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On October 1, 2025, Virginia's Department of Education voted to (again) award STM a Purple Star for its support of military families! The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. There are several schools in Northern Virginia who have received a Purple Star; we are unaware of any who have been awarded TWO! STM would like to thank the military families who have trusted us with the education of their children, the servicemen and women who came in uniform for our flag raising in January, the military families who sent in pictures in April (Month of the Military Child), and parents who had their children wear purple on Purple Up Day in April. All of these events were included in our application. Next National Purple Up Day: April 15, 2026

What an amazing Race for Education (RFE)! The weather was beautiful and the smiles were bright, as the students raced their hearts out! We are thrilled to have passed $51,000! A number of classes also earned OUDs. Even though the race is over, we are leaving the donation portal open thru October 31 (Fri). See which classes earned OUDs, who is leading for the donut party, and which class is only $92 away from an OUD!

Please join us in STM's parking area on October 24 (Fri) from 5pm - 7:30pm. Rocklands BBQ will be on site to provide tasty dinner. In addition to Trunk or Treat-ing, children can enjoy Balloon Artists, a Bounce House Obstacle Course, and a DJ - with music and dancing! There will be prizes for Best Decorated Trunk, Best Family Costumes, and Best Individual Costume! The link for Rocklands BBQ will be live October 23 (Thr) at 12pm. To learn about the event, order BBQ, or volunteer, please see below. Walk in tickets are sold out!

3rd - 8th graders interested in playing Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball for STM can register until October 24 (Fri). Practices start in October and are once a week in STM's gym. The season is December - March with ~3 games a month. Cost is $75 (+$55 if you need a jersey). We need volunteer coaches - no experience needed. Link to register, additional info, and POC are below.

To learn about Diocesan high schools, 6th - 8th grade families are encouraged to attend one of their open houses. Below are the dates, links to apply or shadow, etc.