Due to inclement weather, our 2026 Art Competition will be moved to the SMGS all-purpose room for the entire week of Catholic Schools Week (1/26-1/30). Parents can come in during lunch or after school to vote on their favorite artwook in all 4 categories:
PRK, KDG-2nd, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th.
Winners will be announced the following week.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Grade School
2026 Art Showcase
We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with the following theme days on 1/26-1/30. Please read the descriptions to know how your child can participate each day and refer to the guidelines to ensure your child is in compliance with the school dress code.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Grade School
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SMGS: 1-2-3-4...We Declare A Penny War!!! The Penny War is back and will take place during Catholic Schools Week, January 26th - January 30th, please see the flyer in the SMGS Live Feed section for more information. Flyers will also be sent home with students this week!
about 1 month ago, Heidi Sprague
1-2-3-4 We Declare a Penny War...This is a great way to get rid of all of those pesky pennies!  Each grade has their own jug for collecting money. Gain points for adding PENNIES and DOLLAR BILLS, and make other grades lose points by adding SILVER COINS to their jug! The grade with the most points at the end of the week will win their choice of: Pizza, Pop, & Play Class pizza party along with a classroom game  ADD SUBTRACT PENNIES=+1 POINT $1 BILL = +100 POINTS $5 BILL = +500 POINTS $10 BILL = +1,000 POINTS $20 BILL = +2,000 POINTS  NICKELS = -5 POINTS DIMES= -10 POINTS QUARTERS = -25POINTS HALF DOLLARS = -50 POINTS All proceeds will go towards the general operating funds for St. Mary’s Grade School. Questions? Please contact Laura or Heidi at  785- 827-4200
We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with the following theme days on 1/26-1/30. Please read the descriptions to know how your child can participate each day and refer to the guidelines to ensure your child is in compliance with the school dress code.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Grade School
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SMGS: Check out Bloomerang for upcoming volunteer opportunities, including a Book Fair, Treat Trolley, and Can Recycling. Click the link below to help out 👇 https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=8alg1fy5f4kbog
about 1 month ago, Lisa Fulkerson
SMGS Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th. To schedule a conference time with your child's teacher, please fill out the form that can be found here: https://forms.gle/JpMg9i7dySy6aq2C9.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Grade School
Please see the attachment for more information regarding priority re-enrollment for the 26/27 school year.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Grade School
Announcing Priority Re-Enrollment for the 26-27 School Year

SMGS: Please see the flyer in the Live Feed section as well as attached to this email to purchase tickets to see SHHS's presentation of HONK! There are 3 showtimes, January 15th @ 7pm, January 17th @ 7pm and January 18th @ 2pm.

about 2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
Sacred Heart High School presents HONK! January 15th @ 7pm, January 17th @ 7pm and January 18th @ 2pm at Fitzpatrick Auditorium Kansas Wesleyan University - tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
SMGS: 📣 Reminder that DANCE Spiritmania forms are due tomorrow. Please fill out the link below 👇 https://forms.office.com/r/ZbQkp4prCp
about 2 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
DANCE Spiritmania
We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with the following theme days on 1/26-1/30. Please read the descriptions to know how your child can participate each day and refer to the guidelines to ensure your child is in compliance with the school dress code.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Grade School
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SMGS: Knights of Columbus is hosting a Free Throw Shooting Competition on Thursday, January 15th @ 3:30pm in the SMGS Gym for Boys and Girls ages, 9 through 14, as of December 31st 2025. Registration forms have been sent home with students, extra copies are also available in the SMGS office. The deadline to signup is Tuesday, January 13th. Thank you!

about 2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
SMGS Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th. To schedule a conference time with your child's teacher, please fill out the form that can be found here: https://forms.gle/JpMg9i7dySy6aq2C9.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Grade School
SMGS: 📣 Please see the link for DANCE Spiritmania below 👇 https://forms.office.com/r/ZbQkp4prCp Forms are due next Thursday, 1/15. See live feed for the flyer and additional details!
about 2 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson
DANCE Spiritmania
SMGS: 📣 Reminder that Treat Trolley will be after school tomorrow. All treats are $1! 🍬
about 2 months ago, Lisa Fulkerson

Together with our three Salina parishes, we are beginning a prayerful and intentional process to strengthen St. Mary’s Grade School and deepen our shared Catholic mission. As we look ahead to a faith-forward future for our students and families, we invite you to join us for a series of Listening Sessions this January.

Your voice and perspective truly matter. These sessions are designed for us to share our hopes and ideas as we discern together our path forward. Listening Sessions will take place during Catholic Schools Week, and we encourage you to attend a session and join the conversation.

**Listening Session Dates & Locations**
Listening Session #1: January 28, 9:00 a.m. — Parish Hall
Listening Session #2: January 29, 2:00 p.m. — SMGS All-Purpose Room
Listening Session #3: February 1, 10:30 a.m. — SMGS All-Purpose Room
Listening Session #4: February 1, 4:30 p.m. — Parish Hall

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are grateful for your partnership and your continued commitment to our vision of Catholic education in Salina.

about 2 months ago, Joel Bicknell
ACE Enrollment for 9-week & 2nd semester classes will be sent home on Jan. 6th. Information will be sent out on the App over Christmas Break. If you would like to continue on with Girls on Fire, Honor Choir or Drama Club, you will need to enroll again for these. If you have questions, please call the school office. Thanks!!
about 2 months ago, Laura Weiser
SMGS: Knights of Columbus is hosting a Free Throw Shooting Competition on Thursday, January 15th @ 3:30pm in the SMGS Gym for Boys and Girls ages 9 through 14 as of December 31st 2025. Registration forms are being sent home with students tomorrow, extra copies are also available in the SMGS office. The deadline to signup is January 13th.
about 2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
Our new virtue for the month of January is Forbearance! Read more about how you can help to support your child's growth through virtues at home.
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Grade School
Forbearance Parent Newsletter

SMGS and LNL Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 2026!!

2 months ago, Laura Weiser
Calling all LNL & SMGS families!! Open HOuse on Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Love N Learn at 5:45-6:15 and St. Mary's at 6:30-7:00. Hope to see you there!!
SMGS Save The Date - We will be showcasing our students artwork on Sunday, Jan.25 from 2pm - 4pm at the Art Showcase in the SMGS gym to Kick Off Catholic Schools Week. A flyer with details about how to sign up for the event will be sent home the week of Jan. 6th. We hope you encourage your child to participate.
2 months ago, Heidi Sprague
Get ready for a Sunday with the Knights- Kicking off Catholic Schools Week - Open to all to join No cost event - Events -2pm - 4pm -  Art Showcase - SMGS Gym, Dodgeball Fun - SH Gym - New LNL Building Tour