2022
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May
Grade 5 Students Learn About Human Body Systems From Special Guest
Dr. Susie Yeh, a St. Margaret’s parent and medical doctor specializing in pulmonary diseases, presented to all three grade 5 classes during their science block last week.Read More -
PHOTOS: Lower School Grades 4-5 Students Shine in Frozen Jr.
A total of 69 students were involved in either the Red Cast or the Blue Cast, with each cast performing two shows.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Honors Upper School Achievement During Senior and Junior Awards
St. Margaret’s honored its seniors and juniors and their pursuit of excellence in academics, community and athletics in an Upper School awards ceremony in Hurlbut Theater.Read More -
Tartan Achievements: Science, Photography, Essay Writing and More!
St. Margaret’s students are being recognized for their hard work, recently being honored for their science experiments, yearbook photos, essays and more.Read More -
St. Margaret's Excels at CIF-SS Track & Field Finals
The Tartan athletes represented well at Moorpark High on Saturday.Read More -
Tartans Triumph Over CVCS in CIF-SS Final
St. Margaret's nabs its first boys volleyball title in 10 years with 3-0 win.Read More -
Tain Lee '08 Finishes in Top 10 at Visit Knoxville Open
Lee carded a 268 total over four rounds of play this past weekend.Read More -
Middle School Boys Volleyball Captures P.A.L. Championship
The Tartans battled for their first title since 2019.Read More -
Hometown Hero! Welcome Breakthrough SJC Alumna Tania Solano Cervantes as Assistant Director of BSJC
As a longtime Breakthrough SJC participant, Ms. Solano Cervantes brings unique skills, insights and experience to her new role.Read More -
PHOTOS: Middle School Play Treasure Island Brings Classic Story to Life
St. Margaret’s students put together four fantastic productions of the Middle School play Treasure Island, performing the iconic story in McGregor Family Theater.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Welcomes Painter and NFT Expert to Explore New Innovations in Visual Arts
Mr. Trueman spent two days at St. Margaret’s, speaking to several Upper School visual arts classes about the latest technology and its potential for artists.Read More -
Kindergarten Teachers Spend a Day Shadowing Early Childhood School Students
Shadow days have long been a part of the school’s Innovation Strategy, with many school leaders utilizing the practice to go deeper in empathizing with students and understanding their needs and challenges.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Students Take On Scientific Challenge to Grow Food Away From Earth
Students around the world have been challenged to help NASA as they plan future missions to outer space.Read More -
Tartan Dance Company Students Study and Train at Top Dance Convention
Members of St. Margaret’s Tartan Dance Company recently traveled to the JUMP Dance Convention in Anaheim, an opportunity to study with master dance teachers.Read More -
Upper School Students Receive Award Nominations for Work in Mamma Mia and Our Town
The Orange County Cappies and The Spirit of the MACY awards have both nominated Tartans for their work.Read More -
Tartan Track & Field Program is Productive at CIF-SS Prelims
St. Margaret's is sending seven athletes to the finals on May 14.Read More -
Tartan Boys Volleyball is Finals Bound After Five-Set Thriller Over Millikan
St. Margaret's battled the Rams in the Div. IV Semifinal.Read More -
St. Margaret's Swimmers Shine at CIF Finals
The Tartan athletes swam to personal bests this past weekend.Read More -
St. Margaret's Advances to CIF-SS Div. I Semifinal with 16-11 win over Los Alamitos
The Tartans will face Foothill on Tuesday, May 10.Read More -
Tartan Swimmers Impress at CIF Div. III Prelims
St. Margaret's represented well at Thursday's meet.Read More -
St. Margaret’s School and Church Partner in Infant Pantry for All-School Service Learning Project
St. Margaret's all-school service learning project was embraced by the entire school community, which quickly mobilized to serve local families with young children while learning more about community needs.Read More -
St. Margaret's Rolling Through Spring Postseason
Spring playoffs are in full swing, and the Tartans are in the middle of it.Read More -
PHOTOS: Tartan Open Supports Financial Aid Program With a Day on the Golf Course
St. Margaret’s welcomed more than 100 golfers to El Niguel Country Club for the Tartan Open, a cherished annual fundraiser for the school’s need-based Financial Aid program.Read More -
PHOTOS: Lower School STEAM Day Celebrates Joy of STEAM Learning
The event was a celebration of the division’s science, technology, engineering, art and math programs, and served as a fun way to celebrate a love of STEAM.Read More -
