Shattuck-Saint Mary's

Shattuck-St. Mary's (also known as Shattuck-St. Mary's School, Shattuck, or simply SSM) is a coeducational Episcopal-affiliated boarding school in the city of Faribault, Minnesota.

History

Established in 1858 as an Episcopal mission school and seminary, within a decade the school grew to include Shattuck Military Academy, St. Mary's Hall for girls and later (in 1901) St. James School for younger boys. In 1974, the three schools dropped all military programs and combined as Shattuck-St. Mary's. It is now known for its Centers of Excellence programs in engineering, BiosScience, The Major, pre-conservatory music, and vocal performance, as well as hockey, soccer, figure skating, and golf. Approximately 80% of its students are boarders.

Cannon River STEM School, a K-8 charter school, was a tenant on the St. James campus from 2009 until its closure in 2025.

SSM opened an expansion school at the Beijing Bayi School in Beijing, China in 2013, but ended the partnership in 2016 over disagreements regarding control and funding. Another campus was planned to open in Suzhou in 2017.

In 2018, SSM opened its first dedicated international campus in Forest City, Johor, Malaysia. In June 2024, the school rebranded as Forest City International School and ended its association with SSM.

National recognition

SSM categorizes education areas in "Centers of Excellence", which cover bioscience, engineering, the major, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, soccer, pre-conservatory music, and vocal performance.

SSM has won 36 USA Hockey national championships among its eight hockey teams:
*Boys Prep (U-17/U-18): 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2023, 2024.
*Girls Prep (U-19): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024.
*Boys High School: 2022, 2023, 2024
*Girls High School: 2023
*Boys U-16: 2015, 2016.
*Girls U-16: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2024.
*Boys U-14: 2014, 2016, 2021

SSM's soccer program has also had success in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy league. In the 2012–13 season, SSM's Boys U17/U18 team placed first in its division, and later became national runners-up, losing to the New York Red Bulls in overtime. In the 2013–14 season, the team placed second in its division.

In 1871 a St. Mary's biology instructor initially discovered a federal- and state-listed endangered species, the dwarf trout lily, on the school's campus.

Academics

The Upper School, which includes students in grades 10–12 as well as postgraduates, is located on the Shattuck campus. Opportunities include commitment to a Center of Excellence, extracurricular sports, the arts, the honors program, college counseling, and senior leadership and service projects. Located within St. Mary's Hall, less than half a mile from the Upper School, the Middle School program provides students from grades 6–9.

Global education

In 2013, SSM embarked on a partnership with Beijing Bayi School which culminated in the creation of a satellite campus known as SSM-Bayi in Beijing, China. The program offered classes preparing students for the Chinese ''Huikao'' examinations as well as a traditional American curriculum featuring Advanced Placement courses and preparation for SAT tests. SSM-Bayi students also had the opportunity to attend summer sessions at the main SSM campus in Faribault. The first contract between the two school lasted until 2014.

BioScience

The BioScience Program is an experiential academic program. The curricula includes studies of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and also of social and ethical dilemmas in the medical field. The program is housed within Fayfield Hall, which features laboratory classroom space dedicated solely to BioScience education.

Engineering

In the fall of 2014, SSM opened the Engineering Program. The program is housed within Fayfield Hall, which includes access to an engineering lab equipped with a 3-D printer, laser cutter, and a mechanical assembly and testing area, as well as an architectural design studio.

Arts

The school has a variety arts courses. There are annual theater and dance productions. Musical groups include vocal and chamber wind ensembles.

Pre-Conservatory Music

The Pre-Conservatory Program offers serious and talented musicians ample practice time on campus, weekly lessons with Master Teachers at universities in the Twin Cities, courses in music theory, and numerous performance opportunities as a soloist and ensemble member. The program has been referred to as "Prodigy High" due to its success, and has been compared to music programs at top private arts schools.

Vocal Performance

The Vocal Performance Program consists of classes on campus and training through Minnesota Opera's Project Opera program and the Hennepin Theater Trust's Spotlight Program.

Athletics

On-campus athletic facilities include two and a half indoor ice arenas, an 18-hole golf course, an all-weather running track, grass soccer fields, a domed indoor field house with a full-size turf soccer field, an outdoor turf soccer field, six tennis courts, two gymnasiums, a weight-room facility, and training facilities.
Athletics

Intramural sports

Along with the Center of Excellence sports, numerous interscholastic sports opportunities are offered in a three-season program and include Basketball, Baseball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Spring League Hockey, Running Club, Tennis, Volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Many Center of Excellence athletes are able to cross-over into these intramural sports for at least one semester a year.

