School News

It’s the advent of, well… Advent – and that has Maggie feeling all of the joy, charity, and hope of the holiday season. She’s got a list of upcoming Advent activities sure to get you in the Christmas spirit – no strong-arm tactics here, just plenty of cheer to make you feel as boom-whacked as this week’s inquiring parent!

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Abbie T.
• Fourth & Fifth-Graders and Mrs. C. & Mrs. Tullis

Just a few reminders as we enter the weekend – about the mid-year survey and the school and parish Advent service projects.

Introducing Dance Dragons!  Get ready to ignite the spirit and rhythm of SMOS – because the very first Dance Dragons team is here! We’re launching…

🎄 Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite SMOS fan? SMOS Spiritwear makes excellent Christmas gifts! 🎁

Parish gear, 125th anniversary items, and cozy winter apparel are all available through South City Sporting Goods. Perfect for stockings, teachers, and anyone who loves SMOS!

👉 Order here: bit.ly/smosspirit25-26

Advent Service Project – Giving Tree: Immigrant and Refugee “Get Ready For Winter” Collection – We will be collecting winter clothing items to decorate our Advent Giving Tree in the School Cafeteria throughout the month of December as part of our school-wide Advent Service Project.

Have you had a flu shot? The vaccine can help protect you, your children, those who can’t get vaccinated, and our SMOS community overall. Getting a flu vaccine now can still work! It’s effective within two weeks. Please consider getting vaccinated as flu infections are on the rise.

The eight days of Hanukkah begins this year on December 15 – it’s a wonderful time to celebrate with all…

Event Dates: Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm; Saturday, December 13 at 7:00pm; Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm.

All are welcome to join the Middle School Choir for this Advent concert. Questions? Contact Emily Chrostoski at echrostoski@stmargaretstl.org.

Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00-11:30am
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria – 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, 63110

This week Maggie is getting all literary! Now before you get too shocked – you must know that it all revolves around a big party (of course it does!). Maggie is super excited for this year’s St. Margaret Holiday Market which benefits the School Library. And while she might not exactly be a bookworm, she is enough of a social butterfly to enjoy a good cocktail and some festive shopping all to help a good cause!

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• First Grade Class
• Louie M.
• Cece O. and Hugo A.

The first event up for the season – our annual Saint Margaret Holiday Market – is tomorrow night.  This is a fun and festive occasion where we raise money for our SMOS Library.

It’s Maggie’s Feast Day this weekend – and she is waaaay too busy to focus on anything other than Saturday night. So Paige is here once again to fill in for Ms. Mags and give us the skinny on the plans for this year’s annual fest – and why it’s such a BFD (Big Feast Day) for Maggie!

Faith Family Collection Items We need some help from your families for an activity for the next Faith Family gathering…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Grade 8B
• 8th Grade Retreat Elective Students

All are welcome to join the SMOS DEI Committee Meeting next week on Friday, November 21, 2025, after drop-off.  There will be a discussion of the ongoing work of the committee this year in the absence of a full-time DEI Coordinator – and plans for activities and events for the next half of the school year.

This Saturday marks the feast day of Saint Margaret of Scotland. We have several parish events that help us celebrate the feast day of our patron saint.

Spring Musical Meeting – Monday, November 24th at 3:15 PM
in the Music Room – open to Grades 6-8.

Congratulations to the SMOS Speech Team for their work in preparing and performing in the first Bellarmine Speech League Tournament of the 2025-2026 academic year on Saturday, November 8th! The team performed with excellence, and we are pleased to share their results and our gratitude for the support of our SMOS community.

Maggie is, how shall we say, indisposed this week – and so her best friend, Bernie, is handling the column. And Bernie has a lot to say. In fact, she’s not just ‘bugged’ about the situation – she’s miffed! She has a nit to pick with the reason her plans were cancelled this weekend. Give her a break! (She deserves it.)

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Last year, we started a wonderful tradition during Veterans Day where we wrote cards for…

Trashing Pumpkins Have you (and your children) come down from the Sugar Rush yet of Halloween?  Have you prayed to…

Event Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 6:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Event Date: Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30-8:30am, School Parking Lot

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• 2nd Grade Class (2W)
• Oscar E.
• Kindergarten & First Grade
• Rosie T. & Natalie E.

Saint Louis Counseling is currently sending out a satisfaction survey for the families they serve. It is being provided to…

Event Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00am-10:00pm, Raising Cane’s

Event Date: Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm. School Gym

St. Margaret of Scotland St. Vincent de Paul Society is answering Archbishop Rozanski’s call to help those in need. Please bring donation items on the weekends of November 1-2 and November 8-9, 2025 to deposit in bins at the back of Church.

Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church & Courtyard

DEADLINE TO ORDER SQUARE 1 ART IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH!! Here’s your chance to immortalize your child’s art on a…

Event Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00am
Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park

It’s feeling more like Groundhogs Day than Halloween to Maggie this week! That’s because she’s once again fielding the same questions from this dad about all-things spooky around SMOS for next week’s holiday. But don’t be scared… deja vu or not, Maggie is here to wash away all of this father’s fears – just rinse, and repeat!

The children will celebrate Halloween at School on Tuesday, October 28.

Halloween Science I’ve heard of the SMASHING Pumpkins.  Have you ever heard of the FLOATING Pumpkins?  Mrs. Kean’s Kindergarteners have!! …

The SMOS PTA Inclusion & Diversity Committee will once again celebrate the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday at St. Margaret’s School with an ofrenda (or altar) in the cafeteria starting November 3. All are encouraged to sign-up to participate!

The SMOS Yearbook team is planning to take volleyball group photos for the students on Friday, October 24 from 8:15-8:45am outside the elementary building. 

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Lydia E.
• Naomi R. & Lucy T.
• Poppy G. & London F.

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: I am happy to again report on our school’s progress on our last round of…

This week, Maggie is trapped – and no, it’s not the due to the sidewalk construction around Shaw. She’s lost in Maggie’s Closet (trust us, we know the feeling!), and so it’s Paige to the rescue – literally – with some tips about how to declutter and what should and should not be considered “donations”. And if you can speak through the piles of clothing contributions, Maggie – call out if you can hear us! Are you trapped under something heavy?? We’re coming for you!!

Kindergarten Is A Hoot! Regurgitation.  Nocturnal.  Parliament.   Any Idea what these three words have in common? Mrs. Harvatin’s Kindergarten…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Sam C.
• 8th Graders
• Noah T.
• Max J.

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: On Friday, October 17th, we will be sending home the results of our Fall standardized…

Event Date: Tuesday, October 28, 6:30pm
Church Hall

All are welcome to join the PTA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for their regular monthly meeting on Friday, October 17 at 8:00am in the Teacher’s Lounge.

Event Date: Thursday, October 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm
School Parking Lot

Event Date: Friday, October 24, 7:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Support SMOS Troop 110’s annual fundraiser with your purchase of fresh live Christmas wreaths and greenery.  Varieties include fabric bow, natural pine cones, golden ornaments, and decorative red berries.  

Back in Maggie’s time, a showgirl was just someone whose tunic didn’t quite cover her ankles – and no one was really interested in their life (more likely, they were interested in the opposite, since bare talluses weren’t exactly looked on with approval). But that’s all changed – and Maggie is all about it! So much so, that she can’t get the song titles of Taylor Swift’s latest album out of her head long enough to answer a simple question about parent-teacher conferences. Here’s hoping this inquisitive parent is also a fan – or really enjoys playing “Name That Tune”.

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Teddy B.
• 5th Grade Classes
• Lewis E., Mrs. Rasure’s 6th Grade & Mrs. Harvatin’s KG, and Mrs. Kean’s Class

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Next week, on Saturday, October 18th, we will have our annual Walk-A-Thon.  The nature of…

In the absence of a dedicated Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion after the passing of Mr. Shorter, several school…

SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENINGSt. Margaret of ScotlandOctober 21-23, 2025 Vision, Hearing, Height, Weight (BMI) will be screened. Blood Pressure will also be…

Mark your calendars – for the St. Margaret of Scotland Holiday Market 2025! This annual holiday market benefits the SMOS School Library.

Here is your reminder that Thursday, October 9 is Lifetouch Picture Day for all grades!  So, have the kids show up camera-ready…

Troop 110B is planning a trip to Florida Sea Base in 2026 and is doing a fundraiser with Panda Express…

It was a spook-tacular Saturday afternoon for our neighbors!  The Coats and Costumes Party was a great success and a…

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to help sort school supplies for Isaiah 58 Ministries on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. (2149 S. Grand, entrance off Flora Place alley). Donations from SMOS and other organizations will be organized for next year’s Book Bag Giveaway. Great service opportunity for parishioners, families, and scouts to support our Neighbors in Need!

