10th grader Sydney Lennemann has been selected to serve as a Page for the Washington State Senate during the Week of March 5th.  Along with assisting Senators and staff with important work during the legislative session in Olympia, Sydney will attend Page School where students learn about the Legislature and the political process.  See a video about the Page Program.  Congratulations, Sydney!

Please donate new or used towels to help the people served by Catholic Charities in Spokane.  Boxes for donations are in the Upper School near the entrance to the Library.  Any kind of standard-sized towel is welcome, since these are one of the biggest needs at Catholic Charities.  The drive runs through February 20; contact Kyrie Woodard with questions...

The SGS Newspaper Club visited the Spokane Veterans Home on Feb. 7 to interview veterans about their lives and their advice for students.  See a Photo Gallery of their interviews and look for what they gleaned to appear in a future issue of The Roundtable student newspaper...

The SGS Multicultural Club enjoyed a savory meal at the Queen of Sheba restaurant on Jan. 25, 2018. See a Photo Gallery of the gathering.  Great spices and you can eat it with your fingers...

Lower and Middle School students can earn free tickets to Silverwood Theme Park in North Idaho for reading!  Get the details here...

The Battle of the Holy Grail pitted the Dragons (themed as Grease) against the Crusaders (themed as Space Jam). Saint George's was loud and proud, but Northwest Christian won the Holy Grail spirit award this time.  See a video of the SGS Grease Medley Dance and a Photo Gallery of the exciting evening's basketball games and spirit competition.  Here's how much both schools raised for the local Ronald McDonald House charity...

Saint George's has set up an online store with a wide selection of Dragons logo wear and colors.  Go to Student Life and select Dragon Spirit Store in the dropdown menu.  Or use this link to www.bcicreative.com/saintgeorges to see what's available.  Orders placed by the last day of the month will be delivered by the 15th of the following month.  Show your Dragon Spirit!

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Congratulations to Betsy Cowles (SGS Class of '80 and alumni parent) and Michael Senske (current SGS parent and V.P. of the SGS board of trustees) who are leading two of the largest statewide business advocacy organizations for 2018.  Cowles is chair of the Seattle-based Washington Roundtable, while Senske chairs the Association of Washington Business based in Olympia.  "Spokane has been fortunate to have some really strong civic leaders," says Kris Johnson, AWB president and CEO.  Read more about the two leaders in this Journal of Business Article...

This is Spirit Week (Jan. 29 - Feb. 2) in the Middle and Upper Schools to generate excitement for this Friday's Battle for the Holy Grail spirit contest.  Daily dress-up competitions include Monday as PJ's Day, Tuesday is Twin Day, Wild West on Wednesday, Tie Dye on Thursday, and the "Grease" theme on Friday with a spirit convocation in ESAC.  Be sure to come support the Dragons this Friday for the Holy Grail competitions and varsity basketball games.  Go Dragons!

The middle school students danced the afternoon away at their winter dance on Friday Jan. 19.  See a Photo Gallery of them having a fun time in the Dragon Room...