Community Competition! Friday, October 30 students are allowed to dress up for a Halloween Costume Competition. Costumes will be judged on Best Individual Costume, Best Costume Duo and Best Group Costume (3 or more). Group costumes must be in the same Community. Costumes should be in keeping with SMA mission and values. They should be fun, neat, modest, and creative. See detailed guidelines posted at school. Students not wishing to dress in costume, may enjoy a dress in orange/black day for a $5 donation towards Noah's Bandage Project.

There's still time to support SMA by getting sponsorships for the Guardian Stride. The student who raises the most money by Nov. 2 will win two Chiefs tickets with parking pass! Shout out to Ella Melton, Chris South and Gabrielle Loesch who are currently in the lead. To date, the Guardian Stride has brought in over $45,000! For more information about the Guardian Stride, CLICK HERE.

The Guard (Booster Club) has the opportunity to raise funds for our athletics/activities department by working concessions at the KC Chiefs home games. We are in need of more volunteers to cover more stands! Volunteers must attend a training from 6-9pm on October 28th at SMA. Parents or students (over the age of 16) who are interested can SIGN UP HERE. Email Mary Kroening at mkroening@smacatholic.org if you have any questions. 

CLICK HERE to become a member of THE GUARD

Orders for 2020-2021 yearbooks are now open! Cost is $85. Don't miss this chance to bring home the memories of this school year. To order CLICK HERE. Also remember, you can contribute your own photos to the yearbook by uploading them HERE.

Questions about yearbooks, please email Mrs. Ellis at aellis@smacatholic.org

Saturday, October 31, there will be a meeting for all winter sports athletes and their parents/guardians beginning at 9 AM.  Any athlete that has not already completed their concussion testing will be required to take it. Parents will meet with Athletic Directors and coaches to discuss the upcoming winter season. All physicals and paperwork will need to be turned in on this day. Email Mary Kroening at mkroening@smacatholic.org with any questions. Masks are required.

Winter Sports Athletes: All physicals and MSHSAA pre-participation paperwork needs to be turned in prior to your first day of practice. You can find all paperwork by clicking HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Kroening at mkroening@smacatholic.org or Tyler Triggs at ttriggs@smacatholic.org. 

Seniors Emily Rogge and Jenna Drake enjoyed the preparations leading up to MSHSAA State Tennis. Sonic Locker Room radio show interviewed the dual on Tuesday, and Wednesday they were named HyVee Athletes of the Week and featured on KSHB Action 41 News. To watch the news story CLICK HERE. Friday, they took to the courts in the Class 1 State Tennis Tournament in Springfield. While the results were not what they'd hoped for, we are still proud they made school history by being the first to qualify for State in girls tennis. Congratulations to the entire Guardian tennis team and Coach Hirtzel for a tremendous season!

Freshman Avery Basler medaled at the Golf State Tournament in Smithville held on Monday and Tuesday. Despite temperatures in the 40s, she was able to place 12th out of 76 golfers in Class 1 MSHSAA Tournament. Fellow Freshmen golfer Pearl Taylor also competed but did not medal. Both Guardians represented SMA with heart and integrity. The future looks bright for these young golfers! Congratulations to the entire Girls Golf Team and Coach Sellnow and Coach Glasgow for a great season!

Purchase your Music & Theater Spirit wear today! CLICK HERE to view the merchandise and order. All orders must be placed by October 28.

Preparations are well underway for our fall play, Radium Girls. If you are interested in helping out in any capacity backstage (costumes, lights, sound, etc.), please contact Mr. Wright at wwright@smacatholic.org.

Our counselor's office receives information from colleges weekly. Please visit the Counselor Corner's webpage each week for the most updated Virtual Admissions videos, deadlines and full detailed spreadsheet packed with information on scholarships! CLICK HERE.

Gain exposure for your company while also supporting the mission of St. Michael by joining the SMA Business Alliance. A variety of sponsorship levels are available, which include year-long recognition and presence in the Guardian community. CLICK HERE for more information.

St. John LaLande Annual Auction is only a couple weeks away. Everyone is invited for the first ever St. John LaLande virtual auction on November 7. To learn more CLICK HERE.

South KC family and a Lee's Summit family are in need of help with rides for their students. Compensation offered. Possible flexibility in sharing carpool. Please contact Mrs. Lucas in the Advancement Office at klucas@smacatholic.org if you can help!

Attention all students learning to drive! Coach Mark Scanlon is giving driving lessons. You may contact him at mscanlon@smacatholic.org