Enrollment
"Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it."
-Proverbs 22:6-
Welcome! We would love for you to consider enrolling your child(ren) at St. Mary's. Here, they may grow in the teachings of Jesus Christ while receiving a first-rate education. Our teachers and staff are committed to providing our students with an experience to prepare them academically and spiritually for a strong future.
Below are the required steps to complete the enrollment process, apply for financial aid, and manage your child(ren)'s tuition and cafeteria charges.
If you are interested in arranging a tour, visiting with our staff, or simply have questions, contact the school office at 605-428-5991 or by email at megan.ahlers@k12.sd.us.
We hope to have the great privilege of providing your child(ren) with a Christ-centered education at St. Mary's Catholic Schools for years to come!
2026-2027 Registration
Thank you for choosing to enroll your child for the 2026-2027 school year at St. Mary's! We are happy you have decided to become a part of our Cardinal family. Please complete this form in its entirety: Registration Form
When your registration is submitted and approved, we will e-mail you a confirmation with tuition totals included. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Ahlers at Megan.Ahlers@k12.sd.us or (605) 428-5591.
REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE AND FINALIZED UNTIL A TUITION PAYMENT PLAN HAS BEEN CREATED THROUGH FACTS. For more information related to Tuition Payment Plans contact Jeff Trumbauer or Diane Welbig Ph: 605-428-3990.
FACTS Account Registration
Through FACTS, families will be able to select one of the following tuition payment options:
- Annual (single) payment
- Semi-annual payments
- Monthly payments
For all options, except monthly payments, families may choose between setting up automatic payments or receiving invoices.
Tuition Information
St. Mary's Catholic Schools strives to make Catholic education as accessible as possible through affordable tuition.
2026-2027 Tuition Rates:
- Pre-school (Tues. - Thurs.) - 1/2 Day: $2,375
- Junior Cardinals (Mon., Wed., Fri.) - Full Day: $3,175
- Kindergarten - 6th Grade: $3,775
- 7th - 8th Grade: $4,290
- 9th - 12th Grade: $5,030
Multi-child Discount: $150 per student
Out of Parish Fee: $500
Financial Aid & Grant Information
In keeping with our Catholic mission, we are committed to ensuring faith-based education is accessible to all families through parish support, grants, and financial aid.
Families can qualify for tuition assistance by applying. Funds may be awarded from many different institutions according to circumstance.
What Does St. Mary's Offer?
Early Childhood
Our Early Childhood program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children ages 3-5 begin to grow through hands-on learning, creative play, and faith-centered activities.
Elementary
Our Elementary program for students in Kindergarten through Sixth grade focuses on strong academics rooted in Catholic values. Students are encouraged to grow in faith, character, and knowledge.
Junior High
Students are challenged to grow into confident leaders and independent learners. Academics are paired with faith formation and extracurricular involvement that prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
High School
Our high school program prepares students for college, careers, and lifelong discipleship. Students benefit from a strong academic foundation, leadership opportunities, athletics, fine arts, and a variety of clubs and activities.
