At St. Mary School we reflect on the words of those much wiser than us and we strive to commit ourselves as a school community to be guided by their wisdom. Therefore, as our mission states it is our goal to provide an excellent education to each and every child . . . an education that forms the individual spiritually, intellectually, physically, psychologically, socially, and morally. And with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and hard work on the part of countless individuals, we are committed to achieving this goal.
School Committee The St Mary advisory committee provides leadership, guidance, and practical imp0lementation in the field of Catholic education, both religious and secular, through St Mary School. Those St Mary parishioners and parent with an interest in sound Catholic education are selected through the discernment process. Meetings are monthly. The term for this committee is three years.
Home and School Association St. Mary Home and School (H&S) is a volunteer parent organization committed to enhancing the education and educational activities of our students and promoting a strong sense of community at St. Mary School. H&S assists the School Committee in carrying out the help needed for fundraisers and special events for students and faculty. Volunteers are needed as officers and committee persons to assist in planning and undertaking.
Sports Boosters Our Sports Boosters Committee gives guidance to the athletic program by sponsoring tournaments and defraying athletic related expenses through various fundraisers. For our home games, we are responsible for score keeping, admittance, and concessions. Sign up is done online.
Marketing and Enrollment Committee St Mary’s marketing and Enrollment Committee is a group of energetic parents who look for effective ways of recruiting new families. The goals of this committee include building a strong and consistent brand for St Mary School through public relations efforts within the school, the Parish, and the DeKalb community, updated marketing materials, communications, and events. The committee continually works on these goals and looks for opportunities to keep the St Mary’s brand vibrant, relevant and true to the mission statement.
Lancer Legacy Ball The Lancer Legacy Ball is St. Mary School's largest fundraising event of the year. Guests enjoy delicious appetizers and beverages as they view the Silent Auction items and listen to the live jazz performance. Following hors d'oeuvres, guests move to the cafeteria for dinner and conversation. The Live Auction occurs during the dessert portion of the meal with dancing rounding out the evening with a DJ. Proceeds from the event are used to advance the educational opportunities offered at St. Mary School. This fundraiser is open to all communities: the school, the Parish, and the community. Volunteers are needed in several committees to successfully stage this event. If you have good organizational skills, work well others, and would enjoy putting together this type of event, we are looking for you!