St. Mark's School

A PreK 3 through 8th grade Catholic school. Like us on facebook! Instagram sms_marksmen! Go Marksmen!

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Ready to become a Future Marksman? 💙💛
Tour our school, meet our teachers, and grab a goodie bag while you’re here!

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We told the Marksmen to “open a book”…
they took that VERY seriously 📖😂

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Happy Principal Appreciation Day to the one and only Mr. Dotson!
Thanks for leading our school with faith, humor, and a trumpet that absolutely no one asked to hear at 8:00 AM. We appreciate you!

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✨💕 Mom’s Night In at St. Mark! 💕✨
What a wonderful evening of laughter, friendship, and community. Thank you to all the amazing moms who came out to relax, connect, and enjoy some well-deserved fun together. 💛💙

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To the absolute BEST secretaries — Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Tigue —
Thank you for everything you do to keep us organized, supported, and always smiling.
Your dedication, kindness, and hard work never go unnoticed.

We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐❤️

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As we enter into Holy Week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students led walking Stations of the Cross this morning.

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Calling all Marksmen! Dress in gold tomorrow for St. Jude! Bring in a donation of $1 or more and help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We can't wait to cheer on our preschool students as they participate in their 8th Annual Trike-A-Thon too!

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⚾ Batter Up! ⚾

The countdown is on—just one more week until Opening Day!
Don't forget to RSVP for our Preschool & Kindergarten Round-Up and secure your little slugger's spot!

We can't wait to welcome our future all-stars! 🌟

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Substitute Teachers Needed!

Come spend time with the kindest, most polite students around, with the support of a wonderful, friendly and helpful team of staff! 💙💛

Email us at [email protected] or call 309-676-7131 if interested!

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Congratulations to our Marksmen Alumni for all their academic achievements at Peoria Notre Dame! We are proud of your hard work and commitment to excellence and you are role models for our current grade school students! Keep up the good work!

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Father Lampitt came to share with our fifth grade class about his call to priesthood. We will continue learning about vocations this week in honor of Catholic Schools Week!

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SMS students started the day off right with a delicious breakfast with their buddies! Each buddy class pair wore matching colors and then spent time eating, chatting, and talking about all the reasons they love SMS! We are proud of the community we are building every day at SMS!

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The students were absolutely delighted to get a special lunch treat - ice cream! Our Marksmen work so hard each day to learn and grow and we are thrilled to celebrate them today, during Catholic Schools Week 2025!

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Congratulations to the 2nd graders who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the
first time on January 25! May you celebrate this great gift of God’s mercy often! We look
forward to May 4 when you will join us at the Lord’s Table to be nourished with the Holy
Eucharist!

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The 8th grade class is offering Christmas Gift Wrapping tomorrow, December 14th from 12-3pm in the school gym. Drop your gifts off and free up your afternoon for fun while these happy elves take a task off your to do list!

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The Student Council is selling candy canes next week! Stop into the gym before school begins and grab one for yourself or a friend.

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Our Holly Jolly Spirit Week, hosted by the Student Council, kicks off Monday with Holiday Headwear and Socks! It should be fun seeing lots of Santas, Elves, and Reindeer dashing through these halls!

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Our 8th grade class is hosting the Cookie Walk during the Santa Breakfast on December 8th and would love any donations of cookies and candies. And if you are coming to the Santa Breakfast, make sure you plan a visit to grab some holiday treats to take home!

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Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be full of deep gratitude for the blessings in your life!

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Please join us for a fun morning on Sunday, December 8th for our Annual Santa Breakfast!