Beyond the Books: Student Life @ MSM

You’ve probably checked out the academics—the AP courses, the college prep—and that’s a huge part of the picture. But high school isn’t just about what happens from 8 AM to 3 PM. It’s about everything in between and beyond. The friendships, the mentoring, the memories. It’s about finding your people, discovering new passions, and creating […]

Girls Rule! How An All-Girls Education Sets You Up for Success

You’re already juggling so much—schoolwork, activities, friendships, and trying to figure out what you want to be when you get older. When you and your parents are choosing a high school, you’re not just picking a building; you’re choosing the environment that will set you up for success down the road. That’s exactly what an […]

Finding Your People: Why a Welcoming Community Matters in High School

Group of happy girls in the hallway at Mt St Mary Academy

As you consider where to spend your high school years, you’re probably thinking a lot about academics. You’re asking about AP classes, college acceptance rates, and challenging courses. All of that is important, of course. But there’s another, equally important factor that can make or break your high school experience: community. A school can have […]

Starting High School Next Year? 5 Things to Know Before You Go

Girls in the classroom reading books at Mt St Mary Academy

Heading into high school can feel like stepping onto a brand-new planet. One minute you’re the top dog at your middle school, and the next, you’re a freshman, trying to find your way around a bigger campus and figure out a whole new set of rules. For both students and parents, this transition is a […]

MSM Serve Club Gives Back With Help From Alumnae

Mt St Mary Academy Serve Club

MSM’s Serve Club took on a special project to help those in need as we prepare for the Holiday Season. Kindness Kits is a program used in schools to promote kindness and empathy development and enhance children’s capacity to care about others. Through this program, our Serve Club made Blessing Bags to pass out to […]

MSM Senior Lily Cook ’25 is named 2025 National Merit Commended Scholar!

MSM 2025 National Merit Scholar, Lily Cook

Mount St. Mary Academy is honored to announce that Lily Cook ’25 has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Lily is a very hardworking student, and admired by both her classmates and faculty. This year, she is taking on multiple leadership roles such as Captain of the MSM Thunder […]

MSM Marching Band Featured On WGRZ-TV, Channel 2 News!

Mt St Mary Marching Band

Our incredible Mount St. Mary Academy Marching Band is celebrating their 22nd Anniversary this Fall! The band  was recently filmed by WGRZ- Channel 2 for a segment on WNY Schools, and how our band remains the only all-girl high school marching band in New York State! We could not be more proud of the hard […]

Class of 2025 Celebrates “Senior Sunrise”

MSM Senior Class Sunrise

On September 13th, our Senior Class participated in Senior Sunrise – a beloved tradition of watching the sun rise as a class on their last year at Mount St. Mary Academy. We hope this year brings wonderful things and lasting memories to the Class of 2025!

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