SMGS: All families (K - 6th grade) are eligible to apply for free or reduced lunches, please visit the link below to complete the online application, this will inform you of your eligibility as well as notify the school of this too. Copies of this application are also available for pick up in the school office. Please reach out to Heidi Sprague via email heidi.sprague@salinacatholic.org with questions.

*** https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/X0478 ***



2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement - Spanish Translation De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture), el USDA, sus organismos, ofi y empleados, y las instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA tienen prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, sexo, discapacidad, edad o tomar represalias o venganza por actividades anteriores a los derechos civiles en cualquier programa o actividad llevada a cabo o financiado por el USDA. Las personas con discapacidad que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para informarse del programa (por ejemplo, braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lengua americana de signos, etc.) deben ponerse en contacto con el organismo (estatal o local) donde solicitaron sus prestaciones. Las personas sordas o con problemas de audición o defi encias en el habla pueden ponerse en contacto con el USDA a través del Federal Relay Service (servicio federal de transmisiones) en el (800) 877-8339. Además, puede encontrar información del programa en otros idiomas además del inglés. Para presentar una queja por discriminación contra el programa, rellene el formulario de quejas por discriminación contra el programa de USDA, (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form - AD-3027) disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA con toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envíe el formulario rellenado o carta al USDA por: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. Esta institución aplica el principio de igualdad de oportunidades.
St. Mary’s Grade School - 2026-2027 Meal Charge Policy The cafeteria billing is handled monthly through the Business Office. The school has the responsibility of making sure all accounts are current. Notices will be sent home if student’s lunchroom accounts are nearing depletion or are exhausted. The school will allow parents to carry a $25 negative balance per child. When this negative balance is reached, the school will notify parents that their children may receive an alternative lunch and milk until the balance is paid. Students may also bring a sack lunch until payments are made. At the end of the year, balances will be turned over to the Financial Office for collection. Any unpaid balances jeopardize a student’s enrollment for the next school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heidi Sprague regarding your family’s lunch balance at (785)827-4200. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
*Important information for participating in St. Mary’s Grade School’s Hot Lunch Program (KDG-6th) Below you will find the number of lunch days and cost per student lunch for the 2026-2027 school year. Each family will receive their lunch envelope at In-Person registration or on the first day of school. You may use this envelope system to pay your hot lunch balance and are also welcome to send Extended Care or tuition payments as well. Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting online payments for the Hot Lunch Program. Please return the lunch envelope to the school by the 5th of every month. If your child takes an additional milk or a milk with their cold lunch, their account will be charged the a la carte price of $.50. All families (K - 6th grade) are eligible to apply for free or reduced lunches, please visit the link below to complete the online application, this will inform you of your eligibility as well as notify the school of this too. Copies of this application are also available for pick up in the school office or at the in-person registration on July 30th. *** https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/X0478 *** We can accept the Free and Reduced applications throughout the year but would like them as soon as possible so changes can be applied to your child’s lunch account. 2026-2027 KDG - 6th Grade Hot Lunch Program Cost Month # of Days Cost/Month Month # of Days Cost/Month August/ September 29 $116.00 January 18 $72.00 October 19 $76.00 February 17 $68.00 November 17 $68.00 March 15 $60.00 December 13 $52.00 April 20 $80.00 May 9 $36.00 Daily Cost Per Student (includes milk) $4.00 Yearly Cost Per Student $628.00 *2026-2027 Love N Learn Hot Lunch Program cost per student is $3.60, this decrease in cost doesn’t include the price of milk since it’s billed differently.
July 22nd, 2026 Dear Parents, We are very fortunate to operate a food service program within the Salina Catholic Schools. St. Mary’s Grade School kitchen serves infants through 6th grade students whereas Sacred Heart JH/HS kitchen serves students from 7th thru 12th grade. Each building has unique needs serving our students. Our schools follow the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. Included in our services we provide Breakfast (for LNL Daycare), afternoon snacks (for Extended Care) and offer A la carte items, during lunch, for Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High students. Food prices have risen about 20%, this increase is reflected in this year's lunch prices. We participate in offering free and reduced lunches. Please consider applying for this program as it helps our school’s keep costs down as well as applying for other government programs. Included in this communication are the Free and Reduced lunch applications as well as our policies of late meal charges and non discrimination. We are proud of our personnel that serve our student’s nutritional needs. Please feel free to stop by to reserve a meal for yourself. Thank you for your support! Dr. Nick Compagnone SNP/CACFP Authorized Representative
We need help preparing the SMGS playgrounds for the new school year! Please join us next Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. at SMGS to lend a hand spreading mulch onto the KDG and Main Playground areas. Please bring rakes/shovels if you have them. SH families, this is a great service hour opportunity!

Thank you in advance for your time and support!
2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
We need help preparing the SMGS playgrounds for the new school year! Please join us next Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. at SMGS to lend a hand spreading mulch onto the KDG and Main Playground areas. Please bring rakes/shovels if you have them. SH families, this is a great service hour opportunity! Thank you in advance for your time and support!
SMGS: 📣 Shop the St. Mary’s messenger store before it closes tomorrow, August 2nd! ✨️ https://mtpprint.chipply.com/260288/store.html?eid=575850
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Messenger
Yearbooks are available for pick up in the school office. If you ordered one, please swing by during office hours, 8am-3pm Monday-Friday.
3 months ago, Laura Weiser
SMGS Reminder: Our In-Person Registration event will be held on July 30th from 9:00am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm In the St. Mary’s Grade School’s, All-Purpose Room.

