MECHANICSVILLE, MD- Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s offers a high school that transforms lives—and transforms the culture. Our mission is to provide quality, faithfully Catholic, classical high school to more families by keeping tuition affordable. It is disheartening that less than 50% of parochial school K-8 students continue their Catholic education through high school.* A significant factor cited by parents is high tuition cost.
Read More40 in 40 Campaign starts July 15th, and ends on the first full day of school, August 23rd.
In order to operate, we are required to fundraise 100% of our tuition gap (the difference between our annual budget and annual tuition revenue). Although this campaign will not close the gap completely, it will meet our goal of establishing a secure financial position in advance of the beginning of the school year and help avoid any cash flow issues.
Read MoreChesterton Academy of St. Mary’s held their Spring Concert and Academic Award Ceremony May 24, 2023. The concert, led by Mr. Gill, included beautiful renditions of Ave Maria, Anima Christi, Te Deum and Salve Regina.
Read MoreThe Lord has been so faithful to us and even though there is tremendous disappointment with the news of Dr. Kreefts’ inability to travel, we can see His provision and sovereign hand.
Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s is proud to announce that the Gala 2023 keynote speaker will be Ali Ghaffari. He is the Founder and Board President of Divine Mercy Academy.
Read MoreAnnouncing an exclusive scholarship of $10,000 from Christendom College for graduates of any Chesterton Schools Network academy!
Students graduating from Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s will automatically qualify for a $10,000 scholarship upon acceptance. This is a four-year renewable scholarship offered at the rate of $2500 a year.
Interested seniors are encouraged to apply by DECEMBER 1, 2022 at:
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July 7, 2022: The Archdiocese of Washington and the Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s have entered into a lease agreement for the Parish Center at Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville, MD. The Parish Center will become the new location for the Chesterton Academy beginning in September.
“In our first year of operation, we were blessed to enroll twenty-five students,” said Headmaster Andrew Pudysz. “At this new location, we anticipate forty students enrolling this Fall and will have room to grow to seventy or more students over the next several years.”
Read MoreChesterton Academy of St. Mary’s held their “Gear Up and Discover Chesterton” event on Monday, June 27, 2022. It was both successful and well-attended, welcoming 64 current students and parents and 19 prospective students and parents. Some prospective students were as young as 5th grade, which revealed a healthy pipeline of students in the Academy’s future.
The goal of the event was two-fold. First, to get our current students and parents geared up for the next academic year. Second, for prospective students and parents to discover Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s.
The self-paced event included 8 information tables, including Fine Arts, School Spiritwear, Uniforms/Exchange, RaiseRight Fundraising, Volunteer Program, Club Sports/School Clubs Sign Up and Summer Reading Book Exchange/Bus Information.
Read MoreChesterton Academy of St. Mary’s held their Spring Concert and Academic Award Ceremony June 1, 2022. This highly attended event included beautiful renditions of Dona Nobis Pacem, Flower Duet, Ave Verum Corpus, Parting Glass and Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. Students displayed a variety of talent, including a singing duet with piano, violin and guitar instruments.
Thank you to music and choir teacher, Mrs. Carolyn Sullivan, for cultivating their talent and preparing the students for such an impressive performance!
The Academic Awards ceremony followed where Headmaster Andrew Pudysz presented Second Honor Awards (cumulative GPA between 3.33 and 3.66) and First Honors Awards (cumulative GPA between 3.67 and 4.0).
Read MoreChesterton Academy of St. Mary’s is pleased to announce its new College and Academic Counselor, Mrs. Karissa Prigge, M.Ed.
Mrs. Prigge specializes in Student Success Strategies, including Motivation, Learning Styles, Note Taking, Study Techniques, Goal Setting, Dealing with Test Anxiety and Effective Time Management. She excels in coaching and mentoring to assist teachers, students, and parents with conflict, academic, and personal-social concerns. She will offer guidance on peer conflicts, self-regulation, and classroom behavior norms.
Mrs. Prigge will fill an important role as the College Counselor as a number of students discern their post-high school plans. She will assist students in their college search and discernment of their career goals. She is proficient in Naviance, Xello and Veracross college and post-secondary platform software programs used Nationwide by colleges for data, records, and research.
Read MoreThe Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, and Chesterton Schools Network, the sponsoring organization for fifty Chesterton Academies around the world including the Chesterton Academy of St Mary’s in St Mary’s County, MD, have entered into an historic partnership which will allow Chesterton Academy students to enroll concurrently at Franciscan University and receive full college credit in select courses.
Read MoreDear Friend of Chesterton Academy
On Friday April 29, 2022, over two-hundred parents, friends, supporters, clergy, and members of the community joined in celebration of Chesterton Academy of St Mary's first year! It was an extraordinary evening, filled with joy, music, good food, good conversations, and excitement. On behalf of our students, faculty, and Board, heartfelt thanks to each of you who attended in person or in spirit. And, of course, a special thanks to the individuals and businesses who contributed to our auction. You're wonderful!
Chesterton Academy of St. Mary's held its first Lenten Day of Reflection on Friday April 8th.
Read MoreOn March 23rd, admissions counselor Ariel Barker from Ave Maria University in Florida gave a presentation to all Chesterton Academy students. Ms. Barker described the University’s exceptional academics, faithfulness to the magisterium of the Catholic Church, dedicated faculty and caring staff.
Read MoreDr. Marco Colombini, a biologist from the University of Maryland, spoke to Chesterton Academy of St.
Mary’s students on March 24th . His topic was science and religion and the proper integration of one to
another.
Read MoreOn Saturday February 5, 2022, the Ladies of the House of Ambrose held a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Elizabeth Dugan, Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s Drama teacher.
Read MoreThe production of Harvey, presented by Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s 10th and 11th Grade students on Saturday January 29th, 2022 was a big hit!
Read MoreThe Chesterton Academy of St Mary's is pleased to announce that we have been accepted for membership in The National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools.
This national academic accrediting organization offers solidarity, strength, and security to small schools teaching the Catholic Faith. We join with seven other Chesterton Academies and eighty-five Catholic schools around the country.
The Chesterton Academy of St Mary's will begin the process toward full academic accreditation through NAPCIS.
Read MoreDate: Wednesday November 17, 2021
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: 29530 Charlotte Hall Rd
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Come and discover Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s! Meet our staff, faculty, and students and hear about our rigorous classical curriculum, our Catholic identity, and Student Life!
Read MorePhoto: Headmaster Mr. Andrew Pudysz surrounded by the Students!
Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s held their Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The beautiful Mass was celebrated by our Chaplain, Father Drew Royals. All of our amazing teachers took their Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and all Students took their Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s Student Pledge. The Students led the music and served at the altar and as lector.
Read MoreThe Chesterton Academy of St Mary’s is pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Mango as Director of Academic Affairs to its Board of Directors.
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