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Generosity strengthens the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s mission of educational excellence, compassionate care, and faithful service. Your contributions, both traditional and non-cash gifts enrich the communities served by the Sisters, Maryville and Valley Catholic School.
From Vinyl to Digital – A centennial album finds new life in the digital age.
The Abaria Family Establishes Endowed Scholarship at Valley Catholic Music School
This year’s Light-a-Fire video honors the life and legacy of Pat Roshak Joyaux ’54, whose warmth, kindness, and steadfast faith reflected her deep dedication to Valley Catholic School’s mission of excellence in education. Her enduring legacy shines through every student whose opportunity to learn and grow is made possible through tuition assistance.
Congratulations to Megan Hoffman ’04 – the recipient of the 2025–26 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic School and Maryville provide possibilities for people through faith, education and compassionate care.
A lifetime of creative service to God. April 4, 1927 – October 12, 2025 Sr. Angeline (also known as Sr. M. Edward Clare)…
Register today for VCS Gala and celebrate all things VCS at the 29th annual Gala on Nov. 8.
Join us on Monday night for a football watch party at Taplandia Taphouse as we cheer on Valley Catholic’s own Daniel Hardy ’17 of the Chicago Bears.
Thanks to your generosity, we came together and met the Weston Challenge.
The annual VC/SMV Alumni Tailgate is Sept. 26. Register today and join in on a fun evening with fellow alumni.
From classrooms to chapels and gardens to global journeys the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon celebrated the Jubilees of eight women with 515 combined years of faith in action.
We invite you to continue honoring the Sisters’ legacy in education and health care by making a will during National Make-A-Will Month. It is a powerful way to care for your loved ones and extend your values into the future.
New parents are invited to join us for a fun evening to meet fellow parents and chat with campus leaders. Register today!
Get your discounted tickets today and join us on Aug. 14 for VC/SMV Alumni Night with “Anything Goes” at the Deb Fennell Auditorium in Tigard.
The Power of We means that, together, we create a vibrant, faith-filled community where every student has the opportunity to grow, discover their passions, and prepare for a future of purpose and service.
We are inspired by the bright futures of the VCS Class of 2025.
Want to honor that legacy? Create your will — for free — in just 20 minutes with our trusted partner, FreeWill. Your legacy can uplift lives for generations to come.
It was a par-fect day out at Pumpkin Ridge. Relive the golf, fun and sun through our Flickr album.
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Valley Catholic School Gala will be held on Saturday, November 8—and planning starts now!
Thank you for the generous gifts you made during Give:24, our annual campus-wide day of giving. Together, we uplifted the entire SSMO campus community.
March is SSMO Heritage Month—a time for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and their entire campus community to reflect on and celebrate the Sisters’ nearly 140 years of joyful and compassionate service to God.
We believe in ‘The Power of We’
The Power of We provides the gift of opportunity for Valley Catholic students. The Power of We builds community and enables VCS students to find success.
Attention all VC/SMV alumni – Join us on March 16 at 1 p.m. for a fun-filled reception before the final performance of “The SpongeBob Musical.”
SSMO Foundation kicks off the 2025 Speaker Series with Love and Logic – Raising Strong Kids Who can Thrive in the Face of Challenges.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon have been uplifting the lives of others for more than 138 years.
Join them by making an uplifting gift to the Annual Fund.
A family honors their 25 years with the Sisters and Valley Catholic School through a heartwarming and lasting gift.
The Alumni Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Deanna Everson ’97 has been selected as the 2024-25 Distinguished Alumni and that Annabell Larson ’14 has been selected as the 2024-25 Emerging Leader Award recipient.
The VCS Gala dinner and auction was a valiant celebration!
Your support at the VCS Gala was evident – raising more than $360,000 with an impressive $180,000 allocated for tuition assistance!
As we wrap up the fiscal year, we are reminded of the Sisters’ mission, rooted in their sponsored ministries of education, health care and outreach.
Your generosity cultivates their 137-year legacy. Thank you for your support.
