This week, chemistry students have been conducting flame tests on various metal salts. This lab reinforces the concepts of light emissions describe by Niels Bohr. The specific color spectrum emitted by each metal is related to the electrons becoming "excited" by the flame and then when they fall back to their ground state the color is produced. It's amazing to see God's creation in action!
At Saint Michael Catholic High School, we celebrated Día de los Muertos with a special blessing of the ofrenda—a traditional altar honoring loved ones who have passed. This event, rooted in Mexican heritage and Catholic faith, is a joyful remembrance of family and friends who are no longer with us.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) takes place on November 1st and 2nd, blending ancient Aztec traditions with Catholic beliefs. It’s a time to celebrate eternal life and remember that, in faith, our loved ones remain spiritually close. Our ofrenda, adorned with candles, marigolds, and photos, symbolizes our connection with those who have passed, offering light, water, and prayers for their journey.
Through this meaningful celebration, our Hispanic Honor Society at SMA joins together in honoring family and friends, guided by love, memory, and hope in eternal life.
With election day being tomorrow there is no better day to join us in our weekly Tuesday rosary. We will start after the 7:45 a.m. Mass (approximately 8:10 a.m.) in the St. Michael chapel. If you can't make it we welcome you to join us in the devotion from wherever you are.
When you do so, please join us in the following prayer:
Mary, Our Lady of Victory,
Through your intercession, God granted victory at the Battle of Lepanto.
Be with us in our daily battle against evil and sin in our own lives,
That we may strive joyfully to do God’s will for us.
Intercede for St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School,
That we may achieve our mission as God’s brave and humble disciples.
Mary, Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
After an all-state honors performance at the state golf tournament, Leah Simmons has been nominated for athlete of the week in the Courier Tribune and Examiner! You can vote for her at
https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/9aa4fd5b0c5caadb/4#subcategory-list
Come cheer on the SMA drumline! The Guardians will be marching in the annual Independence Halloween Parade in Downtown Independence from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. More info on the parade can be found on the Independence Chamber website https://ichamber.biz/committees/halloween-parade/
The SMA Guardians of Life and Art Club members teamed up to celebrate respect life month. They decorated the sidewalk in front of the school with chalk drawings and placed crosses in the field by Lee's Summit Road to represent those whose lives were ended by abortion. Please join us in praying for the unborn.
This year's Sock-tober drive was a success! NHS members helped collect 354 packs of socks and $100 in donations for Blair's Foster Socks Foundation. Thank you to all who donated!
Thank you to the families who participated in our fund-a-need! Our new weight room equipment was installed on Monday and looks great. Your support goes a long way to help our students in the classroom, on the field, and beyond.
Congratulations to Hayden Pace and Ben Salanski who received First-Team All-State Honors in the inaugural year of Boys Volleyball in Missouri. They participated in the ALL-State game held in the Hearnes Center on the MU campus. Great work boys, we are proud of you!
#GuardUp
NEW DESKS AND CHAIRS HAVE ARRIVED!
Thank you to everyone who donated to the SMA Fund-a-Need at our annual Guardian Bash. Our Guardians will be starting the new school year in brand new chairs and desks!
A huge thank you to the SMA football team for all your help unloading!
Thank you, University Health, Lakewood Medical Center, for being a Business Alliance partner and for your continued support of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
For more information on how to become a Business Alliance partner visit, https://www.smacatholic.org/page/give.
Thank you, TPC Interiors, for being a Business Alliance partner and for your continued support of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
For more information on how to become a Business Alliance partner visit, https://www.smacatholic.org/page/give.
Today we honor all those who fought for our freedom! Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. God bless America, and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School!
#OneNationUnderGod #SMAGuardian
What an outstanding season our Guardian Track and Field had!
Congratulations to our All-District and All-Conference student athletes on their post season honors!
#GuardUp
Join us in cheering on our very own Fr. Sappington this Friday, June 21, for the 11 annual State-Line Showdown between the priests of the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, MO and the priests of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Visit https://archkck.org/vocations-pitching-for-priests/ for more information.
Happy Father's Day!
Dear God, thank you for the gift of fatherhood. We pray for all fathers and those hoping to become fathers. May You give them the strength to be a vessel of Your love. Amen.
The Director of Operations will serve as a strategic business advisor, consultant, and decision-maker helping SMA plan and reach their financial operations and human resource goals. To learn more visit, https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2516656/Available-Positions/Director-of-Operations
Support St. Michael the Archangel High School by participating in the Guardian Golf Classic raffle! Tickets are 4 for $20, 10 for $40, or 30 for $100. You choose which items you want to enter to win. Winners will be drawn during the Guardian Golf Classic on Friday, June 14. Enter to win at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E350593&id=34
Purchasers need not be present to win.
Thank you and congratulations, Coach Putthoff, for your guidance and commitment to our SMA Lady Guardian Soccer Team!
#GuardUp #CoachOfTheYear
Congratulations to these Guardian Soccer Athletes for their All-Region and All-State Honors!
#GuardUp
