Parent Information

Rectory

417-476-2827

School

417-476-2824

Cafeteria

417-476-2180

Tuition and Fees

K-8 Tuition Rates

2025-2026 Tuition Rates Click Here

**Any family having financial difficulties is encouraged to contact the school office so a payment plan can be developed.

***Parishioner Status – A family will select Standard or Parishioner Rate and maintain Parishioner Rate by attending Mass each Week and leaving an envelope with their name in the collection to show attendance.

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Tuition Rates

2025-2026 Tuition Rate Click Here

**Any family having financial difficulties is encouraged to contact the school office so a payment plan can be developed.

***Parishioner Status – A family will select Standard or Parishioner Rate and maintain Parishioner Rate by attending Mass each Week and leaving an envelope with their name in the collection to show attendance.

Preschool Days and Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pre-Kindergarten Days and Hours:

Wednesday and Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lunch Fees

2025-2026 school year
We have a cafeteria with daily prepared lunches for the students.  Due to the size of our school, it is a requirement that each student eat at the cafeteria.  The cost of this lunch is $3.00 per day but we do have reduced and free lunches for those who qualify through the DESE School Lunch Program.

Free and Reduced Lunch Price Policy Click Here

Bus Fees

2025-2026 school year
All students of St. Mary’s that need to be picked up or dropped off at a home in the Pierce City school district can use the Pierce City school bus services.  St. Mary’s will pass that cost on to the parents at the following rates:

Full Time
1 Student – $17
2 Students – $28
3 Students – $33

Part Time
Per Child – $8.50

Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten Registration to open March 1st.

Registration for the St. Mary’s Catholic School PS & PK programs for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.

  • The window for St. Mary’s parishioners to register is from February 1st to March 1st.
  • The window for members of surrounding parishes to register is from March 1st to April 1st.
  • The window for open registration will be from April 1st until the classes are full.

To register, you may download the registration form below to send to the school with the $100 (non refundable) deposit to hold place in the class.  You may come by the school office to fill out your registration form and to pay the $100 (non refundable) deposit.

Send questions to susan.salsman@stmarys-piercecity.org

  • Please know, students must be potty trained when school starts in August.
  • The Preschool program is our three year old class.
  • The Pre-K program is our four year old class.

2025-2026 PS-PK Registration Form

IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS

Enrollment Form

Please fill out the enrollment form and return to the school or scrip coordinator at mass and then start shopping with SCRIP!!

Download the Enrollment Form

Paper Order Form

Please fill out this form and turn in with your check or cash to the office or the scrip coordinator at mass.
This order will be placed on the next Sunday evening from the day that you turn the form in and your order will be available the following mid-week.

Download the Paper Order Form

Handbook

Please click the link below to download the most current St. Mary’s School Parent-Student Handbook. Our handbook includes dress code guidelines, rules of conduct, health and safety information, academic policies, and much more. We encourage you to educate yourself by reading our handbook and becoming aware of our school policies.

Download Handbook Here

Calendar

A look into the current school year that includes days in school, days out of school, holidays, and other important information.

Download School Calendar

Supply List

A list of supplies needed for the current school year. Please look this over carefully and provide needed supplies at the beginning of the year.

Download Supply List

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

REMIND

Keep in the loop with the most current school information, dates, deadlines, events, etc with our remind app reminders. Please download the Remind app and subscribe to our St. Mary’s Remind group – @stmaryrem to be added and receive instant messages.

Praxi School - Parent Portal

St. Mary’s parents, please use the Parent Portal to:
Check Student Grades
Manage Tuition
Manage Lunch Accounts

MoScholars

The Bright Futures Fund, a 501(c)3 under the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, is designated by the state of Missouri as an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) and awards scholarships to qualifying families in both the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

Learn more here!

Script Program

Click here to read how to use the scrip Program.  This will also give you instructions on how to get set up to order online using St. Mary’s enrollment code 23FLDL8817282. Click here to go to the SCRIP web site and start shopping!

Please note that all orders placed Monday through Sunday are placed on Sunday evenings.  The orders will be available in the middle of the following week.  Please let me know how you would like your scrip order delivered.

If you would like to purchase cards in the school office, we keep these cards in stock:

Caseys ($50 or $25), Sonic ($10), Subway ($10), Acambaro ($25), Lowe’s ($25 or $100), American Express ($25), Wal-Mart ($100 or $25), Academy ($25), Visa ($100), Discover ($100), Kohl’s ($25), Starbucks ($10), DQ ($10), Amazon ($25), Target ($25).

If you have any questions or need anything, please contact the office for assistance.