Upper School Students Shine at National Quiz Bowl Championship
St. Margaret’s qualified for the national championships by faring well in regional competitions in Southern California this school year.Read More -
Tartans Roll Over University, Move on to CIF Div. IV Volleyball Quarterfinals
St. Margaret's will face Oak Park on May 4.Read More -
St. Margaret's Swimmers Capture League Title
The Tartan girls were crowned overall league champs at the San Joaquin League Finals Friday.Read More -
Charlotte Quintanar Named Finalist for OC Artist of the Year
Charlotte, whose specialty is animation and special effects, was one of four finalists in film/animation.Read More -
PHOTOS: Spring Music Concert Brings Talented Tartan Performers Into the Spotlight
The Spring Music Concert was a culminating event for 229 musicians who have worked hard this year in their music classes.Read More -
April
Tartan Divers Display Their Talent at CIF-SS Championships
St. Margaret's finished third overall at the Div. III meet.Read More -
Jack Hanna Advances to CIF Boys Tennis Individual Regional
Hanna finished second in league finals play.Read More -
Tartan Boys Volleyball Sweep Hemet in CIF-SS First Round
St. Margaret's made short work of the Bulldogs Thursday evening.Read More -
College Preview: Admissions Success for the Class of 2022
With decisions still yet to be made by some seniors, the college-admissions process has been a successful experience so far for the Class of 2022.Read More -
PHOTOS: Candlelighting Ceremony Marks the Transition of Leadership in the Upper School
Leadership of the Upper School student body was ceremoniously transferred from the Class of 2022 to the Class of 2023.Read More -
PHOTOS: PTF Library Luncheon Celebrates 40th Year
This year’s event, the 40th in its long history, was themed “HERstory” and celebrated the contributions of women in literature.Read More -
Tartans are San Joaquin League Track & Field Champs
St. Margaret's boasts 11 individual league championship athletes.Read More -
Tartans Overcome Sea Kings 13-7
St. Margaret's boys lacrosse picked up a big win Tuesday evening.Read More -
PHOTOS: Spring Dance Concerts Showcase Talented Tartan Dancers
St. Margaret’s dance program was in the spotlight last weekend, as two performances showcased more than 120 Tartan dancers from Early Childhood School through grade 12 on the Hurlbut Theater stage.Read More -
Two Upper School Students Named OC Artist of the Year Semifinalists
Of the 105 semifinalists in seven disciplines, 22 will be named finalists, and seven (one from each discipline) will be named 2022 Artist of the Year.Read More -
Tartan Filmmakers Earn Accolades for Films Promoting Positive Change
Upper School students Charlotte Quintanar and Winston Verdult were honored in separate film competitions for their work promoting change through storytelling.Read More -
Jack Hanna Advances to Round of 16 at Prestigious The Ojai Tennis Tournament
Hanna will face Conrad Brown of University on Friday.Read More -
PHOTOS: Early Childhood School Celebrates Student Work During 4th Annual WOW Night
WOW, or Works of Wonder, showcases student projects big and small completed during the course of this school year.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Inducts 26 Into International Cum Laude Society
The 26 new Tartan inductees join 13 current seniors who were inducted in 2021 as juniors.Read More -
Tartan Boys Golf Breezes Past Pacifica Christian 199-234
The Tartans battled the Tritons and the elements in the win.Read More -
SMES Hosts Sixth Annual Girls In STEAM Welcoming Students and Professionals From Across SoCal in Networking, Talks and Hands-On Workshops
Girls in STEAM exposes students to the endless possibilities of STEAM, while celebrating the accomplishments, voices, experiences and power of girls and women.Read More -
Alex Smith '19 Nabs Patriot League Player of the Week Honors
Smith, a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, had a big week on the diamond.Read More -
Tartans Clip Torrey Pines 14-7 in Boys Lacrosse
St. Margaret's remained in control for the majority of the tilt against the Falcons.Read More -
Tartan Boys Volleyball Blanks Sage Hill
St. Margaret's defeated the Lightning 3-0 Monday evening.Read More -
Arts Commitment Ceremony Recognizes 6 Seniors Pursuing Arts in College
The six students will pursue a variety of majors beginning next school year, ranging from theater to film production to music business at their respective colleges and universities.Read More -
PHOTOS: Grade 5 Students Apply Scientific Method to Engaging In-Class Experiments
Read MoreThe students learned the required aspects of a controlled experiment, going through the steps of the scientific method while solving important—and fun—scientific questions. -
Take a Tour of the Barbara Nelson Selected Works Art Exhibit!
