May 9, 2008:   GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE AT ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL
Local residents have an especially convenient opportunity to donate blood, thanks to St. Margaret’s School. The community service organization, Basic Needs, is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, May 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Ball Memorial Gymnasium on Water Lane.

April 28, 2008:   ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL SUPPORTS OPERATION INASMUCH
More than 70 St. Margaret’s students, faculty, and staff donated their time and talents to Operation Inasmuch on Saturday, April 26.

April 9, 2008:   SMS TENNIS TEAM SHUTS-OUT WEST POINT, 9-0
The St. Margaret's tennis team made an impressive showing to shut out West Point High School 9-0 yesterday. The win brings the team's season record to 2-1.

April 7, 2008:   SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER: SCOTTY SEASON STARTS STRONG
The St. Margaret's spring athletic season has sprung and the Scotties are showing great promise. Varsity Softball, Varsity Soccer and Varsity Tennis had a strong showings.

April 2, 2008:   ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL HONORS FALLEN ALUMNA, TEAMMATE
Together with family and friends, the St. Margaret's School community remembered fallen alumna, Mary Burke Parker, once more in a tribute on Friday, March 28.  Preceding the inaugural softball game at the school's new athletic complex on Sycamore Drive, Athletic Director Sue Haney led a dedication ceremony in memory of the 2002 graduate who was killed tragically in an automobile accident on March 14.

March 6, 2008:   SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT AND B ROLL STUDENTS
Head of School Margaret R. Broad is pleased to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the St. Margaret’s School honor and merit rolls for the second trimester of the 2007-2008 academic year.

December 3, 2007:   SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT AND B ROLL STUDENTS
Head of School Margaret R. Broad is pleased to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the St. Margaret’s School honor, merit and B rolls for the first trimester of the 2007-2008 academic year.

November 19, 2007:   TEACHING THE TEACHERS: St. Margaret's Students Speak at Conference
Four international students from St. Margaret's School were guest speakers at the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) conference in Richmond on November 5.

November 7, 2007:   ST. MARGARET'S FALL ATHLETES HONORED
Five girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have earned recognition for their athletic accomplishments at St. Margaret’s School. They were among the student-athletes who received awards at the school’s fall sports banquet earlier today.

November 2, 2007:   ST. MARGARET'S SUPPORTS NEIGHBORING ORGANIZATIONS
A steady stream of visitors, the work of committed volunteers, and the support of neighboring organizations made for a successful fund-raising event for The Haven last weekend.

November 2, 2007:   FIELD HOCKEY SCOTTIES ADVANCE IN LIS TOURNEY
The St. Margaret’s Scotties advanced to the second round of the League of Independent Schools tournament after an intense match with fifth-seeded Virginia Episcopal School last Tuesday. A 1-1 tie during regulation play sent the game into a nail-biting ten-minute overtime with each team attempting five penalty strokes.

October 24, 2007:   ST. MARGARET'S CELEBRATES TEEN READ WEEK
St. Margaret’s students were reading just for the fun of it as the school celebrated the tenth annual Teen Read Week October 14–20, 2007. Students joined with thousands of others at schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country to celebrate this year’s theme, “LOL @ your library®,” which encouraged teens to read humorous books and graphic novels.

October 19, 2007:   ST. MARGARET'S DEDICATES NEW ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Head of School Margaret R. Broad was joined by Chaplain Candine Johnson, Board Chair Jill McCuan, Athletic Director Sue Haney, and keynote speaker Heather Wood Mantz for the official dedication of the St. Margaret’s School athletic complex on October 12.

October 14, 2007:   PREP SCHOOLS PAVE WAY TO COLLEGE
Students who believe public high school isn't for them may consider attending a college preparatory school. Many private high schools consider themselves college prep schools. (From the Richmond Times-Dispatch).

October 12, 2007:   LOCAL SMS STUDENTS NAMED ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
Four local graduates of the St. Margaret’s School Class of 2007 have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) exams.

October 8, 2007:   JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL & RIVER RUN/WALK
Area residents have two opportunities to enjoy events on the St. Margaret’s School campus at the Ninth Annual Crafts Festival and River Run/Walk this weekend. Shoppers can pick up interesting and unique items at the craft festival that will be held on Friday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of Brockenbrough House on Water Lane.

October 8, 2007:   SMS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FARES WELL AT W&M INVITATIONAL
The fall athletic season is well underway at St. Margaret’s School and the SMS cross country Scotties are showing great promise. Junior Caroline Casey of Richmond led the Scotties as she finished 10th overall.

September 28, 2007:   SMS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Three seniors at St. Margaret’s School have earned recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding performance on the 2006 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

September 28, 2007:   SMS SENIOR RECEIVES FRENCH AWARD
Head of School Margaret Broad is pleased to announce that Hannah Kessler of Washington, DC has received a 2007-2008 Outstanding Senior in French Award from the American Association of Teachers of French. This award is made annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study of French as well as exceptional commitment to the French language and the many cultures where it is spoken.

September 26, 2007:   EDUCATION LEADER HEADS INTO 19th YEAR
Margaret Broad, head of school at St. Margaret's here, would be the first to say that the mission of "educating young women for life" takes every member of a dedicated faculty and staff. But the administrator heading into her 19th year at the helm of the nationally recognized private school for girls would agree that her own educational experiences have affected how she's seen the job.

September 24, 2007:   SMS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY WON 3-0 AGAINST VES
A large and vocal turnout cheered the St. Margaret’s varsity field hockey team on to a 3-0 victory against Virginia Episcopal School on Friday, September 21. The entire student body came out to witness history in the making in this, the first game played on the new St. Margaret’s athletic fields located on Sycamore Drive in Tappahannock.

