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Upper School News
2021
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November
St. Margaret’s Launches ‘Digital Mentor’ Program Led by Upper School Peer Counselors
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Tartans in the News: Poetry Readings, Music Shows and More!
St. Margaret’s talented students have been seen on TV, at in-person events and on the big stage recently.Read More -
Tartan Girls are CIF-SS Div. V Cross Country Runners-Up
Both the girls and boys cross country squads advance to the California State Championships next week.Read More -
Tartan Football Advances to CIF-SS Final With 23-13 Comeback Win
The Tartans prevailed in a close-fought battle Friday evening.Read More -
Tartan Football Outlasts San Dimas 38-28 in CIF-SS Quarterfinal
St. Margaret's advances to the semifinals for the first time in four years.Read More -
St. Margaret's Cross Country Teams Advance to CIF-SS Finals
The Tartans battled all comers, including the weather, at Friday's preliminary races.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Fall Signing Period
Eleven student-athletes from the Class of 2022 will continue their academic and athletic careers at a range of prestigious colleges and universities.Read More -
Grade 6 Students Complete Archaeology Interview Project—With a Little Help From Upper School AP U.S. History Students
The cross-division connection was especially valuable since several of the Upper School students did the same project in Mrs. Otto's class several years ago.Read More -
Upper School Play 'Our Town' A Hit With Audiences and Critics
The four productions featured 17 actors and a student technical crew.Read More -
Tartan Tennis Downs Cougars 11-7 in Second-Round of CIF-SS Postseason
St. Margaret's will face Sunny Hills in the Quarterfinals on Nov. 8.Read More -
Tartan Football Defeats Hueneme 48-6, Advances to Second Round of CIF Playoffs
St. Margaret's relied on both sides of the ball in the win Friday.Read More -
Tartan Cross Country Near-Perfect at League Finals
St. Margaret's finished at the top of the charts on Thursday afternoon.Read More -
‘You Are Enough’ – Upper School Honors Assembly Honors Student Achievement and Uniqueness
Each of the assembly's speakers reflected on the importance of each student’s unique value to the school community.Read More -
Red Ribbon Week Activities Spotlight Mental Health and Well-Being
Students discussed the importance of mental health, explored the connection between physical and mental well-being, and learned coping strategies to use when life gets stressful.Read More -
Upper School Advisories Connect With Partner Organizations for Year of Service Learning
The service-learning program in the Upper School is designed to build relationships with organizations, which nurtures better learning outcomes, deeper investment and more authentic contributions to community needs.Read More -
Tartan Tennis Wins CIF-SS Postseason First Round Matchup
St. Margaret's Downed Oxford 10-8 on Wednesday.Read More -
Girls Golf are CIF-SS Div. IV Team Champions
The Tartans overcame the weather and the competition to claim the crown.Read More -
Upper School Artists Showcase Their Spooky Creativity at ‘FrightFEST’ Event
The event featured musical performances, theatrical monologues, dance numbers and a display of Halloween-themed student photography and films.Read More -
October
Tartan Tennis Duo Wins San Joaquin League Doubles Tournament
Angela Liu and Kate Purpura claimed the title for St. Margaret's on Thursday.Read More -
Tartan Football Ends Regular Season With 49-14 Road Win
St. Margarets traveled to Temecula on Thursday evening and defeated Rancho Christian.Read More -
PHOTOS: Upper School Spanish Classes Celebrate and Participate in Día de los Muertos
Upper School Spanish classes at St. Margaret’s have long celebrated Día de los Muertos and learned more about the holiday’s significance.Read More -
Students Helping Students: Tartan Tutors Program Brings Academic Assistance and Peer Connections to Community
The Tartan Tutor network is an Upper School leadership group that launched in 2019 as a way for students to help other students with their academic work and study strategies.Read More -
Gabby Eifrig Advances in CIF-SS Individual Golf Tournament
Eifrig tied for 11th in the Individual Regional Wednesday.Read More -
PHOTOS: Tartans Young and Old Collaborate on Volcano-Building Science Activity
The science collaboration was the latest in a school year full of fun and meaningful cross-divisional activities at St. Margaret’s.Read More -
Tartan Defense Tenacious in 55-0 Win over Calipatria HS
