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Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton, including diocesan, parish and independent schools, along with other public and non-public schools throughout the state, are required to comply with NJ state health law governing vaccinations of students and adults working in our schools.

As a superintendent of a Catholic program, I often get asked what’s so different about a Catholic school?  There are some obvious responses that I could give about our Catholic faith, great kids, amazing programs, or being a choice school, etc.

We had a 223% increase in our Open House attendance this year with more than 30 families hand in applications on the spot. It was an amazing show of how lucky we are to be part of the Saint Mary School community.

As the new year commences, the DCS has received quite a few “vaccine questions” from our school

Every year, students, teachers, parents, alumni and friends of Saint Mary School jump in the icy cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the winter to raise money for improvements to our school.

One of the greatest contributions of the Catholic Church in our country remains the establishment of Catholic schools. Millions of young Catholics (and numerous non-Catholics) have been educated in Catholic schools since the very foundation of the United States.

We have over 100 families registered to attend our Open House this Sunday, we are truly blessed. The word is out that Saint Mary School is the best place for children to learn.

This week’s Principal Message is just in time for Thanksgiving.  I would like to take this opportunity to mention that we all are blessed in so many ways if we simply take the time to recognize it.

Welcome back!  Now that the year is in full swing, it is time to sign up for the awesome music opportunities at Saint Mary School. My name is Jay O’Brien; I am coordinating the individual lesson and band programs. I’m looking forward to working with you.

Today is the First Day of School for Grades 5-8! It's great to see so many of our students returned along with our new students!

Home is the first and primary school. Parents are the first and primary teachers. By the time children enter the doors of a school, substantial education and formation has already taken place.

Time-tested educational model emphasizes classical liberal arts and sciences in the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church

Saint Mary School Summer Office Hours for the Main Office

If success breeds success, then through the grace of God, Saint Mary School is the poster child of this sentiment.

Our pre-kindergarten staff and students were greeted by a brand new school sign when they arrived at school today!

After much discussion, it has been decided that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for this Saturday, March 12th, has been postponed due to the impending storm.

Saint Mary School Earns Cognia Accreditation Middletown, NJ– February 4, 2022– The Diocese of Trenton announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™.

Our SMS Cheerleaders and the Saints Choir did a great job at a Modify CSW Pep Rally for this year. 

Due to the expected inclement weather Friday evening into Saturday evening, the Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House have been rescheduled for Sunday, February 6th.

Each year, the Diocese of Trenton joins dioceses throughout our country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week.