Hey SMA families and friends! Looking for a fun night out?
Mark your calendars for the Pretty.Funny. Improv Night fundraiser! The evening will include a live comedy show, drinks, and light appetizers in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
📅 When: Saturday, April 11th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Bridge Space downtown LS
🎟️ Tickets: $50 smacatholic.org/guardianbash (deadline is tonight!)
Tag a friend (or two!) who could use a fun night out with us. Drop a ❤️ or 😂 below if you’re planning to join – can’t wait to laugh together for a great cause!
Mark your calendars for the Pretty.Funny. Improv Night fundraiser! The evening will include a live comedy show, drinks, and light appetizers in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
📅 When: Saturday, April 11th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Bridge Space downtown LS
🎟️ Tickets: $50 smacatholic.org/guardianbash (deadline is tonight!)
Tag a friend (or two!) who could use a fun night out with us. Drop a ❤️ or 😂 below if you’re planning to join – can’t wait to laugh together for a great cause!
Students from St. Michael joined other young women from across the country at the Sisters’ Look Up High School Retreat, held in Ann Arbor Michigan. The retreat included the unique opportunity to see the Sisters’ Motherhouse, including its beautiful chapel, spend time with one another (both having fun and in deep conversations), stay up all night with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, and learn how to look up to see ourselves how God sees us.
Summer camp registration is OPEN!
Summer camps are exciting opportunities for youth to interact with high school coaches and players! Learn about the St. Michael the Archangel community and experience our team spirit.
Students participating in high school camps must be enrolled in the 2026-2027 school year at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
smacatholic.org/summer-camps
Summer camps are exciting opportunities for youth to interact with high school coaches and players! Learn about the St. Michael the Archangel community and experience our team spirit.
Students participating in high school camps must be enrolled in the 2026-2027 school year at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
smacatholic.org/summer-camps
The Guardian Wrestlers are Co-District Champions in Class 3, District 4 — an incredible team accomplishment!
District Champions:
Landon Lane, Senior
Parker Lutz, Senior (celebrating his 150th career pin!)
Rowdy Narron, Junior
Austin Stevick, Senior
2nd Place Finishers:
Luke Bulloc, Freshman
Presley Hartwig, Senior
Brody Narron, Senior
Cole Sackett, Sophomore
4th Place:
Brodie Purtle, Senior
Shoutout to Wyatt Avila, Lance Barry, and Braden Knipp for strong seasons and competing hard at districts.
Now it’s on to state competition! Nine Guardian wrestlers will represent SMA this Friday in Columbia with a chance to bring home a state team title and individual medals.
Join us for the State Sendoff Friday at 9:45 a.m. Let’s send them off in true Guardian style!
District Champions:
Landon Lane, Senior
Parker Lutz, Senior (celebrating his 150th career pin!)
Rowdy Narron, Junior
Austin Stevick, Senior
2nd Place Finishers:
Luke Bulloc, Freshman
Presley Hartwig, Senior
Brody Narron, Senior
Cole Sackett, Sophomore
4th Place:
Brodie Purtle, Senior
Shoutout to Wyatt Avila, Lance Barry, and Braden Knipp for strong seasons and competing hard at districts.
Now it’s on to state competition! Nine Guardian wrestlers will represent SMA this Friday in Columbia with a chance to bring home a state team title and individual medals.
Join us for the State Sendoff Friday at 9:45 a.m. Let’s send them off in true Guardian style!
Congratulations to our State Swimmers who competed this weekend! Your hard work was on full display at the state meet, and we are so proud of how you represented SMA.
Avery Frick (Junior) State Champion in 100 freestyle with a time of 52:14 and 50 Freestyle 2nd place all-state with a time of 23:67
Ava Ventimiglia (Senior) individual state results: 24th overall in the 100 breaststroke with a new PR of 1:15:36
Lyla Ventimiglia (Sophomore) individual state results: 17th overall in the 50 freestyle with a new PR of 25.78. 19th in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 1:05:08
200 Medley Relay: 1st place consolation final, 2nd team all-state. New school record of 1:55:99. Avery Frick, Amelia Seelbrede, Ava and Lyla Ventimiglia
200 Freestyle Relay: 1st place consolation final, 2nd team all-state. New school record of 1:44:13. Avery Frick, Amelia Seelbrede, Ava and Lyla Ventimiglia
The 400 freestyle relay team also competed: Ava Bates, Camila Rucker, Amelia Seelbrede and Katelynn Wilke.
Congratulations Guardians!
Avery Frick (Junior) State Champion in 100 freestyle with a time of 52:14 and 50 Freestyle 2nd place all-state with a time of 23:67
Ava Ventimiglia (Senior) individual state results: 24th overall in the 100 breaststroke with a new PR of 1:15:36
Lyla Ventimiglia (Sophomore) individual state results: 17th overall in the 50 freestyle with a new PR of 25.78. 19th in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 1:05:08
200 Medley Relay: 1st place consolation final, 2nd team all-state. New school record of 1:55:99. Avery Frick, Amelia Seelbrede, Ava and Lyla Ventimiglia
200 Freestyle Relay: 1st place consolation final, 2nd team all-state. New school record of 1:44:13. Avery Frick, Amelia Seelbrede, Ava and Lyla Ventimiglia
The 400 freestyle relay team also competed: Ava Bates, Camila Rucker, Amelia Seelbrede and Katelynn Wilke.
Congratulations Guardians!
Senior Sunday at St. Michael is a celebration of leadership and Guardian pride.
From the sidelines to the mat and the court, our seniors in winter sports have poured their hearts into this season. We are so proud of the example they’ve set and the legacy they leave behind. Once a Guardian, always a Guardian!
From the sidelines to the mat and the court, our seniors in winter sports have poured their hearts into this season. We are so proud of the example they’ve set and the legacy they leave behind. Once a Guardian, always a Guardian!
