Strategic Plan 2025

Confident in the transformational power of the Society of Mary, we remain steadfast in our Marist identity and mission and seek to advance and share our distinctive spirit.

Demonstrate fidelity to the spiritual tradition of the Marists by continually providing the Marist School community with comprehensive information about the history and values of the Society of Mary.

Enhance and develop the Marist Way program, providing ongoing education at levels that meet individual degrees of interest and commitment.

Foster and deepen relationships with Society of Mary schools worldwide, building upon the fruitful partnership for student experiences, exchanges, and visits.

Continuing as a model for Catholic secondary education, Marist School’s experiential and interdisciplinary curriculum is taught by talented, mission-driven faculty and combines leading-edge innovation in pedagogy and technology with the intellectual heritage of Catholic education.

Continue to support and grow an academic program of distinction, including innovative teaching techniques and meaningful assessments as a way to augment student learning and prepare students for college, work, and life in the 21st century.

Explore means to further personalize our students’ academic experiences by enhancing the flexibility of course scheduling; seeking partnerships with business, civic, and higher education institutions; and maximizing the potential of educational technology.

Practice nationwide strategic recruitment to identify the best faculty and staff to participate in our communal commitment to the mission of the school.

Build upon a commitment to faculty and staff excellence by investing in professional development, recognition, compensation, and benefits.

The Marist educational experience is attentive to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of students as well as their academic needs. Students explore and learn through programs of excellence in athletics, arts, counseling, campus ministry, and other extracurricular activities.

Enhance the spiritual practice of our students, promoting a meaningful prayer life as a way to be an integral part of a community of faith.

Invest in experiential and perspective-broadening extra- and co-curricular activities and provide the spaces necessary to facilitate them.

Ensure emotional, spiritual, academic, and social support and development for all Marist School students through best-in-class campus ministry and counseling offices and programs.

Support and enhance our Foundations program (7th and 8th grades) to appropriately address these students’ unique adolescent and developmental needs, while effectively preparing them for high school, in a nurturing environment that offers a full spectrum of age-appropriate activities and opportunities.

Constructive dialogue, community outreach, and spiritual practice are the cornerstones of Christ-centered global readiness and are important focuses for Marist School. We prioritize educational experiences in which students are servant leaders, focusing on others and working collaboratively.

Provide opportunities for students to practice and engage in constructive dialogue with people who are different from them.

Provide significant, coordinated, and comprehensive opportunities for service and leadership throughout the curriculum and student experience.

Leverage the international network of the Society of Mary by providing and supporting meaningful learning experiences (such as mission trips, student exchanges, and travel) in order to highlight and strengthen the shared mission and emphasis on community service among Marist students worldwide.

Challenge the entire Marist School community to discern a call from God to serve neighbors in need in the manner of Mary.

Marist School practices sound financial management, is a good steward of resources, continually seeks to enhance philanthropic support, and engages in marketing initiatives to promote admissions. In continuing these practices, we advance our mission and deliver a stellar education experience.

Ensure a Marist education is accessible to qualified students by maintaining moderate and predictable tuition increases.

Increase the amount of need-based financial assistance available to not only cover the cost of tuition, but also to enable more Marist students to gain access to the full array of extra- and co-curricular offerings at Marist School.

Prioritize funding for innovative extra- and co-curricular programs to stretch the potential of Marist students and help ensure their global readiness.

Attract and retain a talented and diverse faculty and staff by providing competitive compensation and benefits, as well as expanded opportunities for professional and spiritual growth.

Enhance and maintain the campus and grounds, to support current and future needs with an emphasis on campus safety and security.

Grow the endowment to ensure a stable income source that will enhance current programs and provide for the future.

Guided by the beliefs of the Catholic Church and the values of the Society of Mary, Marist School provides its students with the spiritual foundation and strength of character they need for Christian service and leadership in college and beyond. 

A dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, delivered using the latest technology and outstanding teaching, lays the foundation for students to learn how to work collaboratively to solve the complex problems the world will present to the next generation. 

An important part of being Marist is reaching out to those in need. With respect, mercy, and compassion, Marist students engage the underserved, learning to recognize the common dignity and humanity of all people. 

Marist develops leaders through countless opportunities on academic as well as extracurricular paths. Tapping into the global Marist network, students come to realize the impact their leadership and service can have in the school community. 

Inclusiveness is a fundamental Marist value and an essential characteristic that informs how our community relates to one another, especially those who have backgrounds or experiences different from our own. We celebrate, respect, and seek to understand the diversity that exists in our community and around the world, recognizing it is a gift from God. 

Every person on Marist School's campus is involved with and committed to the Marist mission. Broad, yet balanced engagement in many dimensions—academics, athletics, arts, faith, leadership, service—is a hallmark of being a successful Marist student.