St. Mary Catholic Schools News
January 26, 2022
Upcoming Events
Cheer on your Zephyrs this winter season! View the Big East calendar here to find games that work with your schedule. All SMCS students get in free to home events. Go Zephyrs!
January 28 and 29, 2022
7 p.m.
This annual event will feature many fabulous performers and offer an evening of entertainment, appetizers, and drinks. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
January 31, 2022
6 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic High School
Prospective parents and students are invited to SMCHS Preview Night. Our teachers, administrators, and current students will present and answer questions about academic offerings, courses, college preparation, faith formation, athletics, fine arts, STEM programs, and much more. No RSVP required. Learn more here.
Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. SMCS Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2022
From dress up days to basketball games to a “souper bowl” sized canned food collection, all five campuses of SMCS will be in celebration mode next week, as our school system joins others around the country in marking Catholic Schools Week 2022.
Here are some ways parents can participate in CSW 2022:
- Join us for a System Wide Virtual Prayer Service, Wednesday February 2 8:10 a.m.
- Attend Mass with students
- Cheer on the Zephyrs at a home basketball game (FREE Admission for students)
- Souper Bowl of Caring: drop off canned goods at any SMCS campus
- Shop the Spirit Stop: use code CSW between January 30 and February 6 for 20% off
Complete school specific schedules are attached to this newsletter.
February 21, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nordic Mountain
What do you do with a day off of school in February? You go skiing, of course! Enjoy a fun day of tubing, skiing, or snowboarding at Nordic Mountain. Monday, February 21 is a day off of school, so you can enjoy the whole day with friends and family. This event includes lift tickets, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., rentals (including helmets), and a two-hour tubing session. A fabulous pizza and soda buffet lunch is also included. Registration closes on February 6. Click here to register.
Planned Giving/Estate Planning Presentation
February 24, 2022
5:30 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic High School
St. Mary Catholic Schools will host an informational night to highlight legacy gifts and estate planning, led by Thrivent Financial. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Doors open for this free event at 5:30 p.m., registration starts at 5:45 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place in the SMCHS Commons. Please enter the building through the Fine Arts Center doors. Email Chris Decker to RSVP before February 22.
April 30, 2022
Fox Cities Exhibition Center
Save the date! This annual premier event brings the St. Mary Catholic Schools community together in celebration of students, teachers, and our mission. www.smcszephyrfest.com
Click here to view the SMCS calendar for more upcoming events and happenings.
COVID Updates
A system-wide COVID-19 protocol update was most recently shared on January 7, 2022. The updates reflect changes supported by the CDC and local health organizations. Review updated policies here.
SMCS will continue to monitor COVID-19 levels on our campuses and will make necessary adjustments to keep our schools open and mitigate risk for our students and staff.
Testing at SMCHS is currently unavailable due to supply shortage. Find a nearby testing clinic at https://doineedacovid19test.com.
Click here to review daily dashboard and other COVID resources here.
SMCS Emergency Notifications
SMCS utilizes a text message notification system for emergency notifications, weather-related closures and delays, and other information. To enroll your phone number, please text SMCS to (844) 947-5948. You will receive a confirmation text. You may enroll multiple cell phone numbers using that same process.
With winter here, a reminder that as soon as a weather-related delay or cancellation is determined for school day or activities, information is posted on the SMCS Facebook page, SMCS email, text notification mentioned above, and local TV and radio stations.
Tuition Bills
Please continue to check your tuition bill online for payment adjustments due to newly applied fine arts and sports fees, co-curriculars, and quarterly scrip credits.
Families can view their tuition bills at: https://parent.smarttuition.com/
If you have not logged in to review your billing statement, select “I AM A FIRST TIME USER”. Make note of your computer-generated username for future log in. (TIP: Click the gold button, “My billing details” to see fees and credits.)
Please contact Shelley Wautlet swautlet@smcatholicschools.org with questions on fees and discounts. If you need help logging in, please call customer service at Blackbaud Tuition Management at 888-868-8828.
In Case You Missed It/SMCS Happenings
SMCS Welcomes International Students for Winter Program
Elementary Enrichment Program Registration Open
SMCHS Hosts Dozens of Teams and Schools at Robotics Tournament
Parish Connection
The Neenah-Menasha Catholic community, in partnership with SMCS campus ministry, is hosting three mission trip opportunities for middle and high school students in summer 2022. Learn more here. All students are welcome, regardless of parish/church affiliation.
Neenah-Menasha Summer Service Mission Experience
June 6-10, 2022, Neenah/Menasha, WI
Catholic Heart Workcamp
June 12-18, 2022, New Castle, PA
Catholic Mission Trips
July 9-17, 2022, New Orleans, LA
Upcoming info session is on January 27. RSVP for an informational session here.
You're invited! St. Gabriel Parish invites all students in grades 6-12 to join them for the Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally on March 19, 2022. St. Gabriel is taking a bus to Milwaukee for the day filled with worship, breakout session, Mass, and more for youth. Sign up here.
Lent is around the corner! Mark your calendars for St. Patrick's Parish Lenten Fish Fries on March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1 and 8!
Employment Opportunities
St. Mary Catholic Schools
Website: https://smcatholicschools.org/
Location: 1050 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI, USA
Phone: 920-722-7796
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smcatholicschools
Twitter: @Zephyr_Sports
St. Mary Catholic Schools is preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ in our Catholic tradition.