The Tartans will look to repeat last year's success at Reid Park in Riverside on November 23.

Four Tartans became the first female members of a flag football team in school history.

Head of School Will Moseley encouraged the Tartan community to emulate the purposeful lives of the school’s namesake, St. Margaret of Scotland, as well as school founder Father Ernest D. Sillers.

Mr. Evans shared his advice on how to help students act as “wayfinders” in reflecting on where they are in their lives and designing their way forward.

The teachers came away with new ideas to innovate STEAM curriculum and enhance spaces in St. Margaret’s visual arts, science and STEAM Block classrooms. 

Two student-athletes from the Class of 2020 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the fall signing period.

Dr. Louis visited St. Margaret’s and demonstrated to Upper School students how virtual reality and augmented reality are being used to make groundbreaking medical advancements.

Both the Lego League team and FTC Robotics team had competitions last weekend, starting a school year full of events on a high note.

It was all Tartans on the winner's podium after Fridays' Academy League Championship races.

St. Margaret's outlasted the Brahmas 11-7 on Friday afternoon.

Student-created plates and bowls were sold at the event, with proceeds benefiting Father Serra's Pantry. 

Yvonne Adams led two sessions with St. Margaret’s professional community from all divisions, and also met with student leadership groups and school administrators. 

The Tartans defeated La Serna 74-65 to move on to round two.

The two-act production took place in the McGregor Family Theater and featured 16 Upper School students portraying 37 roles.

St. Margaret's picked up the road win to close out the regular season.

A cross-divisional project inspired new connections between students of different ages sharing and working off each other’s creativity. 

St. Margaret’s students celebrated Halloween with a variety of activities ranging from costume parties to film screenings across campus this week.

Tartan films have been honored at both the All American High School Film Festival and the National Film Festival for Talented Youth.

Lee, a freshman, wrapped up the 2019 campaign narrowly missing the playoff cut.

The meeting detailed the PTF, volunteer opportunities within the organization and other ways to get involved in community life at St. Margaret’s.

Students listened to speakers, attended seminars led by health professional and learned more about physical and mental health in a wide range of Red Ribbon Week activities.

St. Margaret’s celebrated Diwali this week with special activities that educated students on the holiday’s significance in India and around the world.

St. Margaret's continues to roll through league competition.

The Tartans battled high temps and winds en route to a second-place finish.

St. Margaret's faculty brought in outside experts, trained in new educational tools and planned curriculum.

The story and message of the Upper School play has been an important one that transcends subjects.

The faculty shared the school’s research-based, play-based curriculum and two lengthy projects that illustrate its success.

St. Margaret’s is focused on the powerful and lasting role of purpose in the overall health and well-being of students, now and throughout their lives.

Through this outdoor experiential activity, students learned more about the firing method and how ancient civilizations used pit firing to create tools and art.

St. Margaret's picked up a big road win on Tuesday.

St. Margaret’s celebrated students whose academic achievements were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program and The College Board National Recognition Program.

St. Margaret's equestrian program opened the Interscholastic Equestrian League season this past weekend.

The event, organized by the Upper School ASB, included performances by the Upper School dance and cheer teams, games with students from all divisions, contests, dancing, skits and the introduction of the homecoming court.

St. Margaret's celebrated its seniors with a league win Thursday night.

The Innovation Block mini-classes allow students to explore relevant learning opportunities of their choice that nurture health and wellness, personal growth and life skills.

St. Margaret's football team is 5-1 as it rounds out the non-league schedule.

A team of St. Margaret’s students spent a marathon weekend writing, shooting and editing a film for submission into the National Film Festival for Talented Youth.

The annual event remains a highlight for cheerleaders and participants alike.

St. Margaret's momentum builds after back-to-back wins against Sage Hill

The entire early childhood – grade 12 student body and professional community gathered on Chalmers Field for a party for the ages celebrating the 40^th birthday of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School.

The band’s appearance was organized by students in the Upper School’s Tartan Inclusion and Diversity Education (TIDE) group.

