St Michael Guardians

🎓🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Sanchez 🌟🎓

We are incredibly proud to celebrate St. Michael’s alumna, Samantha Sanchez, on her outstanding achievement!

Samantha has graduated from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science and a Minor in Public Health.
Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to her education have led her to this remarkable milestone. Samantha’s accomplishments serve as an inspiration to our current students and remind us of the incredible things that can be achieved through perseverance and determination.

It is always a pleasure to hear from our alumni and celebrate their successes. Congratulations, Samantha! We are so proud of you and wish you continued success as you begin this exciting new chapter.

A huge thank you to Officer Lopez and the LAPD for giving some of our students an unforgettable day of fishing in San Pedro!

Experiences like these provide more than just fun—they create opportunities for learning, mentorship, and making lasting memories. Our students had an amazing time enjoying the outdoors, developing new skills, and connecting with positive role models.

We are grateful for your continued support of our youth and for investing your time and energy into creating meaningful experiences for them. Thank you, Officer Lopez and the LAPD, for making this special day possible! 🎣💙

📖 The Final Guardian Times of the Year! 🎉

As we share our last edition of The Guardian Times and celebrate the final day of school, we want to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Your encouragement and involvement have helped make this publication possible.

Thank you for trusting both me and our students to capture and share the many special moments that make our school community so unique. It has been a joy watching our young journalists grow in confidence, creativity, and skill.

The Guardian Times will be back next year—with a twist! We can’t wait to share what’s next.

Have a wonderful summer, and thank you for being part of another incredible year at St. Michael’s! ☀️💙

🎓 A few favorite memories from Graduation Day! 🎓

As I look back on these special moments, my heart is filled with both joy and sadness. After two years together, starting in TK and ending with Kindergarten graduation, it is bittersweet to say goodbye.

I am so proud of how much my students have grown and excited for all that awaits them, but I will miss them dearly. Thank you, families, for trusting me with your children over these past two years. They will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️ First grade, here they come!

🎉 Trimester 3 Honor Roll 🎉

Today, we proudly celebrated our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th grade students who earned Honor Roll for one, two, or all three trimesters this school year! Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished.

A special thank you to our teachers, families, and staff for the encouragement, guidance, and support you provide throughout the year. Student success is a team effort, and we are grateful for the partnership that helps our students thrive.

Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll recipients! 🌟 Your commitment to excellence is worth celebrating.

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🎉 Scholarship Recognition 🎉

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce that Emily Uriostegui has been selected as the recipient of the Sister Renilde Cade Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose for the 2026–2027 school year.

This prestigious scholarship recognizes students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, faith, and service to others. Emily’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to living the values of our Catholic faith have made her a deserving recipient of this honor.
Please join us in congratulating Emily on this outstanding achievement.

We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in the future.

Congratulations, Emily!

🎉 Scholarship Recognition 🎉

St. Michael’s Catholic School is proud to announce that Isabella Wessel has been selected as a recipient of the Sister Johnnie Martin Fixa Scholarship from the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.

Isabella exemplifies the qualities this scholarship seeks to recognize. She consistently sets high goals for herself and achieves them through dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to excellence. Throughout her years at St. Michael’s, she has been an active participant in our school community, regularly contributing her time and talents through school activities and volunteer opportunities.

In addition to her accomplishments, Isabella is known for her kind and caring spirit. She fosters a positive and respectful atmosphere at St. Michael’s through her compassion, leadership, and willingness to support others. Her character reflects the values that make our school community so special.

We are incredibly proud of Isabella and this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating her on receiving the Sister Johnnie Martin Fixa Scholarship and wishing her continued success in all of her future endeavors.

Congratulations, Isabella!

🎉 Scholarship Recognition 🎉

St. Michael’s Catholic School proudly congratulates our students who have been selected to receive the Father Peter Scholarship for the 2026–2027 school year.

This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated dedication to their education, commitment to their faith, and a willingness to serve others. These students have grown tremendously throughout their time at St. Michael’s and have consistently represented our school with pride, integrity, and respect.

We are grateful for the positive example they set for their peers and for the many ways they contribute to our school community. Their hard work and perseverance have made them deserving recipients of this honor.

Congratulations to all of our Father Peter Scholarship recipients! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the coming year.

May God continue to bless and guide you on your educational journey.

🎉 Congratulations to our Saint Junípero Serra Essay Contest Winners! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Ivan Avila and Nicholas Ayala were selected by the Hannon Foundation as this year’s Saint Junípero Serra Essay Contest winners!

Our 4th grade students spent several weeks researching, drafting, editing, revising, and polishing their essays. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance were evident in every submission.

As a result of their outstanding essays, Ivan and Nicholas will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and grateful for the effort all of our students put into this meaningful project. Thank you to the Hannon Foundation for sponsoring this award!

Congratulations, Ivan and Nicholas, and great job to all of our 4th grade writers! 👏📚✍️

A special congratulations to our Fifth Grade students on their promotion! 🎓❤️ This is an exciting milestone as they complete their elementary school journey and prepare for the next chapter of their education.

As we celebrate this exciting achievement, we want to recognize the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and wish them continued success in the years ahead.

To our parents and families, congratulations and thank you for your ongoing support. Your dedication has played an important role in helping our students reach this milestone.

We wish all of our students the very best as they move on to middle school. Keep working hard and always believe in yourselves.

Congratulations, Promoting Class of 2026 🎓🎓