News Archive

Upper School students recently concluded Men’s Mental Health Week, an annual tradition that seeks to help boys find balance as they develop in mind, body, and spirit.

Last month, a group of Upper and Middle School students participated in the TI Cup Chinese Speech Contest and the National Chinese Speech Contest, sharpening their skills and passion for Chinese languages.

The Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage & Honor Award Committee is pleased to announce that Colonel Cedric Lee ’96 will be the third recipient of this award, which recognizes alumni who elevate humanity by making a positive impact in the world.

St. Mark’s School of Texas mourns the loss of long-time faculty member Bill Marmion, who passed away on March 29, 2025.

St. Mark’s has long counted members of the Menter B. Terrill Society among its most stalwart supporters. The Society, named for the founder of St. Mark’s predecessor school, recognizes community members who have included St. Mark’s in their long-term philanthropic plans.

Four St. Mark’s teachers traveled to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to learn about character and leadership from some of the nation’s top soldiers and educators.

A trio of accomplished scientists, including an alum, visited campus Friday, March 7, as part of the 13th annual student-organized STEM Conference. The conference expanded this year to also include presentations by burgeoning Upper School scientists.

The fourth annual Marksmen Multicultural Night brought together students, parents, faculty, and staff to celebrate the numerous cultures represented in the St. Mark’s community.

Dozens of St. Mark’s musicians and choristers have earned recognition for their work through the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) and Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB).

The Alumni Association’s National Day of Service is a natural extension of St. Mark's mission, providing Marksmen the chance to unite across the country and support their local communities.

A group of Marksmen recently traveled to Boston to enhance their research, speaking, and debating skills at the 2024 Harvard Model United Nations Conference (HMUN).

Across the Middle and Upper School grades, boys have worked tirelessly to assemble and program state-of-the-art robots to compete in a number of competitions, both on the local and national stage.

On January 10, the Secretary of the Navy announced that one of the two future T-AGOS ocean surveillance ships from the Explorer class will be named the USNS Victor Vescovo, currently among the select few ships named in honor of a living individual.

St. Mark’s welcomed five distinguished authors to campus on Friday, January 17, 2025, for its 18th annual Literary Festival.

St. Mark’s ushered in the next chapter of excellence on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with the dedication of the Zierk Athletic Center and Albert G. Hill, Sr. Family Tennis Center and closed the chapter on what has been by far the largest singled campus development project in school history.

With most colleges on winter break, it was the perfect time to welcome young Marksmen back for a visit. Dozens of alumni from the Classes of 2021-2024 returned to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for College-Age Marksmen Day.

The northeast corner of campus has been bustling with activity as crews put the finishing touches on the 77,000-square-foot Zierk Athletic Center and adjoining Hill Tennis Center. Soon, the sounds of construction will be replaced with the shouts, splashes, and cheers of competition.