butterfly Award). It is presented annually in recognition of a senior’s growth in personal responsibility and respect for others.

✨Nathan received the Cascia Medal. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating senior, recognizing the student who exemplifies Cascia Hall's core values.

We have a few open positions for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about our amazing school and join our team!

➡ 3rd Grade Teacher
➡ Paraeducator

Learn more or apply: https://www.marquetteschool.org/employment-opportunities

Summer is here! 😎

As another wonderful school year comes to a close, we are incredibly grateful for our students, staff, and families who made it so special. We pray your summer is filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time together, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in August.

Mrs. Norris 8-week Creative Writing Zine sprint officially came to an end last week, and wow — these students absolutely poured themselves into their work. Over the past two months, they stepped into the roles of writers, illustrators, designers, and publishers to create their own original zines (mini self-published magazines), and the creativity they brought to the table was incredible.

We challenged them with some pretty big creative risks and structural hurdles, and they responded with projects that were thoughtful, hilarious, imaginative, and completely their own. We saw:

➡ambitious sci-fi stories built around classic Hero’s Journey archetypes
➡ funny “Dog Man”-inspired comics dedicated to older siblings
➡mixed-media collage zines exploring school dress codes
➡and even a fully functioning toaster oven instruction manual for the technical schematic challenge

But the favorite part wasn’t just the finished projects, it was hearing students reflect on what they learned along the way. So many of them talked about learning to manage their time, stick with a long-term project, and trust their own ideas and creative instincts. It was a joy to watch our students grow in confidence while genuinely enjoying the process.

⏰Today is the deadline!⏰

As a convenience for parents, MHSA has an online school supply option for K-8. Families are not required to use this program for school supplies, but a portion of the funds from every pack sold comes back to benefit Marquette. These supplies are for K-8 ONLY.

✏ Visit: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
✏Enter the school ID: MAR178
✏Follow the directions to complete your order, and keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
✏School supplies will be available for pick up at the Marquette porte-cochere on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 10:30-12:30 pm.

Our ECDC students are ready for summer! 🐝🦝🦦🦉🐸

🚨HAPPENING TODAY🚨

Our first trash bag pick-up time is after school today in the ECDC basement. Turn off 15th Street just west of MiCocina and go south. There are several parking spots.

Dates/Times:
👉Thursday, May 21 | 2:45-3:15 p.m.
👉Friday, May 22 | 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 11:45-12:15 p.m.

Questions? Please email Katie Webb at [email protected].

Yesterday, our fifth graders hosted a Math Fair Arcade.

Students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade were invited as special guests to visit the booths, each featuring a fun and interactive math game. From Plinko to basketball, they designed some truly creative games that made practicing math skills tons of fun.

Our second graders have been busy doing a research paper about how animals help plants. After completing their papers, they peer-reviewed one another's work.

Be His. BE BUILT. Be Sent.

🚨TRASH BAG PICK-UP TIMES🚨

Trash bag pick up will take place at the ECDC basement entrance behind the ECDC school on Thursday and Friday. To access the basement entrance, turn off 15th Street just west of MiCocina and go south. There are several parking spots.

Dates/Times:
👉Thursday, May 21 | 2:45-3:15 p.m.
👉Friday, May 22 | 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 11:45-12:15 p.m.

Questions? Please email Katie Webb at [email protected].

Today was Senior Day as former Marquette students graduating from high school this year (Class of 2026) returned to campus. It was hugs and smiles all around as we welcomed back familiar faces to celebrate. Thank you to all who helped make this special event possible!

Be His. Be Built. BE SENT.