St. Margaret's picked up the shutout in a road win on Oct. 22.Read More -
Emily Morton '13 Named St. Margaret's Equestrian Coach
Morton joins the Tartan athletics staff effective immediately.Read More -
St. Margaret's Cross Country Programs Continue to Dominate
The Tartans had a commanding showing at the second Western Athletic Conference cluster meet.Read More -
See the Film! St. Margaret’s Comes Together to Celebrate Homecoming 2021
Re-live all the exciting festivities of the day with this film celebrating Homecoming 2021.Read More -
Tartan Tennis Ends Regular Season on a High Note
St. Margaret's downed Pacifica Christian 13-5 on Wednesday.Read More -
Kindergartners Visit Tanaka Farms, Bring Pumpkins Back to Surprise Upper School Students
The students decorated the pumpkins with silly faces and uplifting messages, and delivered them to Upper School students as a way to serve their older Tartan peers and bring a little extra joy to the school day.Read More -
Tartan Golf Secures League Championship With Win Over Sage Hill
St. Margaret's is looking towards postseason play after a successful league campaign.Read More -
Tartan Football Grounds Eagles in 42-0 Win
St. Margaret's celebrated homecoming with a bang against CVCS on Friday.Read More -
Tartan Volleyball Closes out League Slate With Win Over CVCS
St. Margaret's battled to a 3-0 win on the road Tuesday evening.Read More -
PTF Parent Up Speaker Series Kicks Off 2021-2022 With Dr. Lisa Damour
Dr. Damour gave an insightful virtual presentation to the parent community titled “Coming of Age in Challenging Times: Helping Children and Teens Build Emotional Strength.”Read More -
Tartans Roll, Defeat Castaic 60-20
St. Margaret's offense led the way for the Tartans.Read More -
Professional Community In-Service Day Devoted to Division- and Department-Specific Activities
Divisions and academic departments met for meaningful conversations, professional development, curriculum planning and other activities to enhance classroom learning.Read More -
Through Clubs, St. Margaret’s Students Build Leadership Skills and Create Communities
Clubs are a cherished part of the Tartan experience in the Upper School and Middle School, and an important way for students to experience a leadership role.Read More -
Tartans Sweep Sage Hill and Clinch League Title on Senior Night
St. Margaret's wins its 25th league title in girls volleyball.Read More -
Bryan Wallace Named Head Boys Soccer Coach at St. Margaret's
Wallace brings a wealth of professional and club experience to the program.Read More -
September
Tartan Golf, Tennis and Volleyball Programs Hit Mid-Season Stride
St. Margaret's continues to grind through a challenging fall season.Read More -
PHOTOS: Innovation Block Mini-Courses Introduce New Learning Opportunities for Upper School Students
The mini-courses support strategic goals around expanding experiential learning, developing student health and wellness programs and cultivating important life skills.Read More -
3 Upper School Students Team Up to Win Global Business Case Competition
For the global competition, the three Tartans had 72 hours to develop a business plan for a company exploring a strategic partnership.Read More -
Tartans Conduct College-Level Scientific Research as Part of Partnership With UC Irvine
Fourteen Upper School students took part in a valuable internship in a college research environment this summer through a longstanding partnership with UC Irvine.Read More -
Tartan Cross Country Finishes on top at First League Meet
St. Margaret's led the pack at Mason Park on Tuesday.Read More -
Tartans Triumph over Riverside Prep on Historic Evening
St. Margaret's defeated the Silver Knights 54-0.Read More -
Tartan Golf, Tennis and Volleyball Programs Gear Up for Fall Success
St. Margaret's enjoyed mid-season victories on the course and the courts this week.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Band Director Brings Professional Experience Into Classroom
Chris Carbajal plays tenor saxophone with Ebi, and he is the only band member who is also a full-time educator.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Launches ‘Tartan Dance Company’ for Advanced Upper School Dancers
The inaugural year will feature 12 dancers performing together both at school events and dance festivals across Southern California.Read More -
Upper School Students Meet With College Representatives as Seniors Begin Application Process
St. Margaret’s Upper School students have the opportunity to learn more details, ask specific questions and gain valuable insight from college representatives.Read More -
Tartan Football Coach Kory Minor Honored by Play Like a Champion Today
