Saint Mary’s School District -

Please be advised that tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12, school will dismiss at 2:45 PM, 15 minutes earlier than usual. This early dismissal will allow staff adequate time to participate in AK STAR state testing training.

As we “spring forward” this weekend with daylight saving time, we encourage everyone to adjust schedules accordingly to ensure students are well-rested and ready for learning. The time change can take some getting used to, so maintaining a consistent bedtime and morning routine will help with the transition. With just a few months left in the school year, we want to remind our students to stay focused, stay engaged, and finish strong! Your support at home—encouraging good study habits, regular attendance, and a positive attitude—makes a big difference in their success. Thank you for your continued partnership. Let’s make these last months of the school year the best yet!

High School Ice Fishing Trip to Cuilnguq 2025.

📢 Saint Mary’s City School District: Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown! ✂️📄🪨 Our staff kicked off in-service with an epic team-building battle—Rock, Paper, Scissors with a twist! 🏆💥 👥 Teammates cheered like it was the championship finals! 👏 Energy levels? Sky-high! 🎶 Victory dances? Absolutely! 😅 Laughter? Check ✅ A simple game turned into BIG fun and even bigger team spirit—because at Saint Mary’s City School District, we lift each other up! 💙💛 📸 🎯Zena—what’s your go-to move? ⬇️✂️📄🪨 #SMCSD #TeamworkWins #RockPaperScissors #StaffInService #BuildingConnections

Parents/Guardians. We have been having issues with our landline phones as they have not been working for a week or more now. This seems to be an ongoing issue with the service provider throughout the year. We have created an email address so you can email us if your student is going to be absent. There is a link on our website for this email address as well called "New absentee contact!" right above the LIVE FEED. If your student is going to be absent, please email: absent@smcsd.us Thank you in advance for understanding the difficulties when we have no phones.

Starting this week, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm the weight room will be available to all members of the community and high schoolers. Everyone must complete a waiver to be kept on file that will be available at the weight room. The rules are as follows: Wear athletic clothing and shoes Be safe with all activities Return all weights to the rack after use Wipe down all equipment when finished Don’t drop weights Use safety bars or a spotter for squats or bench press Treat all equipment with respect Limit the amount of time using equipment if others are waiting

We were able to get the bus unstuck. It is now sitting at Pitkas store. Bus driver will wait for 30 minutes to pick kids up. He will depart at 8:15am.

Due to the snow pile up, the bus will not be able to make the Pitkas run yet. Update after 10am

Good afternoon. Due to the severe road conditions the scheduled junior high games against Mountain Village Saturday at 1pm have been canceled.

We just tried to drive the road. The roads to Pitkas are still very slippery and we only made it to the bottom of the hill outside of Saint Marys. We will not be able to make any Pitkas bus runs today. Stay safe out there.

Due to icy road conditions, the Pitkas bus run will be delayed. Update at 10am. Parents/guardians, if you feel it is unsafe for your kids to go to school today please keep them home. Safety first. Let the office know and your kids will be excused. Be safe out there.

Wednesday Games: 3 pm games for 4 hours, part 1 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/st-marys-high-school-st-marys-ak/gambefdfd23e6 7pm games for 4 hours, part 2 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/st-marys-high-school-st-marys-ak/gam205c40d2e3 Thursday Games: 9am for 4 hours https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/st-marys-high-school-st-marys-ak/gam69734a97ea

After today's trip to Mountain Village the road is way too slippery for the trip tomorrow. So the Junior High trip on Saturday has been canceled. Please contact coach for any questions.

ES/JH Bball @ Mou 1/17 **Free Admission** Doors open at 4pm, game begins at 4:30pm

🏀 Proud Moments Alert! 🏀 Here’s a snapshot of our amazing 24-25 Elementary & Junior High Basketball Teams! This incredible group of young athletes is full of heart, hustle, and team spirit. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication, both on and off the court. 💪 Let’s show them some love and support as they continue to shine this season! 🌟 📣 Leave a cheer or message of encouragement for the team below! #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #2024BasketballSquad #FutureStars #Eagles

Updated Jan Calendar

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL HOME GAMES Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Day 1 (Starts at 3:00 PM) • 3:00 PM: Saint Mary’s vs. Russian Mission • 4:30 PM: Scammon Bay vs. Pilot Station/Marshall • 6:00 PM: Russian Mission vs. Scammon Bay • 7:30 PM: Saint Mary’s vs. Pilot Station/Marshall Thursday, January 16, 2025, Day 2 (Starts at 9:00 AM) • 9:00 AM: Pilot Station/Marshall vs. Russian Mission • 10:30 AM: Scammon Bay vs. Saint Mary’s

High School Basketball at Mountain Village Saturday, January 11 MOU vs KSM Girls 6:00 pm MOU vs KSM Boys 7:30 pm LiveStream Link: https://web.playsight.com/livestreaming/0777aec11b224b76ac7a417d80906f60?utm_source=dl&utm_medium=share

High School Basketball Home Games Friday 01/10/25 7:00 pm KSM vs MOU Girls 8:30 pm KSM vs MOU Boys Free Admission Live Stream with NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/st-marys-high-school-st-marys-ak/gam2dc74492ce

Tuesday, Jan. 7 will be an early release day for students only due to frozen sewer pipes. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM and will go home for lunch. Please note that breakfast will still be available in the morning, but it will not be a hot breakfast.Preschool classes will also be canceled for the day. Teachers and classified staff will follow their normal work schedules, as the early release applies to students only.