Teachers from each division have selected over 150 Tartans pieces for the exhibit.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Spring Signing Period
Five student-athletes from the Class of 2022 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the spring signing period.Read More -
Sophomore Reed Wainwright Selected to USA Volleyball U-19 Training Team
Wainwright joins 13 SoCal area players on the National Team Development Program.Read More -
Early Childhood School Teachers Present at Orange County Reggio Roundtable
Ms. Petrozzi and Dr. Hardison discussed how children construct empathy through experiences in the natural world, and how empathy toward nature is transferred to empathy for others.Read More -
Tartan Baseball Upends Southland Christian With First Perfect Game
Pitcher Shane Olvera-Harle recorded 16 strikeouts in the win.Read More -
Last Second Heroics Propels Tartans Past Cathedral Catholic 16-15
Minka Martinez put the Tartans on top vs. the Dons.Read More -
PHOTOS: Upper School Students Bring Upbeat, Energetic Musical Mamma Mia to Life
The cast and crew finished an energetic production schedule which included previews to the Upper School, professional community and parents, as well as sold-out performances in the Hurlbut Theater.Read More -
March
Tartan Swimming and Diving Teams Have Outstanding Start to Season
St. Margaret's has produced solid results against stiff competition.Read More -
Boys Tennis Bests Webb 13-5
The Tartans picked up a league win on the road Tuesday.Read More -
Tartan Track & Field Program Excels at Mid-Season Meets
St. Margaret's participated at the OC Championships and Meet of Champions this past weekend.Read More -
PHOTOS: St. Margaret’s Community Comes Together for PTF Tartan Family Fun Night
St. Margaret’s PTF welcomed more than 900 Tartans to campus last weekend for the PTF Tartan Family Fun Night,Read More -
St. Margaret’s Team Performs Perfectly at 6th Annual Battle of the Books Tournament
St. Margaret’s was represented by 22 Lower School students divided into three teams for the event.Read More -
All-School Spring Chapel Service Focuses on the Power of Love and Kicks Off Infant Pantry 2022 Service-Learning Project
A treasured day of prayer and reflection also served as the kickoff for the annual all-school service learning project.Read More -
Tartans Defeat Mater Dei, Remain Unbeaten
St. Margaret's girls lacrosse dug deep to pull out the win against the Monarchs.Read More -
St. Margaret's Baseball Notches Big League Win Over Century
The Tartans defeated the Centurions 7-0 at Angel Stadium Wednesday afternoon.Read More -
Two Tartans Earn All-CIF Recognition
Dylan Cormac and Matt Groeninger were recently tabbed as All-CIF selections.Read More -
PHOTOS: Grade 6 History Students Engage in Art Project Exploring World Religions
The project was designed for students to learn the role religion plays in the lives of its followers and to expand understanding of the similarities and differences in the five major world religions.Read More -
PTF Parent Up Speaker Drew Ramsey Explores the Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
Dr. Ramsey dived into the topic of nutritional psychiatry, which he defined as “The use of nutrition to optimize brain health and to treat and prevent mental health disorders.”Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates Nowruz with Traditional Activities, Haft-Seen Arrangements and Treats
The holiday is also known as the Persian New Year, and the history and traditions of the holiday were shared with the St. Margaret’s community this week.Read More -
Upper School Student’s Ceramic Artwork Featured in National Exhibition
The piece was among a handful selected by jurors out of 893 entries up for consideration.Read More -
‘PAWSitive’ Rewards in Lower School Bring Joy to Students and Campus Alike
Special activities like a campus 'trike tour" are offered to Lower School students as a reward for positive contributions to the classroom.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Well-Represented at Spring CUE Conference
The teachers pursued professional-development opportunities targeted to their division in subject areas like STEAM, history, and information and media literacy.Read More -
Girls Beach Volleyball Finds Success in Inaugural Season
The Tartans are 2-0 to start a historic first campaign.Read More -
Professional Community Engages Innovation Strategy to Advance SMES
The professional community planned for upcoming ethnographic research to advance schoolwide priorities.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates 62nd Swallows Day Parade—See the Film and Photos!
