President's Letter

CLICK HERE to read the October President's Letter from Mr. Lamar Hunt, Jr.

Celebrate All Saints Day with dinner at Chipotle! Parent Club is hosting an SMA Chipotle Fundraiser Night from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Summit Woods location (1716 NW Chipman Rd).

Chipotle gives a whopping 33% of sales back to our school. Bring the flier (paper or digital) or just mention the fundraiser when you pay. Ordering online? Just use code HDHFCHD. Orders only count if they are placed for pick-up during the fundraising hours (no delivery).

Come grab some great guac and grub to support SMA!

A long-standing tradition of Archbishop O’Hara High School, St. Michael is pleased to continue the annual Mass of Remembrance with the support of the O'Hara Alumni Association. Join us in honoring the deceased alumni and faculty of O'Hara and SMA at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at SMA. Guests are encouraged to wear masks. For more information, CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to order a yearbook and enter code 16571. Cost is $85 if purchased by October 31. Additional charges apply for namestamps. Yearbook prices will increase to $95 on November 1 and $105 on January 16. Senior ads can be ordered through the same link. For more information, contact Mrs. Laura Eagle at leagle@smacatholic.org. 

Students who received a stamp on their merit card (for mailing letters for the Guardian Stride) may enjoy a free dress down day on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Thank you to everyone who supported the event - to date, $37,537 has been raised for SMA! If you would still like to contribute, CLICK HERE to do so online or drop-off your contribution to the Advancement Office.

SMA Business Alliance

Gain exposure for your company while also supporting the mission of Catholic education 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 and to view the list of current partners.

Cheer on our Guardians soccer team as they play in the District Tournament beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 30 vs. St. Paul's Lutheran at Warrensburg High School. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased online HERE. Cash will not be accepted at the gate.

All winter sports athletes must have the following completed before practice on Monday, November 1: 

Tickets are now on sale for our Fall Theatre Double Feature, which takes place Nov. 11-13. You get two shows for the price of one!

Here's a rundown of the night:

6:30 p.m. - Doors for Trifles open

6:45 p.m. - Trifles begins

7:15 p.m. - Doors for You Can't Take It with You open

7:30 p.m. - You Can't Take It with You begins

Tickets are available at smacatholic.seatyourself.biz and reservations are required! 

SMA's Robotics Team is looking for adults with jobs in technical or engineering fields to help students learn skills such as metal and woodworking, programming, electrical wiring and more. If you are interested in mentoring the team, please email Christina Hymer at chymer@smacatholic.org.

CLICK HERE to view the Countdown to College powerpoint presentation. CLICK HERE to view Financial Aid 101 powerpoint presentation.

Some of our feeder schools, Our Lady of the Presentation, St. Regis Academy and St. John LaLande, are looking for after-school tutors to help their students. This is a great way to earn mentor/tutoring hours for the A+ Program. (50 hours are required for the A+ certificate.) Please contact Mrs. Wright at awright@smacatholic.org if your student is interested in this opportunity. Students can be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors. 

in cooperation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Our Lady of the Presentation School needs staff members for their after-school program from 3-6 p.m. on school days. Flexible work schedule. Must be 18 years old and enjoy working with kids. Please contact Mrs. Christy Hugunin at chugunin@olpls.org or 816.251.1141 if interested.

Boys age 1st-6th grade are invited to join the Guardian Wrestling Club for an introduction to wrestling. The club meets 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays from November 15 - February 1 at SMA. Contact Matt Infranca at minfranca@smacatholic.org for additional details.