Students are each assigned to a small group that consists of children from every grade level, Kindergarten through eighth grade. This group becomes their "family". Each family is then assigned to one teacher that remains constant throughout the students' years at St. Margaret of York. This faith-filled time together incorporates character education and occasional service projects.
The goal of the family program is to foster community and build stronger relationships among students and staff. The family community provides leadership opportunities for our older students, especially those in eighth grade who become the family leaders in their last year at SMOY.
American Heritage Girls: A Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Contact Cathy Beerman, ahgoh1111@gmail.com
Conquest: Conquest is a National Network of leadership programs, clubs, and camps for boys and young men 5 to 16 years of age. Conquest trains boys to become self-disciplined and confident young men, who become Catholic leaders, possess moral integrity and a commitment to improving the communities in which they live. Contact Dan DeBrosse, info@smoyconquest.org
Challenge: Challenge is a club for 5th-8th grade girls that promotes growth in virtues, friendship, and our Catholic faith. Girls have FUN while they learn about themselves, serve others, and create a positive impact on family, friends, and the world. Contact Lori Konkoly, 513.600.1819.
Youth Ministry: St. Margaret of York's Youth Ministry is open to all 6th-12th grade students. Ministry events include Youth Nights, Retreats, Mission Trips, Camps, and Conferences. Contact Melissa Capella, mcapella@smoy.org.
The mission of SMOY Boosters is to support and encourage the athletic, character, and spiritual development of our student athletes.
Our sports programs include:
Baseball
T-ball
Basketball
Cross Country
Track & Field
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Volleyball
For more information, visit SMOY Boosters.
We have a thriving musical theater program at St. Margaret of York. The theater program lets students in grades 5-8 shine on and off the stage.
Live productions such as The Lion King, Willy Wonka, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins are brought to life each spring. Children experience the joy and satisfaction of performing for the student body, friends and family.
In addition, we have a talent show each year where all students are invited to share their unique gifts and talents with classmates and families.
For more information, contact theater@smoyschool.org.
We encourage all our students to explore their strengths and likes. With the help of our PTO, we work hard to find activities and classes that appeal to a wide variety of interests. Some current and recent options include:
Boy Scout Troop 187: For students in grades 6-8.
Cub Scout Pack 683: For boys in grades K-5.
Chess Club: Learn the basics of the game of chess. Players of all backgrounds can meet to discuss strategy, refine skills, and challenge each other. Grades 2-8.
Girl Scouts: For girls in grades K-8.
Kidz Home Alone: A course designed to empower children to stay home alone safely. For students in grades 4-6.
Choir: In addition to the school choir, students may also join the church youth choir.
Young Rembrandts: An art class that focuses on drawing while also exposing children to a variety of matter, artistic concepts, art history and mastery of their materials. For grades K-6.
Star Glazers: An opportunity for students to learn about the ceramic making process. Grades K-8.
Better Baby Sitters: Babysitting is a huge responsibility. This course is designed to teach students in grades 5-8 important information on caring for children and dealing with emergency situations.
Math Counts: Math club for grades 6-8.
Ski Club: Students can participate in SMOY ski club, which takes place at Perfect North Slopes.
Student Advisory is a community service organization that promotes school spirit and service while participating as role models in our school community.
The Student Advisory Committee organizes many of our school's community service initiatives, and encourages involvement from students in every grade. They volunteer to help with a variety of school activities, including running a scavenger hunt for new kindergarten students and helping the staff run open houses.
Each school year we participate in a wide variety of service projects to benefit both the local and global community. Some of these initiatives include donations for a local pregnancy center, canned food drives, lenten rice bowls, school supply donations to a local CISE school, coat drives for St. Vincent de Paul, and donating playground equipment to a school in Africa.