The Summer Packet includes information pertaining to Summer Reading, School Supply Lists, a tentative School Calendar, the Uniform Policy, and more. Please review all materials to help prepare you to return in the Fall. In the meantime, have a great summer!

Congratulations to the SMM class of 2017 alumni who were honored by the Diocese of Wilmington as St. Francis de Sales Honorees. This award is presented to outstanding Catholic school seniors who demonstrate excellence in faith development, service, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership. The honored SMM alumni are Anthony Mariano, Anne Shea, Abigale Townsend, Jack Kohn, and Emily Newcomb. We are proud of your continued efforts beyond your years at SMM!

This year’s 8th grade musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr., will be available to stream online at the following times: • Friday 5/14 at 7:00 pm • Saturday 5/15 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm • Sunday, 5/16 at 2:00 pm • Friday 5/21 at 7:00 pm • Saturday 5/22 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm • Sunday 5/23 at 2:00 pm *You will notice Thur. 5/13 as an option but that date and time will be for the School viewing and is unavailable to the general public. We have been closely following the CDC guidelines and are taking every precaution necessary to produce our show at this time! In order to watch the show you will need to visit the showtix4u website to purchase your ticket(s) for as many shows as you want to see. Please note, each ticket only allows you to view the show on one device, at that specific date and time. You will be unable to record or “pause” the show once it has started. Click at the top where is says "8th Grade Musical Tickets On Sale Now" and it will take you directly to the ticket sales website.

Do you want to get more involved at SMM next year? The HSA is working to fill open positions on the HSA Board for the 2021-2022 school year. Serving on the HSA Board is a great way to benefit the SMM students and community. SMM is also seeking volunteers to serve as New Family Sponsors to be matched with a New Incoming Family. This is a great way to meet our newest SMM families, and take part in the community. No prior experience is necessary.

Join us for the HSA sponsored event, Designer Bag Bingo! This virtual gathering allows you to enjoy the SMM community and win beautiful designer bags, all from the comfort of your home! This ZOOM event is taking place on Friday, April 23rd, at 7:30pm. Tickets are now on sale through April 16th. We hope to see you there!

Starting now, as an exclusive offering to our SMM community during the season of Lent, we are offering a free trial of the popular Catholic app Hallow through Easter! Simply click on the heading above which will send you to our customized page where you can sign up (no credit card needed) for free for access to daily prayers, guided meditations, homilies, and Bible stories, among other selections.

Our Catholic Schools Week service was a huge success! We donated over 8,000 pairs of socks to the Ministry of Caring during our monthly drive as well as delivering 600 meals to their three dining rooms. Well done, Bulldogs!

SMM will be hosting personal school tours on Sunday, January 31st, from 1-3pm, to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.  All visitors to SMM will be required to wear a mask while on campus, and tours will be socially distanced with staggered start times to allow families to move through our facilities in personal groups.   We can't wait to meet more prospective families! Click the headline to sign up!

The Scholastic Book Fair is taking place from October 26th thru November 6th in our Learning Commons. Students will be able to shop during their library time, while parents, grandparents, and friends can shop our Virtual Book Fair online. Check out what books will be offered, set up your e-wallet for contact-less pay, and order books to be sent directly to your home! Readers make leaders!

The Diocesean theme for this school year is "Called to Serve", and as a school, we will be focused on the Corporeal Works of Mercy throughout the year. We began the year with an opening mass, led by our sixth grade students. The Dialog covered the event, highlighting the vital aspects of service to others.

After a remote learning semester at home, followed by a summer vacation, we finally welcomed our students back to school for a hybrid start to the fall 2020 school year.

The Anthony Penna Charitable Fund along with WSFS Bank awarded our expanding music program with a Breedlove Acoustic Guitar.

The Healey Foundation is showcasing the work of our Development team in a new article "The Art of the Ask". We are proud of the work we have done, and the ability it grants us to offer increased financial aid to our families at this time. Additionally, the funds will support technology upgrades and teacher training as we navigate the evolving circumstances in the educational landscape.

The Summer Packet is now available for families to gather important information to prepare for the 2020/21 school year. The Packet includes a tentative school calendar, Summer Reading Lists, optional summer work assignments, school supply lists and our uniform policy. Have a great summer!

Alumnus Paul Dorsey, class of 1981, has published his first fiction novel, a literary thriller titled "Forbidden Inheritance". Town Square Delaware caught up with the author to hear about his motivations and inspirations for writing the book. Congrats Paul!

Join the us and the entire Diocese of Wilmington as we pray a special Novena from May 2-10 to bring about an end to the global Coronavirus pandemic. A Novena consists of nine days of private or public devotion in the Catholic Church to obtain special graces. The number nine is often associated with with suffering in various Scripture stories.

If you are you interested in learning more about our school, or have questions regarding enrollment for the 2020/21 school year, please fill out our New Family Interest Form. SMM has spaces available in most grades for the upcoming school year.

The Home School Association is looking for current SMM families to become Sponsor Families to our New Incoming Families.

We hope everyone had a restful and blessed Easter break! School begins again on Monday April 20.

Watch our SMM Faculty/Staff message in our Announcements archive. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Easter!