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St. Margaret's Boys Lacrosse and Boys Golf are CIF-SS Academic Team Champions
The Tartans had three top-three finishers and numerous honorable mentions in the annual awards.Read More -
Tartans Dethrone Sea Kings 19-7 in Girls Lacrosse
St. Margaret's hit the road to take on CDM Wednesday.Read More -
Grade 7 History Students Study Illuminated Manuscripts and Create Their Own Illuminated Letters
The class explored illuminated manuscripts and the roles of monks and other scribes (illuminators) in the creation of beautiful works of art.Read More -
Tartan Boys Golf Keeps Rolling, Wins 10th Straight
St. Margaret's keeps its league unbeaten streak alive vs CC Santa Ana.Read More -
PHOTOS: STEAM Expo Brings Students to St. Margaret’s for Joyful Learning and Fun
The STEAM Expo is a celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and math taking place at St. Margaret’s.Read More -
Students Visit Crystal Cove State Park Tide Pools for Enriching Cross-Divisional Field Study
As part of an innovation grant, grade 2 students joined Upper School marine science students for a special trip to observe tide pools.Read More -
Early School’s WOW Night Celebrates a School Year of Meaningful Learning
The 6th annual WOW Night brought families to St. Margaret’s for a celebration of the meaningful play-based learning that took place throughout the school year.Read More -
St. Margaret's Swim Program Splits League Tri-Meet
The Tartans demonstrated great resolve against Costa Mesa and Santa Ana.Read More -
Tartan Volleyball Sneaks By CC Santa Ana to Remain Undefeated in League
St. Margaret's gutted out a 3-2 win on Wednesday.Read More -
Tartan Baseball, Golf and Tennis Pick Up League Wins
St. Margaret's looks to wrap up league play in top positions.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Universities During Spring Signing Period
Four student-athletes from the Class of 2024 will continue their academic and athletic careers at a range of prestigious colleges and universities.Read More -
Grade 4 Students Explore Sustainability Through Hands-On Projects and a Visit to Local Landfill
Students dive into experiential learning on sustainable housing, and wrapping the learnings with a visit to the local landfill.Read More -
Tartan Seniors Celebrated for Their Pursuit of the Arts in College
St. Margaret’s honored two Upper School seniors who have committed to pursue the arts next year at impressive schools.Read More -
Tartan Lacrosse Programs Have Winning Weekend
Both boys and girls programs picked up crucial victories.Read More -
2023-2024 Parent Up Speaker Series Concludes With a Closer Look at Artificial Intelligence With Dr. John Spencer
The PTF Parent Up Speaker Series concluded with a deeper look at artificial intelligence and its role in school and society.Read More -
Tartan Boys Golf Cleans Up Against Katella
St. Margaret's got it done despite a depleted roster.Read More -
Track & Field Excels at Orange Coast League Tri-Meet
The Tartans had a record-setting outing yesterday.Read More -
Early School Teachers Attend Renowned Reggio Emilia Study Group
The study group provided a deep dive into the principles and practices that define Reggio Emilia, emphasizing the importance of child-led learning.Read More -
PHOTOS: Tartan Open Brings Day of Fun and Friendship in Support of Financial Aid
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St. Margaret’s Team Shines at 8th Annual Battle of the Books Tournament
St. Margaret’s was represented by 23 Lower School students divided into three teams for the event.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Lacrosse Handles Foothill 9-4
The Tartans avenged a 2023 postseason defeat with the win Tuesday.Read More -
Tartan Baseball Notches 3-2 Comeback Win
St. Margaret's defeated a talented Redlands East Valley Squad on Monday.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Students Captivated by Rare School-Day Solar Eclipse
St. Margaret’s students were in awe of a rare solar eclipse that took place during the school day.Read More -
Lower School Students Rewarded with Tartan Athletics Experience for Reaching Waste-Free Lunch Goal
Lower School students were rewarded with a special Tartan athletics experience just for them.Read More -
Grade 5 Classrooms Travel Through Time for a Colonial ‘Revolutionary Experience’
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St. Margaret’s Staciana Winfield Inspires Women in Sports Celebration
Women in Sports event highlights guest speaker, Upper School Physiology, Health, PFW and Swim Coach, Staciana Winfield.Read More -
St. Margaret's Senior Austin Hicks Featured by LA Times
Hicks has been a force for the Tartan boys lacrosse program this season.Read More -
Girls Beach Volleyball Remains Perfect With 4-1 Win
The Tartans defeated CC Santa Ana on Wednesday.Read More -
Upper School Musical Footloose Performances Delight Audiences
A cast of 30 Upper School students brought the musical theater version of Footloose to life in the Hurlbut Theater last week, four decades after the film debuted in theaters.Read More -
St. Margaret's Baseball Downs Roadrunners 10-2
The Tartans made quick work of Saddleback High on Tuesday.Read More -
Cross-Divisional Project Sparks Curiosity for the Space Exploration Exhibit
The Space Exploration Exhibit is a cross-divisional collaborative project to spark curiosity about the vast universe and highlight the process of scientific discovery.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates 64th Swallows Day Parade With San Juan Capistrano Community
