As a college-preparatory institution, St. Margaret’s academic excellence is rooted in vigor, choice and relevance and made possible by a strong foundation of educational expertise, research and best practices.
St. Margaret’s culture of innovation ensures unrivaled academics and programs that nurture and support the learning and growth of talented, enthusiastic students.
At St. Margaret’s, students are encouraged to explore their own interests in this vibrant, close-knit community, and Tartans seek opportunities for growth in athletics, the arts, service learning, leadership and more.
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Capelle joins 17 fellow senior student-athletes who committed to a wide range of colleges and universities during the fall, winter and current signing periods.
The 6th annual WOW Night brought families to St. Margaret’s for a celebration of the meaningful play-based learning that took place throughout the school year.
A cast of 30 Upper School students brought the musical theater version of Footloose to life in the Hurlbut Theater last week, four decades after the film debuted in theaters.
The Space Exploration Exhibit is a cross-divisional collaborative project to spark curiosity about the vast universe and highlight the process of scientific discovery.
St. Margaret’s student leaders and professional community members marched together through the symphony of rain alongside Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano and Special Camp as the community welcomed the return of the swallows at the 64th annual Swallows Day Parade.
Middle School students in Earth Science class concluded an engaging unit project last week, where students showcased their understanding of Earth's layers in innovative ways.
The in-service day was division- and department-specific, giving the professional community an opportunity to dive into meaningful, collaborative learning experiences with their teams.
Early School teachers presented at the Children's Center at Caltech’s Early Childhood Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ECSTEM) Conference highlighting how science can transform art beyond expression.
Mr. Achor is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, and he shared some of his insight with the parent community in Hurlbut Theater.
Eleven student-athletes from the Class of 2024 committed to continuing their academic careers and playing intercollegiate athletics during the winter signing period.
The Arts at St. Margaret’s presented the 2024 Tartan Revue in the Marcus D. Hurlbut Theater last week with the long-standing tradition of Coffeehouse Cabaret while staying true to the purpose of showcasing artistic excellence.
The collaboration between the grade 7 students and Early School involved MS students’ “Tartan Toy Company,” developing toys to help enhance ES sensory skills.
Upper School science teachers check in with Tartan alumni studying science-related disciplines at the college level to get feedback on their experiences.
From classroom to kitchen, Upper School students in English IV: Modern East Asian Literature bake cookies with "fortune" writings of great philosophers.
The garden offers a vibrant curriculum where children, driven by their natural curiosity, actively explore, investigate, and care for the natural world.
Lower School students in grade 4 built lighthouses in science teacher David Beshk’s class, applying a variety of lessons learned throughout the first semester.
St. Margaret's professional community participated in two diversity, equity and inclusion breakout sessions organized and led by the school’s equity team.
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