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We sat down to chat with Jyl Dedier, SMH P'16, '22, who recently published a children's book, Maria Manners and the Please Note, to learn about her writing process, her inspirations, and her time as an SMH parent.

Congratulations to our newest NJHS inductees!

Catch up on the latest from St. Mary of the Hills School - Spring Concert, UCTC Graduation, Field Day

On Monday, May 18, over 20 students in grades 3–8 took part in SMH's Poetry Recitation Contest. Each student memorized and performed a piece of poetry in front of the entire school and a panel of judges.

Congratulations to the SMH Class of 2026 on their high school acceptances!

Catch up on the latest from St. Mary of the Hills School - Middle School Science Fair, Summer Math & Reading Boot Camp, Golf Tournament Registration

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Families: I wish all of our families, faculty, and staff a safe and relaxing summer vacation. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your faith and trust in our school. Thank you for your commitment to Catholic education, and for sharing with us the joy of teaching your children. I would also like to thank the teachers and staff of St. Mary of the Hills whose love and dedication to our students is unwavering, where each student is recognized and seen for the unique and special individual that God created them to be.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, On Friday, Run-Out Day took place promptly at Noon. This has been a tradition here at St. Mary of the Hills for many years, a time to say goodbye to the 8th-grade class and recognize our 7th-grade students who are now the incoming 8th-grade class. The entire school community lined up outside the front of the school cheering and high-fiving, while the 8th grade class ran out of the school for the last time. Everyone counted down and cheered loudly as the new incoming 8th-grade students ran into the school.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, The final weeks of the 2022-23 school year are here. The middle school just finished final exams, and the eighth-grade class of 2023 is busy preparing for their upcoming graduation ceremony on June 9th at 7:00 PM at the St. Mary of the Hills Church. This has always been an exciting, yet bittersweet time of year as we prepare to say goodbye to our eighth graders and many of our Pre-K children.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, Field Day Thank you to all of the parents and family members who volunteered for Field Day on Friday. The weather was perfect and the children had a wonderful time. Without your help, the event wouldn't have been possible. I also want to extend a special thank you to Coach O for organizing the event. I know he put much effort and time to ensure that our children had a fun experience. Mrs. Hughes took some amazing photos, so be sure to check out our Facebook page and website.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, As we are nearing the end of the school year, we have many activities and events on the calendar, so please be sure to read all emails.

Celebrating Our 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team's Victories! We are ecstatic to announce the incredible achievements of our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team! After months of hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination, they have emerged as champions, conquering not just one, but two prestigious tournaments: the SSPSL (South Shore Parochial School League) and the RCAB (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston) championships.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, It was a busy and productive week at St. Mary of the Hills. Students finished NWEA MAPS testing, have been preparing for the spring concert, and teachers and staff have been discussing school safety with students. The collaborative effort of the dedicated staff and faculty, in partnership with our parents has made this school year a success. With the end of the school year fast approaching, the calendar is filled with activity, so please be sure to review upcoming events.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, Despite the drizzle this morning, the ECC Crowning of Mary celebration took place. The children dressed in their Sunday best and processed in song with their teachers to the Mary Garden where Mrs. Holt led them in praying the Hail Mary. Student Council President Natalia Louis and Vice-President Tiana Egwim crowned Mary in the Mary Garden, and Father Bennett led a short prayer service in honor of our Blessed Mother.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, The faculty and staff of St. Mary of the Hills School participated in an active-shooter training on March 3rd of this year. Next week, teachers will be reviewing with students our safety procedures. They will review fire and lockdown protocol.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of April and we are only two months away from the end of the school year! Spring has arrived and students are excited to be outside enjoying the warm weather. We have many events and activities coming up, so be sure to review the calendar at the end of this newsletter.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, This Sunday, April 2nd is the celebration of Palm Sunday, and it marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year for Christians, and celebrates Jesus entering Jerusalem.

Dear St. Mary of the Hills Family, Thank you to all of the families who support Catholic education and have re-enrolled at St. Mary of the Hills for the 2023-2024 school year. Our classes are filling up and we encourage you to invite members of your family, friends, and community to visit our school during this time of enrollment. We are grateful for your support as we move our students toward a future of spiritual growth, academic achievement, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment.

St. Mary of the Hills Saints are currently 15-1! Saints came in 1st place in SSPSL CYO! Coach A, All-Star Head Coach winner of All-Star Game accompanied by three St. Mary’s All-Star players (the most sent to the All-Star Game)--Dylan Raffle, Tim O’Sullivan, and Connor Finn.