Wednesday, November 29, 2023

About Us

St. Mary’s Catholic School is an educational institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington. The school was founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Mercy and is an integral part of St. Mary’s Parish. As a parochial school, our aim has been to educate the whole child through a rigorous program that focuses on faith, academics, and service. The school is coeducational and serves approximately 175 students from preschool through grade 8.

The focus of our school is to provide a nurturing Christ-centered academic environment striving to meet the individual needs of our students. Our faith in Jesus Christ and His Church is expressed in formal religion classes, in the integration of that faith commitment in all subject areas, and in the embodiment of Christian living in our daily lives. Students are encouraged to spread the Gospel message of Jesus Christ through service to others within the school community, the parish, and the local and global communities through various outreach programs.

St. Mary’s School strives to build a strong foundation of academic skills and knowledge in our students and to enkindle a lifelong love of learning. Emphasis is placed on the importance of student development in spiritual, personal, and social growth. The students are encouraged to cultivate a sense of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Positive self-esteem is fostered through the personal achievement of objectives that are suitable for each unique student. St. Mary’s goal is to graduate well-educated young men and women imbued with Christian values and high moral standards.

Conveniently located in the heart of the City of Rockville, St. Mary’s School is a community of families that value the teachings of the Catholic Church and a strong academic curriculum. St. Mary’s School is a great place to grow!

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Sunday, November 26, 2023

How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky


There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian -- that suggest the answer is a resounding yes. "The beauty of linguistic diversity is that it reveals to us just how ingenious and how flexible the human mind is," Boroditsky says. "Human minds have invented not one cognitive universe, but 7,000."

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving


600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550



Monday, November 20, 2023

Alumni


The St. Mary’s Alumni Association (SMSAA) is dedicated to supporting the school in the fulfillment of its mission by enlisting support from our proud alumni and parents of alumni.


600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550



Friday, November 17, 2023

The St. Mary’s School Advisory Board (SAB)

The St. Mary’s School Advisory Board (SAB) provides advice and assistance to the St. Mary’s School Principal and Pastor leadership team in the governance of the school. If you are interested or know someone who has talents to lend to our great school, please email sab@smsrockville.org to find out how you can help. The SAB meets once per month. Committees, which may be comprised of both SAB members and non-SAB members, may meet more frequently as necessary.

Please contact jesse.stahr@akelius.us with any questions.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD 2022-2023

Mr. Jesse Stahr, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Robert Gould, Secretary
Mrs. Cecilia Bonangelino
Mrs. Kayla Sickles
Mrs. Christina Philpott
Mrs. Jackie Means, Lower Hall Faculty Representative
Mrs. Melissa Barr, Upper Hall Faculty Representative

ELECTED/APPOINTED MEMBERS

Brad Daly, Director of Marketing
Mrs. Lenore Dustin
Mr. John Dustin
Mrs. Rose Stahr, HSA Representative
Mrs. Pauline Tohotcheu

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

Rev. Monsignor Robert G. Amey, Pastor
President of the Board

Ms. Debra Eisel, Principal
Executive Secretary of the Board

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

5 Ways to Be Romantic Everyday | 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne


5 Ways to Be Romantic Everyday | 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne

Fr. Bill Byrne shares his 5 suggestions on how to be romantic everyday, not just on St. Valentine's Day!

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Saturday, November 11, 2023

St. Mary's Church


St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s is a diverse and vibrant faith community that believes and professes the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the living tradition of the Catholic Church. Our mission is to form loving disciples who will transform the world. All are welcome!


600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550


Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Support Us!


Support Us!

JOIN US IN SUPPORTING 

St. Mary’s School Development Fund Appeal

MAKE A DONATION


600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Sunday, November 5, 2023

2023 Retired Priests Collection | The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wash...


Our Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington priests have selflessly served the faithful and the community to continue Christ’s mission for decades, and in some cases, more than a half century. They have been there for each of us and our families in providing spiritual support – year in and year out – for our entire lives in many ways: they baptize our children, comfort us in the confessional, witness our marriage vows and hold our loved ones hands as the Lord calls them home. Let’s join together to help provide care and housing for our retired priests so they can live their retirement in dignity.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Some Information for People New to St. Mary's

Events and Parish Life

Please see our Sunday bulletin to learn about St. Mary's activities. The bulletin includes a list of groups and volunteer initatives, as well as updates on events in the parish and community.

Parish Registration

To register with the parish, please complete the form HERE or come to the rectory.  Registering allows us to keep you better informed of parish activities and helps us if you ever need a pastor's letter to become a godparent or sponsor or for any other reason.

Children's Education and Faith Formation

If you have children in your family and would like to enroll them in our parish school, parish educational programs, or youth groups, you can find links to information HERE or see the Faith Formation section of our website.

Becoming Catholic or Receiving Confirmation as an Adult

If you are not Catholic and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith or if you are Catholic and have not received your First Communion or Confirmation, please call the rectory at 301-424-5550 or email rciasaintmarys@gmail.com. See also Becoming Catholic.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550