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Welcome to our families, new and old!

 Every Sunday St. John Paul II School sends the Blue & Gold filled with important information. This is our midsummer edition.

 Regular weekly emails will start on August 23.

Support Our Falmouth Road Race Runners!
This August, two members of the St. John Paul II School community will lace up their running shoes for the ASICS Falmouth Road Race to raise funds for the S.E.A.L. Foundation and its important work supporting special education at JPII.

The S.E.A.L. Foundation is dedicated to creating and funding educational and social opportunities for students who learn differently, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps strengthen these programs and makes a meaningful impact on the students and families we serve.

Please consider making a gift today to support our runners and the S.E.A.L. Foundation’s mission at St. John Paul II School. Together, we can help every student thrive.

Links to the fundraising pages of our runners:
Ms. Suzanne Feeney, Spanish Teacher, Gr. 5-8
Ms. Alissa Elwell, Incoming Grade 5 parent

Summer Office Hours Reduced
From June 22 through August 21 the main office hours in both buildings will be reduced.  The hours will be Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM. 

Transportation
Sign up for the Over the Bridge Bus with our new stop at Corpus Christi!

We are pleased to announce, starting with the 2026-2027 school year,  the addition of a new bus stop at Corpus Christi Church in East Sandwich.  This addition was made in response to feedback and requests from parents.  We hope this new stop will provide added convenience for our students and families.  We thank Fr. Jack Schrader, Pastor of Corpus Christi, for enabling JPII to establish the new stop.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Siscoe at dsiscoe@JPIIHyannis.org. 

Please click this link for the new schedule and to register.

2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Please use this link to view the 2026-2027 school year calendar.

Back to School Cookout on August 18 at 5:00 PM
Summer has been quiet at the school! We can’t wait to have the halls filled with the sounds of students and faculty. Please join us on Tuesday, August 18 for a back to school cook-out! Come fill the campus with students and families as we kick off the next school year. Get reacquainted and make some new friends! All are welcome! 

Please RSVP HERE.

Make a Difference! Work on your CORI Volunteer Forms over the summer
If you are thinking about volunteering during the 2026-2027 school year and have not done your CORI forms or your Diocesan safety certification, consider taking care of those details before school starts. There are many opportunities to help out in the early days of September and taking care of this ahead of time will be a great way to make a difference at the school! For instructions and links to the forms, click HERE. If you have any questions, or would like to check to see if your volunteer forms are still valid, please reach out to dsiscoe@jpiihyannis.org (Prep Division)  or Suzanne Coyle, Administrative Assistant, at SCoyle@JPIIHyannis.org (High School Division).

Used Uniforms and School Books
Please consider donating your gently used uniforms! Drop your donations of school required reading books and gently used uniforms (clean, without stains or rips) in the main office during school hours. 

Athletics

Mandatory Pre-Season Meeting is Monday, August 17

5:00 PM: Grades 5-8
6:00 PM: Grades 7-12

Attendance by student-athletes and one parent is required to participate in fall sports. Student athletes in grades 7 and 8 are welcome to play at the prep level, but are also encouraged to try out at the high school level. Any 7th and 8th grade athletes interested in trying out at the high school level should also attend the high school meeting. Family ID Registration for all Fall sports via Family ID is open and runs through September 13. Family ID can be found HERE.

Physicals

 All student-athletes must upload an up-to-date, complete medical physical on Family ID before they can begin practice (Up to date = within 13 months of the current date). 

JPII Lions Gear 

Student-athletes must wear Lions gear to practice. You can purchase items in the Roar Store, which will be open from 4:00- 5:00 P.M on August 17 and during the Back to School BBQ on August 18.

Men’s Soccer Training Camp
All high school men’s soccer hopefuls are asked to attend a soccer training camp beginning on Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28 from 3:30-5:30 PM. Open to athletes in grades 7-12. Click HERE to learn more.

Looking For The Next High School Nurse
Are you or is anyone you know interested in being our next high school nurse? If you are, please contact Ms. Val at MValentino@JPIIHyannis.org

 The School Nurse provides a robust health program for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of the health of our students. The School Nurse will direct the Health Clinic in its daily functions and will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all student records, developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing relationships, and identifying areas of improvement to the care of students For more information, please click HERE 

The Roar Store 
We are looking for volunteers to help in the school store during the 2026-2027 school year. Our goal is to have the store open Monday through Thursday from 2:30-3:30 PM. If you can spare an hour of your time, please reach out to Amy Kowal at akowal@jpiihyannis.org.

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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Summer Reading and Supplies
2026-2027 Supply Lists:
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

2026 Summer Reading List

Athletics Mandatory Pre-Season Meeting is Monday, August 17, at 5:00 PM
Attendance by student-athletes and one parent is required to participate in fall sports. Student athletes in grades 7 and 8 are welcome to play at the prep level, but are also encouraged to try out at the high school level. Any 7th and 8th grade athletes interested in trying out at the high school level should also attend the high school meeting.

Please see additional information above.

Christian Service Form
Summer time is the perfect time to get a jump on your Christian Service hours. Please find the updated 2026-2027 Christian Service form  HERE.

Looking Ahead:
Mon. Aug. 17:
5:00-6:30 PM: Fall Sports Meeting Gr 7-12

Tues. Aug. 18:
2:00-5:00 PM: Preparatory Division New Student Orientation

5:00 PM: Back to School BBQ

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION  

Main Office Email: mainoffice_hs@jpiihyannis.org

Athletics Mandatory Pre-Season Meeting is Monday, August 17, at 6:00 PM (Grades 9-12)
Attendance by student-athletes and one parent is required to participate in fall sports. Family ID Registration for all Fall sports via Family ID is open and runs through September 13. Family ID can be found HERE.

Please see additional information above.

Summer Reading Details
Students in AP courses will have required summer work with deadlines attached. Please encourage your student(s) to check Google classroom throughout the summer to stay on top of their assignments.

Incoming Grade 9 Students:
Attend an optional summer reading review session in August with Dr. Spadaro. There will be two dates offered, August 19 and August 24. To sign up, please click HERE. Students need only attend ONE session.

Please be on the lookout for grade 9 Christian Service Opportunities later this summer. Every grade 9 student is required to complete at least 2 teacher led Christian Service opportunities. By signing up for a summer opportunity, you will have the chance to meet fellow classmates and recognize a friendly face or two when you walk through the doors on August 27!

Summer Reading and Required Textbook Lists
Summer reading for grades 9-12 can be found HERE.

The required book list for the 2026-2027 school year can be found HERE.

Guidance Notes
Mr. Tanguay will be in the building from 9:00-3:00 most Wednesdays in the summer. Feel free to email MTanguay@JPIIHyannis.org with questions at any time or schedule an appointment via Sign Up Genius HERE.

Looking Ahead:
Tues. Aug. 11:
Retreat Leader Training

Wed. Aug 12:
9:00-12:00 PM: Reach Out Leader Training

Mon. Aug. 17:
5:00-6:30 PM: Fall Sports Meeting

Tues. Aug 18:
1:00-5:00 PM: High School New Student Orientation

5:00 PM: Back to School BBQ

Wed. Aug 19:
10:30-12:00 PM: Gr 9 Summer Reading Review

Mon. Aug 24:
10:30-12:00 PM: Gr 9 Summer Reading Review (need not attend both)

Thurs. Aug 27: 
8:05 AM: First Day of School