Hockey

The Hockey Center of Excellence consists of five boys teams, ranging in age from U14 to U18, and three girls' teams. All teams play a seven-month schedule, averaging 50–75 games a season, plus tournaments. Since the late 1990s, the program has had a considerable amount of domestic and international success, including a total of 36 USA Hockey National Championships. The school was described by ESPN as the "Hogwarts of Hockey," and "to hockey what Harvard is to law." Some players go on to participate in collegiate and Junior League Hockey, and in some cases, the NHL and the Winter Olympics.

Soccer

Started in 2005, the Soccer Center of Excellence is one of three more recognized soccer residential programs in the country, and the only one to fully combine school and sport. The program has five teams: two girls' and four boys'. More SSM soccer players sign to play for NCAA Division I colleges than any other high school in the country, and the school has produced professional players, such as Teal Bunbury The program is now a competitive member of MLS Next.

Figure skating

Founded in 2006, the Figure Skating Center of Excellence offers the first elite figure skating program integrated with academics in a boarding school environment, and provides a balance between training, competing, and schooling. Skaters compete domestically and internationally, often in national championships in their home countries.

Golf

Founded in 2012, the Golf Center of Excellence allows athletes to compete in American Junior Golf Association and Future Collegians World Tour (FCWT) events, and combines an academic setting with an intensive 10 month golf program. During the spring and fall, practice sessions take place at The Legacy Golf Course, and during the winter an indoor facility is used, including a turf room with a putting and chipping green, a video and putting analysis room with JC Video software and TOMI putting system, and locker rooms. Training through the winter combined with travel to tournaments and events in warmer climates provides experience and exposure to young golfers from the Midwest, where such opportunities are limited.

Notable alumni

Arts and theater

*Marlon Brando, Class of 1944, expelled prior to graduation.
* Jimmy Chin, athlete and author, class of 1992, photographer and mountain climber, expelled during senior year.
* William Blake Herron, author, class of 1981.
* Alfonso Pichardo, singer–songwriter synthpop band Moenia, Class of 1991.
* Adelaïde Alsop Robineau, ceramist and artist. St. Mary's Hall Class of 1884.
* Wendy Shon (손승완, RR: Shon Seung-wan), member of K-pop girl group, Red Velvet, attended 2007–2010.
* Townes Van Zandt, singer-songwriter, Class of 1962.

