St. Mary's Grade School

Reminder: Summer Nights at St. Mary's starts tonight!

Bring the whole family and join us Sundays at 6:30 on the SMGS playground and field area!

Simple, casual evenings to let the kids play while families connect, unplug, and enjoy summer together with other Salina Catholic Schools families!

Come as you are! We can't wait to see you!

3 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

SMGS: We’re excited to share that our 4th Quarter SMGS Digital Quarterly Newsletter is now out! Each quarter, we will give you a closer look at what makes our school community so exceptional — from student achievements and classroom highlights to events and initiatives that remind us all why SMGS was the right choice.

We hope you enjoy: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fZPQ3C-eQZiZzz7_ewkx75AzJjLQXAwGQX17yqKNzwY/edit?usp=sharing

7 days ago, St. Mary's Grade School

Summer Nights at St. Mary's!

Bring the whole family and join us Sundays at 6:30 on the SMGS playground and field area!

Simple, casual evenings to let the kids play while families connect, unplug, and enjoy summer together with other Salina Catholic Schools families!

Come as you are! We can't wait to see you this summer starting this Sunday, May 31st!

7 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

SMGS Reminder: We will be serving free summer lunches from 11:30am - 12:30pm from May 26th - June 30th, excluding weekends and June 12th. Lunches can be picked up outside of the All Purpose Room west door. A start time of 11am may have previously been sent out but service will start at 11:30am. Sorry for any confusion.

8 days ago, Heidi Sprague

The Sacred Heart High School volleyball team is hosting a Summer Volleyball Camp for next school years 2nd - 6th graders. Please see the flyer in the SMGS Live Feed section. Please complete the attached Google Document to sign your child up for camp. https://forms.gle/AhoCTwdKzLnwWQd47. Please reach out to Coach Heier with any questions @ jennifer.heier@salinacatholic.org

8 days ago, Heidi Sprague

Summer Volleyball Camp - June 8th & 9th 1pm - 3pm St. Mary's Grade School Gym - Cost $30 Camp is open to next year's 2nd - 6th graders. Bring payment to SMGS or SH front office by June 3rd. Questions: Coach Heier: jennifer.heier@salinacatholic.org

I am still looking for a few more Kindergarten Graduation pictures! Please send them to laura.weiser@salinacatholic.org
Thanks!!

8 days ago, Laura Weiser

SMGS: Please check the St. Mary's Grade School Live Feed for more information about Totus Tuus and Vacation Bible School. Registration forms are available at the St. Mary's Parish Office and available for download on the St. Mary's Parish website, stmsalina.org. Forms are due to the Parish office by June 12th. Please reach out to Nancy Sherffius from the Parish at (785)827-5575 or nancy@stmsalina.org if you have any questions.

12 days ago, Heidi Sprague

Registration is now OPEN … And Vacation Bible School 2026 @ St. Mary Queen of the Universe Church for grades just completed: VBS (Kindergarten only): Monday, June 22nd – Friday, June 26th 9:00 a.m. - noon Totus Tuus (Grades 1-6) – Monday, June 22nd – Friday, June 26th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Totus Tuus (Grades 7-12) – Sunday, June 21st – Thursday, June 25th 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. All sessions will be held at St. Mary Grade School. For more information about these two faith formation programs, contact Nancy at 785-827-5575 / nancy@stmsalina.org or check the FORMATION tab on the parish website: stmsalina.org Registration forms are available at St. Mary PARISH office. Registration will close on June 12th so don’t delay! This year, we are offering FREE lunches to all children under the age of 18. More information can be found on the registration packet.

Salina Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for two part-time (25 hours/week) positions.

- Content & Communications Coordinator
Focuses on storytelling, photography, social media, and sharing school life.

- Advancement Assistant
Supports community outreach, development, fundraising communication, and event coordination.

Both positions are ideal for creative, relational individuals passionate about Catholic education and community connection. Interested applicants may contact Superintendent Geoff Andrews at Geoff.andrews@salinadiocese.org.

14 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

SMGS: Reminder - Join us for a fun LAST DAY OF SCHOOL celebration at the St. Mary’s Grade School circle drive! ☀️🌭🍔🍦 Howard Wagyu will be grilling from 11:30am–1pm. Payment for Howard Wagyu lunch can be made via cash, card, or Venmo. Enjoy ice cream floats provided by Home & School as we kick off summer together! Families are welcome to bring their own lunches and picnic items as well. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the afternoon with us!

14 days ago, Lisa Fulkerson

If you have any pictures from Kindergarten Graduation, please email them to Laura Weiser @ laura.weiser@salinacatholic.org. I am needing a few for the yearbook!! Thanks!!

14 days ago, Laura Weiser

TADS applications are due on Friday, May 22. All required documents must be submitted by this time as well. If an application is incomplete, your family might not be considered for assistance.
Also, all tuition, lunch and extended care payments must be paid in order to guarantee and spot for the 26-27 school year.
Thanks!!

15 days ago, Laura Weiser

SMGS Reminder: Tomorrow, May 20th, is the last day of school...we will dismiss at 12pm. No lunch will be served. Thank you!

15 days ago, Heidi Sprague

All student medicine in the office must be picked up by an adult by Thursday, May 21. Medicine that is not picked up will be tossed. We are not able to keep medicine from year to year. Thanks!!

15 days ago, Laura Weiser

Salina Catholic School Families,

Thank you for your patience and understanding today as we experienced delays with our app messaging system. Unfortunately, the system was temporarily down, which impacted the timing of our communication.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility as we worked through the issue. Thank you and stay safe!

16 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

We are experiencing delays with our alert system sending texts, phone calls, and emails alerting our families about the 1:30 dismissal. Please help us share the word to families. You may receive multiple texts/calls/emails as it is resolved. Thank you for bearing with us and for your patience.

16 days ago, St. Mary's Grade School

SMGS/LNL: Due to expected weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, LNL and SMGS will dismiss today at 1:30 PM. If you would like to pick your child up earlier, you are free to do so. Thank you for your flexibility during this time.

16 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

Due to the severe weather expected this afternoon, Love 'N Learn will close today at 3:30 PM to help keep our children, families, and staff safe. Please make arrangements to pick up your child by that time.

Additionally, St. Mary's Grade School Extended Care will be canceled today. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up at regular dismissal time.

6th Grade Graduation will be postponed until Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM.

Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and support as we prioritize safety of our students, families, and staff. Please stay safe!

16 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools

Join us for a fun LAST DAY OF SCHOOL celebration at the St. Mary’s Grade School circle drive! ☀️🌭🍔🍦 Howard Wagyu will be grilling out from 11:30am–1pm with: • Hot Dog Meal (chips + drink) — $5 • Wagyu Slider Meal (chips + drink) — $8 Enjoy ice cream floats provided by Home & School as we kick off summer together! Families are welcome to bring their own lunches and picnic items as well. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the afternoon with us! We will also have dairy-free and nut-free options available. 🤍

16 days ago, Lisa Fulkerson

Exciting News for Salina Catholic School Alumni! 🎓

Wichita State University has launched the Compagnone Family Scholarship—a meaningful opportunity for students who attended St. Mary’s Grade School or Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School in Salina at any point during their K–12 education. 🌟

Established by 2001 WSU graduates Craig and Dana Compagnone, this scholarship honors Craig’s parents, Dr. Nick and Cindy Compagnone, who dedicated over 45 years to Catholic education in the Salina Diocese. 🙏📚

💛 Know a future Shocker who qualifies? Want more information? 📩 Contact Admissions at Wichita State University

19 days ago, Salina Catholic Schools