Coach Minor is a "Champion Coach of the Week."Read More -
St. Margaret's Volleyball Program Successful at Dave Mohs Memorial Tournament
The Tartans had a strong weekend and finished in second place.Read More -
Tartan Golf and Tennis Programs Continue to Roll
St. Margaret's picked up crucial early-season wins on Thursday.Read More -
PHOTOS: Upper School Retreats Start School Year With Relevant Skill-Building in Fun Ways
Upper School students welcomed the return of grade-level retreats to start the school year, with all the immense benefits they bring.Read More -
Girls Tennis Downs Webb 10-8
The Tartans picked up a league win on the road Tuesday.Read More -
Tartan Golf Notches First Win of Season
St. Margaret's downed Rosary 211-257 on Tuesday.Read More -
New Upper School Electives Engage Students in Astronomy, Computer Science, U.S. History and More
Several new electives are offered to Upper School students this year, as the St. Margaret’s curriculum naturally evolves based on student need, student interest and faculty expertise.Read More -
August
Tartan Cross-Country Programs Ranked in Top 10 in Preseason Rankings
St. Margaret's boys clock in at No. 1 while the girls sit at No. 3Read More -
See the Film! St. Margaret’s Students Offer Advice and Well Wishes for 2021-2022 Year!
Students recently reflected on their time at St. Margaret’s, sharing their thoughts on what it means to be a Tartan, sage advice for new students joining the community and spirited messages to kick off the new year.Read More -
Tartan Volleyball Off to a Quick Start
St. Margaret's picks up steam with gold at the Portola Tournament.Read More -
St. Margaret's Appoints Megan Armes as Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
Armes has been named the new girls lacrosse head coach, effective immediately.Read More -
July
Tartan Lacrosse Athletes Garner Postseason Awards
St. Margaret's lacrosse program members were recognized as some of the best in Southern California and the country.Read More -
June
Avery Chambers Named Head Cheerleading Coach at St. Margaret's
Chambers will assume the role effective immediately.Read More -
Tartans Triumphant at CIF-SS Div. IV Track & Field Championships
Nine St. Margaret's track & field athletes competed in the finals this past Saturday.Read More -
Josh Markum Appointed as Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Margaret's
Josh Markum has been named the new girls basketball head coach, effective immediately.Read More -
Tartans Advance Nine Athletes to CIF-SS Track & Field Finals
St. Margaret's track & field programs continue to impress on large stages.Read More -
Jackson Adelman Named Academy League Athlete of the Year
Adelman caps an extraordinary career at St. Margaret's with the honor.Read More -
Seniors Bryce Chan and Nick Ostlund are NHSSCA All-American Athletes
This award is given annually to high school athletes who have demonstrated outstanding achievement on and off the field in regards to strength and conditioning, athletic performance, academics and leadership.Read More -
Senior Christine Kao to Join Cheerleading Squad at Northwestern University
Kao is headed to Evanston, Ill. in the fall to join the Wildcat squad.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Proudly Presents the Class of 2021, Heading to 64 Colleges and Universities
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School is proud to present the Class of 2021 on the eve of their official graduation date this Saturday, June 5.Read More -
Virtual Visiting Artist Inspires Love-Themed Student Projects in a Variety of Disciplines
Each visual arts discipline worked remotely with Ms. Grant and explored the concept of love-inspired art.Read More -
Bob Yoder Named Head Boys and Girls Volleyball Coach at St. Margaret's
Update: Coach Yoder has assumed the role of head coach of the Tartan girls volleyball program alongside his duties as head coach of the boys program.Read More -
Candlelighting Continues Upper School Tradition of Passing the Flame of Leadership
The Class of 2021 symbolically passed the flame of leadership to the Class of 2022 during the annual ceremony.Read More -
Class of 2021 Senior ISPs Lead Students on Journey of Self-Discovery and Service
The goal of ISPs is to create a meaningful transition for seniors from the structure of high school to the independence of college.Read More -
May
St. Margaret's Sweeps San Joaquin League Track & Field Championships
The Tartans dominated at the league finals at The Webb Schools Thursday evening.Read More -
St. Margaret’s and The Ecology Center Partnership Supports SJC Neighbors
