Thank you for your interest in St. Mary’s Parish School. You will find STMPS to be a faith-filled, academically rigorous, safe, and caring environment for your child or children.
St. Mary’s Parish School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at St. Mary’s Parish. St. Mary’s Parish School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
The Administration is happy to assist you with any questions or concerns about the application or admissions process.
We are excited to meet you and your family!
Thank you for your interest in quality Catholic education at St. Mary’s Parish School.
The online process for new students interested in attending St. Mary’s Parish School begins by completing the inquiry form. This form provides the school with basic contact information for your family and student(s). As you read through the information presented here, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. We will be happy to answer them. We understand there is a unique commitment to sending your child to St. Mary’s Parish School and we are ready to assist you every step of the way.
Applications for all grades, preschool through grade 8, for the academic year 2025-2026 are now being accepted.
St. Mary’s Parish School welcomes interested families to campus to learn more about our program, people, and community.Please consider having your family attend one of our Visitation Days. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with the principal and other school members. Students will experience the excitement of the classroom.
Visitation Days:
The best way to decide if St. Mary’s Parish School is the right choice for your child is to visit our campus and learn more about our curriculum, extracurricular activities, and Catholic Christian environment. The admissions process includes a tour of our campus on Visitation Days. However, if you are unable to attend a Visitation Day, arrangements may be made for a tour and discussion of our programs. Please contact Mrs. Anne Pellan-Shea to schedule a tour. On-site parking is available.
The Shadow Day Program allows prospective students to fully immerse themselves in the life of a St. Mary’s student. During the Shadow Day, your child will be paired up with a current student and experience the excitement of the classroom and lunch in our cafeteria. Your child is treated as one of our own. Shadow Days are offered to students interested in grades 3 – 8. Reservations for Visitation and Shadow Days can be made by completing the inquiry form.
For further information, please contact St. Mary’s Parish School to discuss the Inquiry & Application process.
To be considered for admission, for the upcoming school year, a completed application with all supporting documents should be received by the Admissions Office by our Priority Application Deadline.
• Applications for the upcoming school year open on March 12, 2025 for new families.
• Families who are interested in enrolling for the current school year please call the Admissions Office at 413-568-2388. Admissions is closed for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a class is considered filled. All the online application and supporting documents must be submitted for consideration.
• For admission to pre-school and pre-kindergarten, your child must be three or four years old on or before September 1 of the enrolling year. For admission to kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before September 1 of the enrolling year. For admissions to grade 1, your child must be six years old on or before September 1 of the enrolling year.
• Tuition assistance is available to both Active/Non-Active Catholic and Non-Catholic families. Applications for Admissions and Tuition Assistance must be submitted by May 15 for full consideration. St. Mary’s Parish School uses FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to assess financial need of our families.
When an offer of acceptance is made, new families will begin the enrollment process which includes:
The Financial Assistance process is separate from the admissions process. Financial Assistance decisions will only be made after a student has applied to and has been accepted to St. Mary’s Parish School.
This online process is for students who are currently enrolled in preschool through grade 7. Families complete the re-enrollment form within the Family Portal.
St. Mary’s Parish School Before / After School Care Program is currently being revised. Details will be forthcoming.
For information about admissions or Financial Aid, please contact:
Office Manager
Principal
35 Bartlett St., Westfield, MA 01085
413-568-2388
school@stmsaints.org
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