
🏀 The SMS JV Boys were victorious today over Queen of Heaven, 33-7. Josh Z. led the Bees with 12 points, while also ripping down 5 rebounds. The Bees are 4-1 in their last 5 games as they make their playoff push! #goBees #basketball #juniorvarsity











🐝🏀The SMS grade 3/4 Baker co-ed basketball team didn't make it out with a win today, but played hard against St. Ben's and showed a full team effort! #basketball #youthsports #goBees










Congratulations to the following SMS students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) yesterday evening! Students must have a 95% average overall to become a member of NJHS. Pictured in the front row: Adam F., Joseph A., Abner T., Jack N., Henry S., Michael C., & Kingston P. Back row: Margaret M., Gianna C., & Lydia M.
#knowledge #SMStheplacetoBEE




Congratulations to Amelia Bocketti, SMS Class of 2023, for achieving First Honors at Mount St. Mary Academy during the second quarter! Amelia has maintained a 94.45% or higher average with no failures or incompletes on her report card.
#SMSAlumni #alumninews #honorroll


The SMS Drama Club is in full swing with rehearsals for our upcoming musical "The Music Man" ! The show will be Sat. April 26th and feature students in grades K-8. Stay tuned for updates on sponsorship information & ticket sales!




Fr. Peter has been visiting some classrooms & answering the students' questions. They have been learning about his upbringing in Nigeria, his hobbies, his dog, Lucy, & what it's like to be a priest. #priestlife






After reading the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 5th grade students created skits to tie into the theme of "Who is my Neighbor?" #goodsamaritan #neighbor #faith #catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders





Mrs. Bishop's 4th grade Religion class enjoyed learning about the Great Commandment while answering questions posted around the room. They were also able to reinforce their collaboration and communication skills. #faith #catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders






Montessori students have been working with the parable of the mustard seed. They observe how small the seeds are, but how when planted can grow into a tall tree. Students can relate this to God's love that grows in our heart & helps to build the Kingdom of Heaven. #montessorilearning #mustardseed #faith



One of the works in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum in the Montessori classroom is the model altar. Students gently place each item on the altar: chalice, paten, crucifix, candle holders, & candles; then return each item to the altar cabinet. #montessorilearning #goodshepherd #Catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders





Coach Suttell's SMS grade 3/4 co-ed basketball team came out with a win this past weekend over St. Mary's Lancaster. Great job Bees! 🐝💙🤍
SMS offers a wide variety of sports & extracurricular activities for students in grades K-8. It doesn't matter if you're a player with years of experience, or picking up a new sport for the first time - all students are treated with respect & offered an opportunity to learn, hone skills & be part of a team. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/sports-program










Mrs. Picone's first graders are studying Sicily for the upcoming school-wide "Flavors of Fellowship" event. Today they watched as Mount Etna erupted right in their classroom!
#grade1 #Sicily #Culture #GlobalPerspectives #ExploreTheWorld #MountEtna #volcano






The feast of St. Blaise was on Sun., Feb. 2nd, so Mrs. Egleston & Mr. Slish visited classrooms on Mon. to bless our students' throats! Learn more about this tradition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nskK9nkK17o
#StBlaise #blessingofthroats #candles







Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for once again sponsoring our HSA's #CatholicSchoolsWeek Family Breakfast! The food was delicious, & students made Valentine’s Day cards for Veterans while they waited to be served. #service #tradition #KofC #CatholicValues #tomorrowsleaders











Our SMS/Nativity/St. John's combined swim team held their end of season banquet this weekend. Students were recognized for their achievements, including graduating 8th graders Tori C., Quinn H., & Noah V. (pictured with parents), and the team's 3 elite all stars, Madelyn C., Tori C., & Kingston P. Great job to all on a winning season!
#swimming #divisiontitle #champions #youthsports




♟️Eleven St. Mary School students participated in the Diocesan Chess Tournament this weekend, with 8th grader Brendan D. taking 5th place overall. Thank you to Mr. Kelly & Mrs. Larson for leading this popular new club!
#chessclub #tournament #checkmate











While most of our students were enjoying the annual HSA ice skating party this past Fri., 7th grader Lydia M. was skating to a bronze medal at the Empire State Games in Lake Placid! Click the link to see more photos from our ice skating party: https://tinyurl.com/4bdz9yf3



🍕🥗🥪 We concluded our Special Person lunches this #CatholicSchoolsWeek with grades K, 3 & 7 on Wednesday., & 1, 4 & 8 on Thursday. Students enjoyed this time with parents, grandparents or other loved ones! ❤️ #smstheplacetobee #CSW2025 #ifeelspecial #sospecial #lunchtime






Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 "Keep Christ in Christmas" #postercontest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! Students in grades K-8 completed posters and showcased their creativity in delivering this important holiday message. #KofC #keepChristinChristmas


Happy Birthday to Mrs. Braunscheidel (Cafeteria Server & SMS Alum) & all SMS students celebrating February birthdays! #happybirthday #SMStheplacetoBEE #February
