St. Michael’s School Advantages
More than 50 years of educational excellence in Lexington
St. Michael’s School has been educating young children since 1960. It has an excellent reputation in Lexington for the students it graduates and sends on to other schools in the community.
A nurturing environment
Our goal at SMS is to create an environment where children feel safe and excited about learning.
Strong academic program
A strong academic program is at the core of our curriculum. Beginning with the three-year-old classes, readiness skills for reading and math form an important part of everyday activities.
Safety First!
Our doors are securely locked and visitors must ring the bell to be greeted by our staff. We also have sign-in and sign-out procedures that are used by parents if their children stay for our extended day program.
Music
Our students are given opportunities to experience music in many ways. Age appropriate instruments are used in biweekly music classes. Two music programs are held each year.
Art
SMS is conscious of the fact that children need to develop both through academics as well as through creative experiences in art and music. A strong art program gives our students opportunities to discover their own artistic talents.
Physical Education
SMS is very aware of the importance of exercise. In biweekly P.E. classes, the children develop their gross motor skills through a variety of fun running, jumping, and throwing activities.
Chapel
Each Friday morning all the children and teachers gather together for Chapel. This is a time to learn about about God’s love for us as we sing, listen to stories, and celebrate birthdays. Parents are always welcome.
Learning Center
Activities in the Learning Center include a carpentry table, a light table and housekeeping area. Each month in the Learning Center a different theme is presented through hands-on activities. Classes visit the Learning Center at least once a week.
Library
Library Day is when children go with their class, listen to a story and check out a book for one week.
Field Trips
We visit a Pumpkin Farm each October where the children enjoy a wagon ride, learn about Bee Keeping and pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
Parent Involvement
We welcome parent involvement at SMS. There are many ways for parents to volunteer their time. Being a “guest reader” for story time or helping with school parties are just a few ways in which parents can become involved.