St. Marys Grade School

January is School Board Appreciation month and yesterday at the board meeting, we got to say “Thank You” to our wonderful school board members for the job they do. We appreciate all they do not only for St Marys Grade School, but for our district, employees, and students as well!

Kaw Valley USD 321 Board Members:
Kim Gillum (President)
Michelle Martin (Vice President)
Jodi Porter
Jody Mitchell
Elias Espinoza
Bill Mulligan
Michael Lett

*John Simecka (served last semester)*

SMGS Sweethearts Dance

Mrs. Shobney's student wrestlers!

So proud of these boys!
Two champions and a first time medal.--Tatum, Anthony , and Lee .
Beau and Lane have also medaled but we don’t have those in the picture this time.
In addition to winning the Champion title, Tatum also got outstanding wrestler and that’s why he has the cowboy hat!.
Way to work hard boys! Congratulations!

Kevin made a Pawsitive Call home today! Kevin has been working on his handwriting all year. Today, he showed responsibility by using his best handwriting yet on his spelling test without any prompting!!! Keep up the super work Kevin!!!

Congratulations to our very first Pawsitive Bear call home in 2026--Bennett Medley. Bennett's teacher, Mrs. Stallbaumer, reports that Bennett has shown great responsibility by staying focused during his Reading Plus lessons. He has read over 6,000 words during his reading lessons. Keep up the great work Bennett!!

1st Semester Attendance

Congratulations to SMGS Students of the Month for December!!

Hadley T
Brooke Z
Charlotte S
Ian B
Mason R
Elijah K
Aviana D
Tayven H
Rhett W
Eleanor K
Sonia R
Brogan H

*Not pictured: Genevieve K & Tess O*

Family time is fuel time, Friends! Our 3rd grade family event, Tenzi & Tacos, is coming up quick. It’s free. It’s fun. It’s for the whole family. In December, our 3rd-6th graders got a fun intro to Tenzi and they LOVED it! Please RSVP to Dori Simecka, Parent Outreach at 785 383-4626 by January 17.

Principal's Honor Roll for 2nd quarter

Mrs. Griffin's 6th graders enjoying a secret Santa gift exchange.

We are so proud of our very own 5th/6th grade choir, St. Marys Sound! Here they are on their annual Christmas tour - 6 performances, lunch at Chick-fil-A and lots of holiday cheer spread to many people.

January 2026 SMGS Activities Calendar

Annual staff tree decorations

What a festive night listening to our 5th/6th band as well as our St Marys Sound music group spread some Christmas cheer! Special thanks to Mr. Mallette and Mr. Yoho for all their hard work with the students!

Let's go! Bryson made a positive call home today! It was reported to Mr. Medley that Bryson has demonstrated responsibility while taking his Winter Math MAPS test. He took his time, used his tools and persevered resulting in a well earned score. Keep up the hard work B!!

Spreading SMGS Christmas cheer -- Round 3

Kindergarten was creating and playing music with the robots in STEAM class today.