Come join our team at St. Michael!
We’re growing and currently have openings for both staff and teaching positions. If you’re passionate about developing students to know truth, love God, and serve others, we’d love to connect with you.
Be part of a community rooted in faith, excellence, and Guardian pride. View our open positions and apply today!
smacatholic.org/jobs
We’re growing and currently have openings for both staff and teaching positions. If you’re passionate about developing students to know truth, love God, and serve others, we’d love to connect with you.
Be part of a community rooted in faith, excellence, and Guardian pride. View our open positions and apply today!
smacatholic.org/jobs
We love to celebrate our seniors as they sign to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Their hard work and commitment in the classroom and in competition have led them to this exciting next chapter. We are so proud of the way they have represented our school and can’t wait to cheer them on at the next level.
Congratulations to the following...
Loren Adamczyk, University of Louisiana-Monroe (Water Skiing)
Bennett Barnthouse, Central College (Golf)
Lucy Bokenkroger, William Peace University (Volleyball)
Harper Burdick, West Minster (Soccer)
Gage Burgess, Grand View (Football)
Grace Lowry, Stevenson University (Volleyball)
Brady Ziegenhorn, Central College (Golf)
Our girls State Swim Team is making waves! Let’s cheer them on as they represent our school at state competition over the next few days. Go Guardians!
Lent is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a time to slow down, reflect, and grow closer to Christ as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
This season calls each of us to something personal, whether it is a sacrifice, a renewed commitment, or a step forward in faith. One staff member is giving up donuts, while a student is diving deeper into learning more about the saints.
Through both small sacrifices and intentional growth, our St. Michael community is walking this Lenten journey together.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
This season calls each of us to something personal, whether it is a sacrifice, a renewed commitment, or a step forward in faith. One staff member is giving up donuts, while a student is diving deeper into learning more about the saints.
Through both small sacrifices and intentional growth, our St. Michael community is walking this Lenten journey together.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
To close out Catholic Schools Week, we took a trip off-site for some fun and fellowship! Underclassmen went bowling at Summit Lanes, and Upperclassmen went to the Olahrama Skating Rink. All while decked out in their best retro/neon looks. Even the teachers and staff got in on the fun. What a great week celebrating Catholic Education!
Congrats to Coach Lori Hanaway, who was named Missouri Class 4 Volleyball Coach of the Year! She led the Guardians to our first State Title in volleyball this year and also serves as our Assistant Athletics Director. Her dedication to the sport and our athletes is unmatched and we can't wait to see what next season holds!
Today, our Guardian community was honored to welcome Bishop Johnston as he celebrated All-School Mass with us during Catholic Schools Week.
We are grateful for Bishop Johnston’s presence, his inspiring words, and the opportunity to come together in prayer as one school rooted in faith, excellence, and service. Moments like these remind us of the blessing it is to grow in Christ together each day.
We are grateful for Bishop Johnston’s presence, his inspiring words, and the opportunity to come together in prayer as one school rooted in faith, excellence, and service. Moments like these remind us of the blessing it is to grow in Christ together each day.
As part of our Catholic Schools Week activities, we welcomed John Michael Lucido from FOCUS to speak to the student body. John Michael shared about how he found purpose in Christ and how scripture is essential to the Christian life. We're excited to continue celebrating our Catholic identity throughout the week and especially at All-School Mass tomorrow!
The World Cup is coming to Kansas City - and this is your chance to experience it like never before!
We're excited to announce a raffle for two (2) Founder's Suite tickets, courtesy of the Hunt Family, to a 2026 World Cup match of your choice at Arrowhead Stadium!
The winner will be drawn at the Guardian Bash on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Need not be present to win.
Tickets are $100 each and only 300 are available!
Visit smacathollic.org/bash to enter to win and view additional raffle items available. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of World Cup history in Kansas City!
We're excited to announce a raffle for two (2) Founder's Suite tickets, courtesy of the Hunt Family, to a 2026 World Cup match of your choice at Arrowhead Stadium!
The winner will be drawn at the Guardian Bash on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Need not be present to win.
Tickets are $100 each and only 300 are available!
Visit smacathollic.org/bash to enter to win and view additional raffle items available. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of World Cup history in Kansas City!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Avery Frick’s outstanding performance at the 2026 Mizzou CoMo Swim Invitational. She claimed 1st place in the 50-yard freestyle with an impressive time of 23.81 seconds, and also earned 2nd place in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 52.41 seconds.
This achievement marks a first for St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, as we now have our very first champion at the CoMo Meet. Avery's hard work and dedication have set a new standard of excellence for our school. Let's go Guardians!
This achievement marks a first for St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, as we now have our very first champion at the CoMo Meet. Avery's hard work and dedication have set a new standard of excellence for our school. Let's go Guardians!
Some of our teachers took some time after finals today to destress at the pottery wheel. Looking forward to a great Christmas Break and starting next semester strong!
Finals prep looked a little different in Mr. Sandstrom’s College Algebra class this week. Students reviewed by playing a game of Jeopardy, working in teams to answer math questions and compete for the highest score. In the end, the top team earned a few extra-credit points, but the real win was how much material they reviewed together.
It’s always inspiring to watch our students and teachers find ways to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable!
It’s always inspiring to watch our students and teachers find ways to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable!
State Representative Kemp Strickler visited today to congratulate the volleyball team on their State victory! He presented the team with awards recognizing their achievement and let them know how exceptionally they represented Jackson County. So proud of this team!
Max Thomas finished an incredible football season today by signing his letter of intent to play for Kansas State! This past year was a record breaker with Max breaking the school field goal record and our team reaching the final four in the state competition. Congrats, Max, we can't wait to see you on the field for the Wildcats!
