St. Mary’s School NewsletterSeptember 24, 2026

Main Office

309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com

Our first St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters Restaurant Night is Tuesday, October 6 at Monical’s Pizza!
Show or mention the fundraiser flyer when ordering and 20% of your bill will be donated back to our Athletic Boosters!
Important: The fundraiser is only valid at the Morton and Washington Monical’s locations. Come enjoy a night off from cooking and support our St. Mary’s athletes at the same time!

St. Mary’s School Choir
Mrs. Strauss, our music teacher, is starting a school choir. Here are the details:
Open to: Grades 3-8
Starting: Monday, October 5
Time: Mondays after school until 3:50
Where: Art Room
Activities: Sing at school Masses and concerts
We sing many different types of music!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Wendy Strauss at straussw@stmfalcons.com
Note: If you join the choir, we expect you to stay for the school year.
More information will be given at the first rehearsal.

Boys Basketball
Any 5th-8th Graders interested in trying out for the boys basketball team, a mandatory parent meeting and first practice/tryouts will be October 19 at 5:00 at Riverview Grade School. If you plan to participate, you must have a current physical on file in the St. Mary’s School office.

Homecoming Parade September 25!
Saint Mary’s Student Council would like to invite all Saint Mary’s
students 8 years old and older to walk in the Metamora
Homecoming Parade. Children under 8 must be in a wagon or
stroller and accompanied by their parents. Wear Saint Mary’s
spirit wear or Saint Mary’s School colors. Meet at the high school
Baseball/Softball parking lot at 1:30 pm on September 25.

Bake Sale Fundraiser for American Heritage Girls!
Join us after Masses on October 3rd and 4th for our very first troop fundraiser! Stop by and choose from a variety of cookies, muffins, brownies and more, for just $2 each! All proceeds support our troop’s badge work, community service projects, and gear for future outdoor adventures. Thank you for your support!

Truck or Treat – Save the Date!
Oct 25th from 2-3:30. More details to come.

Athletic Boosters Meeting
The next Athletic Boosters meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th at 5:30. Location is Susan & Blake Wolf’s house, 569 Pheasant Trail, Metamora, IL 61548.

Softball and baseball players please turn uniforms into the school office.

Upcoming Events
September 25 –
-NO SCHOOL
-MTHS Homecoming Parade at 2:00

  • Cross Country at Detweiller Invite at 4:00

September 26
Cross Country at Olympia Jr High Invite at 9:00

September 29
Cross Country at Central Junior High, Fondulac Park at 4:15

September 30
-PTO Meeting at 6:00
-PND Information Night from 6:30-8:00 pm
(see attached flyer)

October 3 & 4
Heritage Girls Bake Sale after Masses

October 5
St. Mary’s Choir Practice (3rd-8th) 3:00-3:50

October 6
Monical’s Pizza Night

October 8
School Picture Day

LUNCH MENU

September 28
Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit

September 29
Sleeping Tacos, Corn, Fruit

September 30
Meatball Sandwich, Fries, Carrots, Fruit

October 1
Chili, Crackers, Cinnamon Roll, Fruit

October 2
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Goldfish, Fruit

October 5
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit

October 6
Sweeneys Bros Pizza, Chips, Peas. Fruit

October 7
Spaghetti, Bread Stick, Fruit

October 8
Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Hash Brown, Sausage, Fruit

October 9
Tortilla Chips & Cheese, Bean Dip, Fruit