Maggie is hot under the collar – literally – since she looked at the weather forecast to see that Summer decided to hang out for another few weeks and wreck her plans for a perfect Fall weekend in St. Louis this Saturday and Sunday. Now, she’s got way to much to do to get ready for the steamy days ahead, than to answer any questions this week – and if you’re not happy about that, then blame Steve Templeton, and better make it an iced pumpkin latte!

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Miguel A., Kai P., Sarah S., Parker B., William K., Will K., Gram F., Maddie E., & Mary F.
• Alexander H. and Joshua E.
• Mr. Ashby’s 5th Grade and the Entire School

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: In the Catholic Church, October is Respect Life Month. This month, we pray for and…

Check out the artwork some of our students produced to be shown at the Shaw Art Fair this year. Congratulations!!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LSBB5SexaNaKWZon9

Parent-Teacher Conferences for ALL FAMILIES are on Wednesday, October 29 from 1-7 p.m. and Thursday, October 30 from 3-7 p.m….

Calling all artists in ALL grades, please take some time to use your creativity – and help to create this…

Don’t Sweat It! Our eighth-grade students received their sweatshirts at the end of All-School Mass on Wednesday this week. They…

Event Dates: Auditions – Saturday, October 18, 1:00pm; Callbacks – Sunday, October 19, 1:00pm
Parish Hall – Church Basement

Mark your calendars – for the Feast Day 5K! Registration will open up soon. Saturday, November 15, 2024Tower Grove Park…

The 6th grade girls new Scouting America troop is holding a fundraiser at the Qdoba restaurant on Grand and Arsenal…

The SMOS Student Council is holding a fundraiser on Friday, October 10th – and it’s a scream! Ice cream, that…

This week Maggie has a history lesson for all of you – and she’s here to help out a mom who wants to prance around the school in pearls – and what does all of this have to do with the Walk-A-Thon? Inquiring minds want to know!

Lots Going On At Our Weekly Mass! St. Margaret’s students have had a great beginning to the school year. Our…

Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Maren R. and Chella L.

As we begin the transition from September to October, I would like to highlight some upcoming parish and school events.  We have several parish and school initiatives that you and your families may want to consider, especially in the realm of Catholic Social Teaching. 

Despite centuries of reported sightings and debunked misidentifications, this school mom claims to have definitive photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster – and on the school grounds, no less! But Maggie is here once again to set the record straight, and explain why she is braggin’ about this dragon.

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Lucy Kate M., Luci M., & Anthony P. and Lizzie P. & Rowan M.
• Fifth Grade 5A Class
• Jack R. and Lauren H. and Kendrick C. & George S. and Henry A.
• Mitzie B., Crosby R., Patrick H., Max H., Gretchen M., Avery S., & Marlowe A.

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: This week officially marks the end of our first round of NWEA testing.  It also…

Join the SMOS PTA Inclusion & Diversity Committee on Friday, September 19 at 8:00am in the Teacher’s Lounge for “Brewing Connections” – a chance to talk all things I&D with parents, staff, and parishioners.

Dragons never cease to amaze!  Congratulations to our new and already beloved Pre-School Teacher, Ms. Abby Jo Rezac, who has…

SMOS AfterCare is in need of coloring books for the children – and they are looking to collect old (but…

The SMOS Yearbook team is planning to take soccer group photos for the students on Friday, September 19 from 8:15-8:45am outside the elementary building. (The 8th-grade students will take their photo after lunch because of Iowa testing.)  All students in all grades who currently play CYC Soccer for St. Margaret of Scotland should wear their soccer uniforms (both CYC jerseys and shorts) to school.

Sponsored by the SMOS PTA Looking for a way to support our hardworking St. Margaret’s teachers and staff??? Sign up…

Oh, The Drama! “Do you like my haircut?!” “Yeah, it’s great.… pause … Like … what you did right there?…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Jack E. and Evie C.
• Parker B., Elliot M., Betty S., Teddy N., & Will K.
• Reid J. and 6R Homeroom

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Just a reminder that this Friday will be our first half-day of the year.  We…

Nothing to see here! It’s all normal! Just your average, run-of-the-mill, spiritly mascot going down for the count. Well, down maybe, but not out! Unless you count being out to lunch – of the liquid variety at Wild Olive! So, if you’re like Maggie, and only use the word “normal” with an “A-B” in front of it, then meet her at the corner of 39th and Flad – and preorder your 4-pack… for medicinal purposes only, of course.