Read MoreNearly 100 Tartans “Followed the Swallows” at the 62nd annual Swallows Day Parade celebrating the traditional return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. -
Tartan Baseball Outplays Sage Hill for 9-2 Win
St. Margaret's kept its league unbeaten streak alive with the victory on Tuesday.Read More -
PHOTOS: LS Musical The Jungle Book Charms Sold-Out Crowds
The three casts of the Lower School grades 2-3 musical performed to sold-out audiences in the McGregor Family Theater.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Volleyball Sinks Dolphins 3-0
The Tartans continue their winning ways against non-league opponents.Read More -
Tartan Boys Golf Bests JSerra
St. Margaret's took on the Lions at San Juan Hills Thursday afternoon.Read More -
Advanced Upper School Spanish Students Visit Museum of Latin American Art
The museum offered a relevant and important learning opportunity for the students, as they observed and analyzed Latino and Chicano art.Read More -
View the Film! Hear Recent Tartan Alumni Reflect on St. Margaret’s and Their College Preparation
Recent alumni who are currently in college gathered on campus to share their reflections on their St. Margaret’s experience, preparation for college, and the next chapter of their lives.Read More -
PHOTOS: Lower School Students Use 3D-Modeling Program to Create Sustainable Housing Designs
The students completed a planning sheet to design the exterior of the home, as well as an interior floor plan before making a 3D design using Tinkercad.Read More -
PHOTOS: PTF Book Fair a Hit With Readers of All Ages
All money raised from the PTF Book Fair supports St. Margaret’s Library.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Film Students Excel in Unique Storytelling Competition
The competition was a unique one, as students had to rely solely on footage they did not personally create.Read More -
Tartan Lacrosse Programs Shine at Doubleheader Event
St. Margaret's took on two out-of-area opponents Saturday afternoon.Read More -
Young Tartan Track & Field Team Performs Well at First Outing
St. Margaret's faced Irvine and Esperanza High Schools Thursday afternoon.Read More -
Tartan Volleyball Comes Up Big Against JSerra
St. Margaret's defeated the Lions 3-1 on Thursday evening.Read More -
Tartans Notch Third Place Finish at Ontario Christian Golf Tournament
St. Margaret's boys golf program relied on a team effort for a place on the podium.Read More -
Rising Upper School Students Start Process of Selecting Courses for 2022-2023 School Year
The kick-off to course registration took place at the Course and Community Fair in Pasternack Field House.Read More -
Tartans Have Strong Showing at Laguna Hills Model UN Conference
St. Margaret’s had a small but mighty team at the Laguna Hills Invitational Model United Nations Conference last weekend.Read More -
Watch the Film! Early Childhood School Students Learn in the Innovative Demonstration Lab
Here’s a look into how the young Tartans use the space for learning, tasting—and lots of fun!Read More -
Tartan Surf Team Defeats Laguna Beach 44-42
St. Margaret's pulled off a huge win this past weekend.Read More -
February
Tartan Boys Lacrosse Opens Season at Full Steam
St. Margaret's is 2-0 to start the 2022 campaign.Read More -
St. Margaret's Baseball Downs St. Anthony 4-1
The Tartans opened the 2022 season on the right foot.Read More -
St. Margaret's Girls Lacrosse Triumphs in Season Opener
The Tartans defeated Aliso Niguel 15-7 on Wednesday.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Junior Tina Mai Wins New York Times’ Student Review Contest
Tina was one of nine winners chosen out of 4,000 entries from around the world.Read More -
Tartans Young and Old Use Early Childhood School Demonstration Lab for Service Learning
Students in St. Margaret’s Upper School and Early Childhood School interacted and served in the school's Demonstration Lab.Read More -
TIDE and Upper School Affinity Group Lead Student Celebration of Black History Month
St. Margaret’s Upper School students celebrated Black History Month through a variety of educational touchpoints, fundraisers and more.Read More -
Tartans Down Valley Christian to Advance to Boys Soccer CIF-SS Quarterfinals
