Mission Statement

ELCAs Gods Work, Our Hands

SML: Changing the world through faith as one, few, or many.

SML Leadership Academy: Creating positive change in the world by developing student and staff leaders who act justly, love mercifully, and walk humbly with their Lord. (Micah 6:8)

Vision Statement

St. Marks strives to be a nationally renowned preschool through eighth grade school through a continued commitment to excellence in education and its establishment of a premier leadership academy for students and staff.

Core Values: Student Learning Outcomes

Faithful Servants of God - Students develop a deepening faith and understanding of Gods grace evidenced by acts of servant leadership.

Responsible Citizens - Students mature as productive, conscientious citizens who demonstrate the technical (hard) and non-technical (soft) skills of leadership.

Life Long Learners - Students enthusiastically seek knowledge.

Complex Thinkers - Students embrace intellectual challenges.

Effective Communicators - Students employ spoken and written communication effectively.

Educational Philosophy

St. Marks school seeks to glorify God by providing educational excellence in a safe, nurturing, Christ-centered environment. St. Marks serves families and the community by furnishing an educational institution that integrates Christian principles and truths with exemplary academic and extracurricular programs.