Advantages

45 years of educational excellence in Lexington
St. Michael's School has been educating young children for over 45 years. It has an excellent reputation in Lexington for the students it graduates and sends onto other schools in the community.

Nurturing environment
Our goal at SMS is to create an environment where children feel safe and excited about learning.

Strong academic program
A strong academic program is at the core of our curriculum. Beginning with the three-year-old classes, readiness skills for reading and math form an important part of everyday activities.

SAFETY FIRST!
Coded door locks help to keep everyone safe. Parents are given their "code" at the beginning of the school year. We also have sign-in and sign-out procedures that are used by parents if their children stay for our extended day program.

Music program
Our students are given opportunities to experience music in many ways. The set of Orff instruments that we have at SMS give the children hands on experiences with instruments sized just for them.

Art program
SMS is very conscious of the fact that children need to develop both through academics and through creative experiences in art and music. A strong art program gives our students opportunities to discover their own artistic talents.

Spanish
Learning a foreign language is fun! The children at SMS have weekly Spanish lessons during which they will learn colors, numbers, and a variety of other phrases.

Chapel
Each Friday morning all the children and teachers gather together for Chapel. This is a time to sing, listen to stories, and to celebrate birthdays. Parents are always welcome.

Learning Center
Permanent activities in the Learning Center include a carpentry table, a light table and housekeeping area. Each month in the Learning Center a different theme is presented through hands-on activities. Classes visit the Learning Center at least once a week.

Library
Each Monday is Library Day. Children go with their class and check out a book for one week. Our collection of books grows with support from the Scholastic Book Fair.

Field Trips
Field trips may involve the whole school — or just one class. Visiting the Pumpkin Farm and the UK Arboretum are two trips that everyone enjoys.

Parent Involvement
We welcome parents at SMS. There are many ways for parents to volunteer their time. Driving for field trips, being a "reader" for story time, or helping with school parties are just a few ways in which parents can become involved.

Extended Day Program
Learn more about our program.