Opportunities to Learn, Lead, and Grow
Building Bright Futures on a Foundation of Faith
Saint Mary Catholic School provides a distinctive Catholic environment in which the Church’s tradition of education brings to students the joyful pursuit of faith, wisdom, and virtue. This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ, guiding them to develop an inner faith that sustains them throughout their lives.
Military Kids Club
We welcome all active and reserve military students to join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month in Room 422 for a gathering that celebrates military life and fosters a supportive community. Here’s what you can expect:
Life Runners Group
Join Mrs. Sartz for Prayer and Run! On the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:40 a.m., meet us at the track wearing your LIFE Runners shirt along with your uniform, PE bottoms or jeans. Together, we’ll come together to pray and run, witnessing our faith in action!
Mercy in Motion
Our student-led initiatives are designed to instill values like kindness, forgiveness and courage in our students. Saint Mary Catholic School is proud to nurture this spirit of mercy and kindness in every child, shaping them into compassionate leaders ready to make a difference. Join us as we continue to grow in virtue and witness the power of mercy in our school community.
Altar Server
Saint Mary Catholic School invites students to become altar servers, assisting priests and deacons during Mass and special celebrations. Through this service, students develop a deeper connection to their faith, learn responsibility, and contribute to the spiritual life of the school community.
School Play
The Saint Mary School Play gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity, talent, and teamwork through live performance. Open to students of all experience levels, the play fosters confidence, collaboration, and a love for the arts.
From acting to stage crew, every participant plays a vital role in bringing the production to life, making it a memorable experience for both performers and the school community.
Robotics
Digital Spirits - FLL Challenge Team #31024
This middle school team programs EV3 robots for a series of challenges provided each year. The competition includes research projects, presentations, work on core values, engineering design, and programming. We compete in FIRST Lego League Challenge Competitions in Northwest Florida. Students in 5th—8th grade are eligible for the team.
Meetings - Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Meets:
Okaloosa County Practice - 9/28 Shoal River
Okaloosa County Qualifier - 12/14 Shoal River
NWFL FLL Regional - 1/11 Tallahassee
FLL Explore Teams #14197, #19675
Team members must be 4th graders - because of high interest, we hold a lottery to determine places. We will hold a display event for 4th-grade homerooms to show our own team's mission design, and they will attend a Festival to show their build to other teams and judges.
Meetings - Beginning December 4, 2024
Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Academic Team
The Academic Team challenges students to expand their knowledge, think critically, and work collaboratively in a competitive setting. Through quiz bowls and academic competitions, team members showcase their skills in various subjects while developing confidence, teamwork, and a love for learning. This program fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages students to strive for academic excellence.
Practices & Meets:
Practice - Wednesday Mornings 7 - 7:45 a.m.
Meets - Saturday mornings, approximately once per month from October through April or May. Information will be posted about dates/times/locations as it is received.
Student Council
Student Council gives students a voice in their school community while fostering leadership, teamwork, and service. Elected members represent their peers, help plan events, and promote school spirit. Through Student Council, students develop responsibility, communication skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their school.
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