We Did It—Together! Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we’ve met our $105,000 goal for tuition assistance! The OCF Joseph E….
Registration is open for the VCS Gala. Secure your spot at our fabulous dinner and auction today!
August is more than sunshine and summer fun. Its ‘Make-a-Will-Month.’ Our free tool will help you leave a legacy for the people and causes you cherish in just 20 minutes.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, the SSMO Foundation and campus administrators welcomed more than 150 new Valley Catholic School parents to campus.
Be a champion for our Valiants. Give to the Weston Challenge today. All gifts will be matched up to $105k to support tuition assistance.
A Weston Challenge Story.
Daniel Hardy’s (’17) work ethic is motivated by his father’s legacy and the Sisters’ ministry of education.
Be a champion for Valiants by contributing to the Weston Challenge.
A Par-fect Day at Pumpkin Ridge The SSMO Foundation Whole in One Golf Tournament was a whole lot of fun. The rain came…
Safeguard your loved ones, belongings and support for the Sisters and their sponsored ministries with this free estate planning tool.
We are blessed by all of our alumni who return to campus to mentor students, volunteer at a wide range of events and…
Registration is open for the 11th Annual Whole in One Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 22, at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Register today for a wonderful…
Join us on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. via Google Meet for a special event in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
Spring is on the horizon and so are these great Alumni events. SMVA, SMV and VC alumni are invited to join us for all of these great spring events.
Celebrate Give:24 on April 24. Our campus-wide day of giving is an opportunity to witness possibilities bloom.
Give to the Annual Fund and help the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and their sponsored ministries cultivate lives.
Mark your calendar for our next Speaker Series event on March 18 at 6:30.
The AI Revolution: Empowering Parents and Educators in the Digital Age.
Take the Leap – It only takes 20 minutes to complete this act of love that can sustain the community care efforts of the Sisters and those served by their sponsored ministries at Maryville and Valley Catholic School.
Register today for our first Speaker Series event of 2024. This will be an insightful and engaging discussion about aging well and taking care of ourselves while serving our loved ones.
Dec. 5, 1931 – Feb. 1, 2024 Sr. Rose Mary (also known as Sr. Mary Francine) was born in Bend, Ore. on Dec….
Help us cultivate this faith-filled community with two tax-efficient gifts.
Are you acquainted with an engaging and inspirational woman making waves in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field?
Take a moment to see these holiday wishes and make your tax-deductible donation before 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31.
Join us for one or several Valiant Christmas performances from our students during the next two weeks.
Father Jeff’s faith, optimism, and Valiant spirit are driving him as he leads his parish and community through the rebuilding of St. Joseph.
For the final issue of the Core Value Series we take time to Celebrate God and Life. Check out all the ways the Sisters, VCS teachers and students, and Maryville residents and staff Celebrate God and Life.
VCS Gala raised more than $365,000. We are so thankful for the generosity of our VCS alumni, families, and friends.
Thank you to all who participated in this powerful global movement.
The VCS Gala online auction closed on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m.
Thank you for supporting VCS Gala.
Light-a-Fire helps provide access to a Valley Catholic education for 1 in 4 students. Your gift makes life better for everyone at VCS.
The VCS Gala, the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, is Saturday, Nov. 11, at NW Events in Hillsboro.
This Is The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Campus As we reflect on the 2022-23 fiscal year, our hearts are filled with…
Early Bird Registration is open Early bird registration is open, take advantage of the extra value and start putting your table together. Gather…
Learn about the tax-savvy benefits of donating stock and giving gifts from a donor-advised fund or IRA.
Welcome Valley Catholic Families from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation
Create a lasting legacy this August during Make-A-Will Month Do you ever think about the mark you will leave on this world? How…
The Weston Challenge provides tuition assistance to 25% of VCS students. Learn how your gift can make twice the difference.
For this edition of Take 5, we spoke to three different alumni from St. Mary’s of the Valley/Valley Catholic School about their experiences here and how this campus empowered each of them to Live Valiantly.
