St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

October

Tartan Football Cruises to 54-6 Win Over Estancia

10/1/2023

St. Margaret's triumphed in the one-sided affair.

September

Tartan Cross Country Teams Outpace Competition at First League Meet

9/28/2023

St. Margaret's hosted the Orange Coast League meet on Wednesday.

Upper School Students Experience Chicano Art During Visit to Cheech Marin Museum

9/28/2023

St. Margaret's students explored the rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions of Chicano art during the visit.

Tartan Girls Golf Has Tremendous Week on the Links

9/22/2023

St. Margaret's stayed perfect in the face of challenging competition.

Upper School Seniors Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

9/21/2023

The seniors are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide, representing less than 1 percent of eligible students.

Senior Everett Capelle Shines at Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational

9/18/2023

Capelle shattered a 12-year-old school record Saturday.

Girls Golf Remains Perfect With Win Over Katella

9/15/2023

The Tartans picked up a 157-285 road victory Thursday.

Tartan Girls Tennis and Volleyball Teams Notch Wins

9/13/2023

St. Margaret's enjoyed continued positive results in fall action Tuesday.

Cross Country Program Overcomes Opponents and Elements at Laguna Hills Invitational

9/11/2023

Weather and stiff competition challenged the Tartans in their second event of the season.

Tartan Girls Tennis Rely on Team Effort to Defeat Crean Lutheran

9/8/2023

St. Margaret's bested the Saints 10-8 Thursday.

Tartan Girls Golf Extends Unbeaten Streak

9/7/2023

St. Margaret's defeated Estancia 198-263 on Wednesday.

Class of 2024 Meet With College Representatives as Application Process Begins

9/7/2023

This fall, representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will visit St. Margaret’s to meet with interested students.

PHOTOS: Retreat Brings Class of 2024 Together for Memorable Experiential Learning

9/7/2023

The grade 12 retreat is a highly anticipated part of the student experience, creating a fun, safe and rewarding passage for the senior class to come together.

Theater Technical Arts, Data Analysis Among New Upper School Course Offerings

9/7/2023

New course offerings are the result of St. Margaret’s curriculum naturally evolving based on student need, student interest and faculty expertise.

St. Margaret's Cross Country Teams Battle At Gaucho Invitational

9/6/2023

The Tartans competed at UC Santa Barbara this past weekend.

Tartan Football Downs Eagles 26-20

9/3/2023

St. Margaret's defeated CVCS at Saddleback College Friday night.

Girls Volleyball Tames Mustangs 3-1

9/1/2023

The Tartans opened league play with a win against visiting Costa Mesa.

August

PHOTOS: Special Camp Marks 32nd Summer of Friendship and Fun

8/25/2023

This year's program had 150 campers and 150 volunteer counselors (more than 50 of them St. Margaret’s students) across the three sessions.

Spanish III Students Experience Unforgettable Summer Studying in Spain

8/18/2023

St. Margaret’s views experiential learning as an essential part of its academic program, and studying Spanish abroad was a valuable opportunity for students to boost language skills and experience the culture they are studying.

June

Pete Carey Returns as Head Coach of St. Margaret's Boys Soccer Program

6/20/2023

Carey returns to St. Margaret's to lead the Upper School and Middle School programs.

Tartan Athletes Honored With All-CIF and All-County Awards

6/9/2023

A raft of St. Margaret's student-athletes were awarded.

Presenting the Class of 2023! Scholars, Artists, Athletes and Leaders Heading to 71 Colleges and Universities

6/2/2023

St. Margaret's is proud to present the Class of 2023 on the eve of their official graduation date on Saturday, June 3.

May

St. Margaret’s Senior Charlotte Quintanar’s Documentary Showcased at Cannes Film Festival

5/30/2023

Charlotte's documentary film, Bee the Solution, was screened at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in May.

AP Environmental Science Students Develop and Teach Experiential Lessons for the Lower School

5/26/2023

Upper School juniors in AP environmental science put together lessons based on the Lower School's United Nations Sustainable Goal.

St. Margaret’s Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month With Narratives, Education and Celebrations

5/26/2023

AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.

