St. Mary School Swormville

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God. -Ephesians 6:10-11

It was #MedievalMayhem at this week's Summer STREAM camp while students focused on the Medieval time period. Designing & building castles, trying to draw upside down like Michelangelo, and designing their very own coat of arms were just a few of their middle age activities.

If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders. There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information

#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning

2 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🐝 This Thursday, please enjoy our "Bedtime Story for Bees" read by Mr. Quinn, our wonderful Cafeteria Manager! Mr. Quinn is reading the classic "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish", by Dr. Seuss: https://youtu.be/awKk9v-eA7k

We hope you are enjoying our staff's favorite bedtime stories with your little "bees" at home this summer! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so join us on Thursday evenings as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a story and goodnight prayer. We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in the fall, until then please enjoy this series!

#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #DrSeuss #OneFishTwoFishRedFishBlueFish

3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

Montessori Summer Adventures continued this week with an #Art theme! Our young adventurers had access to fun & creative art themed Montessori activities, snack, & time outside each day.

If you're interested in a Montessori style Pre-K or Kindergarten experience for your child, or would like to learn more about our faith-based, academically rigorous curriculum, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information

#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #Montessori #SummerAdventures #SummerLearning #preK #Kindergarten

3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. -Psalm 24:1

During July one of our Summer STREAM camps focused on the theme of #TheGreatOutdoors . Students participated in various hands-on activities including creating different kinds of habitats & designing clothing inspired by animals! This week long program also included physical fitness activities, math practice, science experiments, & a book club.

If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information

#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning

4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🐝💙🤍🎓 We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long! Luly left St. Mary’s following her 5th grade year and lived in Africa until recently! She rejoined her class in April of this year and didn’t skip a beat. She participated in the remaining service projects and with her Faith Family. Luly received awards for Excellence in Spanish, Effort in Living Environment, Excellence in PE, Excellence in Technology, Excellence in ELA and was on the High Honor Roll. She has been accepted to Sacred Heart Academy where she will be attending in the fall. #SMStheplacetoBEE

5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🐝 Our gently used uniform sale started today! If you're looking for uniforms for Montessori Pre-K or K-8, stop in our school foyer just inside door B1 anytime this Aug. to shop! Someone will be available to assist you during our summer school office hours, (Tues. - Thurs., 8 AM to 2 PM), but if you stop in at another time, simply place your donation in one of the envelopes provided & slide it inside the secured office window. Donations of gently used items are still being accepted as well, please drop them off inside the large gray bin marked "Donations". A huge thank you to Mrs. Hope Chavanne, who organized all the uniform items and set up the sale this year! 😊 #backtoschool #CatholicSchool #WNYCatholicSchools #uniforms #plaid #uniformsale #spiritwear #goBees

6 days ago, Rebecca Kisailus

🐝 Please enjoy this Thursday's "Bedtime Story for Bees" read by Mrs. Witkowski, grades 3-5 Science Teacher. Mrs. Witkowski is reading "Giraffes Can't Dance", written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Click here for the video: https://youtu.be/OOxrmutjCDo

Our teachers & staff got together on the last day of school to read some of their favorite bedtime stories so that your little "bees" at home can enjoy them all summer long! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so join us on Thursday evenings as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a story and goodnight prayer.

We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in the fall, until then please enjoy this series!

#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #scienceteacher #giraffescantdance

10 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

It was wonderful to have so many St. Mary School Alumni on hand for Picnic Weekend! Graduation years ranged from 1953 to 2025! They prepped chowder veggies, volunteered, ran the Chowder Chase, and enjoyed the festivities! Here are just a few photos that we were able to capture....

11 days ago, St. Mary's Church

St. Mary School Swormville Alumni at St. Mary's Picnic Weekend 2025

🐝💙🤍🎓 We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long! Brendan D. joined us at St. Mary’s in the 1st grade. During his time at St. Mary’s he was involved in art and chess clubs, and won 5th place at the Diocesan Chess Tournament. Brendan received 1st place this year from the Knights of Columbus for his Catholic Citizenship essay, and participated in the 8th grade service projects. He also participated in basketball, soccer, and the Diocesan math competition on the St. Mary’s math team. Brendan received awards for effort in Science, improvement in Algebra, excellence in PE, effort in Science, and Second Honors. Brendan received the NYS Attorney General Triple "C" Award, the St. Mary’s Chapter of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship, and the 2025 Principal's Award. The Principal's Award is given to a student who stands out through their years at SMS by growing in quiet strength and humble discipleship, an individual of constant compassion, effort, goodwill, humor, and deep faith, who serves others and is talented academically. Brendan is proud to be attending Canisius High School this fall. #SMStheplacetoBEE

12 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

Alumni - some big things are in the works! Help us prepare for our SMS 175th anniversary in 2027 by joining our alumni community & staying in touch. Scan the code or visit stmaryschoolswormville.org/alumni & fill out the short form & be added to our list for upcoming newsletters & events.

