As a college-preparatory institution, St. Margaret’s academic excellence is rooted in vigor, choice and relevance and made possible by a strong foundation of educational expertise, research and best practices.
St. Margaret’s culture of innovation ensures unrivaled academics and programs that nurture and support the learning and growth of talented, enthusiastic students.
At St. Margaret’s, students are encouraged to explore their own interests in this vibrant, close-knit community, and Tartans seek opportunities for growth in athletics, the arts, service learning, leadership and more.
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St. Margaret’s has been part of the People of Color Conference for many years, advancing St. Margaret’s work around its Core Value of Equity and Inclusion.
St. Margaret's grade 6 reading and writing classes work closely together to foster a love of learning and prepare students for the remainder of their academic journeys.
St. Margaret’s Upper School students have been traveling to competitions across Southern California in a variety of Upper School clubs and competitive teams.
The joyful ceremony included readings and prayers by St. Margaret’s chaplains and students, as well as performances by St. Margaret’s band, orchestra and choir students.
The magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast came to life on stage with more than 60 talented Middle School students in Hurlbut Theater to tell the tale as old as time in a fantastic adaptation.
Extension Programs at St. Margaret's are designed to provide engaging activities that foster personal growth, build connections among students, and enhance the overall educational experience.
The archaeology interview project applies students’ understanding of the field of archaeology into a simulated job search, complete with the creation of a resume and a one-on-one interview.
St. Margaret’s Upper School and Middle School students engaged in a week of activities centered around mental health, well-being and a healthy-choices lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week.
Mr. Olson’s powerful message was mixed with humor and inspiration, expressing the importance of faith in his life and encouraging Tartans to not set limits and fight through adversity.
The grade 3 field trip to the Nature Reserve of Rancho Mission Viejo is part of the unit where students explore how indigenous communities interacted with their environments.
The Upper School ExEd courses are designed to nurture life skills, personal growth and well-being, and allow for learning outside of the regular class structure.
St. Margaret’s professional community came together during Monday’s in-service day to take the first significant step in the school’s multi-year accreditation process.
Students have the option to join one or more clubs in their division, where they meet during breaks in the block schedule to further explore a passion, learn a new skill or simply find a community of peers with something in common.
Upper School students have recently been recognized in the National Merit Scholarship program, prestigious essay competitions and leadership initiatives.
St. Margaret’s Upper School astronomy students experience an immersive unit lesson that bridges complex scientific concepts with engaging interactive visuals.
The City of San Juan Capistrano recognized and celebrated St. Margaret’s three CIF championship teams from the 2023-2024 school year during this week’s City Council meeting.
St. Margaret’s mission is to expose students to a rich and vibrant learning that enables them to experience diverse class offerings including the world of art.
Welcome Back Coffee is an annual start-of-year gathering for the Tartan community to reconnect and learn more about volunteer opportunities within the PTF
St. Margaret’s Parent Teacher Fellowship welcomed parents for the Welcome Back Coffee, an annual start-of-year gathering for the Tartan community.
St. Margaret’s officially welcomed in a new school year on Monday, as the All-School Opening Ceremony joyfully brought together the entire student body for the first time.
St. Margaret's Early School faculty members visited the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to gain insight into how guitars and other string instruments are manufactured and produced.
St. Margaret's students and professional community members have received well-deserved recognition, and prominently featured for their talents and outstanding achievements.
Summer at St. Margaret’s had something for everyone, from unique programs to athletic camps to academic prep offerings and Upper School for-credit academic courses.
After years of planning and with the backing of many generous supporters in the Tartan community, the next step in the exciting evolution of St. Margaret’s campus is here.
Over two full days of enlightening and research-based professional development, St. Margaret’s Summer Institute explored the essential role of play in early childhood education.
St. Margaret’s had a special last day of school, as the entire community came together to celebrate the Class of 2024 and reflect on a wonderful 2023-2024 school year.
St. Margaret’s kindergarten classrooms launched the Lower School’s first annual Watercolor Run with their curriculum focus on Global Goal No. 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.
This spring’s grants included a gift to Tartans Thrive, as fundraising continues for the campaign and the St. Margaret’s Commons ahead of its 2026 completion.
St. Margaret’s engaged in building a garden at each San Juan Capistrano location of Orange County Head Start bringing the school community together around a shared purpose.
St. Margaret’s students have been recognized for their academic and artistic achievements recently, honored and showcased in chemistry, music, visual arts and more.
St. Margaret’s Upper School honored its seniors and juniors and their pursuit of excellence in academics, community and athletics in the Upper School Awards Ceremony.
Capelle joins 17 fellow senior student-athletes who committed to a wide range of colleges and universities during the fall, winter and current signing periods.
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.
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.
The Space Exploration Exhibit is a cross-divisional collaborative project to spark curiosity about the vast universe and highlight the process of scientific discovery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eleven student-athletes from the Class of 2024 committed to continuing their academic careers and playing intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.
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.
The collaboration between the grade 7 students and Early School involved MS students’ “Tartan Toy Company,” developing toys to help enhance ES sensory skills.
Upper School science teachers check in with Tartan alumni studying science-related disciplines at the college level to get feedback on their experiences.
From classroom to kitchen, Upper School students in English IV: Modern East Asian Literature bake cookies with "fortune" writings of great philosophers.
The garden offers a vibrant curriculum where children, driven by their natural curiosity, actively explore, investigate, and care for the natural world.
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.
St. Margaret's professional community participated in two diversity, equity and inclusion breakout sessions organized and led by the school’s equity team.
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