Defender News
St. Michael School
January 5, 2026
Office Hours & Contact Information
School Day Office Hours:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Office Phone Number: 419-423-2738
Fax Number: 419-423-2720
Attendance
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
School Calendar
Jan 5- Classes Resume
Jan 8- Mass (1C Hosts), 8:35 AM
Jan 8- Spelling Bee, grades 4-8
Jan 11- Winter Sports Mass, 10:00 AM
Jan 12- PTC Meeting, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Teacher's Lounge
Jan 13- MAP Reading Test, grades K-8, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Jan 14- Cribbage Club, grades 7-8, 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Jan 15- Mass (1B Hosts), 8:35 AM
Jan 15- MAP ELA Test, grades 3-8, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Jan 16- Student Council Out of Uniform Day - Pajama Day for $1
Jan 19- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
Jan 21- MAP Math Test, grades K-8, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Jan 21- Student Council Meeting, 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Jan 22- Mass (8B Hosts), 8:35 AM
Jan 25- Jan 30 - Catholic Schools Week
Jan 25- Spaghetti Dinner, Activity Center, 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Jan 25- International Day, Auditorium, 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Jan 26- K-8 Catholic Schools Week Adoration, Parish Church, 1:15 - 1:40 PM
Jan 28- Academy of Angels Open House, Activity Center, 6:15 - 7:00 PM
Jan 29- Mass (all school hosts), 8:35 AM
Winter Sports Mass
There will be a Winter Sports Mass on Sunday, January 11th at the 10:00 AM Mass for all of our athletes participating in a sport this season. We will have some pews reserved for the athletes to sit together if they would like. Fr. Adam is asking for regular Sunday dress with their jersey or warmup on top.
Out of Uniform Day
Students may dress out of uniform for a $1 donation. To participate, students must follow the designated theme; otherwise, they should attend school in regular uniform.
8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner
Academy of Angels Open House
Lunchroom Volunteers
The Sign Up Genius has been updated for January and February dates. All those who are VIRTUS trained may sign up to help in the lunchroom/recess.
Sign up HERE to volunteer.
Science Fair Judges
St. Michael School SGO Options
Parent Teacher Council (PTC)
2025-2026 PTC Events
Athletic Department
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.
Track Coaches Needed
The SMS Track team in looking for a few adults with track/cross country experience to coach middle/long distance and sprints/relay events. Coaching does require CYO certification and a lanyard. If interested, please email Jenny Haas at jhaas@findlaystmichael.org
Jr. High Basketball Schedule
Save the dates and plan to come cheer on our junior high basketball teams!
Parish and Community Events
St. Michael the Archangel Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Reverse Raffle ticket sales have begun! Help support one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! Purchase your tickets at the Parish Office or online using this link: https://www.findlaystmichael.org/mardigras
Mass Times
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)
School Calendar Highlights
FACTS
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.
Kroger Community Rewards
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
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!
Contact Us
Principal: meckel@findlaystmichael.org
Dean of Students: hnusbaum@findlaystmichael.org
Attendance: attendance@findlaystmichael.org
Website: http://www.findlaystmichaelschool.org
Phone: 419-423-2738
Fax: 419-423-2720
723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH