Thank you for your interest in St. Mary’s Parish School, where faith, learning, and community come together! At STMPS, your child will thrive in a faith-filled, academically challenging, safe, and nurturing environment—one that supports the growth of the whole child: mind, heart, and spirit.
St. Mary’s Parish School proudly welcomes students of all races, colors, and national and ethnic origins. We offer every student full access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities that make our school community vibrant and inclusive. STMPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions decisions, scholarship and loan programs, or any school-sponsored activities.
Our Administration team is delighted to support you every step of the way and is happy to answer any questions you may have about the application or admissions process. We look forward to welcoming you into the St. Mary’s Parish School community!
St. Mary’s Parish School is a Roman Catholic educational community serving students from preschool through grade 8. We strive to develop spiritual growth, academic success, character, and integrity in all students. Guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supported by families, we provide a quality Catholic education where students are challenged to reach their highest potential and are inspired to embrace a life of service for God and neighbor.
Enrollment & Re-Enrollment for the 2026–2027 School Year is now open in FACTS!
FACTS Management Company is a Nelnet-owned (NYSE: NNI) service provider that specializes in tuition management, financial aid assessment, and administrative technology for over 12,000 private, faith-based, and K–12 schools. The entire admissions application and enrollment process is an online process where families create a family portal that allows for them to apply for admission, enroll, set up a tuition payment plan and apply for financial aid. Once enrolled, families can track student grades, attendance and be notified of any alerts or messages from the school.
The Kindergarten application process requires that the prospective student participate in a screening process. Ms. Lacasse and Mrs. Groh have reserved early April 2026 for this screening. More details to come.
The 2026/2027 tuition rate is $7,200 per child (full day program) and $4,100 (half-day program).
Financial Aid & Multi-child discounts do not apply to children in this program.
The 2026/2027 tuition rate is
$6,600/year (first child), $6,250/year (second child), and $6,100/year (each additional child)
Families who enroll multiple children receive a discount of $350 for the second student and $500 for each additional student.
In addition to the multi-child discount, families with students in grades K–8 may apply for need based financial assistance through FACTS Financial Aid Management. Applications through FACTS also includes consideration for need-based awards from the Diocese of Springfield. Families who are members in good standing at St. Mary’s Parish School may also be considered for a parish subsidy award.
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.
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.
When an offer of acceptance is made, new families will begin the enrollment process which includes:
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.
Before & after-school care is available for accepted students in all grades. Please contact the school office for more information.
For information about admissions or Financial Aid, please contact:
Office Manager
Principal
