Bring your backpack to Mass THIS WEEKEND for a special blessing!
All students, from all schools, and of all ages - start your school year off right! Receive a special back-to-school blessing & gift at the following St. Mary’s Masses this weekend:
Saturday, September 5th at 4 pm
Sunday, September 6th at 9 am
Sunday, September 6th at 11 am
#backtoschoolblessing #bringyourbackpack ##backtoschool2026
#backtoschool2026 #popsicleswiththeprincipal #supplydropoff #SMStheplacetoBEE
Popsicles with the Principal is TONIGHT from 6-7 pm on the St. Mary School Playground! New students & returning families, we hope you'll join us to enjoy a popsicle & some fun with your school friends & Mrs. D’Angelo before heading back to class for the year. If you're new, this is a great time to get to know other SMS families!
PLEASE NOTE: there is a bee's nest in one area of the playground that will be roped off, children & adults should stay out of that area until we are sure the nest has been fully taken care of. Thank you!
#posicles #playground #backtoschool2026 #SMStheplacetoBEE
🐝🛝 It's almost time for back to school! New students & returning families, we hope you'll join us tomorrow (Tues.) evening for Popsicles with the Principal! Meet on the St. Mary's playground, the forecast is looking rain-free for the afternoon/evening!
#posicles #playground #backtoschool2026 #SMStheplacetoBEE
😎 Psssttt.... there's just 14 DAYS LEFT before school starts! Now is a great time to check out School Supply Lists & be sure your rising K-8 students are completing their Summer Work!
✏️ School Supply Lists: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/supplies
☀️ K-8 students, don’t forget to finish up your summer assignments! Packets were given out to students in June. If you have questions about the work your student should complete, please contact the school office at 716-689-8424, or office@stmaryschoolswormville.org. Please refer to your child’s teacher’s directives for the due dates. Some are due at Supply Drop Off & others the first day or week of school. Students who complete the summer work do not experience the “summer slide” & are ready to pick up where they left off in June. It is important to do these assignments!
We 're wishing all of our St. Mary's families 14 more days of fun & relaxation, & we can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces back on campus very soon!
#SMStheplactoBEE #SchoolSupplyLists #SummerWork #SummerLearning #BackToSchoolPrep #SummerTime
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/lunch
#lunchtime #backtoschool #SMStheplacetoBEE
🐝✏️📚 St. Mary School Families - in case there were any links that didn't work for you in our recent communications for orientation/supply drop off day, please see below.
The Hive: stmaryschoolswormville.org/hive
2026-7 School Supply Lists: https://tinyurl.com/ycy5htbt
Uniforms: https://tinyurl.com/yu2u5jrs
After School Care: https://www.justforkidsonline.org/st.-mary-school
First Lessons Sign Up (Pre-K Orientation): https://tinyurl.com/57rnhex3
Montessori Supply Drop Off Info: https://tinyurl.com/bddyv39b
Kindergarten Orientation/ Supply Drop Off Info: https://tinyurl.com/4w9uw339
Grades 1-8 Supply Drop Off Info: https://tinyurl.com/4fd3s3mu
#backtoschool2026 #supplydropoffday #schoolsupplyshopping #SMStheplacetoBEE
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Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. ✝️
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st | 6-7 PM ST. MARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Enjoy a popsicle and some fun on the playground with your school friends and Mrs. D’Angelo before heading back to class for the year. If you are new to SMS this is a great time to get to know other students and parents!
#yum #playground #makenewfriends #popsicles #SMStheplacetoBEE
🐝🌎 Where in the world are St. Mary's teachers & staff this summer? See if you can guess!
Our Enrollment Coordinator, Mrs. Kisailus, has been traveling in NYS with her family. Their first stop included waterfall walks, exploring a six story tree house, and meeting some new friends! Can you guess where she is?
#StMarySchool #SMStheplacetoBEE #WhereintheWorld #SummerVacation
✏️ Information on school supply lists, uniforms, & after school care can be found on our Parent Resources page: stmaryschoolswormville.org/resources
📆 Please note important upcoming dates in Aug. & Sept. by visiting our school events calendar in The Hive, our password protected page for SMS families: stmaryschoolswormville.org/hive
☀️ We hope everyone is enjoying these last few weeks of summer & we can't wait to see you all on campus soon!
#backtoschool2026 #soakupsummer #schoolsupplies #uniforms #supplydropoffday #SMStheplacetoBEE
Join our St. Mary School family! Now hiring for PreK multi-age 3,4,5 Classroom Teacher. Click here to learn more & apply: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/jobs
🐝🌎 Where in the world are St. Mary's teachers & staff this summer? See if you can guess!