Class of 2024 Travels to San Diego for Two Days of College Campus Visits

5/25/2023

The Class of 2024 visited the University of San Diego, San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego over two days.

PHOTOS: Tartan Artists Honored at Upper School Arts Awards

5/25/2023

The 2023 Upper School Arts Awards was a year-end culminating event celebrating the accomplishments of talented Upper School student-artists.

Tartan Volleyball Advances to CIF Regional Semifinal Round

5/17/2023

St. Margaret's defeated Carlsbad 3-0 on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Early Childhood School Connects With St. Margaret’s Orchestra to Try Musical Instruments

5/17/2023

The cross-divisional connection is unique to St. Margaret’s PreK-12 campus, which offers students of different ages the opportunity to come together for joyful learning, connection and fun.

Capelle Notches Third Place Finish at CIF-SS Track & Field Finals

5/15/2023

A determined host of Tartans competed in Moorpark this past Saturday.

Upper School Theater Students Recognized at MACY Awards

5/15/2023

In addition to Tartans receiving 19 individual honors for the performances in Upper School productions, a number of students also performed at the event.

With New Director of Institutional Research, St. Margaret’s Furthers Its Commitment to Data-Driven Decision-Making

5/11/2023

Dr. Stephanie Capen, an Upper School science teacher since 2020, will be moving into the newly created administrative role after this school year.

Tartan Golfers Excel Against Tough Field at CIF-SS Individual Championship

5/10/2023

Keegan Carnell and Jack McGrory had top-ten finishes on the day.

St. Margaret’s Honors Student Achievement, Inducts 26 Into Cum Laude Society During Upper School Awards

5/10/2023

The Upper School honored its seniors and juniors and their pursuit of excellence in academics, community and athletics in an awards ceremony this week.

Boys Volleyball to Compete For Second Consecutive CIF Championship

5/9/2023

The Tartans will face El Segundo on May 13.

St. Margaret's Track & Field Warms Up For CIF Finals Appearance

5/8/2023

The Tartans used the preliminary round to sharpen their focus.

Tartan Swim Program Impresses at CIF Div. III and IV Finals

5/8/2023

St. Margaret's had a great showing on Saturday.

St. Margaret's Boys Tennis to Meet Cypress in CIF Div. III Quarterfinal

5/8/2023

The Tartans dispatched Nordhoff 11-7 Friday.

St. Margaret's Swimmers Successful at CIF Prelims

5/5/2023

The Tartans gear up for a finals appearance this Saturday.

Tartan Achievements: National History Bowl, Presidential Scholar Semifinalists and More!

5/5/2023

Several Upper School students have been recognized for their achievements recently in subjects like history, chemistry and cinematic arts.

Tartan Tennis Battles Long Beach Poly to Advance in CIF Div. III Championships

5/4/2023

Dillan Grover put St. Margaret's ahead via a tie-breaker.

Tartans Sweep Barons to Advance to CIF Volleyball Semifinal

5/4/2023

St. Margaret's made quick work of Fountain Valley Wednesday.

Tartan Boys Golf Shines at Orange Coast League Championships

5/4/2023

St. Margaret's captured the top seven spots in the final.

PHOTOS: STEAM Expo Brings Students of All Ages to St. Margaret’s for a Fun Day of Learning

5/4/2023

The STEAM Expo was a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering, art and math at St. Margaret's.

Tartan Beach Volleyball Downs Foothill Tech, Advance to CIF Quarter Final

5/2/2023

St. Margaret's brought a 4-1 victory home from Ventura Monday.

St. Margaret's Lacrosse Programs Preparing for Playoff Success

5/1/2023

The Tartans drew challenging opponents in the opening round.

PHOTOS: Tartan Musicians Take the Stage at Spring Music Concerts

5/1/2023

The spring music concerts took place on the Hurlbut Theater stage over three nights.

Two St. Margaret’s Seniors Named Finalists for 2023 Artist of the Year

5/1/2023

Charlotte Quintanar and Winston Verdult were both finalists in the Film and TV category.

