Friday, October 15, 2026

Dear Parents & Families:

Thank you for joining us for conferences last week and for your continued partnership in your child’s growth and success.

As we wrap up two days of professional development, please keep our teachers in your prayers. May they be renewed in their vocation, strengthened in their work, and inspired to continue forming the hearts and minds of our students in faith and learning.
Thank you for being such an important part of our St. Mary’s community!

Blessings,

Maureen Turner, Principal

Notable Dates

October 18th: Families Serving Coffee & Donuts
October 23rd: Trunk or Treat
October 30th: All Saints Day Parade
November 30th: Round 1 of Bishop Scholarship Deadline

After Mass Coffee & Donuts

We need parents to volunteer to oversee coffee & donuts after mass.

Volunteering for these events is credited toward volunteer hours.

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School Board Open Positions

St. Mary’s School has open positions on our School Board! We welcome our parish members who are interested in sharing their gifts, ideas, and time to help support our school’s mission and future. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to Mike Marczyk at mmarczyk@sbcglobal.net or 616-402-7100.

The following positions are open
Vice Chair 2026
Development Chair 2027

2027-28 Bishop Scholarship Applications Open

Financial Aid applications for Bishop's Scholarship Round One are NOW OPEN. We encourage all families who may need assistance to apply during this first round. If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to the School Office - E-Mail

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UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS, EVENTS, & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES

10/15: Last day for Charleston Wrap - thank you for your support!
10/18: School Families Serve Coffee and Donuts @ St. Mary's - weekend volunteer opportunity! Sign up to serve here.
10/23: Trunk or Treat @ 6pm (Parking Lot) - rain date 10/27. See flyer below. Sign up to help or bring a trunk.
11/6: Veterans Celebration @ Mass - invite the veterans in your life to join us for Mass, followed by a musical celebration, coffee, and donuts! If you'd like your veteran(s) included in our slideshow, please email their photo/years of service to Katie (kjfpetersen@gmail.com) by 11/5.
11/5, 11/7-8: Can drive - weekend volunteer opportunity! Sign up to help return here.
Coming soon: poinsettias! On sale 10/26 - 11/6, look for a flyer coming home the last week of October.