Don't forget, no school tomorrow and Monday! We will see you on Tuesday, February 20th!
Congrats to our 5th and 6th grade girls' volleyball team for ending their season with a win! Thanks to our coaches Mrs. Bickel and Ms. Leitner for taking the lead this year too!
Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in the waters of baptism. Look upon us as we enter these forty days bearing the mark of ashes, and bless the journey through the desert of Lent to the font of rebirth.
Thank you to our friends at SVdP who went out of their way to include our girls in their 8th grade recognition night. We appreciate your kindness and generosity! We wish you the best in the remainder of your season. Good luck!
Celebrating opportunities in our community-
A special thanks to Ms. Revallo for helping with the Illinois Math Academy’s Math Bowl held at Bradley University this past weekend. Congrats to our students for their great participation in their grade levels!
Nicholas Heathcoat - 1st place Math Sprint Round
Will Slott - 1st place Math Target Round & 1st place Math Challengers Team Round
Sam McGill - 2nd place Mental Math Round
Dr. Dillon also had the opportunity to attend the Regional Office of Education’s Community Symposium. It was an awesome event for connecting and collaborating with so many amazing educators and resources in our area. She is pictured here with Sonya Pacey who now works with the ROE, but once upon time was one of Dr. Dillon’s students at Bradley.
We are celebrating Valentine's Day tomorrow due to Ash Wednesday on the 14th. It's a Friendship Spirit Day, so feel free to get dressed up in your Valentine's best!
During Catholic Schools Week, our students dressed up in their future "dream jobs" . It's a fun and educational way for students to engage with their faith and explore potential career paths.
We celebrated Terry Mischler's 25th Anniversary of service to St. Mark School and Parish. We are so blessed to have her dedication to education, leadership, and commitment to the values of our Catholic faith. She has definitely left a mark on the lives of countless students and colleagues.
Our last home volleyball game is just around the corner! Come Pack the Place and cheer on our girls!
Come join us tonight for fellowship, drinks, appetizers and bring your best ideas!
We are so thankful for ALL of the canned good and food items that were brought in this week for our WestMark Pantry. A special thanks to Dave and Sue Schafer for their continued support of the pantry on behalf of our school and parish!
On Tuesday, we celebrated our STUDENTS. Not only did they get to wear their comfy clothes, they got to enjoy lunch with their buddies and end the day with minute-to-win games! So fun to see the students all working together!
After 11 year of service, Dr. Dillon has decided to step down to prioritize more time with her family. We are grateful for her commitment and positive impact she has brought to our school community. We are now embarking on the search for a new principal to lead us with the same spirit and dedication. If you or someone you know is passionate about Catholic education and possesses the qualities to inspire our students and staff, we invite you to consider this incredible opportunity.
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Let's celebrate our students tomorrow with pajama or comfy day! Don't forget about our food drive as well. Keep an eye out for pictures from our Buddy Lunch!
On Mismatch Monday, we hosted our Spelling Bee for Catholic Schools Week. Congratulations to all our super spellers and especially to our top 3 spellers, Paul Tomlins, Theo Craghead and our winner, Catherine Tomlins.
Reminder!
We are excited to kick off Catholic Schools Week on Sunday and celebrate all that makes St. Mark School a wonderful place to grow, pray, learn, serve and experience the love of Christ! We have lots of fun planned for our students and hope to share more each day next week!
St. Mark's Marksmen Blue team competed in the First Lego League
Sectional Tournament in Champaign on January 20. They were awarded the
Motivate Award, which celebrates a team that embraces the culture of
FIRST LEGO League through team building, team spirit, and displayed
enthusiasm. Congratulations on a great season!
Looking for a fun, family friendly way to celebrate Mardi Gras? Come for Fat Tuesday Bingo at St. Mark School! Enjoy a hot dog dinner, a few games of Bingo, and a Dessert 50/50! Donations are greatly appreciated!
Our sixth graders had a blast today at PND for Scholastic Bowl Trivia and more! Thanks to SMS Alum, Ellen Dahlquist, for showing us the ropes! Thanks to PND for inviting us!