April

St. Margaret's Beach and Boys Volleyball Teams Open CIF Playoffs With Wins

4/28/2023

The Tartans jumped out to hot starts in post-season competition.

St. Margaret's Track and Field and Swimming Programs Battle at League Finals

4/28/2023

The Tartans represented well on Thursday.

Tartans Tame Mustangs in Baseball League Final

4/28/2023

St. Margaret's shut out Costa Mesa 3-0 Thursday.

St. Margaret's Boys Tennis Advances Five to CIF Postseason

4/28/2023

The Tartans closed out their league season Thursday.

Tartan Equestrian Team Excels Despite Weather-Shortened Season

4/28/2023

The recent rainy season canceled many IEL events, but St. Margaret's riders were undeterred.

PHOTOS: Candlelighting Ceremony Marks the Passing of Leadership in the Upper School

4/28/2023

The candles symbolized the passing of leadership, as the tradition takes place during the seniors’ final days on campus.

Tartan Girls Lacrosse Outlasts Newbury Park

4/26/2023

St. Margaret's beat the Panthers 16-12 Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Spring Dance Concerts Shine Spotlight on Talented Tartan Dancers

4/26/2023

St. Margaret’s dance program was in the spotlight last weekend, as the Hurlbut Theater stage welcomed dancers of all ages.

St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges and Universities During Spring Signing Period

4/19/2023

Five Tartan student-athletes from the Class of 2023 will continue their academic and athletic careers at a range of prestigious colleges and universities.

6 Tartan Seniors Celebrated for Their Pursuit of the Arts in College

4/19/2023

The students will study disciplines like filmmaking, industrial design, arts innovation and more.

Tartans Roll, Down Saddleback 7-1

4/18/2023

St. Margaret's baseball is enjoying a three-game win streak.

Astronomy Projects Enhanced by Collaborations Between Upper School and Grade 3 Students

4/14/2023

Students in the Upper School astronomy class have visited with Lower School science students recently to collaborate on activities and study units.

Tartan Boys Tennis Sweeps Doubles to Bring Down Costa Mesa

4/6/2023

St. Margaret's notched an important league win Wednesday.

Gianulias Leads Tartans to 9-2 Win Over Don Bosco

4/5/2023

St. Margaret's picked up the non-league win Tuesday night.

Tartan Golfers Nab Win Against Westminster

4/4/2023

The Tartans braved the elements to down the Lions Monday.

March

Tartan Track & Field Comes Out on Top Against Costa Mesa

3/31/2023

St. Margaret's battled the Mustangs Thursday afternoon.

Watch the Film! All-School Service Learning Project Brings Tartan Community Together for Learning and Serving

3/29/2023

The All-School Service Learning Project was a month full of educational touchpoints, cross-divisional connections, and opportunities to serve.

Tartan Athletics Recognized with CIF-SS Academic Awards

3/28/2023

Five St. Margaret's athletic programs were ranked in the top three of their sport enrollment category.

Upper School Musical Mary Poppins Takes Flight With Four Unforgettable Shows

3/28/2023

The talented cast of 30 Upper School students, assisted by a hard-working technical crew and costume team, pulled off an incredibly choreographed production.

Tartan Baseball Sinks Saints 1-0

3/27/2023

St. Margaret's notched its first win behind the pitching of Golubow.

Tartan Basketball Athletes Earn All-CIF Nods

3/24/2023

Four St. Margaret's student-athletes and one coach were named to the prestigious award list.

St. Margaret's Girls Lacrosse Tops Edison in OT Thriller

3/24/2023

The Tartans battled the Chargers for a 13-12 win Thursday.

Boys Volleyball Picks Up Important League Win

3/23/2023

The Tartans squeezed Orange 3-0 Wednesday.

17 St. Margaret’s Students Nominated for OC Artist of the Year

3/21/2023

The nominated Upper School students represent six different art disciplines.

Tartan Track & Field Eyes League Title With Win at Santa Ana

3/17/2023

St. Margaret's athletes overcame a tough Saints squad Thursday.

Tartan Girls Lacrosse Dethrones Monarchs 12-9

3/17/2023

St. Margaret's relied on a solid defensive effort to down Mater Dei Thursday.

