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High School: First Impressions

Katie Botha • September 11, 2024

Our newest graduates are thriving in High School

We've checked in with five of our most recent graduates on how they are doing in their first month of high school. Here's what they had to say...

"I really like it. Not all of my teachers seem as warm as my St. Mary's teachers, but I feel prepared and I really like the content of my courses at the Specialty Center." - Fiona B., Freshman at Glen Allen High School's Center for Education and Human Development

"It's hard, but it's going well." - Timothy D., Freshman at Douglas Freeman's Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics

"The Center is very cool. One of my favorite courses so far is a digital art class." - Becky S., Freshman at Deep Run High School's Center for Information Technology

"It's different being in an all boys school and academically I feel really good." - Remy M., Freshman at Benedictine College Prep

"It's going great. I am a JV Volleyball Captain." - Cadhla O., Freshman at Godwin High School

We would love to hear from other recent St. Mary's graduates (or their parents!) about how their first weeks of high school and college are going. Share your news with Mrs. Kirk via email.

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By Katie Botha • October 31, 2024

Faithful Citizenship Resources In anticipation of Election Day on November 5, the Virginia Catholic Conference has prepared voter education resources to help Catholics confidently vote with an informed conscience. Those resources can be found on the Catholic Diocese of Richmond's website . School Day Reminders This year, Election Day is a regular school day with a regular bell schedule at Saint Mary's Catholic School. In prior years, it has coincided with Parent-Teacher Conferences resulting in a day-off for students; however, that is not the case this school year. Many of our students across all grade levels are aware of the importance of Election Day. We anticipate the days leading up to Election Day and those following it will provide topics of conversation that students may choose to engage in both inside and outside the classroom. If necessary, our teachers may offer age-appropriate explanations of the day's events and results. As family members, we encourage you to guide your children as they navigate their thoughts and feelings over the coming weeks and months.