Progress continues on the construction of the St. Margaret’s Commons, the 30,000-square-foot building that will be the heart of the campus.

The first endowed chair in school history will further the academic programming and support the extraordinary professional community in the science department.  

The school community looked ahead to the exciting future during the St. Margaret’s Commons Groundbreaking and Blessing. 

St. Margaret’s launched Tartans Thrive one year ago, and the momentum around the capital campaign and its centerpiece, the St. Margaret’s Commons, continues to build. 

After years of planning and with the backing of many generous supporters in the Tartan community, the next step in the exciting evolution of St. Margaret’s campus is here.

The ceremony concluded with a blessing, as St. Margaret’s prepares to demolish Wallace Hall in preparation for the St. Margaret’s Commons. Dr. Graham and each division principal were given a ceremonial sledgehammer which was blessed by the St. Margaret’s chaplains.

The St. Margaret’s Commons will be the heart of the campus and foster community, nutrition, athletic performance and overall health and well-being. While still in the planning stages, the benefits of this future space are already coming into focus.

The school community has been introduced to the Commons and the overall Tartans Thrive campaign in myriad ways this fall.

The cart is part of a PTF grant for five years of nutrition education and access to whole foods in the Lower School.

Patrick Bendzick sees his new role as supporting St. Margaret’s vision of developing the whole child in their pursuit of academic achievement, physical health, mental well-being and spiritual growth.