St. Mary Church and School (Ellis)

Proudly Celebrating 125 years together! For 125 years, St. Mary’s School has been a beacon of faith, academic excellence, and community. Generations of families have walked our halls, learned our values, and gone forth to make the world a better place. This year, as we celebrate this incredible milestone, we look back with immense gratitude—and we look forward to the future we are building today.

Honoring Tradition, Inspiring the Future. At the very heart of our 125-year legacy are our teachers.

They are more than educators; they are mentors, role models, and spiritual guides. They work tirelessly to ensure our students receive a top-tier education rooted in Catholic values. However, to keep our exceptional faculty and attract new talent, we must offer competitive salaries that reflect their immense value and dedication.

125 Years of Legacy, Light and Leadership will continue on when you give. On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, our community will come together for #iGiveCatholic, the annual Catholic Giving Day. We are inviting you to rally us, together, for one critical mission: supporting our teacher salaries. We have set a bold goal to raise $30,000. Your gift will 100% fund faculty compensation, ensuring our teachers can continue doing what they love: investing in the future leaders, innovators and disciples who walk our halls daily. By investing in our teachers, you are securing the next chapter of St. Mary’s School history.

Our History. Your Future. We are thrilled to announce that a group of generous donors have stepped forward with matching funds. Every dollar you give could be matched dollar-for-dollar up to our goal, meaning your impact will be instantly doubled to help us build a future. Whether you can give $125 in honor of our 125th anniversary, $25, or $1,250, your generosity ensures that our students continue to learn from the very best.

How you can help us reach $30,000:
1) Give Early!  Advanced Giving begins on Monday, November 16. You can beat the rush and secure your investment in our future early.
2) Give on Giving Tuesday! Participate on the actual Giving Day by gifting through #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, December 1st to make your impact.
3) Share the Vision! Challenge fellow alumni, parents, and friends to match your gift or donate in increments of $125 to celebrate our anniversary. Every dollar
     directly impacts a teacher's livelihood (and our students future).

Every dollar raised directly fund the tools, spaces, and opportunities for our teachers to share with our future students. Thank you for being a vital part of our 125-year story. Please pray for our teachers and our school community as we approach this day of giving.

With gratitude and blessings, Thank you!

A HUGE THANK YOU to our Matching Fund Donors:

* Ellis Daughters of Isabella ($500) - This match will only be available on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1st from 11:00am-1:05pm for our 125-Minute Donation Challenge!
* Ellis Knights of Columbus ($5,000)
* In Memory of A Faithful Member of St. Mary's ($3,000)
* St. Mary's Home & School Association ($2,000)

Three Options to Donate:
1) Online by clicking the "Donate" button
2) Mailing your donation to: 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637  Please put #iGiveCatholic in the memo line.
3) Calling the Church Office: 785-726-4522

We thank you for your continued support for our school and church!