St. Mary’s 7th Grade Girls Place 6th In State in Science Competition

St. Mary’s 7th Grade Girls Place 6th In State in Science Competition The Saint Mary Catholic Community School’s Academic Super Bowl team competed against schools from around the state on May 3rd.  The team placed 6th in the entire state of Indiana in the category of science! Team members answered a variety...

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Big Shoulders Fund partners with Hammond Optimist Club, United Rental Flooring for school renovation

Big Shoulders Fund partners with Hammond Optimist Club, United Rental Flooring for school renovation Since bringing its initiative to Northwest Indiana in 2019, Big Shoulders Fund has provided local Catholic schools and nearly 6,000 students with the vital resources and funding they need. While their services often present as tuition vouchers,...

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St. Mary’s Graduate Joey Prasco Enjoying College Career at The University of Notre Dame

St. Mary’s Graduate Joey Prasco Enjoying College Career at The University of Notre Dame Joey Prasco graduated from Saint Mary Catholic Community School in 2014, attending from Junior Pre-K to 8th grade.  Joey currently attends the University of Notre Dame and is majoring in Mechanical engineering with a concentration in Film,...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 26-28

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 26-28 This weekend, enjoy the outdoors, play bingo, watch a comedy show, and more. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Join VNA of NWI and your fellow veterans for the Vietnam Veterans Breakfast celebration Open to all...

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St. Mary’s Student Complete Successful Virtual Mission on Europa

St. Mary’s Student Complete Successful Virtual Mission on Europa This year, due to the COVID virus, the fifth graders at St. Mary’s School in Crown Point were not able to attend the Virtual Challenger in Hammond, IN. Instead, they were a part of something completely new and different. The students used the...

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Big Shoulders Fund partners with Gary SouthShore RailCats to distribute 500 pairs of boots to families in need

Big Shoulders Fund partners with Gary SouthShore RailCats to distribute 500 pairs of boots to families in need On Saturday afternoon, Big Shoulders Fund partnered with the Gary SouthShore RailCats to host a winter boot giveaway event, distributing 500 pairs of Sorel Brand children’s snow boots to Region families. Big Shoulders Fund, a nonprofit organization...

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Big Shoulders Fund partners with Purdue University Northwest to help train a new generation of educators

Big Shoulders Fund partners with Purdue University Northwest to help train a new generation of educators Everyone deserves a quality education. That idea is central to Big Shoulders Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting private Catholic schools in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Oftentimes, that means giving students the opportunity to attend those...

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“100-Year-Old” Kindergartners Enjoy Fun Dress Up Day at St. Mary’s in Crown Point

“100-Year-Old” Kindergartners Enjoy Fun Dress Up Day at St. Mary’s in Crown Point The Kindergarten students at St. Mary's School in Crown Point recently held a 100th day celebration.  The children dressed to show how they will look when they are 100 years old, complete with walkers and canes.  They counted to 100 by...

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