St. Margaret's held on for a 1-0 win Tuesday evening.Read More -
Grade 7 Students Tackle Algebra Problem From Film ‘Hidden Figures’ and Learn the Story Behind It
Mrs. Windes introduced the story behind the film to her grade 7 students, then shared a screenshot of the math problem on the chalkboard with a three-word assignment: Let’s solve it!Read More -
PHOTOS: US Physiology Students Creatively Transform Human Digestive System Into a Theme Park
Physiology students demonstrated their understanding of the human digestive system by turning the entire process into a theme park ride.Read More -
Registration Open: 2022 Girls in STEAM Symposium to Bring Together Female Professionals With Talented, Eager Students
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School is inviting girls and young women to the sixth annual Girls in STEAM Symposium, an inspiring day bringing together female professionals and talented, eager students enthusiastic about STEAM and female empowerment.Read More -
St. Margaret's Surf Team Notches Win Against Santa Margarita
The Tartans prevailed 59-27 over the weekendRead More -
‘The 2022 I Hope For’ – Upper School Looks Ahead at Moving Honors Assembly
The assembly featured two senior speakers who shared their thoughts on looking ahead to 2022 with optimism and hope.Read More -
Tartan Soccer Programs Gearing up for CIF Postseason
Both St. Margaret's soccer programs are poised for success in playoff action.Read More -
Native American Artifacts Exhibit Brings New Cultural Learning Opportunity to Tartans
The exhibit is an effort to celebrate and honor the Native American people and community, and is a joint collaboration between the Upper School TIDE student leadership group and the Windes family.Read More -
PHOTOS: 2022 Coffeehouse Cabaret Showcases Student Artistry Under the Stars
The performance was set in a Parisian café style atmosphere with tables, delicious charcuterie and warm beverages.Read More -
Cinematic Arts Students’ Talented Work Spotlighted at Winter Film Festival
More than 20 films were showcased, from both Upper School and Middle School cinematic arts students.Read More -
PTF Parent Up Speaker Wendy Suzuki Shares Her Expertise on Managing Anxiety
In her talks, Dr. Suzuki dove into the feelings of anxiety and scientifically proven methods of combatting anxious feelingsRead More -
St. Margaret’s Leads California Independent Schools in Mission-Centered Data Analysis
Last week, Upper School Principal Jeneen Graham presented St. Margaret's data analysis method at the 2022 CAIS Trustee/School Head Conference, to help other schools measure and improve on the most essential aspect of their institutions: their missions.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Parents Create Flower Arrangements in Valentine-Themed Ecology Center Workshop
It was the third in a series of seasonal workshops planned for this school year in conjunction with the Parent Up Speaker Series.Read More -
Four Tartans Tabbed as All-CIF in Football
Trey Kingsley, Jack Ruff, Derek Smith and Will Stahl earned Div. IX All-CIF recognition.Read More -
Tartan Artists and Writers Honored in 2022 Regional Scholastic Awards
Tartans won 83 art awards and 34 writing awards in the West Coast Regional At-Large Divisions, including 23 Gold Key winners.Read More -
Curt Lee Named Head Girls Beach Volleyball Coach at St. Margaret's
Lee will take the helm during the inaugural season of girls beach volleyball.Read More -
St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges and Universities During Winter Signing Period
Three student-athletes from the Class of 2022 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Celebrates Lunar New Year With Crafts, Games and Educational Opportunities
The Lunar New Year brought a day of celebration and education in the Lower School and beyond.Read More -
PHOTOS: Grade 3 Students Put Their Entrepreneurial Skills to Work for Business Day
Business Day happens twice a year in grade 3 as a way for students to express their creativity and build skills in problem-solving, interpersonal communications, math and more.Read More -
January
Boys Basketball and Boys Soccer Celebrate Seniors With League Victories
