The annual Personal Excellence Partnerships (PEP) program officially kicked off October 4, 2018 with a ceremony attended by school and naval air station leadership and volunteers at the Frank Knox Building. The ceremony reaffirms the partnership between the naval air station and the public, private and Parochial schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. PEP assists in developing the youth of Southern ... (Full Story & Photos)

Warning: Some eggs were harmed in this activity!

Ms. Knott's 4th grade Science class participated in an "Egg Drop" today. They tested their prototypes on the playground. We did have a few broken eggs, but after changes were made to their models, all eggs landed safely. What a great lesson!
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Mother Catherine Academy opened its doors to 161 students representing 118 families for the 2018-2019 school year today. This is the fourth year as an independent Catholic school serving Southern Maryland. With parent and community support, Mother Catherine Academy has made several improvements throughout the summer months. They have updated the Pre-K playground, installed new security cameras, ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person's life. It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of consecrated wine. Our second grade class celebrated their First Communion, participated in the May Procession and led their first school mass. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mother Catherine Academy preschool director, Mrs. Gascon applied for the Jennifer Nizer Passion for Excellence Grant with the Maryland State Child Care Association for a sandbox for our students. We have been awarded the funds to provide a covered 12' by 12' sandbox. Additionally, we will be making other upgrades to our expanding preschool facilities over the summer. Way to go Mrs. Gascon! ... (Full Story & Photos)