School News
Here at Father Marquette Catholic Academy, we want our parents and community members to be informed about our student accomplishments, important updates, and inspiring and informative articles. Check our news and events page often for all the latest happenings.
Prayer partner groups in 2nd grade and 7th grade had the wonderful opportunity to take a trip to the Baraga House. The visit offered a meaningful time of fellowship, reflection, and learning about the inspiring legacy of Bishop Frederic Baraga. Participants enjoyed exploring the historic home, sharing prayer together, and deepening their connection both with one another and with the rich spiritual heritage of our faith community. It was a memorable experience that strengthened our bond as prayer partners and renewed our commitment to living out our faith in daily life.
Middle schoolers were able to enjoy a delicious and fun potato cook event this year featuring potatoes previously harvested by the 6th graders. The 5th grade students helped by cleaning the potatoes, and Mrs. Katers and Mrs. Caron prepared them into a tasty new dish for everyone to sample. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate teamwork, creativity, and our school’s farm-to-table spirit. A big thank you to Mrs. Katers and Mrs. Caron for cooking up such a flavorful tradition!
Our students had an exciting and educational visit to the local fire station! They learned important fire safety tips, explored the fire trucks, and met the firefighters who keep our community safe. Some students also had the opportunity to step inside the mobile firehouse, where they practiced how to stay calm and make smart choices during a fire emergency.
It was a fun, hands-on learning adventure that not only sparked curiosity, but also reminded everyone of the importance of fire safety at home and at school.
We were blessed to celebrate our Grandparent Mass and Reception last week! It was a beautiful morning filled with faith, family, and community. Students were proud to share this special mass with their grandparents and loved ones, honoring the important role they play in their lives.
Following mass, everyone enjoyed a lovely reception with refreshments, laughter, and plenty of photo moments. It was truly heartwarming to see generations come together to celebrate love, faith, and the joy of family.
Our 3rd and 4th-grade students had a heartwarming visit with the veterans at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans last week. Together, they spent time painting pumpkins, sharing stories, and spreading smiles. It was a meaningful experience for all involved—building connections between generations and showing gratitude to those who served. We are so proud of our students for their kindness and creativity!
Our middle school students recently had the exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM at an event hosted at Northern Michigan University and organized by Michigan Tech students. The event was designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and engaging discussions. Students not only were able to experience STEM in action, but also learned about various career paths. They had the chance to ask college students questions about their studies and experiences. It was an inspiring day of learning, curiosity, and connection!
The middle school students enjoyed a bike trip from Ishpeming to Marquette. They were able to eat lunch at Border Grill. It looks like they enjoyed each other’s company and the fall colors!
We want to send a huge shout-out to all the parents who helped transport bikes to Ishpeming, especially Erik Carlson, owner of Quickstop Bike Shop!
The sixth-grade students were able to visit the Yellow Dog River. Students collected data about pollution, macroinvertebrates, erosion, stream dimensions, and vegetation.
The students harvested what they planted in the garden last fall. There were 310 potatoes harvested and counted. The students were able to cook and enjoy them last week.
Students were out on a nature walk and collecting things to make a collage, but it just so happened that it was perfect time for when Mrs. Katers and Ms. Gencheff were harvesting things in the school garden! Mrs. Katers graciously took the kids on a tour of the gardens, pointing out all the different plants. She showed us that potatoes grow in the ground and where she digs them up. She even let the kiddos pick some flowers, and they got to smell and taste basil and mint. It was an unexpected, unplanned, wonder-filled encounter!
Take a look at the awesome zucchini that Mrs. Katers harvested from the FMCA school garden. A very big “Thank You” to Mrs. Katers for everything she does for our school and students!
Our kids had a fun-filled day of learning about the animals and taking a tractor ride around the farm. God blessed us with a beautiful sunny day, perfect for outdoor learning.
The kiddos in kindergarten are exploring a hydroponics garden! We are growing all sorts of fruits and veggies that are helping us learn about parts of plants and how they grow. This garden is neat because it has pods that pull out, so we can see the roots growing as well. Each week, the kindergartners are journaling pictures of the garden's progress!
We invite you to view snapshots of the Father Marquette Catholic Academy mission lived out; you see our students participating in a deeply human education, an education that truly forms the whole person because it begins with their deepest and most central identity, that of being a child of God. Read more in our Spring 2025 newsletter today.
