St. Mary’s Catholic School
Newsletter May 22, 2026
Happy Summer
Main Office
309-367-2528
schickd@stmfalcons.com
MAY/JUNE OFFICE HOURS
M Th F 9:00-12:00 through June 19
(We will be in and out in addition to the hours listed, so call if you need something.)
We will be checking email and voicemails throughout the summer.
July/August office hours to be posted on our website later.
2026-2027 REGISTRATION
Look for information to come regarding registration paperwork. We hope to do online. We will send out an email at the end of July or beginning of August.
Look for your FACTS pending agreement for tuition and school contract toward the end of June. You should get an email notice when it is ready.
A more detailed school uniform guideline coming out soon. Not much will
change, just more clarification.
Congratulations to the students in grades 5-8 who brought up their grades from last grading period and earned the B.U.G. award for Bringing Up their Grades!
5th Grade – Abby Staub, Mia Rutledge, Gabby Fitzgibbons, Brycen Cusac, Leighton Benner
6th Grade – Eva Wiegand, Sarah Kidder, Weston Elbert
7th Grade – Piper Pullen, Genivieve Miller, Jonah Merrill, Reid Kouri, Landon Durst, Aislyn Chapman
8th Grade – Reagan Casey, Russell Chapman, Luke Grebner, Abbie Lamkin
Honor Roll
6th Grade – Vivian Huss, Tyler Lamkin
7th Grade – Kyle Durbin, Reid Kouri, Genivieve Miller, Piper Pullen, Eva Schierer
8th Grade – Mariah Hermann
High Honor Roll
6th Grade – Weston Elbert, Sarah Kidder, Evangeline Wiegand
8th Grade – Reagan Casey, Lucas Grebner, Samuel Kidder, Abbiegail Lamkin
Old Settlers Food Tent Sign Up Link!
Use this QR Code or link supplied to sign up for your shifts at the St. Mary’s Food Tent at Old Settler Days. We will need help from Tuesday evening the 23rd for setup all the way till the end, late Saturday, June 27th.
https://stmfalcons.com/old-settlers-days-info/
Summer Donut Sundays: June 7th,
July 5th & Aug 2nd
Please join us outside church under the tent for donuts, coffee & fellowship for the summer months! Link to sign-up to help below. Open to all classes & families.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/
30E0B45ABA92CA7FA7-63926208-summer
Registration is now open for the 2026 St Mary’s golf outing. If you would like to participate or sponsor, sign up using the attached form.
Golf Outing Details:
Date: July 24, 2026 Time: Lunch 11:00am
Shotgun start 12:30pm Location: Metamora Fields
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge
This summer, we invite all students and families to take part in our Catholic School Summer Reading Challenge! Reading is a wonderful way to continue learning, grow in imagination, and strengthen the gifts God has given us.
How the Challenge Works
• Read throughout the summer
• Keep track of the books with reading log provided (see attached log sheet or copies are available in the library)
• (optional) Set a personal reading goal and try to reach it before school begins again.
Fun Ideas for Summer Reading
• Read outside on a sunny day
• Visit your local library
• Read with a sibling, parent, or grandparent
• Try a new genre or series
Students who complete the Summer Reading Challenge and return their reading log at the start of the school year will receive special recognition!
As St. Jerome said, “When we pray, we speak to God; when we read, God speaks to us.”
We pray your summer is filled with faith, fun, family, and many great books!
Happy Reading!
Metamora St. Jude Pickleball Tournament
This event is open to all ages and all skill levels. More information about the event if interested in getting a team together: Pickleball Tournament for St. Jude, organized by the Metamora to Peoria St. Jude Run.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, Time: 12:30PM – 5:00 PM At MTCO Park, Germantown Hills, IL
Tournament Details: Format- Randomly assigned round-robin brackets. Cost: $50/couple
Guaranteed Play: Every team is guaranteed at least 3 games. Prizes: Awards will be given to the top three finishing teams. Food: Pulled pork meals will be available throughout the day (can be added to your registration).
The Cause: All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Metamora to Peoria St. Jude Run, supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.