This semester, seven juniors and seniors of the high school participated in a twelve-week internship through the YES2SUCCESS Program. The Youth Enjoying Science Seeking Useful Comprehensive Cancer Educational Strategies for Students is a virtual cancer course through the City of Hope. The course is normally an in-person laboratory research experience, and as a result of …
Sister Mary Honora served as a dynamic example of the pioneer spirit of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. She arrived at St. Michael Indian School in October 1910 and served her beloved Navajo for fifty years until her death on August 12, 1962. She was a friend to Chief Dodge and Father Anselm and …
SMIS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY The people who inspire me the most are my parents. They have been so many obstacles but still manage to work hard to get through them. They always provide for the family and push me and my siblings to do the best in everything we do. I am grateful …
This past year was Grace Belgarde’s senior year, her 13th year of attending SMIS. Opting to stay a virtual learner this past academ-ic year, Grace kept her classmates and teachers at the front of her mind. “My mom works in the hospital and had first had contact with patients. It was difficult not seeing my …
On June 4, 2021, Co-captain Maya Ross signedher letter of intent to play with Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. Maya is a pitcher and third baseman. “Never did I think I would be here as a high school softball coach and taking young girls to the state tournament every year. That’s what we’ve been …
This past spring, the new bathrooms on the second floor of the main building were complet-ed. A portion of the renovation expenses was donated by Dallago Corporation. The renovation included completely gutting out the existing community shower room once used by the Sis-ters. Space was then divided into separate re-stroom areas. Students in third grade …
This past academic year, the middle school expanded the intermediary curriculum to include sixth-grade Navajo art and seventh-grade Navajo Nation current events. The storytelling project featured students researching an aspect of their heritage then depicting it in art created by them. Most were presentations on Navajo legends however some featured oral stories of family history. …
St. Michael Indian School focuses on putting your student first. Our dedicated faculty support your student to realize their potential in a faith based environment. High school students have an opportunity to participate in excellent academic college preparation courses. Don’t wait a minute longer to start your student on the path to build a solid …
In Fort Defiance, at the John Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, Estar Denny, RN (’01), and Jayme Biakeddy (’12) are part of the organization delivering optimal health and well-being for the local communities. The organization works in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native communities to improve the health status, self-sufficiency, and health leadership …
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Join us throughout the school year for Mass with Father Edgardo Diaz, OFM, school chaplain from the Sister’s Chapel at SMIS. View the Mass on the St. Michael Indian School YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe to see our latest videos. Mass is streamed for students and families viewing at home. Also, please remember …
