Come be a part of the fun and help make this incredible tradition a success. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, we’d love to have you join us!
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/public-registration-flow?k=ycpz3k2sg6ajw2#pick_qualified_shifts
We are excited to welcome Vicki Cain as our new Director. Vicki brings a strong background in early childhood education, leadership, and family engagement, along with a deep passion for nurturing young learners in a safe, faith-filled environment.
In her role, she will oversee daily operations, curriculum development, and staff leadership while continuing to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
Please join us in welcoming Vicki to the Salina Catholic Schools community! 💛✨
I am writing to share an important update regarding student cell phone use in our Catholic schools.
As you may be aware, the State of Kansas has enacted a new “bell-to-bell” law that will require schools to prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during the entire school day. In response, we are developing a diocesan approach that both meets this requirement and supports our mission of forming the whole person—spirit, mind, and body.
I invite you to read the full letter outlining these expectations and the vision behind them at the link below: A New Chapter for Our Schools: "Bell-to-Bell" Cell Phone Expectations.
This change represents more than a policy shift. It is an opportunity—one that calls us, as schools and families, to work together in helping our young people develop healthy habits, deepen relationships, and grow in their faith.
As always, thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your shared commitment to forming disciples of Jesus on mission.
Gratefully,
Geoff Andrews
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Salina
https://salinadiocese.org/news-and-updates/a-new-chapter-for-our-schools-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-expectations/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRlkwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhM0dxQk54WXVyN1BubHhuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqt77PD4LcDtCJG33U7u441LEMgfUJN4E3BGWFIJxLXYiTBDXbZS3LdyFnEm_aem_iOCgIxNZsPdi2fC2taKfHA
From May 26 through June 30, free grab-and-go meals will be available to ALL children 18 and under, as well as individuals over 18 with qualifying disabilities.
📍 Open to the public!
⌚️Meals will be served 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (or until gone).
📅 No service on June 12 (River Festival)
This program helps ensure every child has access to nutritious meals even when school is out and we’re honored to be part of that mission.
Help us spread the word to families in our community!
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Bid on our silent auction items from home by getting your FREE Remote Bidder ticket here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026bga
Don’t miss your chance to win some amazing items while supporting our schools!
Auction items are available - start bidding now! Be sure to grab your game tickets, raffles, and giveaways too before they sell out.
🌟 Don’t miss this year’s exclusive Gems of Mexico Package 🌟
A 7-day trip valued at $2,500 - yours for just $1,500! No bidding required.
Start exploring and get ready for an amazing Blue & Gold Affair: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026bga/
Reminder: event tickets close tonight, if you want to be a part of the action on Saturday, buy your tickets now!
👉 We’re just looking for just a few more volunteers to help make the night run smoothly, specifically for games and the help desk the night of from 5:30 - 7:30! Email Hannah.vonlintel@salinacatholic.org if you are able to sign up!
👉❗️ Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE new item:
Our Gems of Mexico package: a $2,500 value available as a Buy It Now for just $1,500. No bidding required…once it’s gone, it’s gone! All details on the website.
👉 ALL games are LIVE on the site! Get your raffle tickets (before they sell out), giveaway tickets and more here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026bga/items/
SH parents: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/ycpz3k2sg6ajw2
SMGS parents: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/8alg1fy5f4kbog
LNL parents: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/m7kn9y7npoge80
Such a wonderful time to be a part of St. Mary’s Grade School! We are grateful for your choice to send your child(ren) to our school. Every lesson, prayer, and moment of growth is our way of showing you it was the right call. Click here to check what has been going on in our building this quarter from grade levels, specials, Virtues-Based Restorative Discipline (VBRD), Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and more!
Match Madness is our community-wide giving event supporting the Endowments of both St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart. Our endowments help ensure Catholic education remains accessible to as many families as possible.
Fun Way to Participate:
Students at SH can earn a Jeans Day and Students at SMGS can earn a Dress Down Day on Thursday, March 12 if their FAMILY makes a $10 donation to Match Madness.
To participate:
---Bring a $10 check to school by Wednesday, March 11 (We cannot collect cash for this.)
---Make checks payable to Greater Salina Community Foundation
---Include the school’s name in the memo line.
---If either school can have The Most Donors or Most Improved # of Donors, the school will receive a $750 prize...potentially $1500 if we win both!
Thank you for considering your donation to this year's Match Madness!
Together with our three Salina parishes, we are beginning a prayerful and intentional process to strengthen St. Mary’s Grade School and deepen our shared Catholic mission. As we look ahead to a faith-forward future for our students and families, we invite you to join us for a series of Listening Sessions this January.
Your voice and perspective truly matter. These sessions are designed for us to share our hopes and ideas as we discern together our path forward. Listening Sessions will take place during Catholic Schools Week, and we encourage you to attend a session and join the conversation.
**Listening Session Dates & Locations**
Listening Session #1: January 28, 9:00 a.m. — Parish Hall
Listening Session #2: January 29, 2:00 p.m. — SMGS All-Purpose Room
Listening Session #3: February 1, 10:30 a.m. — SMGS All-Purpose Room
Listening Session #4: February 1, 4:30 p.m. — Parish Hall
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are grateful for your partnership and your continued commitment to our vision of Catholic education in Salina.
Salina Catholic Schools families — we’re excited to share a special SCS decal with you as a small thank-you for being part of our community!
LNL and SMGS families: Decals will be sent home with students this week.
Families with students at both SH and SMGS/LNL: All of your decals will come home in the envelope sent with your SMGS student.
SH-only families: Your decals will be mailed to you this week.
SCS families: St. Mary's Grade School will have an Evacuation Drill on Monday, November 24th. We wanted all on campus to be aware to avoid any confusion or worry.
Reminder: tonight is our Blue & Gold Affair Volunteer Kick-Off Party! Come hear about the fun behind the scenes, sign up for a committee that interests you (no pressure!), and meet some new faces! Band parents, we will have you to the concert in plenty of time!
6:00 PM in the Parish Hall - snacks will be provided. Bring a friend that wants to get connected!
As we head into the winter season, we want to share how we make decisions about school closures due to snow and icy conditions. Please click the link to view the letter from SCS Leadership.
https://5il.co/3qz6s