Ice hockey

* Ben Barr, head coach, Maine Black Bears ice hockey
* Teddy Blueger, Vancouver Canucks forward.
* Casey Borer, Carolina Hurricanes, St. Cloud State, class of 2003.
* Brendan Brisson, Henderson Silver Knights center as a prospect of the New York Rangers.
* Jeremy Brodeur, Adirondack Thunder goaltender.
* Natalie Buchbinder, Minnesota Frost defenseman, class of 2017.
* Ryan Caldwell, formerly of the New York Islanders and Phoenix Coyotes, class of 1999.
* David Carle, Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey coach
* Noah Clarke, formerly with Los Angeles Kings, class of 1997.
* Ty Conklin, Detroit Red Wings, University of New Hampshire, class of 1994.
* Joe Corvo, Ottawa Senators, class of 1995.
* Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins forward, drafted first overall in 2005, attended 2002-2003.
* Oscar Dansk, San Diego Gulls goaltender under contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
* Brianna Decker, University of Wisconsin class of 2009.
* Clair DeGeorge, Minnesota Frost forward, class of 2017
* Ben Eaves, Dallas Stars, Boston College, drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins, class of 2000.
* Patrick Eaves, Anaheim Ducks, Boston College, class of 2002.
* Emerson Etem, Arizona Coyotes, class of 2009
* Alexander Fallstrom, Harvard College drafted by Minnesota Wild, class of 2009.
* Aerin Frankel, Boston Fleet goaltender, class of 2017.
* Alyssa Gagliardi, Cornell University, class of 2010.
* Conor Garland, Moncton Wildcats, Vancouver Canucks player.
* Erik Haula, University of Minnesota forward for the New Jersey Devils, class of 2009.
* Isaac Howard, Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey forward, Tampa Bay Lightning first round draft pick.
* Jack Johnson, University of Michigan, Colorado Avalanche, class of 2005.
* Amanda Kessel, University of Minnesota class of 2010.
* Dominique Kremer, Minnesota Frost defenseman.
*Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth forward.
* Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks forward prospect.
*Jocelyne Lamoureux, University of North Dakota class of 2008.
* Monique Lamoureux, University of North Dakota class of 2008.
* Lee Jin-gyu 2018 Winter Olympics, Team Korea player, class of 2019
* Abbey Levy, goaltender for New York Sirens. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2015-2018.
* Ryan Lindgren, New York Rangers defenceman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2011–2014.
*Nathan MacKinnon, CHL hockey player Halifax Mooseheads, Colorado Avalanche, 1st overall pick 2013, attended 2009–2011.
* Ryan Malone, formerly of the Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Cloud State, class of 1999.
*Ian McCoshen, Henderson Silver Knights defenceman. Played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2009–2010.
* Jacob Micflikier, ice hockey player
*Brady Murray, Los Angeles Kings, HC Lugano, University of North Dakota, class of 2003.
* Sarah Murray 2018 Winter Olympics, Team Korea Head Coach, class of 2006.
* Maureen Murphy, Montreal Victoire forward, attended 2014-2017.
*Kyle Okposo, Florida Panthers, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey, class of 2006.
* Jordan Parise, EC KAC, University of North Dakota, class of 2001.
*Zach Parise, University of North Dakota hockey, Minnesota Wild forward, class of 2002.
* Brette Pettet, Djurgårdens IF forward, class of 2017.
* Rem Pitlick, Montreal Canadiens forward.
*Peter Ratchuk, former NHL defenseman and current Winnipeg Jets scout. Class of 1996.
* Mackie Samoskevich, Florida Panthers first round draft pick..
*Derek Stepan, former New York Rangers forward, University of Wisconsin hockey, class of 2008.
* David Toews, former ECHL forward, University of North Dakota, class of 2008.
*Jonathan Toews, University of North Dakota hockey, Chicago Blackhawks, class of 2005.
* Blayre Turnbull, Toronto Sceptres forward.
* Oliver Wahlstrom, New York Islanders forward.
* Cameron York, Philadelphia Flyers defenceman.
*Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks forward drafted first overall in 2024, attended 2020-2022.

Military and politics

* Esther Agbaje, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, class of 2003.
* William Benton, former U.S. senator and former chairman of the board and publisher of the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'', class of 1917.
* Todd Blodgett, member of White House staff.
* Deming Bronson, Medal of Honor recipient. Class of 1911.
* Halstead Dorey, major general in the Army; recipient of Distinguished Service Cross; class of 1893
* Manton S. Eddy, lieutenant general, United States Army, class of 1913.
* Daniel W. Hand, U.S. Army brigadier general
* Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey, III, former attorney general and state senator for Minnesota, son of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, class of 1961.
* James L. Jones Sr., early pioneer of amphibious reconnaissance, class of 1930.
* John F. Malony, capitalist, lawyer, and politician
* Craig R. McKinley, four-star general.
* Richard Moe, former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States.
* Frank Tompkins, Colonel in the United States Cavalry and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. Class of c. 1886.
* Frederick Stephen Upton, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
*Russell W. Volckmann, brigadier general, U.S. Army; guerrilla leader, Philippine resistance; founder, U.S. Army Special Forces; class of 1930.

Other

* David Abidor, soccer player
* Trevor Amann, professional soccer player
* Teal Bunbury, professional soccer player, class of 2008
* Frederick Mears, civil and railroad engineer.
* Frank Rosebrook Millspaugh, Bishop of Kansas, class of 1870
*Brent Musburger, sportscaster, class of 1957
*Thomas Siebel, chairman of First Virtual Group and former founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Siebel Systems, class of 1971
*Bud Wilkinson, Hall Of Fame college football coach, University of Oklahoma; class of 1933

Other notable associations

* Clifford C. Furnas athlete, educator, public servant.
*Andy Murray, former head coach of the ice hockey team.
* Walter D. Douglas passenger on the RMS Titanic.
* Craig Norwich former head coach of the ice hockey team.

References

External links

Shattuck-St Mary's homepage

{{authority control

1858 establishments in Minnesota
Boarding schools in Minnesota
Buildings and structures in Faribault, Minnesota
Educational institutions established in 1858
Episcopal schools in the United States
Gothic Revival architecture in Minnesota
Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota
Private high schools in Minnesota
School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota
Schools in Rice County, Minnesota
National Register of Historic Places in Rice County, Minnesota
Ice hockey schools
Ice hockey in Minnesota