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ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND EPISCOPAL

CA · EIN 953408913 · $44.8M rev · operational · www.smes.org
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St. Margaret's Episcopal School is an independent preschool through 12th-grade college-preparatory day school in Orange County, California. It educates students for lives of learning, leadership, and service, emphasizing character development, community engagement, and a broad range of academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities. The school integrates religious and spiritual formation within an ecumenical and diverse environment.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 14
  • Annual Library Luncheon
    Hosts an annual Library Luncheon, a longstanding tradition that supports the school library and fosters community fellowship.
  • Annual gala fundraiser (Forever Plaid) Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles
    Hosts an annual gala fundraiser, Forever Plaid, to raise funds for school initiatives and children’s programs.
  • Annual online auction for PTF Grant Enrichment Program School Fundraising Campaigns & Events
    Conducts an annual online auction to raise funds for the PTF Grant Enrichment Program, featuring donated items from the school community.
  • Daily Hot Lunch Program School-Based Meal Programs
    Operates a daily hot lunch program for students in grades K-12, staffed by parent volunteers.
  • Daily hot lunch program for K-12 students School-Based Meal Programs
    Operates a daily hot lunch program for students in grades K through 12, served by parent volunteers in a safe and clean environment.
  • Diversity and inclusion in student body Tuition Assistance for Diverse Student Enrollment
    Enrolls students from 17 faith backgrounds and includes 59% students of color, reflecting a diverse and inclusive school community.
  • Interscholastic sports programs Interscholastic Youth Sports Teams
    Offers 25 varsity sports and 12 middle school sports programs, providing broad athletic opportunities for students.
  • K-12 Education
    Provides education for 1,234 students from preschool through grade 12, preparing 100% of graduates for four-year colleges or universities. The school offers 25 varsity sports, 12 middle school sports programs, and produces 17 performing arts productions annually.
  • Parent Community Workshops and Service Projects Community Service Event Coordination
    Organizes parent community workshops that include service projects such as creating joy jars for sick children and supporting food packaging at Second Harvest Food Bank, and has conducted a warehouse service project for Laura’s House.
  • Parent community workshops with service projects Community Service Event Coordination
    Organizes parent community workshops that include hands-on service projects such as creating joy jars for sick children and supporting food packaging at Second Harvest Food Bank.
  • Performing arts productions Youth & Family Theatrical Productions
    Produces 17 performing arts productions annually, supporting student engagement in the arts.
  • Student enrollment and academic preparation
    Enrolls 1,234 students in preschool through grade 12 and prepares 100% of graduates for matriculation to a four-year college or university.
  • Warehouse service project for Laura’s House
    Conducted a warehouse service project in support of Laura’s House, contributing volunteer labor and organizational support to a community partner.
  • Warehouse service project for Laura’s House
    Conducted a warehouse service project in support of Laura’s House, contributing volunteer labor and organizational assistance to a community partner.
capacity building · 3
strategies · 17

how they think

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named programs · 21

what they call their work

ARTS PROGRAMS
Supports the Friends of the Performing Arts and Friends of the Visual Arts through parent promotion.
BOOSTERS PROGRAM
Sells spirit wear and merchandise to support sport teams and activities, with proceeds going to the PTF Grant Enrichment Program.
Boosters Program
Sells school spirit wear and merchandise at games and events; proceeds support school programs through the PTF
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PROGRAM
Recruits parent volunteers to organize and maintain the main school library.
Forever Plaid Gala
Annual fundraising gala featuring dinner, entertainment, live auction, and Fund A Need campaign to support school initiatives and children’s programs
Friends of the Library
Recruits parent volunteers to assist in maintaining and organizing the school library by reshelfing books
GRANT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Awards professional community grants to the school through two cycles per academic year, funded by PTF events.
Grant Enrichment Program
PTF-funded program that awards grants to school faculty and staff twice annually to support educational initiatives and professional development
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Provides daily nutritious lunches for students in grades K-12, served by parent volunteers.
Hot Lunch Program
Provides daily nutritious meals to students in grades K-12 through parent volunteer support; operates Monday through Friday
NEW FAMILIES PROGRAM
Welcomes new families to the school community through Spirit Day events for students and parents across all divisions.
New Families Program
Welcomes new families through Spirit Day events before the school year begins, facilitating integration into the school community
PTF Book Fair
Annual literacy event in partnership with Scholastic Corporation; raises funds for the school library and promotes reading
PTF Online Auction
Three-day online auction offering student-centered donated items; proceeds support the PTF Grant Enrichment Program
Parent Community Workshops
Hosts service-oriented workshops where parents engage in community projects such as food packaging for Second Harvest Food Bank
Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)
A parent organization that supports the school through community building and fundraising, offering cultural, physical, spiritual, and educational enrichment.
Parent Up Speaker Series
Educational initiative bringing experts, authors, and educators to speak on topics aligned with the school’s mission and values; free and open to the community
TARTAN ANGELS PROGRAM
Provides aid and outreach to school members in times of need, including driving, meal preparation, and general services.
TREE TRIMMINGS PROGRAM
Students and the PTF decorate the Christmas tree in the Lower School Courtyard for the annual lighting ceremony.
Tartan Angels Program
Supports school community members during times of need through meal delivery, transportation, and other services
Tree Trimmings Program
Engages Lower School and Early School students in decorating the Christmas tree in the Lower School Courtyard with handmade ornaments
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Partner — Jeneen Graham provides advisory support for this community program.
  • California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Partner — Jeneen Graham has presented at their conferences and is Co-Chair of their Think Tank for Data Based School Improvement.
  • California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC) Partner — Jeneen Graham is a Board Member.
  • Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Partner — Jeneen Graham has presented at their conferences.
  • Laura’s House Partner — Partnered with PTF for a warehouse service project.
  • NEGU (Never Ever Giving Up) Partner — Partnered with PTF on service projects involving creation of joy jars for sick children.
  • National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Partner — Jeneen Graham has presented at their conferences.
  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Partner — Jeneen Graham has presented at their conferences.
  • Scholastic Corporation Partner — Provides literacy resources and children’s books for the annual PTF Book Fair.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank Partner — Collaborated with PTF on food packaging service projects for nutritional health.
  • Special Camp Partner — Jeneen Graham provides advisory support for this community program.
  • edX Partner — Collaborated to develop high school MOOCs.