Parent Resources
From school policies to supply lists and everything in between, this page brings together the tools and info to help you feel prepared, supported, and connected all year long.

We're all about sunshine, and school prep!
Check out these links when you're ready to trade pool floaties for backpacks...
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Need access to your students summer learning? Take a look through the Summer Learning 2025 google drive
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Check out the School Supply Lists for fall of 2025-2026 when you're ready to buy some supplies
School life and logistics
1. School Uniforms
Saint Martin School of Tours requires school uniforms to be purchased at Flynn O'Hara.
Review the list of SMS school uniform requirements below.

2. Lunch
St. Martin’s provides the option of purchasing a healthy, affordable, and appetizing lunch on selected days of the week.
Parent volunteers assist with serving meals and monitoring the cafeteria during all lunch hours.
More information coming soon!
Health, Safety & Wellness
1. Child Protection Program (VIRTUS)
The Archdiocese requires that all Archdiocesan personnel and volunteers who have substantial contact with youth must comply with the Child Protection Policy. The Policy specifically applies to church and school personnel, employees of religious education programs, personnel providing childcare services, and all youth ministers and directors/coaches of children’s activities (such as coaches and scout leaders). The SMS policy is that all volunteers who are likely to have contact with children that is not incidental must complete the VIRTUS training and fingerprinting/criminal background check. See Child Protection Policy Compliance Checklist for details.
2. Inclement Weather Policy
St. Martin’s School follows Montgomery County Public Schools for inclement weather. If Montgomery County has a two-hour DELAY -- St. Martin’s School will open at 9:55 am. (Early Bird begins 30 minutes before school starts) Local radio and TV stations will carry school closing or delayed opening announcements. Please do not call the school or parish office for information.
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If there is a two-hour delay on a scheduled Half Day, school will begin at 9:55 a.m. and dismiss at 2:45 p.m.
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After Care Program will not be held when the school has been closed due to inclement weather.
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After Care Program will be canceled when MCPS cancels after school activities due to inclement weather.
For inclement weather on a Montgomery County Public Schools scheduled day off, we will follow the Archdiocese of Washington Schools.
Click here to sign up for Montgomery Country Emergency Information https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Downloads & Forms
1. SMS Parent Handbook
For more detailed information on SMS policies, guidelines and rules, please view our 2024-2025 Student/ Parent Handbook
Parent Resources
TADS Parent Support
Support@TADS.com
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm
Phone: 612-548-3320
Toll-free: 800-477-8237
Quick Links
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OUR VISIONSt. Martin’s Catholic School is a student-centered learning community committed to academic excellence and the development of strong characters embedded in the Gospel values and Catholic tradition. A pillar in the Gaithersburg community, St. Martin’s is committed to educating the whole child and to providing a place where students not only thrive academically but also are challenged to be leaders in their school and society. By diversifying the curriculum to encompass authentic learning experiences, it continues to strive to meet the needs and learning styles of children from varied backgrounds and cultural experiences. Technology literacy, 21st-century teaching/learning skills, and core academic content at advanced levels empower the students to become responsible persons in their own educational experiences now and in the future.
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SCHOOL HISTORYSt. Martin of Tours School is a Catholic elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, proudly affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington and St. Martin of Tours Parish. We hold the distinction of being the first Catholic school established in Montgomery County, opening our doors on September 14, 1925, under the guidance of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. For 45 years, the Sisters helped lay the foundation of academic excellence and faith formation. When they concluded their ministry in 1970, Monsignor Paul Meyer and the Parish Council carried their mission forward by establishing a School Board and a Home and School Association (HSA). The school transitioned to an all-lay faculty and, in 1988, celebrated the opening of a new school and parish center under the leadership of Rev. Americo DiNorcia. During this time, the school also expanded to include a licensed After-Care Program. Today, under the direction of Principal Anthony Sahadi, a dedicated faculty and staff, and the spiritual leadership of Monsignor Mark E. Brennan and his pastoral team, St. Martin’s continues to offer an academically rigorous, faith-centered education. We are committed to nurturing each child’s unique gifts and full potential in a community grounded in Gospel values, Catholic tradition, and mutual respect. In September 2025, St. Martin’s joyfully celebrates 100 years of Catholic education. As we mark this historic milestone, we look forward to many more years of faith, service, and scholarship.