Head Of School

Dear Saint Mary’s Hall, 

I’ve grown to appreciate the month of February in San Antonio. The seasons begin to shift earlier here than they do up north, and this earlier shift nicely matches the cadence of the school year. While we are still deeply rooted in the work of the current school year, we welcome hints of spring and set our gaze on the future.  Seniors are beginning to hear from colleges, our admissions office is bustling with curious visitors, and current families are beginning to reenroll for the coming year.  

Dear Saint Mary’s Hall Community, 

As the year winds down and we enter this season of light and celebration, I want to take a moment to reflect on the abundance of meaningful moments our community has experienced over the past few weeks. Our campus has been abuzz with delight, connection, and shared traditions as we’ve gathered to honor the holiday season, the various faith traditions of our students and families, and the end of the year.  

Dear Saint Mary’s Hall Community, 

As we quickly approach the end of the year, I want to share a Strategic Plan progress report with our community. Our ambitious Strategic Plan was formally introduced to the community in January of 2024, and we have made considerable progress in this first year. 

The first pillar of our Strategic Plan, to enhance academic excellence through innovative collaborations with global, local, and on-campus communities, is actualized in the new and exciting ways our students experience the world. Within this foundational pillar are strategic goals that have been identified to provide focus as we continue to define future progress:  

Dear Saint Mary’s Hall Community, 

It is hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through the school year! This time of year always brings a feeling of transition: cooler weather, a fresh grading period, a new sports season, and this year, a presidential election. At Saint Mary’s Hall, we find ourselves in a moment that requires us to reflect upon our shared values and goals for our students. As Tuesday’s election quickly approaches, our role as educators is underscored - our job is to nurture young minds that are prepared to engage thoughtfully, openly, and responsibly in our world.