St. Margaret's Swim Program Impresses at Santa Margarita Invitational

3/17/2023

The Tartans equated themselves well against top-flight opponents.

Student Artwork Spotlighted at Barbara Nelson PreK-12 Exhibit

3/17/2023

The exhibit was officially unveiled this week at a reception in the Performing Arts Center, where the works are on display.

Professional Community Engages in Productive In-Service Day, Both on Campus and On the Road

3/16/2023

St. Margaret’s professional community took part in professional-development work during a busy in-service day on Monday.

Tartan Student Achievements: Chemistry Olympiad, Yearbook Awards and More!

3/15/2023

Several Upper School students have been recognized for their hard work, having been honored in subjects ranging from chemistry to yearbook to historical research.

Tartan Dance Company Shines at Woodbridge Dance Celebration

3/9/2023

Four of the dances in the competition were choreographed by St. Margaret’s advanced dance and composition honors students.

Upper School Students Bring Computer Science Into Their Algebra 2 Studies

3/9/2023

Students in algebra 2 honors furthered their study of matricies and systems of equations through a computer science project.

St. Margaret's Spring Volleyball Programs Find Early Success

3/8/2023

Tartan boys volleyball and girls beach volleyball picked up wins this week.

Tartans Excel at Track & Field Quad Meet

3/3/2023

St. Margaret's swept the group league event Thursday.

St. Margaret's Swim Makes a Splash at Season-Opening Events

3/3/2023

The Tartans enjoyed fast times and stiff competition to start the season.

Marine Science Students Visit Dana Point Tidepools for Enriching Field Study

3/2/2023

St. Margaret’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean brings valuable experiential-learning possibilities to the marine science class.

St. Margaret’s Kicks Off All-School Service Learning Project With Visit From Leaders of Boys & Girls Clubs

3/2/2023

Leaders from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley met with Tartan students on Monday to give insight into their work and explain the needs of their organization.

With Tartan Delegation in Attendance, St. Margaret’s Staciana Winfield Keynotes Inspiring Women in Sports Celebration

3/2/2023

The Women in Sports Celebration brought student-athletes, coaches and educators from Orange County together, including a large delegation from St. Margaret's.

Tartan Boys Golf and Tennis Teams Pick Up Early-Season Wins

3/1/2023

St. Margaret's spring sports are in full swing.

St. Margaret's Lacrosse Programs Off to a Quick Start

3/1/2023

Both boys and girls lacrosse opened their seasons with wins this week.

February

Tartan Girls Basketball Crowned CIF Champions in Historic Win

2/26/2023

St. Margaret's girls basketball team defeated Gahr 44-33 in CIF Div. 5AA Championship on Saturday.

Tartan Alumni Connect With Upper School Students to Share Insights and Experiences

2/22/2023

It is the first of several planned panels by the Tartan Alumni Association, designed to connect current students with alumni.

St. Margaret's Girls Basketball is Finals Bound!

2/19/2023

The Tartans defeated South Hills 55-39 in the Div. 5AA Semifinal.

Tartans Advance to Girls Basketball CIF Semifinal With 60-47 Win

2/16/2023

St. Margaret's defeated Immaculate Heart Wednesday evening.

Tartans Down Seahawks 56-36 in CIF Girls Basketball Second Round

2/13/2023

St. Margaret's continued its quest for a postseason title.

Upper School Student-Produced Literary Magazine Honored by NCTE

2/13/2023

A St. Margaret’s student-produced literary publication was recently recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

St. Margaret's Girls Basketball Opens CIF Postseason with 65-25 Win

2/10/2023

The Tartans are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.

St. Margaret’s Involves Students in Student Commons Design Process

2/8/2023

Many Upper School students have been tasked with presenting their vision of what student-centered spaces in the Student Commons could look like.

Tartan Surf Tops Eagles 46-40 in San Clemente

2/7/2023

St. Margaret's surf program picked up a win against Santa Margarita Sunday.