St. Margaret’s connected with its longtime community partner, The Ecology Center, to support its Nourishing Neighbors program that donates weekly Farm Share Harvest Boxes containing fruits, vegetables, herbs and pantry staples to feed food-insecure families in San Juan Capistrano.Read More -
Upper School Art Awards Recognize Achievement in a Variety of Disciplines
More than 70 Upper School students were recognized for achievement in the performing and visual arts in the Upper School Arts Awards,Read More -
Tartan Baseball Punches Postseason Ticket With Win Over Sage Hill
St. Margaret's downed the Lightning 12-2 on Tuesday.Read More -
Tartans Rout Great Oak 21-1 in Opening Round of CIF-SS Playoffs
St. Margaret's jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.Read More -
Talented Tartan Filmmakers Showcased at Spring Film Festival
St. Margaret’s cinematic arts program showcased 44 student films created during the school year.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Basketball Ends Season on High Note
The Tartans defeated The Webb Schools 46-30.Read More -
Photography and English IV Students Collaborate on Interdisciplinary Storytelling Project
The collaboration was part of the school's interdisciplinary summer grant program where different subjects come together for enhanced learning.Read More -
Tartan Swimming & Diving Teams Excel at League Championships
St. Margaret's wrapped up league competition on Tuesday afternoon.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Sophomore Wins Prestigious Engineering Award From The University of Chicago
Charlotte was nominated by St. Margaret’s science teachers as a student with “exceptional intellectual promise in the sciences and a passion for innovation.”Read More -
St. Margaret's Track and Field Squads Shine at OC Championships
The Tartans posted great results this past weekend.Read More -
Girls Soccer Dominant in Quarterfinal Win
The Tartans downed Valley Christian 3-0 on Tuesday.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Soccer Keeps Postseason Alive with Second-Round Win
The Tartans defeated Santa Paula 2-0 on May 14.Read More -
Tartans Down Lions 20-12 in Girls Lacrosse
St. Margaret's looks to wrap up the season with wins against top opponents.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Soccer and Tennis Programs Notch Playoff Wins
The Tartans kicked off the CIF postseason on the right foot yesterday afternoon.Read More -
Tartan Baseball Beats CVCS as League Title Hunt Heats Up
St. Margaret's downed the Eagles 6-4 Tuesday evening.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges and Universities During Spring Signing Period
Three talented student-athletes from the Class of 2021 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the spring signing period.Read More -
Tartans Dig Deep for Win Against Canyon
St. Margaret's girls lacrosse defeated Canyon High School 13-10.Read More -
St. Margaret's Track & Field Programs Set the Pace This Weekend
The Tartans showed their prowess at two high-profile events.Read More -
Tartan Baseball and Boys Golf Programs Notch Mid-Season Wins
The baseball team keeps the postseason firmly in their sights, while the golf team remains undefeated in league.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Esports Team Completes Successful Season and Looks to a Bright Future
The Tartans were one of hundreds of schools participating in a high school esports league through PlayVS, a leading esports league organizer and CIF partner.Read More -
Tartans Roll, Gear up For Playoff Action
St. Margaret's boys lacrosse, boys basketball and girls soccer put together decisive wins Wednesday evening.Read More -
Seychelle Balog Captures League Singles Crown
Seychelle won her third straight league singles title Wednesday afternoon.Read More -
Tartan Baseball Eyes Playoff Spot With Win Over Webb
St. Margaret's defeated the Gauls 5-2 Tuesday afternoon.Read More -
Take a Tour: Barbara Nelson PreK-12 Exhibit Showcases Talented Student Art
Teachers from each division in 2D Design, 3D Design, Architecture, Ceramics, Photography, and Studio Art have selected over 150 Tartans artworks for the exhibit.Read More -
Advance Study Spanish Students Engage in Insightful Conversation on Mexico-U.S. Relations With Guest Author and Professor
The class welcomed Dr. Alvaro Ramirez to lead an insightful conversation about Mexico-United States relations.Read More -
Upper School Senior Named OC Artist of the Year Finalist
Tatiana Cloobeck was chosen as the finalist in her specialty by a panel of professional judges and arts educators.Read More -
April
Class of 2021 Enjoys Festive Final Day of Classes—See the Photos!
