FAQs
What time does the school day begin and end?
The school day begins at 8:40am and ends at 3:20pm. Early Dismissal time is 12:45 pm. Students in Prekindergarten through 8th grade may be dropped off in the north parking lot (playground side of the school) when adult supervision is available, beginning at 8:20 am.
Is bus transportation available?
Children of Simsbury residents enrolled in grades Kindergarten - 8 are provided with bus transportation that is funded and coordinated by the town of Simsbury. Bus routes are established annually by the town and students may be picked up at their address or at a central stop established by the town.
Bus routes are published about 2 weeks before the start of school on the Town of Simsbury's website. Simsbury residents may make arrangements for students to be picked up or dropped off at child care centers located in Simsbury.
Is there Extended Care available at St. Mary's School?
Morning Care runs from 7:00 am to 8:20 am and afternoon care runs from 3:20 pm to 6:00 pm. Most early dismissal days include afternoon care as well. Extended Care Guidelines & Fees
Does my child need a checkup before school starts?
The State of Connecticut requires the following grade levels of students to have a physical examination before school starts:
* All students entering Prekindergarten. NOTE: The CT immunization regulation for children aged 24 months through 4 years (59 months) requires at a minimum 1 dose of influenza vaccine for school entry, each year between August 1st and December 31. Children who have not received the flu vaccine by December 31st must be excluded from school for the duration of influenza season (through March 31st) or until they receive at least one dose of the influenza vaccine.
* All students entering Kindergarten.
* All students entering St. Mary's School after an out of state relocation (e.g., family moved to CT from another state and is entering a CT school for the first time).
Additionally, the State of Connecticut requires all sixth grade students to have a physical examination at some point in the 6th grade (i.e., anytime after the last day of 5th grade until the last day of 6th grade).
Results of these physicals must be reported to the school's health office using the State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Records. For additional information on health requirements and downloadable copies of the required health forms, click here.
Will my child(ren) have an opportunity to visit the classroom and meet the teacher before school starts?
A "meet and greet" is scheduled each August for all students on the Tuesday before school starts.
Does my child's teacher have an email address? When can I contact him/her?
All faculty members have an email address. Click here to access the staff directory.
How can I find out about early closings, late openings or school cancelations caused by weather or other emergencies?
For all emergency closings or delayed openings, St. Mary's School follows the Simsbury Public Schools. If you hear that Simsbury Public Schools are opening late, closing early or remaining closed, St. Mary's School will follow suit.
When is the first School Mass and am I welcome to attend?
You are always welcome to attend Mass with us. Our school worships as a community at Mass on the first or second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am. We also worship together on all Holy Days of Obligation that fall on school days at the 12:15 pm Parish Mass. There are also several prayer services during each school year.
Is tuition assistance available?
Tuition assistance grants are made available via a number of sources. Click here for more information.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please call the school office at (860) 658-9412 or email smsoffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net. We will be happy to hear from you!