The PES Sisters spent time with our fourth grade students teaching them how to grow in friendship with Jesus through prayer. They explored what prayer is and why we pray, helping students understand that prayer is simply talking and listening to God. Students participated in hands-on prayer experiences, including a Praise Wall, a forgiveness station for saying sorry, giving thanks to God, offering intercessions for others, bringing their own needs to Jesus, and spending quiet time in Adoration. It was a beautiful opportunity for our students to deepen their relationship with Christ.
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Research continues to show that early access to smartphones and social media can impact students’ sleep, focus, mental health, and peer relationships. More on this can be heard in this video that not only shares the negative impacts of early phone access, but also gives information about the Wait Until 8th campaign, a growing movement that encourages families to delay giving children smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade.
The goal of the campaign is not to judge or pressure families, but to support parents who wish to wait by creating strength in numbers. When families commit together, it becomes easier for children to feel confident about waiting. More information about the campaign will be shared at the March SFO meeting. |
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Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open! All current families should have received their re-enrollment links on Tuesday, February 18th. Please check your spam folder if you did not receive it or contact the admissions office. You may apply for new siblings to attend during this time. Your current family preference for enrolling ends when we begin enrolling new students on Monday, February 23. |
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We’re excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 15th with an afternoon of bingo, cake walks, and face painting! To make this fun event a success, we need your help. If you’re able to donate a cake or snacks, or would be willing to assist with supervision, please consider signing up here. Thank you for helping us make it a great day for St. Michael Families!
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Scherling Photography will be at St. MIchael School on Friday, March 13th to take Spring pictures. If you are interested in having your child's pictures taken, information on prices and ordering can be found here. |
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We have been reminded once again of how generous and supportive our St. Michael families are! Many thanks to all who took a classroom or office wishlist item and made a donation. Your thoughtfulness and kindness make a difference and is always appreciated! |
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No School Care Contract for March 20th |
There is a teacher in-service day scheduled for Friday, March 20th. If you are in need of child care that day, the contract can be found here. The deadline to sign up for care is this Friday, February 27th. |
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With the support of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota and the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous family, we are again able to recognize excellent teachers in our schools. Use this link to find out information on how to nominate a teacher and/or provide letters of support.
We invite you to consider nominating one of our amazing SMI teachers for this recognition!
The deadline to nominate a teacher is March 13th. |
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Saturday, February 21st: Extravaganza
Wednesday, February 25th: Book Character Dress Down Day
Friday, February 27th: 8:15 Mass - KZ
Friday, March 6th: 8:15 Mass - 1st Grade
Friday, March 13th: 8:15 Mass - 2nd Grade
End of Third Quarter
Sunday, March 15th: SFO BINGO 4:00-5:30
Thursday, March 19th: 8:15 Mass - 3rd Grade
Friday, March 20th: NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service Day
Thursday, March 26th: SFO Meeting 5:30
Wednesday, April 1st: 8:15 Mass - 5th Grade
Thursday, April 2nd: 11:30 Dismissal
Friday, April 3rd: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
Monday, April 6th: NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
Please check out the school website for monthly school calendars |
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Please click on the documents below for important information about the school year: |
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Summer Care Teaching Lead/Assistant: Holy Spirit Elementary
Counselor: Shared position between St. Katharine Drexel Elementary and St. Lambert Elementary.
Orchestra Teacher: Shared position between the Junior High and St. Michael Elementary.
German Teacher: O'Gorman High School
Physics/Chemistry Teacher: O'Gorman High School
Groundskeeper/Custodian: O'Gorman High School
Head Boys Basketball Coach: O'Gorman High School
Head Volleyball Coach: O'Gorman High School
Girls JV Head Golf Coach: O'Gorman High School
Click here to check out all open positions or visit ogknights.org/careers to apply.
Know someone who meets any of these open position qualifications? Share their name with us and we’ll handle the outreach! We’re happy to confidentially contact referrals. Click here to Submit a Confidential Referral |
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