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Our talented SMA student did a great job with our annual tradition of "Decking the Halls!"
Congratulations Bakhita Community for winning the Deck the Halls competition!๐งก
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#BakhitaCommunity
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The Modern Communications students started the morning off with mock interviews to prepare themselves for real-life experiences. Thank you to our Administrative staff and teachers for helping our students prepare for their futures.
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Get into the holiday spirit with the SMA Band and Choir! Join us Monday, December 11 at 7pm for Lessons and Carols in the St. Michael Chapel.
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Thank you, Baker Group MAC, for being a Platinum Business Partner and your continued support of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School!
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Today St. Michael students shared in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and heard witness from Senior Cam Zaun.
SMA is blessed to have had so many of our local priests come and hear confessions.Thank you to Fr. Sharbel, Fr. Hoye, Fr. Malewski, Fr. Lopez, Fr. Vogel, Fr. McCaffery, Fr. Holder, Fr. Haake and Fr. Sappington.
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National Honor Society is hosting their annual Cookies, Cocoa and Cramming. Join us on Tuesday, December 12 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the Commons for tutoring and treats before finals!
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Catch the Guardians in action this week! ๐๐
#GuardUp
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Today is the first day of Advent. The Advent season is a time of preparing for our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus on Christmas, This first week of Hope reminds us of the assurance we have that God will fulfill all his promises through the birth of Jesus.
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After this weeks All School Mass, Father Sappington blessed the class rings and pins before presenting them to the class of 2025. Congratulations Junior Guardians!
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Thank you, Icon Machine Tool, for being a Platinum Business Partner and your continued support of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School!
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Join us on Thursday, December 7, for Praise & Worship, Eucharistic Adoration, a Student Witness, and Confessions. Refreshments and a short social gathering will occur after Benediction.
All SMA students and families are invited!
#faithoverfear
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Happy Thanksgiving, from our St. Michael family to yours!
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Fall Big Give was a great success! Thank you to all of our families and staff for your generous donations to Catholic Charities.
Congratulations to Padre Pio Community for bringing in the most can goods and for winning the Cansruction contest! ๐
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Congratulations Elsa Henry and Lily Vanbebber! Elsa will continue her education at Missouri State University where she will run cross country. Lily will continue her education at Trevecca Nazarene University where she will play volleyball. Best of luck ladies! ๐๐
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Congratulations Lucas Estes, Henry Miller, Jackson Steiner, and Cam Zaun for breaking SMA football records! ๐๐๐
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Being the only co-ed Diocesan Catholic High School in Jackson County, St. Michael the Archangel takes pride in knowing we are helping to mold these young men and women into educated, caring, Christians!
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Blessed to have Diocesan Priests, a Deacon, and Dominican Sisters on our staff at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School! Thank you for your dedication and for helping plant the seeds of Faith in our students!
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Students and Staff left this morning for National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. We pray they have a safe and faith filled trip! ๐๐
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The freshman class experienced their first retreat together yesterday at Our Lady of Lourdes. The theme this year was "God is Pursuing You". The day was spent enjoying games, fellowship with their classmates, spiritual growth through witness, talks from faculty as well as time in prayer.
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To Celebrate National Adoption Month St. Michael Guardians of Life is hosting a movie night Monday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. on the SMA Learning Stairs. All are welcome! Please bring your own blankets, chair, pillows, snacks etc.
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