Defender News

School Day Office Hours:

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Office Phone Number: 419-423-2738

Fax Number: 419-423-2720

The school must be notified by 8:00 AM of a student absence. Please advise school of symptoms and expected length of absence.

PC forms are required to be submitted to the school office PRIOR to leaving for a planned absences, excluding illness and funerals. The form can be found here.

Phone: 419-423-2738

Email: attendance@findlaystmichael.org

Mar 18- Stations of the Cross (4th grade hosts), 8:15 AM

Mar 19- Mass (Kindergarten Hosts), 8:35 AM & PTC Moms at Mass - see information box below to sign up.

Mar 20- Wax Museum (4th Grade), 12:30 - 2:00 PM, Auditorium (Enter through gym doors)

Mar 24- Kindergarten Screening - see information box below

Mar 25- Mass (Annunciation - 5A Hosts), 8:35 AM

Mar 25-27 - 6th Grade Faith and Science Retreat, Damascus

Mar 26- Living Stations of the Cross, 12:30 - 2:00 PM

Mar 30-Apr 6 - Easter Break, No School

Apr 7 -MAP ELA Test 8:30 - 10:30 AM, grades 3-8

Apr 8 - Kindergarten Screening - see information box below

Apr 9 -Mass (4B Hosts), 8:35 AM

Apr 9 -MAP Science Test 9:45 - 11:00 AM, grades 5 & 8

Apr 13 -Divine Mercy Adoration 1:15 - 1:45 PM, grades K-8

Apr 14 -MAP Reading Test 8:30 - 10:30 AM, grades K-8

Apr 16 -Mass (44 Hosts), 8:35 AM

Apr 16 & 17-SMS Drama Club Presents Shrek Jr., 7:00 PM Auditorium

Apr 18 - Confirmation, 8th grade

Apr 22-MAP Math Test 8:30 - 10:30 AM, grades K-8

Apr 23 -Mass (3B Hosts), 8:35 AM

Apr 28-ARK Test 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Apr 30 -Mass (3A Hosts), 8:35 AM

Current families will have priority registration from March 2 - March 13. You must return your forms by March 13 to ensure your child's spot for next year. Current families can register new siblings during this time period too.
Grade levels will be capped at 50 student spots. Grade levels with more than 50 students currently enrolled will be accomodated given families register in the priority dates, otherwise those class sizes will drop to 50 also.
Parish families will be able to register from March 16 - March 27 and then it will open to the community on March 30.

Student Council is once again hosting a friendly competition to increase weekend Mass participation. This year, the school will be divided into two teams: Homerooms A and Homerooms B/C. Each Monday we will announce the winning team for the week. The prize will be waiting for us at the altar each time we go to Mass!

It is time to renew your EdChoice scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year. The renewal forms can be found here and need to be submitted to the school office along with an acceptable proof of address. If you have questions regarding renewals, please email Mrs. Nusbaum at hnusbaum@findlaystmichael.org.

SMS families - Thank you for a fantastic Right to Read week and Scholastic Book Fair. Because of our St. Michael’s families, we were able to purchase 83 books for our library and 76 books for our vending machine. This will help continue to nurture a love of reading for our students!

Thank you to everyone who helped support the Class of 2027 Bakery Bingo event! Many of you helped to support the class trip to Washington D.C. buy purchasing main raffle tickets, attending bingo, and/or donating items for the event. The 7th graders are very thankful for your support!

All students participating in Kindergarten Screening must be 5 years old by August 1, 2026 to participate. Click here to sign up for a screening time.

2025-2026 PTC Events

Our PTC organization is looking for a few good volunteers! If you'd like to participate, please check out the list of opportunities here. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Hosler, PTC President at liznmaher@gmail.com

PTC President - Lindsey Hosler

PTC Treasurer - Brigette Sadowski

PTC Secretary - Anne Kremer

PTC is hosting Moms at Mass on March 19th. Click here to sign up for this event - must be VIRTUS certified.

Sports Physicals

All students who plan to play a sport at St. Michael School will need a sports physical. Please take all paper work to be signed by a physician and then upload to Final Forms. Physicals must be completed before the athlete will be able to begin practices or play in games with the team.

K-8 School Mass: Thursdays at 8:35 am (during school year only)

Parish Mass Times:

Weekday mornings: 6:45 am (main church)

Saturday: 8:00 am & 4:30 pm (main church)

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm (main church)

9:00 am (downtown chapel)

All families are enrolled in the Family Portal of FACTS using the email and cell phone provided on student enrollment forms. This allows families to:

check student grades
access your child's ID number to make a hot lunch account
track student attendance
receive behavior notifications
check the school calendar

To access your account visit https://sms-oh.client.renweb.com/pw.

Our district code is SMS-OH.

Any new family will need to "Create New Family Portal Account" using the email address provided to the school. For more information about the Family Portal, please go to our FACTS page.

Did you know you can help earn money for St. Michael School while you shop at Kroger? Join their Community Rewards program with code BD113 to help benefit our school. Check out our Kroger Rewards page for more information.

Shopping for Dollars orders can be placed online, through the RaiseRight app, or through school. School orders are placed on the second and fourth MONDAYS of the month August - May. Order are usually here for distribution on Thursdays.

For more information please contact, Lynnsey Jordan at ljordan@findlaystmichael.org. New to SFD? Check out our SFD page to get started!