• St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School

    Preschool to 5th Grade
    Catholic Education

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St. Augusta, MN
320-251-3937

St. Mary Help of Christians is more than just a place of learning; it is a loving environment where each child is cherished and guided on their journey of growth. With Mother Mary as our divine intercessor and role model, we base everything we do on faith, trust, and compassion. We are devoted to our role in each child’s development and to creating a loving environment to nurture their hearts, minds, and souls.  Join us on this journey of faith and education to create a bright future together. More than a school, more like family.

  • Size

    Approximately 14 students per class
    16 Teachers and Staff

  • Features

    Crusader Youth Sports
    Band, Spelling Bee, Art Program, Music Program, Environmental Camp, Spanish, Phy-Ed, Kindness Kounts Program

  • History

    Founded in 1886
    Affiliated with St. Mary Help of Christians Parish

Meet our Principal, Kelly Kirks

Hello families!  I’m Kelly and I am honored to serve as the principal of St. Mary Help of Christians School. As you step through our doors, you’ll immediately sense the warm embrace of a close-knit community, seamlessly intertwined with a nurturing educational environment that empowers your child’s academic, social, and spiritual growth.

I firmly believe that a foundation rooted in faith-based education not only shapes your child’s present experience at St. Mary Help of Christians School but also molds the path they’ll tread throughout their lifetime. Our dedicated team eagerly awaits the opportunity to embrace your children into our school family, providing them with personalized instruction that honors their individual talents and strengths. Feel free to drop by for a visit anytime – we’re excited to extend our warmest welcome and introduce you to the exceptional family here at St. Mary Help of Christians School.

What Our Families Say

  • "I’m incredibly thankful for the environment SMHOC School provides for my children. It's a blessing to see them grow in a place where strong Christian values, leadership and character building are the foundation of everything they do and are woven seamlessly throughout the curriculum, nurturing not just their minds but their hearts as well. The outstanding individualized care, combined with the strong sense of community within our SMHOC family, offers exceptional value to us."

    - Crystal Lahr

  • "St Mary’s has been the perfect fit for our family. The dedicated, compassionate teachers and staff, paired with small class sizes have given my children a strong foundation of knowledge, Christian values, respectfulness and grace that will help guide them through their lives. It has been amazing to watch them learn and grow in this wonderful school and church community. I feel SMHOC has prepared my children and given them the necessary tools to continue on their education journey to extend beyond elementary school. For that I am ever so grateful!"

    — Emily Voigt

Ready to get in touch? We can’t wait to meet you!

If you have questions about whether St. Mary Help of Christians is the right fit for your child, we'd love to hear from you. Fill out our inquiry form to get started. Our principal will get in touch with you to answer your questions and schedule a tour of our beautiful school.

Address

24560 County Road 7
St. Augusta, MN 56301

Phone

320-251-3937

Email

kkirks@smhocs.org

 
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