2023-2024 LS Wrap Up - TK, 5th Grade & 8th Grade Highlights

Congratulations to Saint Monica Preparatory’s youngest learners for crossing into Kindergarten in a sweet Transitional Kindergarten Bridging Ceremony led by Mrs. Stickley. Families celebrated as students received certificates from Dr. Quinly and were greeted by our Kindergarten teachers to preview the year ahead. Our 8th graders were cheered on by the entire school community during the second annual Mariner March to 9th Grade, as they walked across the schoolyard for the final time to complete their middle school chapter at SMPREP. Following Mass, middle school teachers recognized their students with diplomas and awards, while families gathered on the Duval Patio to celebrate.

During the final weeks of school, Lower School held both a sports banquet and spring pep rally to celebrate all of our student athletes’ many accomplishments this year across the inaugural cheer season; cross country; basketball - 3rd/4th grade girls and boys teams in particular dominating their seasons; flag football - 5th/6th grade team finishing second this year; soccer; volleyball and track & field - boasting many CYO finalists this season. Classes also hosted parties to celebrate the year, including a special 5th grade BBQ on the schoolyard for students and their families before they step up to middle school in the fall. Finally, SMPREP’s 1st official TK class, our current rising freshmen, gathered for a special "Back to TK" reunion to celebrate the milestone of completing grades TK-8 at Saint Monica. We look forward to welcoming all students back to campus during the last week of August.