One of the ways you can help with school safety is by volunteering for recess duty – rain or shine,…

Join us for recess duty for the 2025-2026 school year and volunteer to give our teachers a break. Even one or two shifts a month makes a BIG impact! Short shifts, lots of fun, and plenty of fresh air!

Event Date: Friday, September 12, 11:00am-8:00pm
Wild Olive Provisions

Several St. Margaret’s parishioners, staff, faculty, and student representatives were on hand Thursday, September 4th, for the groundbreaking ceremonies for…

Event Date: Wednesday, September 17, 7:00pm
Art Hill – 35-43 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110

Save the date!! Mark your calendar for the Halloween Coats and Costumes Party planned for October 4, 2025 which is sponsored by the SMOS…

Mark your calendars! There’s some exciting changes coming to this favorite SMOS community event this year – and many more…

In August, we talked through our work plan and goals for the year. Our September meeting will be a training session with the Archdiocese specifically for School Board members.  Our October meeting will follow our regular meeting cadence.

Can we get some accountability around here?!? Maggie takes a look at the new behavioral management program at school – and helps out one Mom whose son learned a valuable (and hilarious!) lesson in payback. Better watch out – Maggie might be going around the school yard looking for some parents to cite if you’re not careful.

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.  It was nice to have an…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Michael M.
• Mr. Fete’s Sixth-Grade Class
• JJ W.

Register now to join the Children’s Choir – open to grades 3-8.

Basketball registration for 1st-8th grades has started and runs through the month of September.

Event Date: Tuesday, September 18 @ 6:30pm
School Cafeteria

St. Louis School Spends Week Teaching Gun Safety On Thursday night, August 28, 2025, St. Margaret of Scotland School presented…

How do you know you’ve made the big time?!? Maggie found out first-hand this week when her email account started to overflow with SPAM (and not the delicious kind that comes out of a can). Though we’re not quite sure all of these salespeople know quite what it is that Maggie does around here!

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: As all of you are aware, our country has experienced another tragedy in the form…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Gun Sense, Student Council, & Officers
• Hudson H. & Lizzie B.

Event Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025m 6:00 – 7:30 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church – Parish Hall

Sponsored by the SMOS PTA & Gun Sense: For the Common Good The week of August 25-29, 2025, St. Margaret…

Event Date: Sunday, September 7, 10:00am – Mass In The Grass, 11:00am – Parish & School Picnic
Tower Grove Park – Stone Shelter
4490 Northwest Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110

She may not be Arnold Horshack, but we think we can hear the snort-laugh from here! Welcome back, Mister Kot-TAIR… er, we mean, Ms. Maggie! She’s back for another school year with all of the tips, snark, and pop culture she can muster. If only she could put down the remote.

Meet Mary Kay McVey Hello!  My name is Mary Kay McVey, and I am the new Coordinator of Religious Education…

What’s the SMOS Yearbook!? Every student gets a free copy of the SMOS yearbook designed by our middle-school yearbook team…

New SMOS Spiritwear is available for the 2025-2026 school year. The SMOS PTA has partnered with local vendor South City…

Prospective families in grades 5 and up are offered a fall and spring High School Fair Nights, High School Presentation Nights,…

Registration is now open for the after-school SMOS Chess Club for the Fall of 2025! Lessons are available for grades…

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Next week, we will be celebrating ‘SMART Week’ at SMOS.  St. Margaret of Scotland has…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Ewan B., Anson S., Evie C., & Zora B. and Ms. Unverferth and Matteo P. & Anson S.
• Jack E. and Fourth Grade Class (4U)
• Tripp R.
• JJ W. and First Grade Class (1Ch)

Event Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Here’s the information for the Back To School Nights scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year. These meetings are for the parents (not students) to learn more about their child(ren)’s respective classes and the expectations and goals for the new year.

Here is your guide to all of the up-to-date details about communications protocols for St. Margaret’s School for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Attention SMOS Moms and Dads!(especially Moms and Dads new to SMOS this year) Did you know that once a month…

DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL FORMS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025 – PLEASE RETURN ALL PAPERWORK TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE NO LATER…

The PTA will be sponsoring different colored t-shirts for each grade level to use throughout the year. Click here for the online form to provide sizing for your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Click here for the online form to purchase milk for your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  All students must bring a lunch to school tomorrow, Friday, 8/15 since there is no hot lunch scheduled and Pizza Lunch does not begin until 8/29. PIZZA LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE 8/17! Click the link to purchase.

