RECENT NEWS
Author & Illustrator Virtual Visit
On April 17, 2026, Mater Christi School students in 4th and 5th grade had a very special treat: a live virtual visit with celebrated author-illustrator duo Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr! The hour-long video event gave students a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to create award-winning books for young readers. Matthew and Robbi live and work in a converted barn on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where they raise four kids, two dogs, and a steady stream of imaginative stories. Together, they have created the beloved Cookie Chronicles middle-grade series, the Real McCoys trilogy, and ... read more
Mater Christi Students at UVM Latin Day 2026
Grade Five students and members of the Mater Christi Latin Club had an outstanding showing at this year's UVM Latin Day, taking home first-place honors in two competitions and representing our Burlington, Vermont school community with excellence. Hosted annually by the University of Vermont, Latin Day is a celebrated statewide event bringing together elementary and secondary school students from across Vermont to honor the ancient Latin language, history, and traditions. This year's theme — Heroes, Journeys, and Feats — proved to be the perfect stage for Mater Christi's talented young ... read more
Mater Christi Students Shine at Vermont STEM Fair
On Saturday, March 14, nine Mater Christi School students proudly represented our community at the Vermont STEM Fair held at Norwich University. This prestigious event featured approximately 140 projects from across the state, most of which were presented by high school students, making our middle school students’ accomplishments especially impressive. Representing Mater Christi School were Chelsea Anker, Cavan Bisanzo, Tara Clogan, Olin Henry, Brendan Moore, Cabby Ostrander, Griffin Pendergrass, Nora Schottel, and Joseph Ulager. Their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to ... read more
2026 Science Fair Awards and Recognitions
On Friday, February 20, Mater Christi School proudly hosted our 2026 Science Fair, highlighting the impressive work of our students in Grades 6 through 8. The event showcased thoughtful experimentation, problem solving, and creativity across a wide range of scientific topics. We commend every student who participated and extend special recognition to this year’s award recipients for their outstanding achievement. This year’s Science Fair was made possible by the dedication and expertise of our panel of judges. We are sincerely grateful for their time, professionalism, and careful ... read more
Catholic Schools Week at Mater Christi School: Faith, Service, and Community
Catholic Schools Week at Mater Christi School was a joyful and faith-filled celebration of Catholic education, community, and service. Throughout the week, students, faculty, and families came together to pray, serve, and celebrate what makes Catholic education so meaningful. At Mater Christi School, our mission is rooted in the belief that every child is created with dignity and purpose, and Catholic Schools Week provided many opportunities to live out those values in visible and joyful ways. Central to our Catholic identity is the understanding of Imago Dei, a Latin ... read more