PTO News

February 27, 2026​​

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• St. Mary's 5th and 6th-grade boys' basketball fell to Rushville Team 2 on Tuesday in a hard-fought game. The final game is on Tuesday, March 3, at St. Mary’s against Rushville Team 3. Come out to support our final boys’ basketball game, cheerleaders, and enjoy some concession food!

• Game Schedule: (all games begin at 4:00 pm)
        ○ 3/3 Home vs RES3

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Below are dates for PTO events for the remainder of the year! More information will follow each event closer to the time.

• The SMS Chicken Fry will be on Saturday, February 28, at Rushville's K of C Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Dine-in and carry-out are available. Tickets are $18 each for a 3-piece chicken dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce or coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. If you have any questions, please contact Kayla Kessler at (765) 561-4786. Anyone able to donate dessert and/or help with dinner set-up or during meal, please contact Kayla.

• Special Person's Day will be on Friday, March 20. Students will be permitted to bring one special person to school during an allotted time to enjoy classroom time, the Book Fair, and Stations of the Cross. Please see above for the flyer, and be on the lookout for an invitation in Friday folders soon. 

• Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Special Person Times – 9:30 to 11:00 am

• 3rd through 6th Grades Special Person Times – 1:00 and 2:30 pm

• **Please note, Special Persons must be at least 18 years old, and only one Special Person is permitted per student. No younger children are permitted with the Special Person**

• The next PTO Meeting is on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room at the school. We will be holding the election of officers. We will have at least one officer position to fill for the 2026-2027 school year. Please send any nominations to a current officer, or nominations can be made the night of the meeting.

• The Athletic/Academic Banquet is on Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 pm in St. Mary's gymnasium. The banquet will be for St. Mary students who participated in Cross Country, SMS Girls Basketball, SMS Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, and Robotics. More information will be provided closer to the time.

• The Spring Flower Sale delivery date will be on Wednesday, April 22

• 6th Grade Graduation will be Saturday, May 16 *Note date change*

• May Day will be on Friday, May 22

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If you have any questions about PTO, please contact Liz Ging (President), Jennifer Snow or Ashley Harpring (Co-Vice Presidents), Jennifer Hoeing (Treasurer), or Mary Burklow (Secretary).