Yesterday, our students participated in Socktember! SMA’s National Honor Society hosted a drive benefiting Blair’s Foster Socks, an organization that provides comfort to children in distress. Students who brought in a new pair of children’s socks were able to dress down for the day! Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make Socktember a success!
1 day ago, Julia Boessen
NHS students
Dropping socks in the bucket.
Dropping socks in the bucket.
Dropping socks in the bucket.
PADRE PIO'S FEAST DAY!

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Padre Pio! Known for his deep prayer life, humility and love for others, Padre Pio reminds us that God never abandons us in our suffering. St. Padre Pio, pray for us! 💙
2 days ago, Julia Boessen
Padre Pio feast day
Pio community photos
Happy First Day of Fall!

While today may be the first official day of fall, our fall activities have been going strong for weeks! From games to matches, our Guardians have been making the most of the season. Good luck to all of our fall sports teams!
3 days ago, Julia Boessen
fall sports
fall sports
SENIOR RETREAT RECAP! 📸

On Monday, our seniors had the day to pause, pray and grow together. They spent the day stepping away from the busyness of senior year to reflect on their faith, friendships and the people they're becoming. We're so grateful for the memories made on this retreat and can't wait to make more this year!
9 days ago, Julia Boessen
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Our Guardian cheer team, dance team and drumline had a blast attending Our Lady of the Presentation’s annual Golf Ball Drop fundraiser! This year’s golf balls were dropped by SMA alum Leah Stufflebean ’18. It was a great day filled with fun and community pride!
12 days ago, Julia Boessen
OLP Golf ball drop
OLP Golf ball drop
OLP Golf ball drop
OLP Golf ball drop
OLP Golf ball drop
OLP Golf ball drop
SMA Softball is off to a strong start with big wins and record-breaking performances! 🥎 Sophie Young broke the SMA school record for RBIs with 71, recorded 8 strikeouts, and set a new school record with her 25th career double! Bella Schneider added a grand slam home run to the list of accomplishments, as well! Keep it up, Guardians!
17 days ago, Julia Boessen
Softball winners
Softball team
This Labor Day, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible teachers and staff who make our SMA community special! We are so grateful for their dedication and love that they pour into their work every single day.

We hope everyone has enjoyed a restful Labor Day!
18 days ago, Julia Boessen
Labor day
Labor Day
Labor Day
Labor Day
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Saint? For Fulton Sheen, it was a life of heroic virtue and a passion for sharing the Gospel. SMA is taking a group of students to St. Louis to witness the once-in-a-lifetime moment when Fulton Sheen takes one step closer to sainthood.

Swipe to learn more about the man who will be beatified on September 24th! Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot for the pilgrimage!
21 days ago, Julia Boessen
Fulton Sheen 1
Fulton Sheen 2
Fulton Sheen 3
The Guardian Grind is open for business! ☕️

Our in-house coffee shop is more than a place to buy a pick-me-up, it’s a place where students build connections, learn valuable skills and serve their school community. Run by our amazing SMILE Zone students and Peer Mentors, the Guardian Grind offers lattes, smoothies and fizzy sodas.

Stop by the Guardian Grind in the Pio hallway and support all their hard work! They're open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 7:50-9:05 a.m. and Wednesdays 9:00-9:30 a.m. A special thank you to our generous donors who make the SMILE Zone possible!
23 days ago, Julia Boessen
SMILE Zone poses in the Guardian Grind.
Valentina makes a drink.
Tori makes a smoothie.
Chanley and Brooks pose with a drink.
Making a latte.
August 14th was the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and today, we commemorated his life and legacy by celebrating Mass and, of course, feasting on cupcakes!

St. Maximilian Kolbe inspires us through his fortitude and selflessness. He reminds us that "without sacrifice, there is no love." May his witness encourage us to live with greater love each day!
29 days ago, Julia Boessen
Kolbe quote over a photo of a boy.
Kolbe community during Mass.
2 Kolbe girls pose with a cupcake.
Last night, the tables were turned! Back to School Night had parents stepping into their students’ world, walking the halls and sitting in their desks. It was a fun night of learning about our curriculum, connecting with teachers and seeing SMA through their students’ eyes!
about 1 month ago, Julia Boessen
Sr. Michael Vincent laughs with a parent.
Parents walk through the halls.
Coach Boessen presents to parents.
Parents listen to a teacher.
Mrs. Scott talks to parents.
First Day of School Selfies! We're so happy to have our halls filled with smiling faces again and buzzing with the excitement of a new school year!
about 1 month ago, Julia Boessen
Students selfie for the camera.
Students selfie for the camera.
Students selfie for the camera.
Students and Sister selfie
Students selfie for the camera.
Today our teachers and staff processed throughout the school building as Fr. Osborn blessed our school and classrooms. We prayed the Rosary for our students, staff and families, entrusting the year ahead to our Blessed Mother! One more day, Guardians!
about 1 month ago, Julia Boessen
Staff walks into the chapel.
Fr. Osborn blesses the school.
Staff says a rosary in the hall.
Sister prays the rosary.
On this day, we celebrate the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe! Kolbe means so much to the students of our school and is an incredible example of bravery, sacrificial love and devotion to Our Lady. Today, let us meditate on a question that Kolbe lived out so well: "What sacrifices am I willing to make for love?"

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!
about 1 month ago, Julia Boessen
St. Maximilian Kolbe feast day
Kolbe collage
Yesterday, our faculty and staff gathered for our Staff Retreat! We celebrated Mass and spent the afternoon at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art admiring Catholic artwork and contemplating how beauty can draw us closer to the Lord.

In order to inspire our students to bless the world, our educators must first take time to reflect and reconnect with our mission. We're grateful for this time together and are excited to begin the new school year!
about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
SMA staff at the Nelson Adkins Art Museum
Admiring art
Celebrating Mass
Admiring art
Admiring art

Guardian 101 gave our newest Guardian parents the opportunity to prepare for their child’s high school journey, ask questions and build connections.

At SMA, the bond between our school and our families is more than a partnership; it’s a friendship. We’re so excited to welcome these Guardian families to our community! This is just the beginning!

about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
Parent panel
Mingling
Hugging
Fr. Osborn leads in prayer.
Parent small group
Mr. Molloy shakes a parent's hand.
Mingling

As the week comes to a close, we're wrapping up our new staff introductions! We are so grateful for their "yes" to the Lord and to St. Michael. We can't wait to see the many ways they'll impact our SMA community!

about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
New staff intro
New staff intro
New staff intro
New staff intro
New staff intro
New staff intro
New staff intro
It's that time of year! Our seniors have been getting creative, turning their parking spots into works of art. We can't wait to see their colorful designs brighten our campus all school year long! 🎨 🚙
about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
A girl paints her parking spot.
Parking spot
A boy paints his parking spot.
Parking spot
A girl and her mom paint their parking spot.
A boy paints his parking spot.
Two boys paint their parking spot.
The new school year brings new faces! Join us in giving a warm welcome to the staff members and teachers stepping into new roles at St. Michael the Archangel this year. We're excited to see the impact they'll make on the SMA community! Stay tuned to meet more new faces later this week!
about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
Meet the new faces at SMA
Jami Hilbrich intro
Alex Molloy intro
Fr. Ethan Osborn intro
Jane Boessen intro
Ashley James intro
Come join the Guardian family and be part of a mission that makes a difference!

We're hiring for an Academic Advisor. At St. Michael, we believe in helping students grow academically, spiritually, and personally in a faith-filled community.

If you're passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of young people, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply using the link in our bio, today!
about 2 months ago, Julia Boessen
A graduate hugs a teacher.