Check out the photos from the 2023 Whole in One Golf Tournament
Give:24. This is Joy! Thank you for your generous support.
Register today for the final Speaker Series event for 2023.
Nick Lewis, R. Ph. will discuss how to identify dementia and help our loved ones live happy, healthy lives.
Breaking News | Give:24. This is Joy! Thank you for your generous support.
Mark your calendar for a joy-filled day of giving on Wednesday, May 24.
Register today for a fun-filled day of golf and giving back.
Speaker Series – Register Today
Perspectives from a new generation on understanding and dismantling racism
Monday, April 17 via Zoom
Register today for a fun-filled day of golf and giving back.
For this edition of Take 5, we spoke to three different alumni from St. Mary’s of the Valley/Valley Catholic School about their experiences here and how this campus empowered each of them to Live Valiantly.
There are a variety of ways to support the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic and Maryville.
This is You making a Difference!
Donating appreciated stock can be a great way to save on taxes and support your favorite charities.
Check out these two-savvy tax benefits today.
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that can last a lifetime – Creating a will is one of the easiest ways to support your family and protect your legacy.
This campus is built on legacy, faith, excellence, service and community.
Faith is 136 years of joyful service.
Support SSMO today. This is You making a difference.
Love is caring for your family like they are our family. This is Maryville.
Support Maryville today. This is You making a difference.
This is Community. This is the SSMO campus.
Support the SSMO campus today. This is You making a difference.
Visit the Gala webpage for photos and updates
The SSMO Foundation Annual Report for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
Ever wonder what happens on that sequoia-lined campus with the big dome in Beaverton? Check out this glimpse of how this place changes lives.
Visit the Gala webpage to learn more.
On Wednesday, May 18, more than 80 golfers teed off at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Friends of the Sisters, parents from Valley Catholic School and vendors and supporters of Maryville came together as one community for our ninth annual golf tournament.
What a difference a day makes! Your gift is changing lives on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus.
Registration and sponsorship information is now available.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic School and Maryville will host GIVE:24, a campus-wide day of giving on Tuesday, May…
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic School and Maryville will host GIVE:24, a campus-wide day of giving on Tuesday, May 24. This 24-hour day of giving is an opportunity for you to change lives.
To serve and sustain the community care efforts of the Sisters and their sponsored ministries at Valley Catholic School and Maryville, we are sharing one resolution to help you begin the year – make an estate plan.
The celebration of #GivingTuesday on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus was a tremendous success.
The celebration of #GivingTuesday on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus was a tremendous success. The gifts received on #GivingTuesday will change…
#Giving Tuesday is a day that gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.
#Giving Tuesday is a day that gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.
This year’s issue of the Annual Report thanks generous donors and highlights the wholehearted “Full Circle” of the SSMO Campus.
This year’s issue of the Annual Report thanks generous donors and highlights the wholehearted “Full Circle” of the SSMO Campus.
Your gifts to the 20-21 Annual Fund complete the circle on the SSMO Campus! Please view thank you video.
Create a legacy gift through your will. Caring for your loved ones, as well as the future of the SSMO Foundation and each person we serve, costs nothing today
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) annually honor Sisters who are celebrating significant anniversaries of their service and ministry. The SSMO Jubilee is held on the last Sunday in July.
Donations must be made by September 15, 2021 to qualify for the dollar-for-dollar match.
Teacher Appreciation Week | May 3-7
March is the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) Heritage month. This year, the Sisters chose to celebrate their community and their…
Check out our latest edition, “Resilience and Gratitude ”
The SSMO Foundation’s 2019-20 Annual Report consolidates a 360-degree view of a cohesive, can-do community.
You contribute so much when you give to the Annual Fund!
On Sunday, July 26, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon honored the 2020 Jubilarians. Sister Elizabeth, Sr. Rose Mary and Sister Theresa…
Our hearts are with our campus community as we navigate the changes that we’re experiencing daily with the COVID-19 pandemic. Find ways to help and campus updates here.
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