St. Margaret’s student leaders and professional community members marched together through the symphony of rain alongside Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano and Special Camp as the community welcomed the return of the swallows at the 64th annual Swallows Day Parade.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Partners With OC Head Start for Meaningful All-School Service Learning Project
The annual springtime activity brings the school community together around a shared purpose in service to the local community.Read More -
Tartan Surf Team Wraps up Scholastic Surf Series Competition
Freshman Brendon Lyons nabbed gold despite less-than-ideal weather conditions.Read More -
Francois, Gideons and Tufo Named All-CIF in Girls Basketball
The three Tartans guided the team to a Div. 3A Finals appearance in February.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Volleyball Takes Third at Beach City Invitational
The Tartans battled through six competitive matches to capture the bronze.Read More -
Tartan Swimmers Zoe Reynolds and Heidi Tufo Represent Well at Orange County Invitational
Both athletes had great showings this past weekend.Read More -
Tartan Track & Field Shines Against Orange High
St. Margaret's picked up wins for the girls and boys squads last week.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Volleyball Blanks Eagles 3-0
The Tartans move to 7-0 in league with the win.Read More -
Tartan Boys Golf and Tennis Programs Working Through League Opponents
St. Margaret's is undefeated in Orange Coast League play.Read More -
PHOTOS: All-School Spring Service Brings Tartan Community Together
Students and chaplains shared songs, readings and prayers, and attendees enjoyed a musical performance by Tartan band, orchestra and choral students.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates Nowruz with Haftseen Arrangements and Traditional Activities
The holiday is also known as Persian New Year, and the history and traditions of the holiday were shared with the St. Margaret’s community this week.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Lacrosse Triumphs Late Over Mater Dei
A back-and-forth second half ended on the right note for the Tartans.Read More -
Tartans Ground Eagles 12-5
St. Margaret's boys lacrosse bested Santa Margarita on Tuesday evening.Read More -
20 St. Margaret’s Students Nominated for OC Artist of the Year
The nominated Upper School students represent seven different art disciplines.Read More -
With an Appetite for Reading, Tartan Students Participate in California Young Reader Medal Program
Students were challenged to read at least the three books nominated in their grade level category with some reading multiple categories.Read More -
Yuki Bannai '21 Leads Pitzer College to 2nd Place Finish
Bannai and Sagehens performed well at the SCIAC tournament.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Lacrosse Cleans Up Oilers 20-12
The Tartans improve to 4-2 on the year.Read More -
Boys Tennis and Golf Programs Finding Early Season Success
St. Margaret's picked up key wins this week.Read More -
Middle School Science Students Exploring Earth's Layers Foster Creativity and Collaboration
Middle School students in Earth Science class concluded an engaging unit project last week, where students showcased their understanding of Earth's layers in innovative ways.Read More -
Professional Community Engages in Division- and Department-Specific Activities During In-Service Day
The in-service day was division- and department-specific, giving the professional community an opportunity to dive into meaningful, collaborative learning experiences with their teams.Read More -
Tartan Baseball Picks up League Point in Shutout
St. Margaret's beat Orange 15-0 on Tuesday.Read More -
Lower School’s 101 Dalmatians Musical Brings A Howling Good Time to the Community
Lower School students presented 101 Dalmatians, delighting audiences in nine performances of the sold out shows in the McGregor Family Theater.Read More -
Tartan Swimmers Excel at Santa Margarita Invitational
St. Margaret's kicked off the 2024 season with a bang.Read More -
Tartan Volleyball Programs Continue to Roll
St. Margaret's has found success on the court and the sand this spring.Read More -
PHOTOS: Tartans Come Together to Learn and Support the All-School Service Learning Project
The school is partnering with Orange County Head Start to build new gardens at Head Start's two San Juan Capistrano locations.Read More -
Middle School Math Students Create Pop Art Using Geometry Scale Factor
Art and numbers produce fun reproduction of objects in two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry.Read More -
PTF Book Fair Brings Readers of All Ages to Sillers Hall
Students and families stopped by to browse the many offerings of books at the PTF Book Fair.Read More -
Boys Golf Opens League Play With 185-258 Win
The Tartans handled Westminster High on Monday.Read More -
Tartan Girls Beach Volleyball Unblemished in Season Start
St. Margaret's picked up two victories this week on the sand.Read More -
Early School Teachers Present at Caltech’s ECSTEM Conference
Early School teachers presented at the Children's Center at Caltech’s Early Childhood Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ECSTEM) Conference highlighting how science can transform art beyond expression.Read More -
Highlander Excerpt: A Look Inside St. Margaret’s Theater Technical Arts Program
This feature story is an excerpt from the upcoming Highlander Magazine, which will be a digital-exclusive edition coming soon.Read More -
Tartan Lacrosse Programs Pick Up Early Season Wins
St. Margaret's is off to a quick start in its 2024 campaigns.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Volleyball Team Downs Northwood 3-1
The Tartans persevered to nip the Timberwolves Tuesday.Read More -
Girls Basketball Headed to the CIF Finals!
