$1,600,000+ raised.
Over the past eleven years, the generous sponsors, donors, attendees and volunteers of the St. Mary’s Legacy Gala (formerly the Mardi Gras Gala) have raised over $1.7 million dollars for St. Mary’s Catholic School.
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Provided remaining funds needed to purchase new bus
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Provided new books, bookshelves and circulation desk for the library
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Purchased interactive boards for every classroom
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Refinished gym flooring
In addition to the above, funds raised via St. Mary’s Legacy Gala (formerly the Mardi Gras Gala) have been used to provide:
Complete renovation of restrooms in elementary building at the football concession stand
New water fountains with water bottle filling stations
New interior stair covering in elementary building and portion of highschool building
New lighting in classrooms
IXL - Individualized and adaptive learning site for kids to enrich their math and science skills
Academic competition support
Painting of school name and mascot on school bus
SMART or CleverTouch interactive boards in every classroom
iPads for all school classrooms, including dedicated sets for preschool use
Computers for teacher classrooms
Raptor Visitor ID system
New intercom system
New fence around playground and football field
Cafeteria facelift including repaired walls, new paint and new metal Apache sign
Exterior painting of elementary building
Playground sports court improvement
Teacher funding for classroom upgrades
Upgraded network, technology infrastructure and accessories to enhance the learning environment in the classroom (ex, Apple TVs, document stands, wireless ports, Chromebooks, headphones)
Continued teacher training for technology and professional development
Campus-wide software upgrades
Significant contribution to the school’s general fund each year
Science equipment
Textbooks
Nest thermostats for heating/cooling efficiency + cost savings
New classroom constructed in cafeteria
And much more!
Funds raised at the 2024 Legacy Gala will be used towards campus-wide facility improvements, continued technology support and upgrades. Your donations are necessary for the operational vitality of St. Mary’s Catholic School and its mission to provide a marketable and competitive educational opportunity.