St. Mary's Episcopal School

Nice to see our local Turkeys get a shoutout in the NYT.

We continue to draw strength from our all-school read, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy. “‘We don’t know about tomorrow,’ said the horse, ‘all we need to know is that we love each other.’”⁠

This morning our faculty and staff started the day in chapel. We lit candles to remember Liza who was a bright light in our community. Liza embodied the song that we sing every week in Early Childhood chapel, “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.”⁠

We are heartbroken at the loss of our beloved teacher, colleague, and friend Liza Fletcher. Our hearts are with the Fletcher, Orgill, and Wellford families.

Congratulations to five outstanding Turkeys who competed at the American Select Lacrosse Tournament last week. Josie Block ’24, Charlotte Stakem ’25, Emily Poindexter ’26, Leighton Visinsky ’26, and Amelia Block ’26 representing TN and SMS well!

Calling all Atlanta alumnae! You’re invited to join Alumnae Relations Director Gigi Gould ’70 and Head of School Albert Throckmorton for an alumnae gathering Monday, July 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We hope to see our Atlanta friends there!

Join us at these upcoming summer reading events! Visit the links below to RSVP to these events docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Congratulations to Kathy Buckman Gibson '80 who was selected by St. Mary's Alumnae Association as the 2022 Outstanding Alumna! Kathy is the President and CEO of KBG Technologies, LLC, a pillar in the business community, and a leader of many philanthropic endeavors. #SMSforlife

Next week we’ll break ground on a regulation-size turf field and renovated track and field complex. We can’t wait for the Spring 2022 track and lacrosse season. Thank you to the lead donors who are making this dream a reality! #StMarysMemphis #goturkeys #turkeynation #fearthebird

Georgia Carls, Junior at St. Mary's, created a short film, Touch. It received the Special Jury Award and Audience Award from Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival. Georgia says the support from St. Mary’s faculty and staff encouraged and inspired her to explore her passion.

As part of our Episcopal tradition, we celebrate All Saints Day today as we remember those who have come before us and their impact on this world. #StMarysMemphis #since1847 #youbelonghere #SMSforlife

What a fun day! Our Early Childhood and Lower School Girls enjoyed a day filled with activities, games, and sweet treats to celebrate the fall season. #StMarysMemphis #since1847 #youbelonghere #SMSforlife

Today Alumnae Chapel speaker Jean Jackson ’17 shared how a willingness to take a leap of faith led her to attend Howard University and to apply for the Beats by Dre Black Futures Program, winning funding to create her short film “The Nest.” #since1847 #youbelonghere #SMSforlife

It is the ​​beginning of a new era of Turkey basketball! Help us welcome our new coaching staff: Head Coach Jerry Dover, JV Head Coach David Norton, and Assistant Coach Sarah Williams! Read more here: stmarysschool.org/athletics/spor…

Congrats to lacrosse for a number of 2021 athletic honors! The Commercial Appeal and Daily Memphian recognized several of our athletes for their achievements, including naming Virginia Horton as Player of the Year and Athletic Director John Bartholomew as Coach of the Year.

School starts in just a few weeks, and the Summer 2021 Read Trip is winding down for our Upper School girls. If you’re looking for your next read, consider these favorites from this summer. What is your favorite book of the summer so far?

The St. Mary's Fund 2021 ends today! Your gift makes a difference for every girl, every day. Please see the link below to give today. stmarysschool.org/support-st-mar…

The 2021 St. Mary's Fund ends June 30! Your gift makes a difference for every girl, every day. Please see the link below to give today. stmarysschool.org/support-st-mar…

They sanitized rooms, set up COVID testing & vaccinations, created outdoor classrooms, & more. We are grateful for the dedication & hard work of Leith Catron, Norma Jean Cobb, Linda Crawford, Rachel Davis, Trell Dorsey, Michelle Harris, Rick Owens, Steve Sadler, & Mario White.

The St. Mary’s Facilities team is the best of the best! In addition to all of their regular duties like moving furniture, running carpool, and keeping our campuses safe and clean, they went (and continue to go) above and beyond during the pandemic.