The Tartans are finals-bound for the second time in as many years.Read More -
Upper School Student Creates Clinical Music Club to Serve Local Community
The mission of the Upper School clinical music club is to understand and raise awareness about the clinical benefits of music.Read More -
US and MS English Students Collaborate to Study the Poetry of Langston Hughes
Grade 12 students recently led a poetry circle with grade 8 English students in celebration of Black History Month.Read More -
Tartan Girls Basketball Rolls Into CIF Semifinals with 53-31 Win
St. Margaret's girls basketball program advanced with a stunning victory.Read More -
Tartan Student Achievements: Band Honors, Research Papers and More
St. Margaret’s students recognized recently for their achievements in academics and the arts.Read More -
Class of 2024 Enjoying Early Success in College-Admissions Process
The 122 students of St. Margaret’s Class of 2024 were hard at work during the early-admission period for colleges and universities.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Basketball Survives Second-Round Tilt vs. Millikan
The Tartans defeated the Rams 46-41 on the road Saturday.Read More -
Tartan Girls Basketball Opens CIF-SS Postseason With Win Over Aliso Niguel
St. Margaret's downed the Wolverines 50-33 Thursday.Read More -
PHOTOS: Early School Students Connect With St. Margaret’s Orchestra to Try Musical Instruments
The older students oversaw an “instrument petting zoo” where young students could hear, see and even try a variety of musical instruments up close.Read More -
PHOTOS: St. Margaret’s Celebrates Upcoming 101 Dalmatians Musical on 101st Day of School
St. Margaret’s celebrated the 101st day of school this week leading to the upcoming Lower School grades 2-3 musical.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates Lunar New Year With Activities and Education
St. Margaret celebrated Lunar New Year this week welcoming the year of the dragon with fun and educational activities.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Soccer Moves Past Monrovia in Thrilling Extra Time Finish
The Tartans outlasted the Wildcats 1-0 in the first round of the CIF postseason.Read More -
Tartan Boys Soccer Advances With 3-1 Wildcard Win
St. Margaret's defeated La Serna to enter the CIF-SS Div. IV Postseason.Read More -
Parent Up Speaker Shawn Achor Talks Positive Psychology With Tartan Community
Mr. Achor is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, and he shared some of his insight with the parent community in Hurlbut Theater.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Basketball Wraps up League Schedule With 82-52 Win
The Tartans bested Santa Ana Thursday evening.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Students Participate in Renowned CAIS Honors Music Festival
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St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Winter Signing Period
Eleven student-athletes from the Class of 2024 committed to continuing their academic careers and playing intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.Read More -
Tartans Eye Postseason with Wins Over Orange
St. Margaret's basketball and soccer programs were in action last night.Read More -
Middle School Students Engage In An Un-Bee-lievable Math Competition
The MS Math Bee is part of MathCounts, a national competition program that makes math achievement as challenging and exciting as a school sport.Read More -
The 2024 Tartan Revue’s Sensational Performers Dazzle in a Spectacular Show
The Arts at St. Margaret’s presented the 2024 Tartan Revue in the Marcus D. Hurlbut Theater last week with the long-standing tradition of Coffeehouse Cabaret while staying true to the purpose of showcasing artistic excellence.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Robotics Team Excels at FTC Tournament, Qualifies for Regionals
St. Margaret’s FTC Robotics team is heading to the Southern California Championships in March after an eventful interleague tournament in Diamond Bar.Read More -
Three-Point Shooting Key to Victory for Tartan Girls Basketball Over Estancia
St. Margaret's made 12 three-pointers in last night's win.Read More -
2024 State of the School Recap
The 2024 State of the School featured school leaders presenting to the parent community in Hurlbut Theater.Read More -
Tartans Clip Eagles in Boys Basketball and Soccer
St. Margaret's continues to roll towards the postseason.Read More -
Winter Film Festival Spotlights Cinematic Arts Students And Their Passionate Storytelling
St. Margaret’s Winter Film Festival was an extraordinary showcase of the creative works of cinematic arts students in both Upper and Middle School.Read More -
Middle School Students Build Sensory Toys for Early School Students
The collaboration between the grade 7 students and Early School involved MS students’ “Tartan Toy Company,” developing toys to help enhance ES sensory skills.Read More -
Students Immerse in Disney's Soundtrack Sessions Blending Harmony Between Education and Musicianship
Guided by Disney music professionals, Middle and Upper School band and orchestra students attended a workshop where they honed fundamental skills.Read More -
Through Alumni Feedback, St. Margaret’s Science Teachers Strive to Best Prepare Next Generation of Students
Upper School science teachers check in with Tartan alumni studying science-related disciplines at the college level to get feedback on their experiences.Read More -
Tartan Boys Soccer Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive With Tie Against Santa Ana
St. Margaret's and the Saints played to a 3-3 result Wednesday.Read More -
English IV Students Unwrap East Asian Literature With Fortune Cookies
From classroom to kitchen, Upper School students in English IV: Modern East Asian Literature bake cookies with "fortune" writings of great philosophers.Read More -
PHOTOS: English IV Students Use Virtual Reality to Better Understand Lived Experiences of Others
Each VR experience provides historical framework around the seniors' upcoming studies this semester.Read More -
St. Margaret's Battles For Late-Season Wins
The Tartans look to a strong finish to the regular season.Read More -
Tartans Girls Basketball Overwhelms Costa Mesa 66-16
St. Margaret's improves to 6-1 in South Coast League Play.Read More -
Early School Students Visit St. Margaret’s Garden to Explore Life Cycle of Sunflowers
The garden offers a vibrant curriculum where children, driven by their natural curiosity, actively explore, investigate, and care for the natural world.Read More -
Middle School Spelling Bee Spotlights Talented Tartan Spellers
St. Margaret’s Middle School students showcased their stupendous spelling talents this week during the annual Middle School Spelling Bee.Read More -
St. Margaret's Surf Team Downs Santa Margarita 45.5-38.5
The Tartans performed well in challenging conditions.Read More -
PHOTOS: PTF Winter Coffee Brings Community Together With a Peek Toward the Spring
Parents had the chance to share coffee and conversation with fellow Tartans and learn more about upcoming community events.Read More -
St. Margaret's Squeezes Orange High in Girls Basketball and Soccer
The Tartans picked up crucial league wins Thursday evening.Read More -
Tartan Boys Basketball Rebounds With 60-58 Win Against Estancia
Cameron Danz's four three-pointers lifted St. Margaret's Wednesday night.Read More -
Grade 4 Lighthouse Project Illuminates Classroom Learning
Lower School students in grade 4 built lighthouses in science teacher David Beshk’s class, applying a variety of lessons learned throughout the first semester.Read More -
Professional Community Dedicates In-Service Day to Core Value of Equity and Inclusion
St. Margaret's professional community participated in two diversity, equity and inclusion breakout sessions organized and led by the school’s equity team.Read More -
Middle School Students Showcase Portrait Gallery Based On First-Person Novels
The unit, called “Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors,” is based on a first-person novel that students choose from a provided list.Read More -
Tartans in the News: Professional Community Members Spotlighted for Academics, Service and Leadership
St. Margaret’s professional community has received recognition both locally and nationally for their expertise and service to the community.Read More
For all media inquiries or to arrange an interview with a St. Margaret’s community member, please contact:
Ryan Wood
Director of Communications and Marketing
949.661.0108x1253
Email
Ryan Wood
Director of Communications and Marketing
949.661.0108x1253
Highlander Magazine
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Spring 2024 - Web Edition
Tartans Thrive and the Future
Q&A With Amy Roberts
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