Welcome Back, SMOS Families! The PTA is excited for the 2025–2026 school year!  Rheagan Reynolds is serving her second year…

Looking for how you can donate your time at School? Click here for the signup for all volunteer opportunities at SMOS for the 2025-2026 school year.

All teachers and students will celebrate the beginning of the new school year with an All-School Mass on the Feast…

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: It is so nice to be back at school.  There is nothing quite like experiencing…

St. Margaret of Scotland will once again be partnering with St. Louis Counseling to provide a counselor in the school…

We are pleased to announce auditions for the SMOS Speech Team for the 2025-2026 school year. Students in grades 5 through 8 are eligible to participate in the Bellarmine Speech League tournaments.

Dear School Families: Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! I hope that you all had a great summer! Welcome to…

Parent & Parishioner volunteers are needed for the 2025-2026 school year to act as crossing guards at all of the…

Each class has been assigned a Sunday throughout the year to celebrate Mass together with their families at 10 AM. Sign-up for position to support the liturgy on those days.

Click here for the online form to order pizza for your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please find attached a letter from Mr. Holley regarding plans for memorials for Mr. Shorter on the first day of school.

Please find the attached letter from Mr. Holley regarding the updated Family Handbook for this school year.

Mr. Shorter’s visitation and funeral will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025.  His visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 am.  The funeral service will take place at 11:00 am immediately following the visitation. School will be closed that day, so that all who wish to attend may do so.

Please find the attached letter from Principal Patrick Holley with some staffing and policy updates.

Ten students from St. Margaret of Scotland participated in the annual choir director’s conference, performing in honor choirs. Congratulations to…

We hope that all of our school families are having an enjoyable, relaxing, and fun Summer vacation.  And although it’s…

Event Date: Sunday, August 10, 12:00-2:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School Parking Lot

Event Date: Sunday, August 10
Mass & Backpack Blessing, 10:00am, St. Margaret of Scotland Church
Open House/Packet Day, 11:00am-1:00pm, St. Margaret of Scotland School

Please be aware that the playground at School will be closed while repairs are made to its surface from Friday, July…

Event Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

For all SMOS families with children who do not currently attend St. Margaret of Scotland School. Please help us track…

Be sure to pick-up your copy of the 2025 Parish Photo Directory! The 2025 Parish Directory is now in –…

Congratulations to our newly elected School Board Members! Each will serve a three-year term (2025-2028). Thank you to the terrific…

The Shaw Neighborhood had an issue with people stopping at stop signs, so they got the help of a local school to stress the importance of obeying the law. Check out the video where First Alert 4’s Steve Harris shows us the initiative led by SMOS kids.

Sometimes we just have something fun to report.  St. Margaret of Scotland is currently hosting the cheer team from the…

Maggie says, “Peace out!” for this school year – but before she goes, she has some time-tested advice for a mom who is feeling testy due of the time, which is freeing up on her calendar this Summer. Maggie to the rescue for this camp-challenged caregiver whose Summer wish is to be more cool, calm, and collected.

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• High School Students and Kirsa O., Wyatt S., Austyn H., Maxine P., Eddie L., Dominic E., Izzy K. & Enzo D.
• Joseph M.
• Eighth-Grade Students

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: First and foremost, I want to thank all of you who participated in our Auction…

Mrs. Chrostoski has put together a list of music-related Summer camps. Links are below and embedded in the PDF. Cor…

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd In Action This year, St. Margaret of Scotland School opened a Catechesis of the Good…

New for 2025-2026: All 4th-8th Grade Students must wear SMOS PE shorts purchased only through South City Sporting Goods. Pre-orders are being accepted through June 30, 2025.

This Spring, students in 8th grade once again participated in the Respect Life Committee’s essay contest. Awards were presented at the 8th…

School may not be in session in June or July, but here’s where you can find all of the details for Summer 2025 – including Summer office hours, school supply lists, School Tool Box flyer, immunization requirements, and info about Back To School Sunday!

They say “Dragons will amaze you!”, and boy, did they ever at this year’s Highlander Gala! We’re thrilled to share…

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School recently worked on a project in St. Louis featured on St. Louis Public Radio – where students are working to encourage drivers to slow down and follow traffic rules. The project, called Project STOPP, involves students from SMOS collecting signatures from drivers pledging to stop at all stop signs in the Shaw neighborhood.

Last Sunday, May 4, 2025, our Eucharistic table and parish community welcomed 40 children in receiving their First Holy Communion. …

This week, Maggie attempts to help out a SMOS mom who’s looking for love in all the wrong places… or at least, she’s confused about what the right place and time is. But have no fear, Maggie helps her see that despite all of the things she has to do in the month of May, she can still pretend it’s December, and get started on that winter romance.

