Dear St. Mary’s Families,
Welcome back to school and to 2026. It is a joy to see our community come back together for the Spring semester. I hope you were able to enjoy and rest over the Christmas break.
January is a busy month. It is capped off with Catholic Schools Week and our annual Gala – Imagine If – January 31, 2026.
If you have not purchased your tickets yet, please be sure to do so quickly. Tickets will go fast and I would be saddened if anyone missed out. Please use the following link to purchase your tickets and get the details about the event.
Thank you for your continued partnership to enrich our students. We appreciate everyone’s contribution to fulfill St. Mary’s mission
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.
Tuition Raffle – Imagine If Gala
Whether you are able to attend the Gala or not, you have a chance to participate in the 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
Dessert Auction – Imagine If Gala
We are only a few desserts shy of meeting our goal for the Gala. If you are interested in providing a dessert for the auction, please contact Katie Impomeni at 208-631-2575.
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 over $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.
2026-27 Re-enrollment and Enrollment
Re-enrollment for our existing families begins February 1. Please find the FACTS Family Portal through Parent Quick Links. If you know of anyone interested in St. Mary’s for the 2026-27 school year, please let them know enrollment will be officially open on February 14.
St. Mary’s is an incredible school with incredible teachers, staff, students and families. We are always looking for more incredible families to join our community. If you know of anyone looking for something incredible, please encourage them to schedule a tour and/or contact our incredible office.
Why St. Mary’s? 
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 St. Mary’s businesses.
Catholic Schools Week – January 25-January 30
While Catholic Schools Week is still a couple of weeks away, I want you to be aware of special traditions that are unique to St. Mary’s and an opportunity to have you join us.
Sunday, January 25 – Students sponsored Mass at 10:45 – All families are invited to kick off the special week at Mass on Sunday. Whether or not you are Catholic, we would love to have you there to celebrate St. Mary’s and Catholic Schools. Our students will be welcoming, serving, reading and greeting.
Tuesday, January 27 – Alumni Breakfast – All alumni are invited for a special breakfast on Tuesday morning. Our former students now at Bishop Kelly, and those in college and beyond are welcome to come back to reminisce about the glory days walking the halls of St. Mary’s.
Wednesday, January 28 – All School Mass at St. Mark’s – Due to the number of students from the Treasure Valley Catholic Schools, only students and teachers are invited. I encourage you to pray for us as we celebrate the Eucharist together on Wednesday morning.
Friday, January 30 – Family Picnic and Ringing of the Bells – We would love to have everyone join us for lunch on Friday. Bring a blanket and spread out as we enjoy our lunch as a school and as a community. Later that day, you can join us at 3:00 on the sidewalk to ring bells in recognition of Catholic Schools and St. Mary’s. If you are unable to ring the bells, please drive by a honk.
Friday, January 30 – 7th and 8th Grade Dance at St. Ignatius
Saturday, January 31 – Imagine If Gala – Riverside Hotel
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 – Still Gauging Interest
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 sent 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 has started a North end Neighborhood Slow Zone pilot in January. You can read the brief press release with the link above.
Calendar of Events
- 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
- Tuition and Registration 2026-27 – Tuition and fees for the 2026-27 school year have been set. Please check the link above to review. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Grant to discuss.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