Students from grade 6 band, grade 7 band, concert band and jazz ensemble performed, collaborating with bands from other Orange County schools for the national anthem.

The Tartan defensive unit made big plays all evening.

St. Margaret's fall sports continue to excel in league competition.

The Rt. Rev. Rowan Williams, spent the day at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School on Wednesday as part of a four-day visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.

Seven members of the Class of 2019 sat down with us after their graduation to share their personal reflections on their time at St. Margaret’s.

Early Childhood School faculty is beginning to integrate the space into the school curriculum, including linking it with food being grown in the school’s garden.

St. Margaret’s has partnered with The Social Institute to provide positive, engaging social media and technology-use education to students. 

Both Tartan squads equated themselves well at the Laguna Hills Invitational

Students will explore the elements of a story, learn how to organize creative works like a short story, and understand the importance of sharing individual voices in writing.

The students spend at least six weeks at UCI labs, working with professors and graduate researchers. 

St. Margaret's tennis program starts 1-0 in league play.

The colleges and universities share insight into their school to interested students, answer questions about academic programs and student life, and provide tips specific to their school’s application process.

 The new courses result from evaluating student need and student interests and matching that feedback with faculty knowledge and enthusiasm. 

St. Margaret’s starts strong despite a challenging schedule.

The Tartan community came together for an evening with delicious food, great music and fun activities as the PTF Tartan Family BBQ & Tailgate welcomed more than 1,100 people to the Lower School field.

St. Margaret's finished first in the Girls Varsity Small School Division.

St. Margaret's celebrated a first-ever win over a Div. IV football opponent Friday night at home.

The Lower School Outdoor Classroom will be home to kindergarten and grade 1 science lessons ranging from weather to the life cycle of plants.

St. Margaret’s students grades 5-12 will engage in social media education and conversation during advisory and class meetings. There will also be a special visit by The Social Institute CEO Laura Tienery later this month, including a parent presentation September 25. 

Nicole shared her wisdom with the Upper School’s intermediate theater and advanced dance classes.

St. Margaret's football team downed Yucca Valley 38-9 Friday night while volleyball captured the Portola Tournament title on Saturday afternoon.

Mollie Stevens will assume the role of head girls coach with Brian Kelly moving to head the boys program.

The Lower School Buddy Program partners younger students with older ones, one-on-one for a year of mentorship. 

The traditional gathering at the start of the school year had hot coffee and breakfast as well as conversation and information about the many different PTF programs and how parents can get involved.

Recent graduate Carly Kellner created digital art that is now displayed around the outdoor learning space for kindergarten and grade 1 students.

Nordstrom will assume the role effective immediately.

Hill, a UCLA commit, is representing the USA in Tunisia.

A newly remodeled campus along with a new division name, Early Childhood School, best reflects the acclaimed play-based, research-based program which is aligned with the Reggio Emilia approach. 

Faculty and staff took part in professional development this summer, traveling near and far to attend workshops, conferences and summer institutes related to the work they do at St. Margaret’s.

The anniversary theme “40 Forward” connotes St. Margaret’s as an institution that has always set its sights high, continually growing and advancing to provide the optimum educational experience for students.

From the Library to the Lower School, St. Margaret’s campus was upgraded this summer to keep pace with student learning.

With students, parents and the professional community in attendance, Head of School Will Moseley, school leaders and chaplains welcomed the 1,246 members of the student body and presented the 40^th anniversary year goals.

Many of the counselors, as well as senior counselors and staff members, are St. Margaret’s students and alumni.

The World Leadership School is designed for teachers to reimagine learning and apply new strategies to the classroom, centered around experiential and project-based learning.

Students of all ages took part in for-credit courses, summer camps, programs, Gear Up academic preparation courses and more.

Breakthrough is currently serving 230 students from middle school through college in the tuition-free program founded, hosted and sponsored by St. Margaret’s.

The student films will be screened at the AMC Theater in Times Square and are eligible for jury and audience choice awards.

The Tartan athletic program captured the honor for the third time in 10 years.

