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!
Today, our school community entered more deeply into the Advent season through a beautiful penance service. Our students had the chance to slow down, step away from the busyness of the season, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The gym was transformed into a beautiful worship space where we spent intentional time in Eucharistic Adoration while praise and worship music created a peaceful space to pray and reflect.
Join us for Middle School Night on Friday, Dec. 12, as the Guardians take on St. Thomas Aquinas.
Girls JV tips off at 3:30, followed by Boys JV at 5:00, Girls Varsity at 6:30, and Boys Varsity at 8:00. All middle-school students receive free admission, plus fun activities and giveaways between games. Bring a friend and come cheer on the Guardians!
Girls JV tips off at 3:30, followed by Boys JV at 5:00, Girls Varsity at 6:30, and Boys Varsity at 8:00. All middle-school students receive free admission, plus fun activities and giveaways between games. Bring a friend and come cheer on the Guardians!
In order to make this year’s Guardian Bash auction and benefit a success, we need YOUR help! While you’re out Christmas shopping and taking advantage of Cyber Monday deals, please pick up an extra item or two to contribute to the Bash. Volunteers will be standing out front before school on Thursday, Dec. 4, to hand out donuts to each student who drops off a donation. Students who contribute an item will also receive a free dress-down day in January (date TBD by administration).
Visit smacatholic.org/guardianbashdonation to view ideas for auction items, make a monetary donation, or access the Amazon Wish List. Please complete the online donation form on the website or download a hard copy and return it with your donation.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Saturday, January 31, for this year’s “Escape to Aspen” at St. Michael!
Visit smacatholic.org/guardianbashdonation to view ideas for auction items, make a monetary donation, or access the Amazon Wish List. Please complete the online donation form on the website or download a hard copy and return it with your donation.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Saturday, January 31, for this year’s “Escape to Aspen” at St. Michael!
Happy Thanksgiving, Guardians!
Today, we give thanks for the many blessings within our St. Michael community—our students, families, faculty, and the shared faith that brings us together. May your day be filled with gratitude, peace, and God’s grace.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
Happy Thanksgiving from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
Today, we give thanks for the many blessings within our St. Michael community—our students, families, faculty, and the shared faith that brings us together. May your day be filled with gratitude, peace, and God’s grace.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
Happy Thanksgiving from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.
SMA Student Ambassadors, Ava Pratt, Allison Wiehn, and James Wilson, attended the Lee's Summit Rotary Club Community Service Appreciation Luncheon today. They presented on the service opportunities at SMA and how service is a part of our mission. While there, they had the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Lee's Summit Mayor Bill Baird. We are so proud of our incredible students and how well they represent St. Michael!
A clutch interception won the quarterfinal for the Guardians on Saturday! SMA Football moves on to host the semifinal this Saturday at 1 PM. Come fill the stands and cheer on the Guardians as we take on Lift for Life Academy! Tickets are on sale now at smacatholic.org/tickets
Our science classes lit up the lab this week with a hands-on flame test experiment. Students explored how different metal salts burn with distinct, vibrant colors, helping them see firsthand how chemists identify elements.
Working together around the lab tables, they heated samples, compared notes, and watched the burners glow everything from bright orange to turquoise. We love that our students get these opportunities to experience the wonder of God's creation firsthand!
Working together around the lab tables, they heated samples, compared notes, and watched the burners glow everything from bright orange to turquoise. We love that our students get these opportunities to experience the wonder of God's creation firsthand!
This morning, over 50 of our students departed for NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) in Indianapolis. They'll have the opportunity to hear talks from Catholic speakers, reflect on the presence of God in the Sacraments, and join thousands of other Catholic youth in worship. Join us in praying for them that they have a fun and spiritually enriching experience!
SMA Volleyball is Fox 4's Team of the Week! After their dominant postseason performance and State Championship win, our team will be featured on Fox 4 News tomorrow at 5. Tune in to see the team and Coach Hanaway talk about how SMA Volleyball made history this year.
Today, we celebrated six outstanding student-athletes as they signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
Phillip Howard committed to Rockhurst to play basketball, Addi MacLean will join Rockhurst volleyball, and Lydia McVey is headed to Northwest Missouri State to play soccer. Addy Basler signed with Drake for soccer, Morgan Hilbrich will compete in track at Creighton, and Samantha Dorsch will continue her softball career at Park.
Each of these athletes has poured years of hard work, dedication, and heart into their sport, and today we honored the payoff of that commitment. We are incredibly proud of them and can’t wait to watch their journeys continue!
Phillip Howard committed to Rockhurst to play basketball, Addi MacLean will join Rockhurst volleyball, and Lydia McVey is headed to Northwest Missouri State to play soccer. Addy Basler signed with Drake for soccer, Morgan Hilbrich will compete in track at Creighton, and Samantha Dorsch will continue her softball career at Park.
Each of these athletes has poured years of hard work, dedication, and heart into their sport, and today we honored the payoff of that commitment. We are incredibly proud of them and can’t wait to watch their journeys continue!
