Navigating the Maryvale Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide to Information and Opportunities

The Maryvale Student Portal serves as a central hub for students, parents, and guardians, offering a wealth of information and resources designed to enhance the educational experience. This portal is regularly updated with crucial announcements, academic information, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative details. Staying informed through the portal is essential for active participation in the Maryvale community and for ensuring students are aware of all available resources and upcoming events.

Staying Informed: Updates and Communication Channels

The Maryvale Student Portal is the primary platform for disseminating important information. To ensure you don't miss any critical updates, it is highly recommended to bookmark the site and visit it weekly. Beyond the portal itself, weekly updates will also be posted to Parent Square, providing an additional layer of communication. For those seeking information from previous periods, past updates are readily accessible via a drop-down menu located in the top-left corner of the portal. This system ensures that all members of the Maryvale community can stay abreast of current events and important deadlines.

Weekly Update Highlights: A Glimpse into Current Events

A recent update, dated March 6, 2026, provided significant information regarding course selection for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. This proactive planning highlights Maryvale's commitment to ensuring students have ample time to make informed academic decisions. Links to the scheduling letters and request forms were made available, with a clear deadline for submission: Sunday, March 20, 2026.

For Current 6th Graders: Information and forms were provided for 7th Grade scheduling, including the "7th Grade Scheduling Letter 26-27" and the "7th Grade Schedule Request Form 26-27."
For Current 7th Graders: Similarly, resources for 8th Grade scheduling were offered, with the "8th Grade Scheduling Letter 26-27" and the "8th Grade Schedule Request Form 26-27" available.
For Current 8th Graders: This cohort received specific guidance on graduation requirements and high school courses. Mrs. Shaver and Mrs. Winnicki conducted sessions during PE classes to discuss these important topics. Individual student meetings were scheduled to delve deeper into course recommendations and selections, with a directive to reach out to the child's school counselor for any questions.

Expanding Horizons: Summer Programs and Enrichment

Maryvale actively encourages students to engage in enriching experiences beyond the regular academic year. The "Summer at the Center" program, a collaboration with Erie 1 BOCES, presents a fantastic opportunity for middle school students to explore diverse interests. Registration for this program has opened, and notably, this year's program has been expanded to encompass four weeks of engaging activities.

The first week of the program, scheduled from July 13-17, 2026, will be held at the Potter Career and Technical Center, located at 705 Potters Rd., West Seneca. During this week, students will have the chance to participate in four different sessions of their choosing. The variety of options is designed to spark curiosity and cater to a wide range of interests, including "Culinary," "Flair for Fashion," "Mini Veterinary School," "Summer Build," and "Spectacular Sprinklers." This format represents the traditional "Summer at the Center" experience.

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Furthermore, Weeks 2, 3, and 4 of the program will introduce a brand-new initiative: a "3-Day Workshop Series." These workshops offer intensive, focused learning experiences in specialized areas. For specific inquiries regarding the summer program, individuals are encouraged to contact Mrs. Shaver at 716-631-7413.

Cultivating Interests: Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Beyond academics and summer programs, Maryvale fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment through its diverse array of clubs and intramural activities. Many of these groups have already commenced their meetings, providing students with immediate opportunities to explore their passions and develop new skills. A comprehensive list detailing the available clubs, their respective meeting times, and locations is accessible through the portal, allowing students to easily find and join activities that align with their interests.

Community Partnerships: The 21st Century Program

A significant initiative highlighted through the portal is the partnership between Maryvale Intermediate and Middle Schools and YWCA Western New York. This collaboration facilitates an extended learning program, made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant. This program is provided entirely free of charge to all families, underscoring Maryvale's commitment to accessible enrichment opportunities. The 21st CCLC program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for students to engage in academic enrichment, homework assistance, and personal development activities.

The Admissions Journey: Applying to Maryvale

For prospective students and their families, the Maryvale Student Portal provides a clear roadmap for the admissions process. The portal outlines the required application steps, encouraging interested families to "Apply Today" and experience life as a Maryvale Lion through a "Meet Maryvale" event.

For prospective transfer students, direct contact with the Director of Admissions, Sheryl Piron, at 410-308-8531 is recommended to inquire about potential openings.

The online application, along with a $50 application fee, is due by December 10, 2025. To streamline the process for certain applicants, fee waiver codes are available by contacting the Admissions Office at 410-308-8531 for daughters or granddaughters of Maryvale alumnae or sisters of current/former Maryvale students.

Essential Application Components:

Shadow Days: For all Upper School applicants, shadow days are a mandatory part of the admissions process, offering a firsthand glimpse into the school's environment.
High School Placement Test (HSPT): Students applying to the Upper School are required to take the HSPT. Registration for this test is conducted online, with specific instructions, testing dates, and site information available through the portal. For students attending Catholic schools, the HSPT is administered at their current school in the fall. If Maryvale is designated to receive these scores, the student's current school will be notified to forward transcripts and recommendations.
Transcript Submission: Students are required to send their transcripts to Maryvale. A downloadable "Transcript Request Form" is provided, which should be given to the student's current school after the close of the first grading period. This form authorizes the release of academic records from the past three years, including grades, report cards, teacher comments, and standardized test scores. The deadline for transcript submission is December 10, 2025.
Referral Forms: Two common referral forms are to be completed by the student's current English/Language Arts and Math teachers after the close of the first grading period. Maryvale, as a Green School, encourages these forms to be submitted directly to teachers via the Maryvale Admissions Parent Portal after the application has been submitted. Alternatively, a downloadable Referral Form is available for schools that prefer a paper submission. The deadline for referral forms is also December 10, 2025.

Standardized Testing Requirements by School Level:

Middle School Applicants: The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is the required test for Middle School applicants. Test results must be submitted no later than January 1, 2026. Maryvale Preparatory School's ISEE code is 210300.
Upper School Applicants (9th Grade): The HSPT is required for students applying to the 9th grade. To have scores sent to Maryvale, use School Code 9 for the HSPT. Registration for the ISEE test can be done online.

Financial Support: Accessing Financial Aid

Maryvale is committed to making education accessible. Families interested in applying for financial aid must submit an application through FACTS. The deadline for financial aid applications is December 10, 2025, aligning with other key application deadlines.

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