St. Mary's Grade School

SMGS families - Please remember to submit all documents when filling out the TADS paperwork. Families who do not submit the required documents will not be considered for assistance. Documents and applications are due on or before May 23rd!! If you have questions, please call the school office. Thanks!!

📅 Save the Date! Join us for the Salina Catholic Schools Volunteer Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday, April 29, from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM at St. Mary’s Parish Hall! ✨ Free to attend ✨ Easy to swing by over your lunch hour! ✨ A heartfelt thank-you to all our amazing volunteers! Whether you’ve volunteered regularly or helped out here and there, we’d love to celebrate you. Please join us! RSVP here:  https://forms.gle/b6fdFWLYeUJAVKaJ7

Salina Catholic Schools are hiring! SMGS: Are you passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing young minds within a Catholic environment? We're on the lookout for a talented and compassionate teacher to become a part of our St. Mary's Grade School family! To apply for the position please send your resume to tym.bonilla@salinacatholic.org SH: Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School is seeking a Receptionist If you are an organized, friendly individual, this may be the fit for you! This full-time position offers $16-$17/hr, benefits, and tuition reduction. Hours are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Reduced summer hours: 8:00 AM – Noon). Duties include welcoming guests, supporting administration, managing PowerSchool data entry, assisting students, and overseeing front office operations. For more information, contact the high school at 785-827-4422.

Attention Parents! Our virtue for the month of April is Fortitude. To learn more about how you can help to support this virtue at home, please see the attachment.

Parents: Spring picture proofs are coming home today!! You can order online or send payment to the school with the order form. These are due on April 7th!! Late orders will not be accepted.

State Testing begins in April. There are still a few more snacks that are needed. Please sign up if you are able! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5AE2EA4F58-55899522-state

SMGS 5th & 6th Grade: Save the Date for the 5th & 6th grade music program

SCS Families, as we journey together in faith this Lent, we invite you to join us in A Million Memorares for Hope! This powerful prayer initiative unites our Catholic communities across the Salina Diocese in seeking Our Lady’s intercession for a future filled with faith and hope. Imagine the grace that can flow from one million voices lifted in trust! We encourage you to pray the Memorare daily as a family, offering your intentions alongside those of our diocese. Together, through Mary’s loving intercession, we can bring hope to our schools, parishes, and world. May God bless you abundantly, and may Our Lady keep you close to her heart. Here are some cards you can print and mail to the Chancery to help us reach A Million Memorares: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLbHtqLOeyNSDQm64AzxGOrxeEUfjWDj/view

Attention 6th Grade Families! As you prepare for your transition to Sacred Heart, be sure to turn on notifications for any activities your incoming 7th grader may be interested in! Junior high teachers and coaches will be sharing important updates through the app, and we want to ensure you don’t miss out. Go to: Settings > Notification Preferences > Groups > Select all that apply.

6th grade families: SH will have a parent meeting on Monday, March 31, from 6-6:30 pm at the high school for the incoming 7th and 8th graders interested in playing volleyball to go over summer plans including team camp, open gyms and summer league. For those who also have a daughter playing at the high school level, there will be a separate parent meeting following from 6:30-7 pm. Thank you!

📢 We Need YOU! 🫵 The 1st Annual Salina Catholic Schools Blue & Gold Affair is coming up, and we need an A+ squad of volunteers to help make it unforgettable! Whether you’re attending and want to lend a hand or just want to be part of the fun, we’ve got a spot for you! ✅ Help with setup ✅ Work the auction ✅ Assist with check-in ✅ Keep the night running smoothly ✨ Grab your friends, sign up, and let’s make this night one to remember! 💙💛 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/41IUG97

Reminder that the TADS applications have been mailed to families that requested one. These are due by May 23rd. All documents must be submitted with the application. Late applications or incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please call the school office.

Match Madness update! We are over $8,000 for Salina Catholic Schools! 🎉🎉🎉 We'll be at the Salina Fieldhouse until 6 pm! Our free throw shooters arrive at 3:45 - Watch our Facebook page for that update! Listen to KSAL over the next hour for an update from Joel! We're making an impact today, and you can too—give online until 11:59 pm at www.matchmadnessgscf.org or stop by in person to see the excitement firsthand!

Support Salina Catholic Schools at Match Madness TODAY! 📅🎉 Join us at the Salina Fieldhouse any time from 7 AM to 6 PM and be part of something big! We're making an impact, and you can too—give online until 11:59 pm at matchmadnessgscf.org or stop by in person to see the excitement firsthand. Check out the flyer to learn more about the difference you can make by giving to Match Madness!

SMGS: View the flyer for Carlos O'Kelly's in the live feed. Eat there today, all day long!

SMGS: Join us all day long and let Carlos O'Kelly's take care of your meal plans. See the live feed for more details!

SMGS: Save the Date for the 3rd & 4th Grade Music Program. Please see the attached flyer.

TADS applications have been mailed out to families who requested them. You must go online to apply and send in all necessary documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline to complete the application is May 23, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. If you have questions or did not receive the paperwork, please call the school office. Thank you.

SCS Families – Donating to the 1st Annual Salina Catholic Schools Blue & Gold Affair has never been easier! 🎉 Simply visit our Amazon & Etsy wishlists, pick an item, and it ships directly to us for the auction! Choose things you’d love to bid on or items our community would enjoy—all while supporting our schools! Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/GF382CXFQ2ZU Etsy list: https://www.etsy.com/registry/MTUwOTY1MjAwfDEzOTM5MDQ3Mg

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone! Love N' Learn Early Childhood Center is officially open, and we’re inviting our entire community to mark this special occasion! Parents, grandparents, community members - all are welcome! 📅 Tuesday, March 25 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Love N' Learn Early Childhood Center, 232 E. Cloud Street Come be part of this exciting event! Hear from community leaders, meet our LNL team, connect with families, and get a look at our brand-new space designed for our littlest learners. We can’t wait to share this moment with you!