St. Mary’s School believes that service is an integral part of a child’s Catholic education. Service opportunities allow each child to put their faith in action to positively impact the world around them. St. Mary’s has several service projects that the whole school participates in, as well as each grade.
Christmas Ornaments: During Advent, our Faith Families gather to create a special Christmas ornament. These ornaments are donated to residents at the Meadows, Marietta’s Place, and the Good Neighbor Home. Various ages of students have the opportunity to hand deliver these ornaments. We also provide ornaments for homebound parishioners in our parish.
Penny Wars: This fun competition raises money for various causes. We have donated to local charities, UIHC Children’s Hospital, and several other non-profit groups.
Star Sacks: Every year during Catholic Schools’ Week, teachers and staff decorate and fill bags with goods. Students buy tickets to be drawn to win each bag. residents.
Tirril Park Clean Up: Our school walks to Tirril Park. We gather together for a prayer, and then disperse to clean up the park. Manchester Parks and Recreation helps us plant new trees in the park. We also work together to pick up sticks, rake leaves, and clean up trash throughout the park.
We are both alumni to St. Mary's, so when we moved back to Manchester, we knew it would be the school for our kids. We love the sense of community and the interaction between the older and younger students. The principal, teachers, and staff truly care and treat our children as their own; and, in return, they feel like extended family. The values, faith and education our children are being taught, and shown through example, have exceeded our expectations. We see that shine through our four kids every day.
Nick & Janet Klostermann