St. Pat’s Parade Grand Marshals Are Chosen

submitted by Kevin O’Malley
Three 1952 St. Mary’s Academy graduates will be the Grand Marshals of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. Patricia Carknard, Nancy McCabe and Margaret O’Malley, all raised in the village by Irish mothers, will all celebrate their 75th birthdays this year. They attended St. Mary’s Academy, and in the [...]

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Lenten Fish Fry Fridays Are Back

St. Mary’s Academy will be holding its second annual Fish Fry Friday night dinners throughout Lent. Dinners will be served from 5 to 7 pm, or until sold out, at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall through March 26.  Dinners are $8 and include hand battered fish fry, french fries, coleslaw, dessert and your choice of [...]

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St. Mary’s Events Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

submitted by Marilyn Douglas
St. Mary’s Academy planned many events to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The kick-off celebration was the well attended Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show on Saturday, January 30. On February 3, the public was invited to the Learning Fair and Open House running from 6  to 7:30 pm.

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Albany-Tula Alliance Announces Student Essay Contest

High school students in the Capital Region will have an opportunity to win a trip to Russia for two weeks this summer through an essay contest sponsored by the Albany-Tula Alliance. Students aged 16 to 18 who wish to compete will be asked to write a 1,500 word essay identifying and discussing an issue that [...]

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St. Mary’s Academy Fifth-Graders Celebrate NYS Test Results

St. Mary’s Academy fifth-graders are celebrating their New York State Social Studies Assessment results.
In November the test was given to all NYS fifth-graders.  All St. Mary’s fifth-graders passed the assessment. Sixty percent of students received a top score of 4, meaning they met the NYS Standards with Distinction.  Forty percent of students received a score [...]

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St. Mary’s Spaghetti Dinner And Talent Show

Join the students, faculty and staff of St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls as they kick off Catholic Schools Week on Saturday evening, January 30.  The event will be held at St. Mary’s Academy starting at 5 pm, and takeouts are available.

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Superbowl® Sub Sale

St. Mary’s Academy will be holding a Superbowl® Sunday Sub Sale on February 7. All subs must be pre-ordered but will be made your way. Twelve inch subs with turkey, ham, roast beef, veggie or Italian mix are available with all the fixings for $7 each.  Subs will be available for pick up on Sunday, [...]

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St. Mary’s Academy Volleyball Tournament

St. Mary’s Academy is hosting an Indoor Volleyball Tournament for adults on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 11:30 am. Teams must be present to be put on the schedule. Play will begin promptly at noon.

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St. Mary’s Academy To Host A Roast Beef Dinner

On Friday, January 8, St. Mary’s Academy will be sponsoring a Roast Beef Dinner at the school at 4 Parsons Avenue in Hoosick Falls.  The cost of the dinner is $10 and includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner roll and dessert.  Meals are available to eat in or take out from 5 [...]

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Sounds At St. Mary’s Academy Fund Raiser

by Bea Peterson
Once again the fabulous sponsors, volunteers and performers at St. Mary’s Academy offered up a fantastic holiday show, complete with a large array of Silent Auction items for bidding. Many of the items were put together by the various classes in the school. They were a special enticement for many parents.

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