St. Mary School Fundraisers

  • Hog Roast (Fall)

    Drive-thru Hog Roast at the beginning of the school year. Parents are expected to help work prepping food, serving food, the drive-thru line, and selling raffle tickets.

  • Brown County Deer Classic (Fall)

    This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. All parents will be expected to help in the preparation, the actual event, and clean up. Visit Brown County Deer Classic website.

  • Rags & Bags (Fall/Winter)

    Dishrags and large trash bags are sold to raise money for the school.

  • Fish Fry (Winter, 1st Friday after Ash Wednesday)

    Drive-thru Fish Fry. Parents are expected to help work prepping food, serving food, the drive-thru line, and selling raffle tickets.

Make a Donation Today

St. Mary School tuition does not cover the full cost of educating students. We rely upon the financial support of generous supporters to cover the gap. You can donate with a credit or debit card online or you can mail a check to:

St. Mary School
408 W. Washington
Mt. Sterling, IL 62378

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Legacy Gift

Making a legacy gift to support St. Mary Catholic School is an incredibly personal statement that reinforces what the school has meant to an individual. Please remember our school in your estate planning.

Crops for Kids

In the fall, area farmers have the opportunity to donate a fixed amount of money or an entire semi load of their crops to help offset the costs of St. Mary School.

Box Tops

When you download the Box Tops app, search for our school by the zip code (62353) it will be much easier to locate St. Mary School. Once installed all you have to do is scan your receipt - the app will tell you if anything you bought is eligible for a Box Top for Education credit.

Cans for Kids

You can support St. Mary School by recycling your used aluminum cans. There is a recycle bin for aluminum cans in the school parking lot for easy drop off. All cans should be bagged.

Volunteer Program

At St. Mary Catholic School, we hold our volunteers in high regard, considering them as truly valuable assets to our community. We warmly invite parents, grandparents, and other individuals to actively participate in our classrooms and programs. If you have the time or skills to offer, we encourage you to reach out to our office, as your contributions can significantly enhance the educational experience for our students.

To ensure the safety of our children, we have a few important requirements for all volunteers. These measures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.

Background Check: All volunteers must consent to a background check.

CMG Connect: All volunteers are required to have completed the CMG Connect program (formally Protecting God's Children). If you have not completed this requirement, set up an account and complete the course.

Social Media Policy: Volunteers must carefully read and sign a verification form regarding the Social Media policy set by the Diocese of Springfield.

Identification: Upon arrival, volunteers will be asked to sign in.