Alumnus and UCLA commit Ethan Hill is competing with the USA Junior National team this summer.

Jennifer Anderson-Hammond brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience to the program.

Five St. Margaret's Lacrosse athletes participated in the showcase games with alumna Maddie Barkate taking home MVP honors.

Brian Kelly has been named the new girls lacrosse head coach at St. Margaret's, effective immediately.

Students who participated were from the Middle School’s introduction to film classes as well as Upper School intermediate and advanced film production classes taught by Karen Bennett.

Kevin Groeninger and head cross country coach Patrick Bendzick were honored at the annual awards.

Now in its third full year of implementation, the Strategic Plan remains alive as ever and is driven by the engagement and creativity of the professional community.

Susan Remsberg and Gerry Manning were officially appointed faculty emeritus, the highest honor the school bestows on a member of the faculty or administration.

The 118 seniors will graduate and receive their diplomas on Saturday during the school’s the 34^th annual Commencement, well-prepared for their journeys ahead.

St. Margaret’s grade 5 students took a symbolic walk to the Middle School in the traditional end-of-year “clap out” following a celebration Chapel on Monday.

During the past six years, more than 550 children and parents have participated in St. Margaret’s-sponsored Padres Unidos programs. 

St. Margaret's once again dominated the All-County awards.

Carnell is the 21st Tartan student-athlete to commit to a college or university during the 2018-2019 school year.

Teachers partnered with colleagues outside their departments to break down traditional academic barriers, make interdisciplinary connections and create new coursework that deepened student learning.

Students visited many historic sites, museums and memorials to gain a personal connection and understanding of their U.S. history studies.

Ensembles performing were the Suzuki String Academy, Choristers Handbell program, Pipers Choir, Grades 4 and Grade 5 Lower School Choir, Lower School Orchestra and both Grade 4 and Grade 5 beginning bands. 

The grants will serve to enrich students in the classroom as well as the entire Tartan community both now and into the future.

The annual PTF New Board/Old Board brunch recognizes the outstanding work of the many PTF parent volunteers as well as installs the incoming 2019-2020 board.

The Independent Senior Project is capstone experiential learning assignments designed to serve as an educational transition between high school and the world that awaits them post-St. Margaret’s. 

Nearly 500 grandparents and special friends were at St. Margaret’s for a morning of activities, performances and classroom visits.

Benck and Hill capped tremendous high school careers, participating in the Orange County All-Star Game.

Ms. Kim is one of 462 teachers from across the United States selected to be an NEH Summer Scholar.

The collaboration was a fun, joyous way to connect students from different divisions, yet it also enhanced the learning of both the Preschool students and the Upper School students

More than 60 St. Margaret’s students were part of the casts and crew for four memorable shows in Hurlbut Theater.

The Tartans land at No. 5 in Maxpreps.com national rankings.

The Tartans overcame adversity and swept CVCS to claim the title.

The history unit built interviewing, research and documentation skills, and allowed the students to learn about U.S. history in a more personal way.

The cardiac screening event will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pasternack Field House, and is open to St. Margaret’s students (age 5 and older), parents, alumni, faculty, staff and the local community.

The History Bee and Bowl program at St. Margaret’s is part of the Upper School history club.

The day is an energetic introduction to entrepreneurship as students learn the basics of starting a business. 

Pollard was 16 for 16 on faceoffs to help the Tartans win a Southern Section Championship on May 11.

The play tells the story of the toy rabbit Edward Tulane, the many stops on his journey and how his life experiences lead to self-discovery and a realization of what’s truly important

Soto and the Tartans performed well at the Southern Section Finals on May 11.

The Tartans cruised to a 20-9 victory over Palos Verdes High School.

St. Margaret's avenged a 2018 loss in the championship to claim the 2019 crown with a 13-4 win over Loyola HS.

Using an activity blueprint designed by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, grade 6 students went deeper in learning about eruptive episodes over time and how it shapes the landscape of a volcano.

