
Sixth grade students enjoyed dressing up in orange and black to celebrate Halloween today!

Happy Halloween from our fourth grade students!

We are lucky to have such a great relationship with Bradley University and were pleased to welcome BU students to Trick or Treat! Thanks for the candy and neighborly cheer! #bradleyuniversity #mightymarksmen


Pre4 also had their Halloween party yesterday. The students made lollipop ghosts, spooky exploding potions and witches brew and searched for treasures in a melty ice hand! They also had fun dancing and singing in their costumes.





Pre3 had their Halloween party yesterday. The students were so excited to show off their costumes and had fun making play dough monsters, playing mummy bowling, pumpkin bean bag toss, musical chairs and lots more! It was a great day to be a Marksman!

Yesterday, Preschool celebrated Halloween with a long-standing tradition that we are so excited to bring back after a 2 year break - the Halloween parade through the school and classrooms! The older students loved seeing preschool in their costumes and everyone was so happy!





First grade students celebrated the 50th day of school yesterday with a lesson in the twist and the hand jive, a delicious 50's style diner lunch and of course, we had to end with a root beer float!




St. Mark School is holding a fundraiser to help support 7 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Venice that were greatly affected by Hurricane Ian. The money raised will go to help over 2,000 students and 200 teachers as they begin to rebuild.


Today is the 50th day of school and to celebrate, Kindergarten dressed up for 50's Day! They had a rockin good time!

Our preschool students took a turn at the Peoria Riverfront Museum yesterday to visit the Planetarium. It was also their first time on the bus and both were a huge hit. The students loved learning about the sun, moon, and stars with the help of some Sesame Street friends!

Please join us for a special performance of the St. Anthony Camerata Chorale Festival Choir on Nov. 6th at 3:00 pm. This is a chance to remember and celebrate our loved ones who have gone before us to be at home with the Lord.


Last week, 7th grade students were busy preparing their cell models. Yesterday, they presented their models to their class. #stmarkscientist





Our kindergarten through 4th grade students celebrated a quarter of growth and positive behavior with lots of fun today! Students were playing games and dancing, chatting with friends in different grades and laughing over jokes! Way to keep showing up each day, Marksmen!

Our S.M.A.R.T. Kids had a fun and spooky Halloween hat contest yesterday!




Today it was our Junior High students' turn to visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum. What a special gift to be able to spend time studying fine art, exploring space and studying robotics!

Our k-2 students had the opportunity to learn from Captain Jeffries about Fire Safety. He reminded the students about the importance of knowing their address and phone number, planning a safe meeting place, and to check their fire alarm batteries. Thanks for coming, Captain!


Our kindergarten students shared what faith means to them.





We would love to add to our substitute teacher list! If you are interested, please reach out. If you know of others who might be interested, please pass this along!


Our Junior High students led us in a Living Rosary as we joined in with children all over the world. Through #1millionchildrenpraying, we focused on worldwide unity and peace, remembering that the Rosary can change the world and bring about peace. Hail Mary, pray for us.

Beautiful art created by St. Mark Students for Hispanic Heritage Month.