Also check out our Facebook Alumni Group here: facebook.com/groups/1449282822170575

#alumni #SMStheplacetoBEE #keepintouch

12 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

📈 Our school is growing & we need cubbies!

SMS is proudly welcoming over 50 new students this fall, many of them in our Montessori and Kindergarten classrooms! Our youngest students use cubbies like the ones shown to hang up their coats and backpacks everyday, so we need more cubbies to accommodate our additional students this September.

Whether you have cubbies in good condition you’d like to donate, know of a school or business looking to sell/donate some, are a carpenter who could make them for us, or would be willing to donate funds towards the purchase of new ones, we’d love to hear from you!

Please call the school office at 716-689-8424, or email office@stmaryschoolswormville.org if you’d like to help.

13 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

If you were in our gymnasium this weekend shopping for Trinkets & Treasures at the St. Mary's Picnic, you might have noticed our beautiful, new curtains on stage. Thank you to all of the generous donors who raised their paddles at our 2025 Spring for Success Auction Gala to fund this much needed update!

#newcurtains #raisethepaddle #SpringforSuccess #thankyou

13 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

The #BestTeamEver was handing out popcorn & greeting families today at the #stmaryspicnic - we love our teachers and staff, they truly are the best! Alumni, if you missed us today, catch up with us at: https://tinyurl.com/w3buwe89 #popcorn #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders

14 days ago, Rebecca Kisailus

KIDS & FAMILIES, stop by our information table just inside the Parish Center B1 doors this weekend at the St. Mary's Parish Picnic! Stop in anytime to have the kids make a FREE, cute, summer craft, & parents can pick up a brochure & learn more about St. Mary School (SMS)! LIMITED SEATS are still available in Montessori Pre-K, Kindergarten, & select grades 1-8 for this coming Fall. Stop by and see us!

🐝 Learn more about enrolling at SMS: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/registration

🐝 Download your free SMS Information Packet: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information

16 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

Still Need to Hand In Your Picnic Raffle Tickets?
Please do not put your picnic raffle tickets in the collection baskets at Mass this weekend.
Drop-off options:
A) The Parish Office - open 8:30 AM - 4 PM on Friday, 7/18
B) There is a basket in the church foyer.
C) Bring them to the Picnic on Sunday - raffle tickets will be sold & collected after 12 PM at the table in front of the parish center entrance.

17 days ago, St. Mary's Church

🐝 This Thursday, please enjoy our "Bedtime Story for Bees" read by Mrs. Baker, grade 4 teacher & Drama Club Advisor! Mrs. Baker is reading "What Do You Do With an Idea", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom. Click here to watch the video.

Our teachers & staff got together on the last day of school to read some of their favorite bedtime stories so that your little "bees" at home can enjoy them all summer long! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so join us on Thursday evenings as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a story and goodnight prayer.

We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in the fall, until then please enjoy this series!

#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #whatdoyoudowithanidea

17 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🐝💙🤍🎓 We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long! Manny first joined us in 5th grade. Manny participated in morning intramurals and the after school chess club. He received the Diocesan Character Ed Award for being welcoming this year, as nominated by his class, and enjoyed participating and helping to plan school service projects. Manny received the virtue award from Mr. Dolan for Zeal, Improvement in AIS math, excellence in PE, effort in Math, improvement in Religion, and is on the Merit Roll. Manny also received a special award at graduation, the Charism of Mary Award, for showing the gifts of Mary our Mother. As the mother of Jesus, Mary lived her life with forgetfulness of self so that the grace of God could emerge through all she did. Manny serves other students consistently, helping others without being asked and without seeking any recognition. Manny will attend Canisius High School this fall, keep up the great work! #SMStheplacetoBEE

19 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🪐 Last week's "Our Place in Space" Summer STREAM & Summer Scholars activities were out of this world! Take a look at some of the stellar work students did, all while having immense fun!

#OurPlaceinSpace #STREAM #SummerScholars #SMStheplacetoBEE #ImmenseFun

19 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

20 days ago, St. Mary Swormville

🍦 July is National Ice Cream Month! Many of our students, of course enjoy the sweet treat, & our rising 5th graders completed some colorful work themed around the frozen favorite as part of one of their novel studies this past school year.

If you're searching for a school in which your child is challenged academically & taught by talented, dedicated & creative individuals, look no further. Our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders!

We still have LIMITED SEATS available in Montessori Pre-K, Kindergarten, & select grades 1-8 for this coming Fall. To learn more, request information or schedule a tour visit: stmaryschoolswormville.org/info

#nationalicecreammonth #iscreamyouscream #catholicvalues #tomorrowsleaders #SMStheplacetoBEE

22 days ago, St. Mary Swormville