Handbook & Policies

The Family Handbook (below) is published so that all St. Mary’s Catholic School families may have the information necessary to understand our parish-school’s daily operation. The St. Mary’s School Board of Directors has approved and adopted the policies. It is essential that all parents read the information contained in this handbook so there is a clear understanding.

The handbook is considered a contract between the family and the parish-school. Parents have the obligation to familiarize themselves and their child(ren) with the contents of the St. Mary’s Catholic School Family Handbook. This handbook is in keeping with the policies and procedures set forth by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. A complete copy of these policies is available in the school office. Within the handbook, you will find:

  • Dress Code
  • Social Media Policy
  • School Safety & Security

The Pastor and Principal retain the right to amend the Handbook for just cause. Parents and students will be notified promptly of any changes made.

School Safety Drills

2023-2024

DATEDRILLTIME
1/19/2023
​3/9/2023 
​4/26/23
9/6/23
10/19/23
11/29/23
11/27/23
11/29/23
1/19/24
2/6/24
3/18/24
LOCKDOWN
​TORNADO
LOCKDOWN
FIRE
FIRE
LOCKDOWN
FIRE
LOCKDOWN
TORNADO
LOCKDOWN
TORNADO
10:00 AM
10:05 AM
​2:35 PM
1:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:10 AM
2:30 PM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM

2021-2022

DATE​DRILLTIME​
9/27/2021
9/29/2021​
10/5/2021
​10/7/2021
​10/13/21
3/3/22
3/14/22
​4/19/22
5/10/22
​5/31/22
9/14/22
9/16/22
10/20/22
​11/7/22
FIRE
​TORNADO
FIRE
​FIRE
​LOCKDOWN
TORNADO
LOCKDOWN
FIRE
​FIRE
LOCKDOWN
FIRE
​TORNADO
FIRE
​FIRE
9:30 AM
11:10 AM
11:10 AM
12:15 PM
​12:45 PM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:30 PM
​2:30 PM
9:30 AM
1:45 PM
9:45 AM
2:05 PM