About Us
St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth.
Academics
Our holistic college preparatory, faith-based education is tailored to our students’ needs and ambitions. SMR students receive a rigorous college preparatory, honors and Advanced Placement curriculum in a values-based environment.

Our faculty is committed to being accessible to students and parents, and has a genuine interest in the students’ success. Tutors and mentors are available in all subjects.
Admissions
We invite you to visit our beautiful 87-acre waterfront campus to learn firsthand why St. Mary’s Ryken is the best choice for your student’s high school career.
Arts
We promote student talent and leadership through a range of classes and clubs that help foster an understanding of the arts. The Fine Arts department provides the student with a better understanding of the visual and performing arts through academic study and performance.
Athletics
St. Mary's Ryken offers multiple opportunities for student-athletes to develop values such as leadership, integrity, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. The athletics program educates student-athletes to persevere through adversity and compete with dignity and pride. Student-athletes consistently strive to be as good a person as possible both on and off the field of play. St. Mary's Ryken is committed to sponsoring an Athletics Program that provides its student-athletes with the opportunity to benefit from a well-rounded high school experience. We are proud to offer 26 varsity sports programs including 37 teams.
Student Life
St. Mary's Ryken supports a well-rounded education that includes a robust fine arts curriculum and various extracurricular activities.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is the heartbeat of SMR! As a Catholic school, SMR helps to enrich the spiritual and sacramental growth of our students through campus ministry programs and community service activities.

The Campus Ministry Department encourages and supports students’ spiritual growth and development. Students are able to seek spiritual formation through Mass, theology class, daily prayer, service opportunities, mission trips, retreats and spiritual direction.
Support Us
When you support the Annual Fund or contribute to scholarships, academics, arts and athletics, you make a difference. We are grateful for your support! To learn how you can contribute to our community with the sharing of your time, talents and treasure, contact the Advancement Office.
Your support is vital to what makes SMR extraordinary and provides the resources our students need to achieve in the classroom, create in the arts, excel in athletics and grow in faith while becoming more compassionate and caring adults.

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SMR Football Ranked in Washington Post All-Met Top 20 poll

SMR Football Ranked in Washington Post All-Met Top 20 poll

Oct 16 2018

Learning about Oysters in Oceanography Class

Learning about Oysters in Oceanography Class

Oct 16 2018

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Oct 2 2018

FREE STEM Expo | October 27

FREE STEM Expo | October 27

Oct 2 2018

NEW! Science & Engineering Apprentice Summer Program | Application Open!

NEW! Science & Engineering Apprentice Summer Program | Application Open!

Oct 2 2018

Internship and Job Shadowing Programs for SMR Students

Internship and Job Shadowing Programs for SMR Students

Oct 2 2018

Speech Contest Winner | Nina Ferrero '22

Speech Contest Winner | Nina Ferrero '22

Oct 2 2018

Do you understand the benefits of earning AP college credits in high school?

Do you understand the benefits of earning AP college credits in high school?

Oct 2 2018

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Thank you for your generous support of our mission and Catholic values.
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Saturday, October 20

Join SMR on October 20 at 8:30 a.m. for a day of fitness & fun for the whole family as it hosts the SMR 5K!

Thursday, October 25

Join SMR on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for a day of golf and help raise funds to benefit the Athletic Department!

Thursday, October 25

Join us for an Happy Hour featuring Robbie Boothe ('15) at the Olde Town Pub

Friday, October 26

Join us for an Alumni tailgate, and cheer on your Knights at the homecoming football game!

"As teenagers we recognized that we were fortunate to attend SMR, over the last thirty years we frequently reflected upon our SMR experiences and gratitude for that opportunity. Our commitment to SMR increased with the attendance of our sons who are 2011, 2013 and 2016 graduates. We support the school's annual fund because we recognize and value that the experience of attending SMR increases Catholic identity while providing college preparatory level learning. SMR is a unique treasure."

Tom and Shannon Jarboe, Class of 1987

When you support the Annual Fund or contribute to scholarships, academics, arts and athletics, you make a difference. We are grateful for your support! To learn how you can contribute to our community with the sharing of your time, talents and treasure, contact the Advancement Office.
Your support is vital to what makes SMR extraordinary and provides the resources our students need to achieve in the classroom, create in the arts, excel in athletics and grow in faith while becoming more compassionate and caring adults.

Meet the Team

Jerrilyn Borneman

Director of Development

Aimee Bixby

Major Gifts Officer

Brandy Duley

Fundraising Special Events Coordinator

Margaret Stauffer

Database Manager