School Facts

South St. Marys Street Elementary School is located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It is one of three public elementary schools in the St. Marys Area School District. It provides education for students in
grades Kindergarten through five. Along with Fox Township and BV we are a PROUD elementary school system where today's challenges will help students realize their potential for tomorrow.

Teachers - 40

Total Enrollment - 600 students approx.

School Colors - Red and Royal Blue

School Mascot - Flying Dutchmen

South St. Marys Street Elementary School
…A Community of Learners
… A Culture of Caring

OLYMPICS

Multicultural studies, athletics, music, and family event

Accelerated Reader Program and Incentives

STUDENT COUNCIL

Academic Buddies

(Peer Tutoring)

Musical Productions/ Programs at EACH Grade Level

Monthly Bucketfiller Recognitions
( recognizing kindness, respect, and good citizenship)

PROUD Expectations

School Programs / Assemblies

PTO

Popsicles on the Playground
Communication Packets
Family Fun Night
Olympics
Olympic T-Shirts for every student
Olympic Photo Jam
PTO WebPage
Assemblies
Kindergarten and New Student Orientation
Santa’s Workshop
T-shirts for all Kindergarten students
PSSA Snacks
Academic Recognitions
Classroom Supplies
Program Support
Student Treats

Civic and Community Service Projects

Donations to St. Marys Boys and Girls Club
Christian Food Bank
Student Council Food Drive
Animal Friends of Elk County
Elk Haven and Elk Towers student entertainment for holidays
American Cacer Society
Fourth Grade Park Clean-Up (all city parks in St. Marys) – annually on Earth Day
Faculty and Staff Friday Jeans Days donations to local charities

SSMSES Proudly Promotes Patroitism and Support of Our Military

Annual Class Trips for each grade level

School and Community Collaboration

St. Marys Police Department
Crystal Fire Department – Fire Safety and Prevention Week
Arbor Day “Tree City USA” Program
Dickenson Mental Health Center
Beacon Light and CenClear
Northern Tier Head Start
L.I.F.E. (Living In a Family Environment)
IU9
CAPSEA
Headstart
Pizza Hut – “Book IT! Program
Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys
Shriners' Organization
Rotary Club
SongFest, Bandfest, and IU9 Elementary Band