August 31, 2007:   SMS Campus Welcomes Summer Visitors
While St. Margaret’s students were on break this summer, the campus was as busy as ever. Since mid-June, the St. Margaret’s campus has served as host to more than 1,000 participants in sports camps, educational programs, and private events. Last week marked the close of the summer season with the Paul VI High School of Fairfax, Virginia football team’s pre-season training camp.

June 6, 2007:   ST. MARGARET'S GRADUATES 34 SENIORS
Six girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula are among the 34 members of the St. Margaret’s School Class of 2007 who were graduated on Saturday, June 2. Graduates of this class will be attending some of the nation’s top colleges, including 9 colleges in Virginia and schools in 10 additional states that include Arizona, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

June 6, 2007:   STUDENTS HONORED AT SMS AWARDS BANQUET
St. Margaret’s School students have won academic scholarships and special prizes that make them eligible for college scholarship consideration if they apply to and are accepted by the sponsoring institutions. The awards were presented at the school’s year-end Academic Awards Banquet.

May 17, 2007:   SPRING SMS STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED
At a recent awards breakfast, St. Margaret’s student-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments during the spring sports season.

April 11, 2007:   SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER: SCOTTIES TURN UP HEAT IN EARLY SEASON
St. Margaret’s School has turned up the heat on its opponents in varsity softball, soccer, and tennis so far this season.

April 4, 2007:   GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE AT SMS BLOOD DRIVE
Local residents have a convenient opportunity to donate blood, thanks to St. Margaret’s School. The student community service organization, Basic Needs, is holding an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 12 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the St. Margaret’s School Ball Memorial Gymnasium on Water Lane.

April 2, 2007:   SMS TO HOST “THE BELLE OF AMHERST”
Area residents are invited to join the St. Margaret’s School community for a performance of The Belle of Amherst, the Tony Award-winning play about Emily Dickinson and her writings. The show stars New York actress Mary Wadkins and will take place on Friday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ball Memorial Gymnasium on Water Lane.

March 21, 2007:   SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT AND B ROLL STUDENTS
Head of School Margaret R. Broad is pleased to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the school’s honor and merit rolls for the second trimester of the 2006-2007 academic year.

March 13, 2007:   'MINIMESTER' PROVIDES NEAT RANGE OF CLASSES AT SMS
Cathy Sgroi, assistant head for school life, said the students and teachers like the minimester approach, which allows for a range of trips and independent study, including internships and shadowing professionals away from the school.

February 21, 2007:   ST. MARGARET’S HONORS WINTER ATHLETES
Winter athletes at St. Margaret’s School were honored for their hard work and dedication throughout the season at a breakfast recently. Senior Ligon Brooks, daughter of Jeff and Sara Brooks of Millers Tavern, was among the student-athletes who received awards for their outstanding achievement. She was voted most valuable member of the SMS varsity swim team.

February 15, 2007:   ST. MARGARET’S STUDENTS WIN LITERARY RECOGNITION
Five St. Margaret’s students received recognition for their entries in the 2007 Literary Contest sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Essex County, including the top two prizes for poetry in their division.

January 25, 2007:   SMS STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Ten St. Margaret’s National Honor Society members served as volunteer workers at the Special Olympics Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships at Wintergreen Resort on January 22 -23.

January 11, 2007:   ST. MARGARET’S TEACHER WINS BIG ON “MILLIONAIRE”
Faith Martin, who teaches in the math department at St. Margaret’s School, walked away with $16,000 in winnings on Monday’s episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.”

December 5, 2006:   SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT AND B ROLL STUDENTS
Head of School Margaret R. Broad is pleased to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the St. Margaret’s School honor, merit and B rolls for the first trimester of the 2006-2007 academic year.

December 5, 2006:   SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT AND B ROLL STUDENTS
Head of School Margaret R. Broad is pleased to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the St. Margaret's School honor, merit and B rolls for the first trimester of the 2006-2007 academic year.

November 28, 2006:   JOIN US FOR SMS HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Area residents are invited to join the St. Margaret's community for a special holiday performance by the St. Margaret's School Ensemble and Treble Choir on Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church in Tappahannock.

November 15, 2006:   SMS FALL ATHLETES HONORED
Six girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have earned recognition for their athletic accomplishments at St. Margaret's School. They were among the student-athletes who received awards at the school's recent fall sports banquet.

November 1, 2006:   SMS SENIOR IS A BLANTON SCHOLAR
A senior at St. Margaret's School was among only 20 students statewide selected by the Virginia Historical Society to participate in its eighth annual Wyndham B. Blanton Scholars Forum. The historical society's Teachers Advisory Board selected participants on the basis of a research paper competition.

October 20, 2006:   THREE ST MARGARET'S STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AS AP SCHOLARS
Two members of the Class of 2006 and a current senior at St. Margaret's School have earned recognition from The College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement examinations.

October 4, 2006:   SMS STUDENTS GIVE BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
Students at St. Margaret's understand the importance of giving back to the community in which they live and go to school and frequently seize the opportunity to do so.

October 4, 2006:   SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER: SMS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WINS TWO
New SMS cross country coaches Frank and Milly Rixey are pleased with the team's strong performances through the first half of the season.

September 25, 2006:   PLAN EARLY FOR SMS CRAFTS FAIR AND RIVER RUN
Area residents are encouraged to make plans now to attend the eighth annual Rappahannock River Run/Walk and Crafts Fair sponsored by the St. Margaret's School Alumnae Association.

August 31, 2006:   SMS WELCOMES LOCAL STUDENTS
St. Margaret's School officially welcomed more than 30 students and their families, from six surrounding counties, into its day student program at the annual Day Family Dinner last night.