Mrs. Bishop & her family visited this premier beach town, renowned for its soft sugar-sand shores, the iconic red lighthouse, & vibrant Coast Guard City, USA designation. Where do you think they went?
#StMarySchool #SMStheplacetoBEE #WhereintheWorld #SummerVacation
🐝🌎 Where in the world are St. Mary's teachers & staff this summer? See if you can guess!
Mrs. Hammond took in some natural & scenic wonders recently at the "Grand Canyon of the East." She explored a 14,427-acre park featuring a dramatic gorge, sheer cliffs as high as 600 feet, & three major roaring waterfalls. Where was she?
#StMarySchool #SMStheplacetoBEE #WhereintheWorld #SummerVacation
🐝🌎 Where in the world are St. Mary's teachers & staff this summer? See if you can guess!
Mrs. Hammond had a fun getaway to this scenic 19th-century town known for its well-preserved heritage architecture, world-class cool-climate wineries, renowned theater festival, & War of 1812 military history. Where was she?
#StMarySchool #SMStheplacetoBEE #WhereintheWorld #SummerVacation
💙🐝🤍This summer, we're celebrating our Class of 2026 Bees who are headed off to high school this fall! We are so proud of all of them, & wish them the best as they continue achieving great things as SMS alumni.
🎓ANDREW Z. - Andy joined the class in Kindergarten. He participated in the 8th grade service projects, but spent most of his time working on the St. Agnes Project. Andy enjoyed baking cookies as well. He was a member of our baseball, basketball, & soccer teams at St. Mary’s. Additionally he enjoyed participating in morning intramurals, art club, the musical, & chess club. He also did well in the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. Andy received the poetry award in ELA. He has been accepted to Canisius High School where he will attend in the fall, & received a scholarship. Andy also received the President’s Award for Academic Achievement at graduation.
#OnceABeeAlwaysABee #SMStheplacetoBEE #Classof2026 #SMSAlumni
🐝🌎 Where in the world are St. Mary's teachers & staff this summer? See if you can guess where Mrs. Leong was on her last stop of vacation...
She followed in the footsteps of St. Ignatius Loyola, and was fortunate to travel with Fr. Chuck, who said Mass for the group in the room where St. Ignatius actually passed away! Leave your best guesses in the comments as to where she was in these photos.
#StMarySchool #SMStheplacetoBEE #WhereintheWorld #SummerVacation
💙🐝🤍This summer, we're celebrating our Class of 2026 Bees who are headed off to high school this fall! We are so proud of all of them, & wish them the best as they continue achieving great things as SMS alumni.
🎓AUSTIN X. - Austin was the newest addition to our class, joining us for his 8th grade year. Austin jumped right into St. Mary School & participated in all of the 8th grade service projects, including baking Christmas cookies. Austin plays the violin & we all enjoyed his talents at our Christmas program. Austin also participated in drama club with a role in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Although Austin wasn’t on any sports teams, we learned at the 8th grade vs. Teachers volleyball game that he really knew how to serve a ball! Austin received awards for improvement in technology, improvement in Spanish, improvement in art, effort in PE, & effort in ELA. Austin will be attending Williamsville East High School in the fall. Austin received the New York State Attorney General Triple “C” Award, & the President’s Award for Academic Excellence at graduation.
#OnceABeeAlwaysABee #SMStheplacetoBEE #Classof2026 #SMSAlumni
"The Church has always believed that education is about more than acquiring knowledge. It is about forming the whole person. This is because Catholics have always understood that the mind and the soul were never meant to be separated. The goal was to prepare students for a life of truth, wisdom, and ultimately, holiness."
Read more: https://www.catholiccompany.com/blogs/magazine/did-you-know-some-of-the-first-schools-in-our-country-were-catholic
#CatholicSchools #formation #catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders #SMStheplacetoBEE
💙🐝🤍This summer, we're celebrating our Class of 2026 Bees who are headed off to high school this fall! We are so proud of all of them, & wish them the best as they continue achieving great things as SMS alumni.
🎓 GRACE W. - Grace joined St. Mary’s in 1st grade. Grace participated in all 8th grade service projects, & delivered gifts to needy families through the St. Agnes project which she felt was one of the most meaningful experiences she has had. She was also one of our excellent 8th grade bakers, & was often found caring for younger students throughout the school, & especially in her faith family. Grace participated in the weekly middle school bible study & was in the drama club. She participated on the St. Mary’s volleyball team & loved getting friends together to practice volleyball during recess as well. Grace received awards for improvement in ELA, excellence in biology, improvement in math, & improvement in music. Grace is excited about attending Sacred Heart Academy in the fall. Grace received the President’s Award for Academic Achievement at graduation.
#OnceABeeAlwaysABee #SMStheplacetoBEE #Classof2026 #SMSAlumni
