The St. Mary's Difference
The St. Mary Catholic School Community empowers students to grow spiritually, academically, creatively, and physically so that they may experience, understand, and live their responsibilities to God, family, community, and self.
Weekly Mass
Our K-8 students participate in weekly Mass on Wednesdays at 8:30am.
Adoration
All classes spend some time in Adoration on Thursdays every week.
Rosary
We start the week with an all-school Rosary on Monday mornings in the Church.
Prayer
The St. Mary school day is infused with Prayer throughout the day.
84
Current Enrollment Pre K-8th Grade
20
Administrative Team with 20 years' experience
15:1
Instructional Ratio
9
St. Mary School's average number of points above the National Norms in the 2019 NWEA Testing
100%
of students volunteer and serve through some form of community service
100%
of our students help out those in need
6
Different food or clothing drives held last year.
60
Families helped through our Thanksgiving drive
5
Service projects completed every year
>1000
Hours of Community service last year
500
Families fed through our food drive
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Smokey Bear Posters
Congrats to these artists on having their Smokey Bear posters chosen by the Charlevoix Garden Club to be sent on to the state level of judging! Way to go Matthew,…
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St. Mary School’s Christmas Program!
The kids did it again and blew us away with beautiful music! Thank you Mr. Duncan for leading them and teaching them the joy of music, thank you teachers for…
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St. Mary School Music Program Thursday, December 14th at 6PM
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Cookie Walk THIS Weekend!
Fill a Quart size bag for $10 and a Gallon size bag for $15!
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Gingerbread House and Crock Pot Social Sunday, December 10th!
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Testimonials
"St. Mary School has benefitted me throughout my life so far in so many different and amazing ways."
I gained an excellent education throughout my 8 years of attending St. Mary School, and that education, encouragement and establishment of good work habits helped me do well coming into the public high school. I was very prepared and have enjoyed the challenge of taking advanced courses. Aside from the education standpoint, the school itself taught me valuable life lessons and key points to becoming the best man that I can be. I was always the student with a lot of energy and the teachers were very patient, but firm, which is exactly what I needed. I was taught how to be polite, to work hard, and to respect my peers and teachers. I was taught to always keep God at the root of everything I do and am. I try to be respectful and non-judgmental and kind to everyone, as those are part of the teachings I have learned. I am very thankful for the opportunity to learn about Christ through my school, and to have an education that is centered around Him. St. Mary School has made me into the focused, college-bound young man that I am today.
From a Charlevoix High School Class of 2020 Student
Thank you for everything! Our son has grown more in his academics than his brothers at his age.
He also grew up knowing more about the God we serve and also Jesus and his kindness every day! I would do it all over again if given the chance! You and the school were and will be a part of our lives and memories forever! Your reputation of helping kids academically, physically and spiritually continues to supersede all expectations!! Keep doing what you are doing! May God continue to provide you and everyone there with so many blessings to continue to grow HIS children along his path!
From a Pre K Parent
There are so many amazing qualities about St Mary it’s hard to name only a few.
Besides the most important aspect that God is present in the classroom, the kids feel so much love from the teachers and staff. St. Mary’s isn’t just a school to us, it’s another family in a sense and my children’s home away from home. From their first day at the school, I’ve felt a sense of peace as a parent knowing my kids are in a loving, nurturing, safe, godly environment. I know they are getting an amazing education while keeping God at the center. We couldn’t be happier!
From a K/1 Parent
We love the St. Mary school family and its focus on moral thinking and development. We love how much you and the staff make us feel that you care so deeply.
Thank you for all you do and all St. Mary School represents. It’s a light in this community in so many ways. We love you!
From a Parent with Students in Several Grades
I feel that the foundation that I have received at St. Mary is one that will last me a lifetime.
At St. Mary I received an incredible education, one that is more than just books and tests. Education comes from Latin E and ducere, which translates to lead forth. This prompts the question, to what? At. St. Mary the answer is simple, God. St. Mary is empowering students to know, love, and serve God. We have incredible teachers who are excellent role models for us and the small class sizes make for more individual attention and closer friendships. The friends that I have made at St. Mary will be with me forever. I am so thankful for everything that St. Mary has given me and I know that it will impact my future. This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, a week when we get to celebrate our school and everything amazing about it. Please keep us in your prayers.
From 8th Grade Student Catherine - Catholic Schools Week January 2020
Thank you for all you’re doing - it’s impressive how quickly and well everyone transitioned to this online learning experience. You are treasures during this time!
Our kids have been enjoying many of the assignments - thank you for your creativity and for pushing them with writing. Again, thank you for all you’re doing in this pinch. You are heroes to us!
Email from a Middle School Parent after COVID Closure
I am SO thankful we are staying in school - my girls LOVE St. Mary's! Thank you for keeping St. Mary's a safe place for our children!
From Parent of Two Children
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