At this event:
Used Uniform sale will be open
Staff will be present to answer online registration questions.
We will accept all payments and required documents.
Hot Lunch information will be provided.
ACH (Auto payments) information available (See Laura Weiser).
If previously ordered, 2025-2026 Yearbooks will be available for pick-up.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (785) 827-4200.

We welcome you to St. Mary’s Grade School, and we are looking
forward to a great 2026-2027 school year!
3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
🎉 Grandparent Gear is Here! 🎉 Show your Salina Catholic Schools pride in style!  Grab your Proud Grandparent apparel now and have it delivered in plenty of time for our Grandparents Day celebration on September 11. 🛍️ Shop here: https://messengerclothing.chipply.com/260288/store.html?eid=575850&acid=2624468 We can't wait to see our grandparents sporting their school spirit as they celebrate this special day with their students!
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Grandparents
SMGS: Sign up for Mahjong Madness if you haven't already. Today is the last day to sign up via the link below 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0RLhDPjtxCr0NOv9aYXPsvESNn6m_AWpccNgZ2z-t1Z7T_Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Mahjong
SMGS Families - Please visit the link below for important Hot Lunch Information - please reach out to Heidi Sprague via email with any Hot Lunch questions. (heidi.sprague@salinacatholic..org) Thank you!

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3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
SMGS Families: Registration information was emailed Monday afternoon, if you did not receive the email (after checking both parent emails as well as spam folders) please contact the SMGS front office at (785)827-4200 or via email (Heidi) heidi.sprague@salinacatholic.org (Laura) laura.weiser@salinacatholic.org.

Reminder: The In-Person Registration event will be held on July 30th from 9am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm in the SMGS All-Purpose Room. The Used Uniform Sale will also be open at that time.
3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
🎉 The SMGS Online Store is LIVE! It’s time to gear up for the new school year! Shop: ✨ Uniform sweatshirts & jackets ✨ Thursday Spirit Shirts ✨ Brand new Salina Catholic designs ✨ NEW Grandparent shirts ✨ Backpacks and more! Don’t wait—the online store closes Sunday, August 2, so be sure to place your order before it’s gone. https://mtpprint.chipply.com/260288/store.html?eid=575850
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Messenger
SMGS: Just a reminder that St. Mary’s Home and School will be hosting a Used Uniform Sale during registration on 7/30. There are many new items with tags as well! Help is needed before and after the sale. Those who help set up will have early access to purchasing uniforms. Secure your volunteer spot via the link below 👇 https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
SMGS Families: Registration information was emailed this afternoon, if you did not receive the email (after checking both parent emails as well as spam folders) please contact the SMGS front office at (785)827-4200 or via email (Heidi) heidi.sprague@salinacatholic.org (Laura) laura.weiser@salinacatholic.org.

Reminder: The In-Person Registration event will be held on July 30th from 9am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm in the SMGS All-Purpose Room. The Used Uniform Sale will also be open at that time.
3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
🌅 Save the Date! Parents and Sixth Grade Students- Join us for our Sixth Grade Sunrise as we welcome our sixth graders into their final year at SMGS. 📅 Friday, August 21 ⏰ 7:30 AM | Circle Drive 🍩 Juice and donuts will be provided. We can’t wait to kick off a year filled with faith, friendship, and unforgettable memories. 💙💛
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
sunrise
SMGS: Mahjong Madness - Join us for a FREE and casual tournament-style event where you can sharpen your skills and enjoy some friendly competition! RSVP before July 25th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0RLhDPjtxCr0NOv9aYXPsvESNn6m_AWpccNgZ2z-t1Z7T_Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor See the live feed for flyer.
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Mahjong
SMGS: Save the date for a family rosary walk! See live feed for more details.
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Rosary Walk

Yearbooks will be available at Registration on July 30. All current and new families will need to come by the school on this day to pay registration fees. We will also have the used uniform sale available on this day. See everyone soon!!

Registration times are 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm

3 months ago, Laura Weiser
SMGS: Volunteer Opportunity Help make our summer Used Uniform Sale a success! Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize donated uniforms. Sign up on Bloomerang or via the link below 👇 https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
Please check the SMGS Live Feed section for the St. Mary's School Supply list for the 26-27 school year! Happy shopping!
3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
2026-2027 Supply List
SMGS Families:

The 2026–2027 school year is quickly approaching, and we're excited to welcome everyone back! As we prepare for the new school year, we'd like to share some important upcoming dates and information.

July 20: All returning families will receive an email with instructions to register your child(ren) online for the upcoming school year. Through the online registration process, you will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities, the School Marathon, and Extended Care. Information regarding registration fees, the hot lunch program, and all required forms will also be included.

July 30: We will host our In-Person Registration event in the SMGS All Purpose Room from 9am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm. All Kindergartners (new or returning) and all new families are required to attend to provide necessary documentation. Returning families are welcomed to attend to pay fees or for assistance with the online registration process.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon and are excited for another great year at SMGS!
3 months ago, Heidi Sprague
Reminder - SMGS Registration July 30th, 2026 9am - 1pm and 4pm -6pm in the SMGS All Purpose Room
SMGS: You can save your aluminum cans and conveniently donate them at the school. Cans can be dropped off in the bin between the APR and SMGS gym. See the live feed for the flyer. All proceeds will go to the school! If you want to help even more, sign up on Bloomerang as a volunteer to take the cans to the recycling station.
3 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
cans