With the theme of “Printed Page to Silver Screen,” tables were beautifully decorated as tributes to literary classics that have been adapted into famous films.

The exhibit served a showcase of how teachers nurture and guide student discovery, how students’ gifts and talents are cultivated, and the many different creations that happen as a result.

The Tartans were not to be denied on the road to second consecutive championships.

Despite a rain-plagued season, Frost and the Tartans excelled in Equestrian events this past winter.

The Tartans will roll into the Southern Section Finals with the largest cadre in school history.

St. Margaret's put on an offensive clinic, routing La Quinta HS on Thursday.

Both Tartan lacrosse programs make it through to the Semifinal round for the third consecutive year.

Leadership of the student body was ceremoniously transferred from the Class of 2019 to the Class of 2020 during the annual ceremony in the Chapel.

The St. Margaret’s “Spring Into Dance” concerts featured more than 180 dancers performing shows over two days in Hurlbut Theater.

Following last week’s event in Los Angeles, WE inspirational spokesperson Spencer West visited St. Margaret’s on Monday and spoke to Middle School students.

Academic achievement among the junior and senior classes was celebrated and recognized.

St. Margaret's nabbed two individual playoff spots from the San Joaquin League.

Handy joins nineteen fellow senior student-athletes who committed to a wide range of colleges and universities during the fall, winter and current signing periods.

St. Margaret’s students received 11 individual honors for their performances in the Upper School musical production of Into the Woods at the 49^th MACY Awards held this week at Segerstrom Hall.

Tartan volleyball and lacrosse programs pick up wins in postseason action on Tuesday evening.

St. Margaret's surf program ends season with first and second place finishes.

The Tartans are wrapping up the regular season with an eye to beginning playoff action next week.

Students had an up-close look at some of the activities and accomplishments of the world-famous research facility.

The 16 students in the class split into teams of four to collaborate on business ideas. 

Senior Elyse Bryant was named a finalist in dance, while four other Tartans were named semifinalists.. 

The award is given to “teachers who inspire students in the math, science and engineering fields.”

The Tartans produced impressive results in the pool at the San Joaquin League Finals.

St. Margaret's bagged 27 Individual League Champions at Friday's meet.

Nine Tartan athletics programs joined track & field in the top 10 rankings of CIF Southern Section Academic Awards.

Vandenburg capped a tremendous 2018-2019 campaign with a strong showing.

St. Margaret's closed out its league schedule with a 6-2 record.

The Spring Orchestra Concert, Spring Band Concert and Spring Vocal Concert featured more than 200 Middle School and Upper School students performing a wide variety of music.

Three student-athletes from the class of 2019 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the spring signing period, joining fellow seniors who committed during the fall and winter signing periods.

Though the educational platform makes its home in the Library, its portability allows it to be used all over campus.

The alumni participated in two lively panels on the Hurlbut Theater stage in front of Upper School and Middle School students.

The 2,500-word paper was written as an assignment for her advanced historical research methods honors course, and she cited more than 30 sources.

The Outdoor Classroom Project highlighted many learning avenues within the classroom, including the recent ramp project and student work in the garden.

Evan will take part in the USAJMO competition after posting high scores on two qualifying exams.

St. Margaret’s is one of just 382 chapters of the Cum Laude Society around the world and the only one in Orange County.

St. Margaret's baseball and girls lacrosse teams picked up important wins this week.

St. Margaret's had four athletes tabbed as All-Orange County on Wednesday.

Jones caps a tremendous 2018-2019 season with a prestigious award.

St. Margaret’s students put their entrepreneurial spirit to work as they pursued ideas that would make a positive change in the world. 

The Tartans defeated the Falcons 10-9 on the road on Thursday.

Mr. Horii's expertise on form and function in art and design inspired a week-long project for St. Margaret’s Middle School and Upper School art students, 

St. Margaret's defeated Saddleback Valley 5-2 in Anaheim on Wednesday evening.

Two St. Margaret’s students have recently received national recognition for their STEAM achievements.

The ceremony included readings, music, a celebration of the Eucharist and the conclusion of the Literacy Day coin drive to help Californians impacted by wildfires.

