541-296-6004
office@smatd.org
1112 Cherry Heights Road

School Fundraisers

April 17, 2026: Concert at Old St. Peter’s to Benefit St. Mary’s Academy

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Benefit Gala

Held annually on the first Saturday in February!

Mark your calendar now for our 2027 Gala on Saturday, February 6th!

Jog-A-Thon

Held annually on the first Friday in October!

Our 2026 event will be on Friday, October 2nd!

St. Mary’s Academy Annual Jog-A-Thon is a school-wide opportunity to help our children raise funds for their school. Students are asked to collect $200 in pledges and donations, and then walk/run laps around the Ted Walker Memorial Track.

Our Jog-a-thon would not be successful without the help of our parent volunteers! Please contact the office to see how you can help with our event.

Scholastic Book Fair

Twice a year, the lobby of St. Mary’s Academy transforms into a busy bookstore! Scholastic’s literacy events generate excitement for reading and revenues for schools. Scholastic provides books, planning tools, and display cases for the events, which are run by volunteer parents, teachers, and school librarians.

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

Job Openings –

Join Our Team at St. Mary’s Academy!

Located in the scenic town of The Dalles, Oregon, St. Mary’s Academy is a welcoming, non-profit Catholic school that embraces students and families of all faiths, serving preschool through 8th grade.

Substitute Teaching Positions – PS–8th Grade

We are seeking dedicated Substitute Teachers to join our team for the 2025–2026 school year!

Must hold an active teaching license.
Opportunities available across all grade levels (PS–8).
Flexible scheduling based on availability.

If you are enthusiastic about inspiring young minds and supporting students in a positive, faith-filled environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Call us today: 541-296-6004
Email us: [email protected]

Come make a difference with us at St. Mary’s Academy!

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