St Mary Elementary School Launches Middle School Football Program

Students in sixth through eighth grade at (SMS) will be eligible to play on the fall 2012 middle school football team.

As one of the largest preK-8 Catholic school in the Diocese of Trenton, SMS continues to add new programs. SMS began adding more programs in 2009 with the start of a one-on-one music instruction program, and in 2010 implemented a tablet PC program for the eighth grade. In 2011, SMS began the Center for Achievement, a program that provides support and educational strategies to the diverse community of learners who attend the Saint Mary Campus Schools. And in addition, SMS begins its interactive iPad program for the primary grades this fall, 2012.

“We are proud of our longstanding tradition in athletics and are very enthused about how many students are set to participate in our football and cheer programs,” said Charles Kroekel, Principal of St Mary Elementary School. “Creating opportunities for students to grow is a major part of our calling. We look forward to the fall season when soccer, football, cheering, and cross country are all happening. It is an exciting time of growth and a great day to be a Saint.”

The Saints will be led by Dennis Tobin. Coach Tobin has 22 years coaching experience, 12 years head coaching experience at the high school level, including a NYC Catholic League Championship.

The Saints will play Rumson Country Day School, East Brunswick, Princeton Day, Barnegat, Pinelands, and Delbarton.

For additional information on the football program, contact Dennis Tobin at dtobin@materdeiprep.org. More information about Saint Marys Elemenetary school can also by found by visiting the school's website here.