St. Margaret's received strong efforts in the pool against Webb on Tuesday.

St. Margaret’s hosted eight schools and more than 100 students and their families on Wednesday as the annual Battle of the Books (BOB) Tournament brought a spirited reading competition to the Performing Arts Center.

The story is a collision of several fairy tales including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel.

St. Margaret’s school spirit and love for its historic hometown of San Juan Capistrano was on display during the parade.

St. Margaret’s educators are often asked to share their expertise and innovative programs at conferences and workshops around the country.

Suh, a lacrosse midfielder at St. John's University is one of 10 semifinalists for the prestigious award.

Delgado, a member of Villanova's mens lacrosse program, represented the university at the inaugural BIG EAST Startup Challenge.

The immersive experience re-created both everyday life and the extraordinary events of the United States during colonial times.

The Barbara Nelson PreK-12 Selected Works Exhibit features more than 170 pieces of St. Margaret's student art, from drawings to paintings to sculptures and photography.

During their “Ramping it Up” presentation, Dr. Lozon and Mrs. Fredette shared current research on play that drives St. Margaret’s Preschool curriculum.

St. Margaret's dismantled the visiting Ascenders 15-10 on Tuesday.

The Tartans dominated the competition, with both programs coming away with league wins.

Seven Tartans were named All-CIF with coach Johnny Marmelstein earning Coach of the Year honors.

The Tartans will host two East coast opponents on Tuesday.

Three different casts shared the story of Jack and Annie and their adventures on a Carribean island.

St. Margaret’s Lower School STEAM Block and one if its signature grade 5 units were the focus of a presentation at the conference last weekend in Palm Springs.

With two-thirds of the school year in the books, St. Margaret's athletic programs have had a successful run so far.

The publication works in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education to recognize Orange County’s talented arts students.

Hundreds of St. Margaret’s community members came together for a night of fun, friendship and generous support of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School.

Their work was considered among the most exceptional out of more than 340,000 submissions from across the United States.

Sophia Bunnell and Maya Reddy are working on an entrepreneurial project that addresses the needs of the homeless population as part of St. Margaret’s Tartan Tank science unit.

The Tartans picked up two early-season league wins on Tuesday.

Seniors Nick Falshaw, James Mott, Langston Sholl, Alex Smith and Chris Vartanian were recognized at The National Football Foundation's Orange County chapter annual Scholar-Athletes Awards Dinner on Monday night.

Tristen Egdorf, Robbie Graham and Christopher Vartanian participated alongside coach Peter Carey in last Saturday's game.

The Tartans topped the Tillers 3-2 for an early-season triumph on Thursday evening.

The day combines a celebration of reading, writing, speaking and listening with the launch of an all-school service learning initiative to help fellow Californians.

St. Margaret’s administrators led five different workshops and sessions on strategic planning, mission-driven assessment and health and wellness over the three-day conference focused on “reimagining independent schools."

The girls took part in fun workshops, listened to experts in a variety of professions, and connected with other girls who are interested in a future in STEAM.

With the wins, Nate qualified for the Junior Varsity National Championships, which will take place in Washington, D.C., in April.

St. Margaret's opened the 2019 campaign at the top of the rankings this week.

The Tartans defeated Ramona High on Tartan Field on Thursday.

The Middle School girls basketball team advanced to the Parochial Athletic League championship game.

Under a new name—personal fitness and wellness—the department will promote and establish habits in students toward lifelong fitness, well-being and mindfulness.

The Tartans defeated Roosevelt High in the first round of the SoCal Regional Playoffs.

Exciting new adventure programs will allow students to explore the outdoors of Orange County in a safe, nurturing environment. 

Both St. Margaret's soccer programs have been invited to participate in the extended postseason.

The competition had a bracket-style format and head-to-head showdowns solving challenging math problems. 

The event featured keynote speakers at Hurlbut Theater and breakout sessions across campus that inspired and empowered students to make positive changes in their community.