Seniors connected, signed yearbooks and celebrated a milestone day.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Honors Upper School Achievement Through Senior and Junior Awards and Cum Laude Society Induction
St. Margaret’s honored its Upper School seniors and juniors and their pursuit of excellence in academics, community and athletics in virtual award ceremonies for each class.Read More -
St. Margaret's Celebrates Girls Soccer Seniors, Win Against Pacifica Christian
The Tartans topped the Tritons 2-0 at home.Read More -
Arts Commitment Recognition Honors 8 Seniors Pursuing Arts in College
St. Margaret’s recognized students who are committed to pursue their art discipline at the university level for the next four years.Read More -
Spirited Kickball, Dodgeball Tournaments Bring Joy to Student Life
Student life at St. Margaret’s has recently had a fun and competitive flair to it, as multiple divisions have organized exciting tournaments.Read More -
4 Tartans Named Semifinalists for OC Artist of the Year
They are among 105 semifinalists from around the county from an initial nomination list of 616 artists.Read More -
Tartan Boys Tennis, Soccer Programs Top Webb School
St. Margaret's had a clean sweep facing The Webb Schools on Monday.Read More -
FTC Robotics Team Wraps Up Successful Year With Regional Championship Appearance—See the Video!
The Tartans advanced past the qualifier round to the regional championship this year.Read More -
Big Weekend for Tartan Athletics
St. Margaret's made some noise around the county to close out a busy week.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Symposium Demonstrates the Power, Promise and Influence of Females in STEAM to Impact the World—Watch Film!
Girls in STEAM merges the possibilities of STEAM fields—science, technology, engineering, arts and math—with championing the power and potential of girls and women.Read More -
Upper School Celebrates Pride Week Through Educational Panels and Fundraisers
St. Margaret’s Upper School recognized Pride Week this week through fundraising, educational panels and participation in an opt-in National Day of Silence.Read More -
Tartans Down Sage Hill to Claim League Title
St. Margaret's girls soccer won 2-0 Wednesday evening.Read More -
Jackson Adelman is CIF Div. IV 1600m Leader
Adelman competed against some of the best in Southern California to set the mark.Read More -
Tartans Successful in Busy Athletic Weekend
St. Margaret's girls soccer, swimming and diving, boys basketball and lacrosse programs traveled near and far this past weekend, winning along the way.Read More -
St. Margaret's Sinks Sage Hill 3-1 in Boys Volleyball
The Tartans dominated in the final three sets in the win.Read More -
SMES Celebrates Women in STEAM: The Talented Leaders Inspiring the Next Generation of STEAM Practitioners
In all, nearly two dozen STEAM subject teachers at St. Margaret’s are talented, expert and inspiring women, and many of them contribute to the success of the Girls in STEAM Symposium each year.Read More -
Upper School Student Develops Financial App and Wins International Competition
Sophomore Tina Mai won first place in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship World Series of Innovation, for her app that enables better financial access for people not part of the banking system.Read More -
Girls Basketball Enjoys Total Team Effort in 44-38 Win Over Laguna Beach
The Tartans notched their second win of the season Wednesday night.Read More -
PHOTOS: Class of 2021 Enjoys Surprise ‘Camp on Campus’ Senior Retreat
The Upper School collaborated with Camp Stevens, where the annual senior retreat typically is held in August, to instead bring the experience to St. Margaret’s campus.Read More -
St. Margaret's Baseball, Lacrosse Programs Win as Spring Action Heats Up
The Tartans picked up key early-season wins on Tuesday.Read More -
Tartan Boys Soccer Downs Samueli 6-1 at Home
The win secures a playoff spot for the Tartans.Read More -
Tartan Lacrosse Programs Defeat Visiting Santa Fe Christian Squads
Both boys and girls lacrosse teams picked up wins against a talented San Diego foe.Read More -
Tartan Football Holds on for 19-13 win over Westminster
St. Margaret's closed out an abbreviated football season with a road win over the Lions.Read More -
Tartan Girls Track & Field Dominant in Win Over Crean Lutheran
The track & field teams traveled to Irvine to take on Crean Lutheran on Wednesday.Read More -
Let’s Go Tartans! Athletic Competition Returns and the Tartan Community Celebrates—See the Spirited Film!
