Student Spotlight:
Meet one of our seniors, Alec Lopez! Alec has been helping in the advancement office this year and is also involved with cross-country and theater. We can't wait to see what you do next year Alec!
We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Mark Bliss as the new coach of SMA Guardians Football! Coach Bliss has been a head coach for 28 years with a record of 213 - 84 and 4 state championships. He is a faithful Catholic, and an excellent leader of young men. We can't wait to see what next season holds!
We will be hosting a meet and greet with Coach Bliss on Thursday, February 6, in the SMA Commons. Coach Bliss is excited to meet you all and to be a part of the SMA family!
You can read President Nulton's full announcement at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2924/SMAC/5255524/SMA_Football_Coach_Announcement.pdf
Congrats to junior Phillip Howard for reaching 1,000 career points last night against Central. Phillip was also named to the all-tournament team for the Lee’s Summit tournament and was the Eastern Jackson County male athlete of the week.
Our destination is heaven, and today, our theme is American Airlines! We kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a Chris Cakes pancake lunch. Students brought in donations to Happy Bottoms to help provide diapers to families in need and dressed in America-themed outfits. Thank you to the booster club for sponsoring the pancake lunch. We'll see everyone tomorrow for our western-themed Southwest Airlines day!
While Sr. Edith Augustine is at the March for Life, her English students get President Nulton as a sub! Today, English IV discussed Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and shared their thoughts with our President.
We are so proud of our SMA students participating in the 52nd March for Life this week! While in D.C., our students had the chance to see the capital and meet Senator Hawley. Join us in praying for the unborn and their mothers as thousands march to our nation's capital and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
Be a Guardian! Join our middle school night and cheer on SMA Basketball. All middle school students get in free on February 18. Come see what being a Guardian is all about!
Congratulations to all our seniors who signed letters of intent today! We can't wait to cheer you on in your collegiate careers!
Hayden Drake signed with the Army National Guard
Katie Vargo signed with Rockhurst University Volleyball
Ben Salanski signed with Rockhurst University Volleyball
Mary Salanski signed with Rockhurst University Cross Country
Audrey Harrison signed with Ottawa University Softball
Let's go Guardians!
Last week SMA Alumni were able to meet up at the Focus SEEK conference in Salt Lake City! We're so glad to see our Guardian alumni continuing to grow in their faith life in college. The alumni pictured are Ben Davis, Sam Tyler, Elana Stoehr, Marley Vanbebber, Luke DeVoss, Charlie Putthoff, Alex Scheier, and Garrett Scheier.
Due to poor weather conditions all basketball games tonight, January 10 have been cancelled. The Middle School and Alumni Night events have also been cancelled. We hope you are staying safe and warm tonight and can't wait to see you at the next Guardian home game!
Due to snow overnight and poor road conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL for Friday 1/10/25. Stay safe!
Due to weather conditions, all basketball games are cancelled tonight, January 9. Stay tuned for more info on reschedule dates.
Out of an abundance of caution due to poor road conditions on side and neighborhood streets, and to keep our SMA school community safe, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please stay safe and warm!
There will be no school on Tuesday, January 7th due to road conditions. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 8th with a Late Start Silver Schedule (all 7 classes). Classes begin at 9:15 a.m . Stay safe and warm!
Be a Guardian! Join our middle school night and cheer on SMA Basketball. All middle school students get in free on January 10. Come see what being a Guardian is all about!
As we head into the new year, let's look back at one of our accomplishments from 2024. The Boys Soccer Team placed 2nd in the Class 2 State Championship! Congratulations to all the players for a great season. We look forward to more in 2025!
#GuardUp
If you or your child is an 8th grader planning on attending SMA next year, the High School Placement test is required for all incoming freshmen. St. Michael will be hosting the test on Saturday, January 11 at 8 a.m. You can find out more and sign up at smacatholic.org/admissions
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord."
- Luke 2:10-11
Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to the winners of our "Most Festively Dressed" competition for teachers and staff. Mrs. Davis won second place and Mr. Beard took home the grand prize! Students voted on their favorite outfits and the winners were announced at the end of the day.
If you would like to help thank our teachers and staff, consider donating to the Staff Christmas Fund at smacatholic.org/staffdonations
Help thank our amazing teachers and staff! All donations to the Staff Christmas Fund will be matched up to $30,000. The donation deadline has been extended and contributions will now be accepted until January 1. Donations can be made online at smacatholic.org/staffdonations
