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St. Mary's 5th Graders Participate in Livestream with Pope Leo

Mrs. Arianne Wong is a 5 th grade teacher at St. Mary’s School in Crown Point. One of her favorite quotes is, “We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” I’m sure we can all think of a time when we were interrupted. How many times have we attributed that interruption to God? If we rethink the interruptions and, in fact, attribute them to God, we may just learn to accept those disturbances with a little more patience!! On Friday, November 21, 2025, God

8 hours ago

Kindness Abounds in St. Mary School's 1st Grade Classroom

First grade students at St. Mary Catholic Community School were spreading kindness recently for World Kindness Day. The students discussed the ways that they show kindness everyday. Classmates did a collaborative group activity where they shared kind words about each other, and everyone went home with 25 compliments about themselves from their classmates. The project was led by Miss Katie Wadas who is in the process of finishing her undergraduate degree in elementary educati

4 days ago

St. Mary's Students Honor Veterans with Program

St. Mary Catholic Community School held its annual Veterans Day Program this Friday. Local veterans were welcomed to the school with thank-you cards made by the students before being led by a procession of Girl and Boy Scouts into the gym, where they were met with a roaring standing ovation. St. Mary's Pastor, Father Peter Muha, led students, staff, and those visiting in prayer to begin the program. The students lifted their voices in song, performing each of the five branch

Nov 17

St. Mary's Grandparents and Special Guests Enjoy Program

Students and staff at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point recently put on their annual Grandparents and Special Persons Day Program. Grandparents, special family members, and friends were treated to coffee and donuts, a trip to the classrooms, and concluded with a music program in the school’s gym. The St. Mary students shined bright with their smiling faces and energetic songs. Other highlights of the program included a performance by the school’s 4th-8th grade

Nov 11

St. Mary's Students Treated to Elote as Part of Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Students in grades K-8 at St. Mary Catholic Community School celebrated Día de los Muertos this week with a special cultural experience featuring an Elote food truck that visited the school during lunchtime. The event, coordinated by Principal Tom Ruiz and School Counselor Alex Wooden, gave students the opportunity to enjoy traditional Mexican street food. Día de los Muertos , a holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Many students e

Nov 4

St. Mary's 2nd Graders Remember Loved Ones with Dia de los Muertos Celebration

St. Mary School’s 2 nd grade held its second annual celebration of Día de los Muertos ! The students learned about the rich traditions and cultural significance of this special holiday, which is an important celebration in Spanish-speaking cultures such as Mexico . As part of the celebration, students watched the movie Coco to learn more about this tradition and its themes of love, family, and remembrance. They also created their own ofrendas to honor and remember thei

Nov 1

St. Mary's Environmental Club Enjoys Fall Afternoon at Cowles Bog

Over 30 members of St. Mary Catholic Community School’s Environmental Club enjoyed a fun afternoon hike at Cowles Bog, part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. The group completed the 4.7-mile trail, which featured rugged terrain and stretches of loose sand. Along the way, students observed a variety of trees and animals in the forest on a beautiful fall day. A group at the front of the pack was thrilled to spot several snakes, including a beautiful Eastern hog-nosed snake.

Nov 1

St. Mary's 7th Graders Learn Life Saving Skills

St. Mary Catholic Community School recently hosted a CPR/AED and choking response class for all seventh-grade students. St. Mary parent and firefighter/paramedic Mr. Jake Gettler assisted school nurse Mrs. Patti Miskus with organizing and instructing the class. Students completed both a written exam and a hands-on skills assessment. They did an excellent job and learned a very important, life-saving skill. They now have the knowledge and confidence to provide help until pr

Oct 29

St. Mary's Students on a "Journey to Sainthood"

Students in Mrs. Shea’s and Miss Perry’s 8th grade religion classes recently completed a creative and faith-filled project titled “Journey to Sainthood.” The lesson invited students to imagine what their lives might look like if they were to become saints. As part of the project, each student wrote a detailed biography tracing their journey from birth to canonization. These biographies highlighted moments of growth, faith, and service, allowing students to reflect on how ord

Oct 28

St. Mary's Famous Spaghetti Supper & Veterans Day Program

St. Mary Catholic Community School will host its 64 th annual Spaghetti Supper on Wednesday, November 12th. The meal includes a generous serving of spaghetti, Caesar salad, Italian bread, dessert and coffee or milk. Ticket prices are $6 for senior citizens and veterans, $10 for adults age 15-59 and $6 for children 3-14; children 2 and younger eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the school at (219) 663-0676 . Lunch will be served from 1

Oct 27