April 24
Parents Night Out!
May 3
1st Communion
11:00 a.m.
May 12
Field Day (lunch donated by PTO!)
May 12
Awards Night
6:00 p.m.
May 13
Inflatables for all classes (donated by PTO!) 8th Grade Send-Off
May 14
8th Grade only no classes
May 15
Graduation Practice 9:00-9:30 a.m.
(In the church. No uniforms for 8th Grade but dress appropriately.)
8th Graders arrive at 6:30 p.m.
Graduation at
7:00 p.m.
May 20
NO BUS SERVICE AFTER SCHOOL
May 21
NO BUS SERVICE BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL
May 22
Last Day of School
Student Mass with Dismissal following Mass (REPORT CARDS GO HOME)
NO BUS SERVICE BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL
Lunch Menu!!
April 27
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Fruit
April 28
Hoagie Sandwich, Carrots, Chips, Fruit
April 29
Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit
April 30
Tortellini, Garlic Bread, Fruit
May 1
Nacho and Cheese, Salsa, Fruit
Shorts
Uniform Shorts can be worn starting May 1. Here is the information from the Parent/Student Handbook for reference:
“Shorts and skorts: At the beginning and the end of each school year, navy walking shorts or skorts of polyester and cotton or brushed twill may be worn in place of the jumper or skirt. Shorts and skorts must be of appropriate length. Short shorts or tight-fitting shorts or skorts will not be tolerated. Students with questionable length or fit will be referred to the principal. The principal will announce the dates for wearing shorts. Usually, shorts may be worn during August, September, May, and June.”
St. Mary’s Awards Ceremony
Our awards ceremony will take place May 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the church. Any families with 5-8 graders involved in Athletics, Scholastic Bowl or Chess in those grades are invited.
2025-2026 Yearbooks! DEADLINE TO ORDER IS MAY 15!
Please see the attached order form. The cost is $25.00 each. Your student will also be bringing home an order form. You can complete and return either one to order.
There’s still time to share pictures you may have taken over the school year. Please email them to Brooke Miller at brookebernitt@yahoo.com or text them to 309-370-4525.
Preschool – End of year ceremony on May 21 at 2:00.
This will also be preschool’s last day. Preschool will not come on May 22.
Baseball Coach Needed!
We’re Hiring: Fall Baseball Coach (Grades 5-8)
St. Mary’s Metamora is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic baseball coach for the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity to mentor young athletes, build teamwork and support student growth both on and off the field.
We’re seeking someone who values sportsmanship, positivity and faith-based leadership.
Tryouts can begin Aug 3rd & post-season play ends Sept 26th.
Interested or know someone who would be a good fit to join our team? Reach out to Mrs. Schick in the school office for more details.
309-367-2528 or schickd@stmfalcons.com.
John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship Fund 2026-2027
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026
SEE ATTACHED
TRACK
Date Time Host
Saturday, April 25 9:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Relays
Wednesday, April 29 4:15 p.m. Princeton Logan
Saturday, May 2 9:00 a.m. Pekin Edison – Pekin Junior High
Monday, May 4 4:30 p.m. Washington Central Intermediate School
Thursday, May 7 4:00 p.m. Dunlap Valley Middle School
Family Fun Night!
You asked and we planned it AGAIN!
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening at Evergreen Brewery, where parents can unwind and kids can have fun too!
What to expect:
-A great chance to connect with other St. Mary’s families
-Big Papa Jake’s Food truck on site
-Outdoor space for kids –lawn chairs, blankets & outdoor games (encouraged to bring)
-Complimentary dessert with RSVP
Why we are hosting: to celebrate our parents, students and community and all that has been accomplished this school year, while also looking forward to 2026-2027!
Summer is Coming – Save the Dates
This year’s Metamora Old Settlers Days activities will occur from June 24-27. St. Mary’s provides the main food tent on the square during Old Settlers, and we need all hands-on deck to make it happen. This fundraiser brings in about $23k each year for our school and highlights the importance of St. Mary’s in the Metamora Community.
We will need help from Tuesday evening the 23rd for setup all the way till the end, late Saturday, June 27th. Please mark these dates down on your calendars and plan to help out. As a general guideline, we look for each family to pick up several shifts. We have over 300 spots to fill!
We are also looking for a few new shift leaders this year. It really is a great way to meet new people. Sign-ups will be coming out soon. Grab the family calendar and circle the dates, June 24-27!! Any questions or to raise your hand and step up, reach out to Laura Tobben (309-256-8381).
Join us for Donut Sunday on May 3rd as we celebrate our 10 amazing graduates from St. Mary’s Class of 2026!
As they finish their time at St. Mary’s and prepare for their next chapter, we invite you to come enjoy donuts, coffee and community to help us honor these hardworking students!
MYSA Tennis Program!
We’re thrilled to offer our youth tennis program again this summer! Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or already loves the game, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, play, and have fun. This year we will have experienced college level players leading and instructing each group.
Beginner Program – the beginner program is for those who are new to sports or tennis that want to learn the basics
Skill Development: Practice serving, volleying, and mastering backhand and forehand strokes
Structured Sessions: 2x 1.5-hour session per week for 6 weeks that includes drills and gameplay
Fitness & Fun: Stay active, make friends, and enjoy the game!
Advanced Program: The advanced program is for those that want to improve their skills or have played other sports and are confident that they can perform in a competitive environment
Skill Development: Improve serving, volleying, and mastering backhand and forehand strokes
Learn strategy for point development for both singles and doubles gameplay.
Structured Sessions: 2x 1.5-hour session per week for 6 weeks that include drills and gameplay
3 Competitive matchplay events and tournament opportunities.
Fitness & Fun: Stay active, make friends, and enjoy the game!
- Note: Program placement is at the director’s discretion, and players can be moved based on evaluation.
Age Groups (Grades Leaving) – 3rd-9th Boys/Girls
Session Dates – June 1 – July 11
Cost – $90 (All participants receive one shirt!)
Location – Metamora High School Tennis Courts
Registration – Closes May 3