This film illustrates how Tartan athletes trained and maintained their competitive edge through the hiatus from play, and captures the spirit among student-athletes, coaches and administrators around the return to competition.Read More -
Upper School Musical Songs for a New World a Triumph of Production and Performance—See the Photos!
The cast performed live in four unforgettable shows that were streamed from the Nolet Amphitheater.Read More -
March
Tartans Triumph as Sport Seasons Ramp Up
Boys golf, lacrosse and girls tennis picked up wins on Tuesday evening.Read More -
PHOTOS: Marine Science Field Study in Dana Point Tide Pools Engages Upper School Students
St. Margaret’s Upper School marine science students moved their classroom to the ocean.Read More -
Upper School Explores Theme of ‘Running Against the Wind’ at Honors Assembly
The assembly featured speeches by seniors Jackson Adelman and Bryce Chan and a musical performance by Tatiana Cloobeck.Read More -
Tartan Track & Field Athletes Thrilled to Return to Competition
Track & Field was back at it while boys basketball, boys soccer and surf programs took home wins this weekend.Read More -
13 St. Margaret’s Students Nominated for OC Artist of the Year
A panel of arts educators will narrow down the list and choose semi-finalists to move on to a round of in-person interviewsRead More -
St. Margaret’s Launches Annual Schoolwide Service Learning Project in Partnership with The Ecology Center -- Watch Film!
Over the next month, St. Margaret’s will lead a schoolwide donation drive for additional needed household supplies, identified in partnership with The Ecology Center, to be added to the Nourishing Neighbors Farm Share Harvest Boxes.Read More -
St. Margaret's Athletic Programs Pick Up Early-Season Victories
The Tartans girls basketball, boys lacrosse, baseball and boys tennis programs all notched wins this week.Read More -
Cinematic Arts Students Compete in 4-Day National Spring Film Invitational
Students had four days to write, shoot and edit a short film to compete against other students across the country.Read More -
Top California Graduate Scientists to Present at Girls in STEAM 2021
These inspiring female graduate students will share their three-minute presentations that aim to make their complex, high-level scientific research more accessible to the public.Read More -
Tartans Win Best-in-Grade Award and Six National Medals in Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Less than 1 percent of the 230,000 works of art and writing submitted by students across the United States win national medals.Read More -
Tartans Find Bright Spots in Loss at Estancia
St. Margaret's football program returned to action in a 35-16 loss to the Eagles.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Alumni Enhancing Student Learning at Their Alma Mater
The cherished St. Margaret’s graduates put together video presentations, shared artwork, and answered questions from current students via Zoom discussions.Read More -
Tartans Return to Play on Tartan Field in Draw With Orange Lutheran
Girls soccer played to a 0-0 tie in the first game on Tartan Field in more than a year.Read More -
Upper School Introduces Incoming Director of College Counseling Elise Rodriguez and Highlights St. Margaret’s Leading Approach and Reputation
St. Margaret’s held an informative session for Upper School parents and students this week to introduce incoming Director of College Counseling Elise Rodriguez and discuss the transition process in the department.Read More -
Three St. Margaret’s Seniors Illuminate San Juan Elementary in Yearlong Service-Learning Project
The LED lights were recently installed and a ceremony to celebrate the project took place this week at San Juan Elementary.Read More -
Tartan Soccer, Surf and Tennis Teams Battle as Athletic Schedules Ramp Up
The Tartans proved their mettle in the water, on the court and the pitch this week.Read More -
Go Tartans! Watch the Cheer Squad Welcome Back Athletics With Spirited Routine
The cheer squad will debut at the girls soccer game next Friday, March 12 and will be seen at Tartan competitions throughout the spring.Read More -
Tartan Athletics is Back! Competition Resumes for St. Margaret’s Student-Athletes
St. Margaret’s student-athletes have returned to competition, with boys soccer and girls tennis playing their first contests this week.Read More -
Digital Art Tools Open New World of Creativity for Upper School Studio Artists—See Their Amazing Work!
