Students at St. Mary's have a remarkable range of opportunities to grow outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in at least one club or organization. If a student is interested in becoming a member of a club or group, they should contact that sponsor. All students in clubs or activities must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Some clubs may require a higher GPA.
ART CLUB (GRADES 9-12) and ELEMENTARY ART CLUB (GRADES 4-8)
The mission of the Art Clubs are to further the education of students in the visual arts field while exploring techniques and practices in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and craft.
Art Club Sponsor: Hope Churchman
Club fee: $35.00
BANK DAY (GRADES 2 - 6)
Banking for students provides lessons in saving money, budgeting and banking processes, while incorporating math and reading skills. Services provided by City Bank of Natchitoches.
Sponsor: Ray Gandy
BETA CLUB (GRADES 9 - 12)
The mission of Beta is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
Sponsor: Michael Landry
Junior High: $40
High School New Members: $75.00
High School Current Members: $50.00
COMPUTER CLUB (GRADES 3-6)
Students learn computer skills and coding with the use of Sphero SPRK robots. The club is an introduction to computer science and challenges students to use STEM to create inventive ways to solve coding issues.
Sponsor: Donnan Brian
Club Fee: $30.00
4-H (GRADES 4 - 12)
The 4-H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills they need to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy. 4-H opens the door for young people to learn leadership skills and explore ways to give back. It has revolutionized how youth connect to practical, hands-on learning experiences while outside of the classroom.
Sponsor: Hope Churchman
Club fee: $25.00
Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA/Pro-Life (GRADES 7 - 12)
The Mission of FCA is to see the word impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes and to present to coaches, athletes and all those they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationship and in the fellowship of the Church.
Sponsors: Jessica Spear
Future Business Leaders of America FBLA (GRADES 9 - 12)
The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Yopp
Fee: $100
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (GRADES 11 - 12)
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS honors those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Yopp
Club fee: $40.00
STUDENT COUNCIL (GRADES 9 - 12)
Qualified students in ninth through twelfth grade run for positions on the council. Students elected to office serve for one academic year. Each elected class President is a member of the council representing their class. Each organization of the school also is represented on Student Council with a representative. The goal of Student Council is to promote positive student participation within the school and its community to be vehicles for positive change.
Sponsors: Ray Gandy
Fee: $150
Yearbook (GRADES 9-12)
Yearbook staff are responsible for planning and producing the annual school yearbook. Students develop skills in use of computers, research, interviewing, writing captions, quality photography, designing layouts, and editing. Students develop skills in the use of Adobe InDesign. In addition to the development of higher level writing skills and professionalism, students also learn about the laws and ethics of journalism.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Yopp