Grade 4 Students Learn About Sustainable Housing With Help From US Environmental Club

2/7/2023

Students from the Upper School’s student-led environmental club met with grade 4 students in the Library for an insightful presentation.

PHOTOS: Coffeehouse Revue, With New Format, Dazzles a Full House in Hurlbut Theater

2/6/2023

It was the 20th year of the Upper School production which showcases the finest vocal, instrumental, dance and dramatic artists.

Tartan Basketball Programs Poised For Postseason Success

2/3/2023

St. Margaret's is wrapping up the regular season slate and preparing for the CIF-SS playoffs.

TIDE Student Leaders Share Perspectives in Insightful Panel for Parent Community

2/2/2023

The Upper School’s TIDE student leadership group invited parents from all divisions to an insightful, engaging and inspiring discussion of their perspectives and experiences.

Upper School Senior Honored by YoungArts, Nominated for U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts

2/2/2023

Winston is one of 60 nominees nationwide for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Winter Signing Period

2/1/2023

Nine student-athletes from the Class of 2023 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.

Tartan Writers and Artists Honored With Regional Scholastic Awards

2/1/2023

St. Margaret's won 73 art awards and 28 writing awards in the West Coast Regional At-Large Division, including 23 gold key winners.

January

Tartan Soccer Programs Set for Postseason Action

1/31/2023

St. Margaret's looks to make deep runs in the CIF Playoffs.

St. Margaret’s Celebrates Lunar New Year With Activities and Education—See the Photos!

1/26/2023

St. Margaret’s celebrated and recognized Lunar New Year this week with activities including Chapel homilies, playground games and educational touchpoints.

St. Margaret’s Class of 2023 Has Strong Start to College Admissions Process

1/26/2023

The senior class has worked closely with St. Margaret’s College Counseling Office to navigate the college-admissions process, identify potential fits and put forward their best application during early admissions.

Tartan Harper Gideons Featured by SOCoPrepSports.com

1/25/2023

Gideons has been a force for St. Margaret's girls basketball program.

Winter Film Festival Showcases Cinematic Arts Students And Their Extraordinary Work

1/24/2023

The Winter Film Festival was an extraordinary showcase of the creative works of cinematic arts students in both Upper and Middle School.

St. Margaret's Girls Basketball and Soccer Top Saddleback

1/20/2023

The Tartans are building momentum as league play quickly comes to a close.

Boys Basketball Clinches Postseason Spot With 67-59 Win Over Santa Ana

1/19/2023

The Tartans' balanced play shut down a tough Saints squad.

PHOTOS: Upper School Astronomy Students Create Children’s Books With Help From Grade 3 Tartans

1/19/2023

The Upper School astronomy students worked with grade 3 Tartans to create a children’s book on the science of stars.

Tartan Girls Basketball Continues to Roll Through Orange Coast League

1/13/2023

St. Margaret's improved to 5-1 in league with a win over Costa Mesa.

AP Physics Students Use Rocket Launch to Study Laws of Motion

1/13/2023

Analyzing flight characteristics and engine capabilities, the students were tasked with estimating the height of their rockets’ launch.

Tartan Surf Team Battles Tough Conditions at Huntington Beach

1/10/2023

8-10 foot waves made for some exciting competition last weekend.

Girls Basketball and Soccer Squeeze Orange for Crucial Mid-Season Victories

1/6/2023

The Tartans faced off against the Panthers at home Thursday evening.

Tartans in the News: St. Margaret’s Students Recognized for Serving Others

1/6/2023

Several St. Margaret’s students have made the news in recent months, turning their passions into projects that have served others.

Tartan Boys Basketball and Soccer Pick Up League Wins

1/5/2023

St. Margaret's faced Orange Coast League opponents Estancia High School on Wednesday evening.

Dan O'Shea Named Head Football Coach at St. Margaret's

1/4/2023

O'Shea brings 26 years of coaching experience to the Tartans.

Tartan Artists Shine During Fall and Winter Showcases -- See the Recap Video!

1/3/2023

With plays, musicals, concerts, visual arts shows, film festivals, technical arts and more, it was an exciting fall and winter for The Arts at St. Margaret’s!

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