Basketball and soccer notched crucial league wins Thursday evening.Read More -
Tartan Girls Soccer Bounces Back With 3-1 Win Over Sage Hill
St. Margaret's picked up a much-needed league win on the road.Read More -
Upper School Recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day During Chapel
International Holocaust Remembrance Day was designated for January 27 by The United Nations General Assembly as an annual day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Holocaust.Read More -
Language and Culture Week Fills Upper School With Celebrations and Education
The activities and educational opportunities were organized by the world languages department with contributions from many other members of the St. Margaret’s community.Read More -
Middle School Students Compete Head-to-Head in Fast-Paced Math Bee
Taking on challenging math problems in a tournament format, 11 students grades 6-8 competed in a fun and exciting competition.Read More -
Upper School Deepens College Counseling Curriculum for Junior Class with Workshop Series
The college counselors led the first of five planned workshops for the Class of 2023, as the students move closer to the college admissions process.Read More -
St. Margaret's Boys Soccer Sinks Webb 4-1
The Tartans traveled to Claremont and came away with an important league win.Read More -
Tartan Girls Basketball Nets Win on Senior Night
St. Margaret's defeated visiting Webb 47-24.Read More -
Students Test Their Knowledge of the World at the MS Geography Bee
The students answered challenging questions about oceans, continents and countries in front of their Middle School peers.Read More -
Upper School Science Students Enjoy Insightful Presentation From a Solar Astronomer
Dr. Dima discussed his experiences as a scientist and the challenges that solar astronomers face when studying the sun.Read More -
Upper School Students Shine in National Film Festival Competition
Students split up into teams and had four days to write, shoot, and edit a horror movie incorporating required elements.Read More -
‘Hour of Code’ Celebrates Computer Science at St. Margaret’s With Fun Activities
Hour of Code is a global movement to spotlight computer science and demystify the skill of coding through introductory activities.Read More -
Fortuitous, Invigorating, Coronation and More--Middle School Spelling Bee Spotlights Talented Tartans
Eleven talented Middle School students squared off in a fun and competitive Middle School Spelling Bee in the Hurlbut Theater.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Class of 2022 Receiving Early Acceptances to Top Colleges and Universities
St. Margaret’s students are poised for another strong year in college admissions.Read More -
St. Margaret’s Community Comes Together to Serve Young Families Through New ‘Infant Pantry’ Program
A new program organized is helping Orange County families with infants and young children—and the St. Margaret’s community has rallied around the effort.Read More -
St. Margaret's Equestrian Program Excels at OCIEL Competition
The Tartans performed well at last weekend's events.Read More -
PHOTOS: Science Students in Upper School and Middle School Collaborate on Exoplanet Mission Design Activity
The fun activity brought together Upper School astronomy students and grade 6 earth science students studying space exploration.Read More -
Professional Community Devotes In-Service Day to Division-Specific Work
The professional community devoted the day to division-specific professional development, bringing in new experts, reinforcing training in educational tools, and planning curriculum.Read More -
Tartan Soccer Programs Kick Off New Year With League Wins
St. Margaret's soccer teams both picked up victories Tuesday afternoon.Read More -
Grade 6 Students Write Health and Well-Being eBooks, Lead Read-Aloud With Younger Tartans
Middle School students in the grade 6 health and well-being class wrote and illustrated an ebook on a subject they learned about in class.Read More
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31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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