Resources
Here is where to find all the resources you need:
Preparing For The New School Year
AdvancED
All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through AdvancED. Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Attendance Policies
Regular attendance is considered essential for learning at St. Margaret School. Students need to develop the work habits and responsibilities required of all of us as we go through life.
Calendar
Extended Day Care
Extended Day Care (EDC) is offered to enrolled SMS students on regularly-scheduled, full-school days for the benefit of working parents. We provide a safe, nurturing environment and a staff that is dedicated to providing the best care for your children. We are accredited with a Letter of Compliance from the State of Maryland Office of Child Care.
FACTS
FACTS is the preferred provider of financial aid and tuition management service within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. All families are required to sign up and make payments through FACTS utilizing automatic payments (EFT) from a bank account, credit card, or processing checks sent to a secure processing center. Easy and convenient online registration will be available.
Tuition assistance awards are contingent upon a completed FACTS application, with all documentation submitted by August 15th. Please apply early to ensure maximum consideration for tuition grants.
Finances and Registration
- FACTS
- Grants/Aid
- Hot Lunch (also see below)
- School Admin (registration portal)
- Tuition
Forms and Documents
See Forms & Documents to download ex. student handbook, medical and extended care forms.
Home & School Association (HSA)
St. Margaret School is uniquely blessed in the viability of its Home and School Association. The HSA is made up of parents and guardians from the school community to work with the school and parish community to raise funds, of which the net proceeds are donated back to Saint Margaret School.
Hot Lunch
The St. Margaret School hot lunch program is open for orders! Please use the link below to order through the Hot Lunch online system:
https://stmargaret.h1.hotlunchonline.net
If you have any questions please contact the hot lunch coordinators at stmargarethotlunch@gmail.com
Hours of Operation
Parent Involvement
Our school's mission is to work with the parents to educate the students. Parents may volunteer to help the school in numerous areas and activities. Parent volunteering opportunities exist both during the school day and outside of school hours. It is hoped that each family can find some area or activity to meet this need.
With our longstanding commitment in mind, all parishes and Archdiocesan Catholic schools use VIRTUS (formerly Shield the Vulnerable), a compliance management system that allows all parishes and schools to facilitate compliance with Archdiocesan child protection requirements for all volunteers who work with minors, employees, and clergy.
Parent Portal
Admissions & Enrollment Portal Complete school forms, upload documents and track your progress via student checklists.
Policies
2022-2023 Handbook
Uniforms
Arrival and Dismissal
AdvancED
Positive School Environment
Weather Policy
Hours of Operation
Positive School Environment
To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools will follow established procedures for preventing and intervening in bullying, harassment, or intimidation.
Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance students' academic and social behavior outcomes.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool allows parents to keep current with their child's progress by viewing grades online. See how to set up a parent access account to view your student's grades and assignments on PowerSchool or how to add a child to an existing PowerSchool account.
Student Handbook
Student Health
Student Supply Lists 2023-2024
Prepackaged School Supply Sale 2023-2024
- Prepackage Grade 2 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 3 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 4 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 5 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 6 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 7 Information Form
- Prepackage Grade 8 Information Form
Teacher Websites
Click on the teacher's name to access their website.
Uniforms
Virtus
Weather Policy
During inclement weather conditions, SMS follows the Harford County Public Schools' early dismissal, late opening, and full-day closing decisions. As noted in the School Handbook, this information is announced by WBAL radio and TV stations. For more information, click the link.