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A Year in Review

​As we reflect on the 2025–2026 school year, one thing stands out above all else: ​​​

our community continues to show up for St. Mary’s.​​​

As we celebrate what our community made possible this past year, we also look ahead with tremendous optimism and a strong foundation for what comes next.

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To everyone who showed up for St. Mary’s this year, thank you. We are incredibly grateful for all that you make possible and excited for all that lies ahead.

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Read the full message from our Head of School, Executive Director of Advancement, and Board Chair.

Doug Patterson
Head of School
Gordon McNeill
Board of Trustees, Chair
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Jen Staudenbaur
Executive Director of Advancement

Celebrating Giving: Every Year Counts

At St. Mary’s, steadfast commitment shapes our students’ daily experience.

We proudly honor those who give to St. Mary’s School each fiscal year—regardless of the amount.

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When you give consistently, your ongoing participation provides reliable, year-over-year momentum for our classrooms, campus life, and educational innovation.

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Thank you for your enduring commitment to our community, proving that continuity and participation are just as vital as the size of any single gift.

25-26 YOUR IMPACT IN ACTION

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DESIGN THE FUTURE

When the Design Center opened, the vision extended far beyond a space filled with tools and technology. The goal was to create an environment where students could imagine, build, and turn ideas into solutions to real-life problems.​

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​A year later, that vision is taking shape across every grade level.

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THE ST. MARY'S FUND

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We are continually enhancing programs, expanding opportunities, and reimagining how we prepare students to make a meaningful impact on the world.

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The St. Mary's Fund makes that possible.

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THE SCHOLAR PROGRAM

The St. Mary’s Scholar Program reflects our belief that an exceptional education can transform a student’s future and strengthen an entire community. Made possible through philanthropy, the program provides comprehensive Middle School scholarships to talented students who otherwise would not have access to a St. Mary’s education.

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OUR COMMUNITY, CONNECTING

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GOLF CLASSIC

Aliso Viejo Country Club

NOVEMBER 12, 2025

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GRANDPARENTS DAY

St. Mary's School

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

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BENEFIT DINNER & GALA

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

MARCH 28, 2026

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