To effectively carry out the mission, St. Mark School is committed to:
Promoting Scholarship
St. Mark Students excel academically by every quantitative and/or qualitative measure available. St. Mark School:
Fostering Faith
Rooted in the traditions of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Roman Catholic faith, our students have a close relationship with God. St. Mark students:
- Receive religious instruction stressing values
- Attend school masses and Penance service
Inspiring Creativity
Our students' talents soar on stage, on canvas and in music. St. Mark students can participate in:
- Drama - a Spring Musical featuring students in grades 5-8
- School band
- School Orchestra
- Choral performances
- Enrichment classes
- Private Piano and violin lessons
Encouraging Wellness
From important life choices to healthy competition, our students grow into healthy young men and women. St. Mark School provides its students with:
- Breakfast and hot lunch programs
- Health and wellness education
- Recess and Playground
- Athletic opportunities
- Swim team
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
- Hockey
- Ski club
Creating Community
- St. Mark School is, at its core, a nurturing extended family.
- Encourage our students and families to help servicemen and others in our neighborhood
- Provide before and after school care
- Has an active Home School Association
- Fundraising during the school year, with proceeds benefiting the children's educational experiences at St. Mark School
- Host the Lionheart Bi-annual auction/fundraiser
- Invite parents to coach sports teams
- Host Cub scouts and Boy Scouts
Preparing for Life:
St. Mark students begin high school with advanced preparation few of their peers have 
received. Our students are accepted into WNY's top private and public high schools.