Dear St. Mary’s Families,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. It is incredible to realize we are at the end of 2025 and the first semester is coming to a close. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the St. Mary’s community.
The teachers will have grades done by January 5th. We will be recognizing our Honor Roll students on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after Mass.
OUR MISSION:
St. Mary’s School is to provide a Catholic environment that instills academic excellence while preparing the whole child for life-long personal and spiritual growth, empowering them to become global citizens.
Pastorela – Wednesday, December 17 at 2:15 pm
Everyone is invited, Wednesday (12/17) afternoon at 2:15 for the annual production of Pastorela. If you are unfamiliar, Pastorela is a nativity story with a Spanish flair. We would love to see you there to witness the talents of our students and teachers.
Imagine If – St. Mary’s Gala – January 31, 2026
Please visit the webpage for all types of Gala info…
- From the webpage, you can acquire tickets–
- Volunteer to help–
- Purchase your tuition raffle ticket –
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Get them before they are gone…. The St. Mary’s Annual Gala is being held Saturday, January 31, 2026. This is the largest and most significant fundraiser for St. Mary’s School.
Volunteers – If you are looking for a way to give back to St. Mary’s, you can volunteer to help. They still have a few spots available for the night of the event or work that can be done at home. Thank you in advance for giving your time.
If you do not have the time, you might possibly have treasure. The procurement volunteers are on the lookout for basket and gift donations to enhance the silent auction.
Tuition Raffle
Only 250 tickets will be sold at a chance to win $5000! – Winnings can be used for tuition at any qualifying school including St. Mary’s, Bishop Kelly or colleges and universities. Click here for more details and a chance to enter – Imagine If Gala Tuition Raffle
Our Lady of Guadalupe – Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Thank you to Mrs. Huerta, Mrs. Gloria, the students and guests for a wonderful Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration. The hard work and dedication of our students and teachers always amazes me. Thank you to everyone for showcasing their talents and recognizing this cultural tradition.
As we continue the school year, we always have an eye to the future. In the coming months we will be marketing the school in regular periodicals, digital billboards, attending the Private Education Fair – January 10, 2026 at JUMP, promotional spot with KTVB in January, and other engaging community events. While all of this is great, nothing beats word of mouth….
If you know anyone who might be curious about St. Mary’s – Here is a one page summary highlighting some of the great things about St. Mary’s.
Why St. Mary’s?
Tuition and Registration 2026-27
Earlier this week, I shared the tuition and registration fee rates for the upcoming school year. If you did not get a chance to review, the information is linked above.
Building Our Future: Together in Faith – Capital Campaign
The capital campaign, Building Our Future: Together in Faith, is in full swing. The community has already pledged close to $1.3 million dollars towards the cause.
If you are interested in learning more, please use the link above to the parish website which contains information about our plans, progress and how you can contribute.
Christmas Music Program – December 16 🧑🎄
Tonight only – St. Mary’s Christmas Program –
Thank you to Mr. Peters, all the students and parents for making our annual Christmas Music Program a spectacular success. Thank you for all the support and encouragement
Go Christmas!
Recycled Textiles
St. Mary’s is going to be collecting used clothing, purses, bedding, towels, hats, bags and other used garments for recycling. We are entering into a partnership with Just Porch It to collect and recycle textiles. We will have a bag in the cafeteria beginning in January if you have any items to discard.
Mathnasium – Math extension Program
St. Mary’s will be providing space to Mathnasium and our students that are interested in extending their math knowledge in late January. Mrs. Russell will be sending a specific message outlining the program, its benefits, costs, and plan.
As we prepare to offer this opportunity, we are trying to gauge interest. Please use the QR code on the linked document if you and your student are interested in learning more.
School Choice Letter Diocese
The Idaho Tax Commission is working to educate the public about House Bill 93, the bill designed to help families with the expense of non-public education. The link above will bring you to the latest information from the Diocese. You are also encouraged to visit the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit page. It provides information about the bill along with courses to help families understand the finer details.
ACHD Update
Thank you to Jodi Abel for attending meetings concerning North End Neighborhood Zones with ACHD and the City of Boise. Keeping our students safe as they walk or ride to school. ACHD is starting a North end Neighborhood Slow Zone pilot in January. You can read the brief press release with the link above.
Calendar of Events
- December 17 – Pastorela – School Cafeteria at 2:15
- December 19 – Teacher InService (No School)
- December 20- January 4 – Christmas Break
- January 5, 2026 – Teacher In-Service – No School for Students
- January 10, 2026 – Private Education Fair – at JUMP
- January 19, 2026 – MLK, Jr. Day – No School
- January 25, 2026 – Catholic Schools Week – Kick Off Mass
- January 26-30, 2026 – Catholic Schools Week
- January 27, 2026 – Alumni Breakfast
- January 28, 2026 – All Schools Mass @ St. Mark’s
- January 30, 2026 – Family Picnic & Ringing of the Bells
- January 30, 2026 – 7th and 8th Grade Dance @ St. Ignatius
- January 31, 2026 – St. Mary’s Annual Gala – Please save the date
God Bless and Take Care
Kevan Grant
St. Mary’s Catholic School – Principal
Go Spartans!
Other Things
- The 2026-27 School Academic Calendar has been set. I am excited to announce the first day of school in the Fall of 2026 will be August 19th. We still have a number of events to finalize, but the linked calendar gives you the days we are in and out of school.
- Idaho Tax Credit – Due December 31, 2025 – St. Mary’s needs ongoing financial support from the community which helps us keep tuition reasonable and meet our operating expenses. The Idaho Tax Credit provides a tax credit for individuals, families, and corporations that are able to donate to the school. Below is additional information about the tax credit. You can also find information on our website at : Idaho Tax Credit
- Nurse’s Notes: With the holidays approaching, December can be a stressful month. Primary care is especially important because it helps you stay healthy. Your doctor can check in on how your body is handling stress. They can also give you advice on sleep, nutrition, and ways to cope. Seeing a primary care provider helps catch small problems before they turn into big ones. Overall, primary care supports both your physical and mental well-being when life feels overwhelming. What better way to start the New Year than feeling refreshed, supported, and ready to take on anything. If you are looking for a provider here is a link that can assist you to finding the right doctor for you and your needs. – https://saintalphonsushealthalliance.org/providers
- Dress Code – As the weather becomes colder and the first semester comes to an end, it is important we reiterate our dress code expectations with you and the students. Please find the specifics in the link above. Please take a few minutes to review the dress code with your students. We would appreciate your support with:
- St. Mary’s Sweatshirts are the only sweatshirts permitted. All other sweatshirts are to stay at home.
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- Hair must be trimmed neatly and not fall into the students eyes.
- Partnership Page – St. Mary’s school initiated a partnership page on our website to share information about businesses that are associated with and support St. Mary’s. If you are looking for something, I encourage you to check out the directory. If you are interested in listing your business, please contact Mandy at the front office. We would love to continue to grow our partnerships and encourage support for our local businesses.
- Return to School Policy – Each year the nurses evaluate and provide a return to school policy to keep us as healthy as possible during the school year. Please be sure to review the linked letter.
- Bishop Kelly Athletics – Bishop Kelly has a plethora of athletics happening throughout the year. The BK website has a link to team pages with game schedules.
- Get your Uniforms and Spirit Wear from Educational Outfitters
