Saint Mark’s School Partnership with Ste. Marguerite in Haiti
Saint Mark’s School and Saint Mark’s Church are proud to partner with Ste. Marguerite, a school in La Tournelle, Haiti. This relationship began in 2011, shortly after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Since then, Saint Mark’s has actively supported our partner school and other students in Haiti through ongoing assistance. Throughout the school year, our Student Leadership Council and sixth grade students lead fundraising efforts to support this meaningful cause.
Supportive partnerships with Episcopal schools remain vital to Haiti’s recovery and continued development, especially given the country’s current challenges. Saint Mark’s is committed to sustaining this partnership and making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the students and the broader community.
Hike for Haiti
The Hike for Haiti raises awareness and funds for our partner school. Participants of all ages hike three miles to Henninger Flats in nearby Eaton Canyon. The distance is similar to the journey many Ste. Marguerite students make each day to get to school. Hikers fundraise for Ste. Marguerite’s hot lunch program, which serves 150 students.
Gospel Choir
Established in 2016, the Saint Mark’s Gospel Choir, which includes Upper Elementary students and members of the church’s youth group, holds a benefit concert each year. All proceeds from the uplifting evening of performances support teachers’ salaries at Ste. Marguerite.