The Tartans outmatched their semi-finals opponents and are headed to the CIF-SS Finals.

Both boys and girls soccer teams look to advance to the CIF-SS Finals by winning on Saturday.

St. Margaret's equestrian program had a strong showing during a weather-shortened season.

Library teacher Melissa Fisher and science teacher David Beshk were speakers at the California School Library Association 2019 Conference in a presentation titled “Incorporating Science Curriculum Into Library Lessons.”

The project explored many avenues of learning in the Preschool, including math, literacy, problem-solving and teamwork.

The girls soccer program advanced in the CIF-SS Playoffs, marking head coach Marmelstein's milestone win.

The educators, which included 13 St. Margaret's faculty and staff members, participated in workshops and discussions around properly educating responsible technology use and citizenship to a generation of students growing up in a digital world.

These St. Margaret’s alumni are positively influencing the world through their work in arts, athletics and technology—and national media are taking notice.

Both Tartan soccer programs overcame tough opponents to stay alive in the CIF-SS Playoffs.

St. Margaret's boys and girls soccer programs move on after first-round victories.

The program featured a lineup of performances selected, written or choreographed by the students. 

The events featured activities and education around the diverse ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty and staff.

FTC is a robotics competition for students to design, build, program and operate robots, which compete in head-to-head challenges against other schools.

The 19 regional Gold Key winners will be forwarded for judging in the national competition.

Eight student-athletes from the class of 2019 committed to continue their academic careers and play intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.

The Tartans have completed their regular season schedules and look forward to the postseason beginning next week.

Mrs. Allison has been a visionary and key leader in revamping and innovating service learning at St. Margaret's.

The assembly featured moving speeches that reflected on goal-setting and insightful perspectives on the understanding that imperfection is an inherent part of the learning process. 

Todd joins 59 athletes selected by Cal-Hi Sports in the 40th iteration of the All-State award.

The 30 students on stage were selected through a qualifying quiz that all Middle School students took in history class. 

The students wrote, presented and debated legislation in an experiential-learning opportunity as part of their AP government studies.

Mott had 151 yards and two touchdown passes in the South's 16-7 victory over the North.

The Division IV No. 1-ranked Tartans are ready for a deep playoff run.

A detailed presentation spotlighted the school’s finances, academic program, strategic initiatives and school management during the 2019 State of the School Address for parents.

The grants are funded through a variety of PTF events and programs—including the Online Auction, the Library Luncheon, the Book Fair and a portion of the funds raised at the Forever Plaid all-school fundraiser.

See what current students from Lower School through the Upper School think about recent strategic initiatives at St. Margaret’s.

Twenty Tartans put their spelling skills to the test in front of their peers at the annual Middle School Spelling Bee in Hurlbut Theater.

Mott has been selected to represent St. Margaret's at the annual Orange County North vs. South All-Star Game while Todd earned Division VI All-CIF recognition.

St. Margaret's soccer programs and boys basketball team came out on top over league rivals Sage Hill on Tuesday.

Charles Cox's visit aligned with a 'Mission to Mars' interdisciplinary unit grade 3 students are beginning, and the students were able to ask relevant questions about their project.

Dr. Thompson gave an engaging and heartfelt presentation on the complex emotional journey children undergo during their school years.

St. Margaret’s faculty and staff gathered to review and assess the accomplishments of the school’s aspirational Strategic Plan and to revisit and continue prioritizing its key goals.

Ms. Arbizzi will observe, conduct demonstration lessons, lead meetings and ultimately help enhance the role of art in St. Margaret’s Preschool curriculum.

St. Margaret’s girls lacrosse team hosted 28 student-athletes from the Los Angeles chapter of Harlem Lacrosse to campus for a skills-building clinic that forged friendships through the sport. 

An after-school program dedicated to creating mobile game apps concluded its fall term, as 10 St. Margaret’s students grades 5-8 presented their work at a showcase on the campus of the University of California, Irvine. 

St. Margaret's girls basketball team recently had the opportunity to learn from former professional and college coach Paul Westhead.