The flexibility to create digitally was made possible by a generous PTF grant, which brought iPad Pros with stylus pens to the visual arts department.Read More -
February
St. Margaret’s TIDE Leadership Group Leads Black History Month Celebration
The activities included a panel discussion with Upper School senior Kaelyn Dunnell and head football coach Kory Minor, moderated by Director of Equity and Inclusion Victor Cota.Read More -
Tartan Dancers Selected to Perform at Virtual California Dances Festival
The students performances were originally created for the St. Margaret’s 2020 Winter Dance Concert, and selected for the California Dances Festival by an adjudication panel of professional performers and educators.Read More -
Tartan Surf Program Stoked to Get Back to Competition
The Tartans returned to the water and the Scholastic Surf Series this past weekend.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Marks Lunar New Year With Crafts, Celebrations and Storytelling
Students celebrated the Lunar New Year last week with fun activities and delicious food to ring in the year of the ox.Read More -
Calculus Students Use Tartan Field for Experiential Optimization Activity
Students were tasked with reaching the center of the field as efficiently as possible.Read More -
With Love! Upper School Tartans Make Personalized Valentines for Every Lower School Student
The cards were written last week during Advisory and delivered to each of the Lower School classrooms on Tuesday.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Receives AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for Second Consecutive Year
St. Margaret’s is one of 1,119 schools nationwide to receive the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, and one of only 288 schools to meet the criteria in AP computer science A.Read More -
PHOTOS: 2021 Coffee House Cabaret Showcases Student Artistry in Music, Dance and Spoken Word
The 90-minute Coffee House Cabaret featured 17 acts by students who selected, wrote or choreographed their own performances.Read More -
Tartan Writers and Artists Honored With Regional Scholastic Awards
Tartans won 24 Gold Keys overall, which will be forwarded for judging in the national competition.Read More -
Cinematic Arts Student Work Showcased at Winter Film Festival
More than 40 films were part of the Winter Film Festival, ranging from less than a minute to more than five minutes in length.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Winter Signing Period
Three student-athletes from the Class of 2021 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.Read More -
January
‘Let Our Life Be a Lighthouse’ –PTF Parent Up Speaker Steve Pemberton Shares Inspiring Story
It was a moving presentation that was part a reflection of identity, a call for service and an inspiring personal story of resilience,Read More -
Upper School Model UN Club Leads Virtual Conference With AP Human Geography Students
The Upper School’s Model United Nations club hosted a student-led virtual conference for AP human geography students, with more than 30 students in grade 10 attending.Read More -
Upper School Shifts History Curriculum, Developing New Electives Based on Student Interest
United States history will move to grade 10 and the Upper School will expand student access to more electives,Read More -
Upper School Students Work With The Social Institute to Promote Positive Technology Use
Two students worked with the organization to share their voice and insights into social media and technology use.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Class of 2021 Has Strong Start to College Admissions Process
More than three-fourths of the Class of 2021 had an offer of admission before the Christmas break, a number well above normal years.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Students Honor and Reflect on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
St. Margaret’s students dedicated time in Chapel this week to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his work.Read More -
New Upper School Electives Go In-Depth in Economics, Architecture and Dance Composition
The new options available this semester are a natural evolution of St. Margaret's Upper School curriculum.Read More -
Upper School Student Film Honored as Semifinalist in New York Cinematography Awards
Body & Soul and several other films made in St. Margaret’s cinematic arts classes will be showcased at the annual Winter Film Festival on January 28.Read More
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An independent preschool through grade 12 college-preparatory day school in Orange County, California
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St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.661.0108
31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.661.0108
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