Ben Petr

The teachers I had were smart, kind and helpful and did everything they could to help students learn and have fun simultaneously. I graduated as valedictorian of my 2010 class from Bellevue East High ...

Charmaine Ortega

My 7th grade Biology class made the biggest impression, especially when we dissected frogs. I knew right then and there that I was going to be a white lab-coated scientist working in some form of biol...

Randy and Andrea Walther

St. Mary's Catholic School in Bellevue has been very instrumental in providing a safe place where our children could be challenged to learn at the highest levels while also receiving a traditional Cat...

Becky Billings

I thought back to my school days. Our valedictorians were all St. Mary’s graduates. You could tell they were more prepared than any other students to further their education… I am not an alumna from ...

Carolyn Jaworski

We have always found your graduates to be well-prepared academically. They obviously have been taught "how to study" as well as been instilled with a desire to learn for learning sake rather than just...

Kathy Goetz

St. Mary's School is the one and only school for my children. They have flourished both spiritually and academically while going to St. Mary's. "Who could want more than that?" I have 3 children who...

Alan Swiecicki

My wife and I chose to send both our boys to St. Mary's to allow our children to learn in a faith-based environment. St. Mary's School is dedicated to teaching children respect for others in a s...

Hannah Menzel Clark 2015 Update

"The faith community of St. Mary's Church and School have been such an integral part of my life. Now, I am raising my own family in the Parish, and am so excited to send my children to St. Mary's Scho...

Christina Legner

The work ethic I developed at St. Mary’s and the confidence in my capabilities that I built there helped me become valedictorian of my Bellevue East class. As both an alumna and a parent of c...

Rebekah Menzel

As I enter my freshman year at Benedictine College, I look back and realize that what I learned at St. Mary's has formed my foundation of faith, creativity and a deep desire to learn more... Having a...

Tina Targy

I am feeling very blessed to have had such a wonderful community help mold my five children into the successful young people they are. I can't even begin to thank the staff of St. Mary's for all they...

Maureen Swiecicki

I credit St. Mary's welcoming spirit and attention to the individual student for Alan's self confidence. How could I forget the summer of 1988 as Paul and I, with our three teenagers, left Chicago fo...

Becky Billings 2015 Update

Also should have put her in a higher biology class! She says she is doing some of the things she did in 7th and 8th grade at St. Mary's! So glad to know we at St. Mary's are really preparing our stude...

John C. Naatz

I salute to the graduates of St. Mary's Bellevue. Collectively, these (seven) students have a 3.97/4.00 cumulative grade point average. Congratulations to you and your wonderful staff... John C. Naat...

Aaron Menzel

Saint Mary's truly set me up for success. By offering me such a personalized education, I always felt at home in the classroom. Each and every teacher knew my strengths and weaknesses, and challenged ...

Missy Walther 2016 Update

I am convinced that my wonderful years with the teachers, staff and faith community at St. Mary's-Bellevue Catholic Church and School, and my intense faith, love and trust in Jesus Christ have prepare...

Scott Steele

While I may still face challenges in my life I know that in order to overcome I simply need to look back on what I learned at St. Mary’s and trust that God is watching over me… Through my time at St....

Mary Ellen Reckmeyer

We feel these sacrifices are worth the same quality Catholic school education that my siblings and I received when my parents chose to send us to St. Mary's in Bellevue ... My family has a long assoc...

David J. Peters

The young men graduating from St. Mary's School in Bellevue have a strong spiritual foundation and faith. Many of them are leaders here at Mount Michael... Dr. David J. Peters, Ed.D., Head of School, ...

Natalie (Targy) Kamtz

We had such wonderful teachers at St. Mary's. I had so much fun dissecting all kinds of cool animals. It was so wonderful to be able to explore the sciences and it certainly became a passion of mine t...

Rebekah Menzel 2015 Update

I've been reflecting on how St. Mary's School helped to form the woman I am today. It is as if St. Mary's set the standard for how I view learning communities. Now, as a first year teacher at Christ t...

Chris Halliburton

I look at St. Mary's as being the total package. You have the parish along with the school, both of which are supportive of families and Catholic teaching. The parish and school have been our support ...

Hannah Menzel Clark

My education at St. Mary's School has been invaluable to me! Not only did it prepare me educationally for success at Mercy High School but it also set the foundation for a strong and deep appreciatio...

2015 Alumni

How has St. Mary's helped you prepare for your future? "By growing stronger in my Catholic faith." Callie B, Class of 2015, Alumna"It has challenged me to always do better." Macey M, Class of 2015, A...

Missy Walther

St. Mary’s to me is a place where I can learn and have fun at the same time. All the students are friends with each other and it makes school so much more exciting… St. Mary’s to me is a place where ...

Past Staff

Cathy Braxton

Administrative Assistant 2015-2019

Braxton Cathy Braxton has been a member of St Mary's parish since 2012 when her family relocated to Nebraska from California. She and her husband have 4 children, Anna Grace the oldest, graduated from St Mary's in 2016 and three who are currently attending St. Mary's school: Joshua (6th Grade), Caleb (2nd Grade) and Katie (Kindergarten). She has 15+ years experience in the areas of office management, Human Resources and is a paralegal by trade. She is a former Air Force Personnel Officer, which is where she met her husband Jeff who serves as a deacon at St Mary's. Cathy looks forward to a position where she can experience her faith in the workplace and see her children while at work.

Linda Maiefski

Maiefski Secretary, 2011-2015

Mrs. Maiefski really enjoys working with everyone at the school. She is a member at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. She has been married to Larry for 33 years. They have 2 children; Mark, is 25 and Raluca is 17, a junior at Roncalli High School. Mrs. Maiefski has a Rat Terrier named Sparky, who acts just like his name. Mrs. Maiefski enjoys walking, crafts, baking, puzzles, travel and being with family and friends.

Cheryl Castle

Castle Cheryl 38

Principal, 2009-2015

Mrs. Castle has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education, a Master's of Science Degree in Education-Elementary Education, and a Master's of Arts in Educational Administration. Her certificates are for teaching K-6/8 and Principal K-6/8. Mrs. Castle's experience includes 17 years of teaching at the elementary level and 16 years as principal. She has taught Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th grades and was principal at St. John the Apostle School in Lincoln for 5 years and principal at Assumption-Guadalupe School for 5 years before coming to St. Mary's. As principal, her focus is on instruction and curriculum. "Curriculum and instruction is very exciting at this time, as many changes are occurring to prepare our current students for the 21st Century. The best thing about being principal in a Catholic school is that faith is an integral part of what we do every day. Faith will guide all of us, as we are teaching and learning to live in the global society of the future."

St Mary's Information

St. Mary's Catholic School is a Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade School of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education that nurtures students' hearts and minds to become servant leaders in an ever-changing world.

Our philosophy of education is to offer a five-day program to assist families in teaching those truths, skills, and ideals, which are necessary for Christian living. We believe that education must develop the faculties and abilities of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. To help achieve this, our faculty and staff are an integral part of the formation of Christian community and dedicate themselves to the task of developing Christian citizens.

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