Admissions

Registration for school takes place in the Spring. At that time, families with students already enrolled in grades Pre-School through 8th will be given the opportunity to register first; then students from the parish and other Catholic parishes, and finally admission will be open to the public until classes are filled.

Use the list below as a guide to help complete your application.

Application
Registration fee
Aftercare Registration
The Student Information Form
Emergency Contact Form
Birth Certificate
Baptism Certificate
Treatment Release and Medical Information Form
Immunization record
Physical Exam for Middle School students

Please contact the school office at 541.296.6004 or [email protected] for current openings by grade level.

My ten years spent at St. Mary’s Academy was the foundation of my academic excellence and leadership skills. Some of my favorite memories are the times spent in family groups, both as a younger member and later as a family leader. These experiences made St. Mary’s feel like one large family taking care of each other. Every teacher pushed me to learn more and grow beyond what I once thought I was capable of. These skills carried me right into high school where I successfully completed advanced placement and upper-division classes. I look forward to using all that I have learned in my Catholic education as I head to college as an Elementary Education major.

– Spencer Coburn, SMA Graduate 2017

I am currently a student at Witman College. While attending St. Mary’s, I consistently felt challenged in my schoolwork. Not only was the classwork challenging, but the teacher-to-student ratio was lower than that of the public school, which allowed for more personalized assistance in the classroom. Once I started my freshman year in high school, I realized that the high school classes I was taking were easier than those at St. Mary’s. This prompted me to enroll in honors and AP classes in order to maintain the level of education that was provided to me by St. Mary’s. In turn, taking these upper-level classes helped to prepare me for college.

– Sofia Blair, SMA Graduate 2016

St. Mary’s helped me to grow from a shy pre-k student into a confident 8th grader who was both academically and emotionally ready for high school. The teachers and staff are so compassionate and work to tailor the curriculum to the needs of each student. St. Mary’s provided me with the tools to succeed in high school, and beyond.

– Katie Burns, SMA Graduate 2012

St. Mary’s Academy is a private, non-profit Catholic school serving students and families from pre-school through the eighth grade of all denominations located in The Dalles, Oregon. We are currently accepting applications for:

St. Mary’s Extended Day Care

Do you want to join a great team and gain early childhood experience? Come join us at St. Mary’s Academy in our state-certified childcare program for preschool to fifth-grade students.

St. Mary’s is accepting applications for a creative, part-time extended daycare team member.
Hours for this position are from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on scheduled school days, Monday through Friday.
Applicants must be 18 or older and have, or be willing to obtain, an Oregon Food Handler Card, CPR/First Aid Training, and Central Background Registry Certification.

Please call 541-296-6004 or email [email protected] for an application.

Substitute Teachers K-8th

Must hold an active teaching license.

Please call 541-296-6004 or email [email protected] for an application.

Positions open until filled.

Download SMA Employment Application

St. Mary’s Academy
1112 Cherry Heights Rd.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-6004
[email protected]