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Fifth Grade
• Luke B. & Hudson H.
• Middle School Choir and 8th Grade Boys and PTA

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Please join me in praying for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.  We ask…

Congratulations to the School families and parents who won this year’s Dragon Raffle!

The Dragon Library team will be selling used books after the early dismissal on Friday, May 9 to support the SMOS…

Please join us at School on Monday, May 12th to see what some of the best and brightest tinkers and thinkers that SMOS has to offer. All are welcome!

May is traditionally known as Mary’s month, so the student body took a moment on Wednesday, May 7th, before the…

Registration for Fall 2025 Judge Dowd Soccer (Grades PK-1), CYC Soccer (Grades 2-8), and CYC Volleyball (Grades 3-8) opens as…

The School Board is holding their annual election, in which the St. Margaret’s community will choose three people that will…

As we prepare for the culmination of our year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of St. Margaret…

This 2025 Lenten season, Assisi House was selected as a partner for our St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Lenten Project,…

Huge congratulations to all of the participants in Missouri State History Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Four of the…

We received this lovely message from our Domino’s delivery person, Larry, which we wanted to share with our SMOS community:…

Event Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland School, 3964 Castleman Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Congratulations to the members of the SMOS Speech Team members who qualified for the final Bellarmine Speech League tournament! It…

Event Date: Friday, May 23, 4:00-8:00pm
Tower Grove Park Sons of Rest Pavilion – 3619 Southeast Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63110

Event Date: Tuesday, May 6, 6:30pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Parish Hall

Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, from May 5-9, 2025.  The PTA has a full week of celebrations planned for…

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: We’re approaching the largest fundraising campaign St. Margaret of Scotland holds – the Highlander Gala…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Fifth Grade
• Brayden M.
• Declan B. and 6R

Will they or won’t they? That’s the conundrum for this couple at the crux of Maggie’s column this week – can she help these SMOS parents balance their differing opinions about the Highlander Gala! Maggie puts her powers of persuasion to the test and uses simple reasoning – three reasons to be exact – to explain why no one should be flying solo to this plaid-laden extravaganza.

Great Teachers Needed!! St. Margaret of Scotland School has opened up job listings for several positions available for teachers in…

The SMOS PTA has a beautiful tradition of welcoming new families in an effort to build community by creating meaningful…

Maggie helps out a school dad who was practicing some fancy footwork with his daughter, but worried about getting his steps down before this year’s Family Dance. Cut to – Maggie checks in with the PTA to get some answers and gets, “Family Dance, what Family Dance? We don’t know anything about a Family Dance.” Blink twice if you can hear the sound of my voice.

Get Well, Mr. Shorter! During this Easter season of New Life and Hope, we continue to pray for healing for…

Girl Scout Junior Troop 2184 is holding a Kindness Campaign as part of their work to earn their Bronze Award…

As part of Friday announcements, Principal Holley likes to give shout outs to our students who get caught doing acts of kindness around school. We would like to share with you our weekly shout-outs:
• Dancing Classroom Team
• 2nd Grade
• Fifth-Grade Students

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: In an effort to keep you aware of staffing decisions made at SMOS for the…

SMOS Field Day 2025 will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025. This is a half-day, so all grades will…

St. Margaret of Scotland Fifth-Graders participated in the Dancing Classrooms competition held at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School on…

Registration for SMOS Aftercare for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Please use the link below to apply for…

This week, every parent received an email from Mr. Holley with a request to complete the End-of-Year Parent Survey.  The School…

The SMOS Chess Club is currently planning to offer after-school chess sessions again next Fall (2025-2026 school year).  These classes…

Event Dates: Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall

Event Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 10:30am-10:00pm
Shake Shack Central West End, 60 N. Euclid Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108

Event Date: Saturday, April 19, 12:00-1:00pm
St. Margaret of Scotland Church Courtyard

Happy Holy Week! Once in a while, our calendar falls such that we have school on Holy Thursday. Given that…

St. Margaret of Scotland Families: Welcome to a special edition of the school newsletter.  We will not have a regular…

Nobody puts Maggie in a corner – especially not when she’s prepping to be the Dancing Queen at this year’s Highlander Gala! But while Maggie is trying to break in her Gala shoes, she’s asked the patron saint of dancers to fill in for her this week. So, here’s St. Vitus to answer that age-old auction question – to able or not to table??