ALL SCHOOL NEWS

 ALL SCHOOL NEWS

A message as we return to school
We are grateful that our students, families, and staff remained safe during this unexpected week off due to the Blizzard of 2026. Please note that Monday will be a day 3 for our students. 

As we return to school, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding while we reschedule missed instructional time and work to reestablish consistency. We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation as we work through these adjustments together and look forward to welcoming everyone back.

Transportation Reminder
Wednesday, March 4: No Afternoon Barnstable Buses

A Message Regarding Email Usage
Please be aware that faculty and staff will not attempt to sell items on behalf of themselves or others using school issued email. If you receive an email from a member of the JPII faculty or staff attempting to sell goods or services, please do not click on any links or transfer any cash. If you question the validity of an email, please contact the school and ask.

Come to our 21+ Community Social on Friday, March 13
All 21+ JPII Community members, past, present and future are invited to join us at Finn’s Taphouse for a night out. Come mingle with friends and join us for light appetizers. A cash bar will be available.  Let us know if you are planning to attend by clicking HERE.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 7
Come show your Lion Pride at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7 in Yarmouth. We are looking for volunteers to come march with us at what is sure to be a fun event!

A Message from the Admissions Office
JPII offers continuous enrollment, so you do not need to fill out a new application to re-enroll for next year. In the coming months families will be emailed an Information Update Form to complete online. Current 8th Grade Families – please complete the Intent to Continue Form.  

Financial Assistance for the 2026-2027  School Year
The online application for financial assistance for the 2026-2027 school year is open. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete an application each year with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Mrs. Keras, Student Accounts Coordinator, at mkeras@JPIIHyannis.org.

Please click here for information for students entering Grades 5-8.
Please click here for information for students entering Grades 9-12.

Join Us in Worship: All Are Welcome
Every morning in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in the heart of the High School building, we invite you to gather with us to worship. The schedule throughout the year is as follows: 

Mon. and Wed.    7:30 AM:     Mass or Communion Service  
Tues. and Thurs. 7:40 AM:     Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer
Friday                  7:30 AM:       Rosary

Athletics
The spring sports meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 P.M. in the JPII High School Auditorium. All students interested in playing on a spring sports team must attend with a parent. This also includes 7th and 8th grade students. Families unable to attend should contact Athletic Director Brent Petrowski: bpetrowski@jpiihyannis.org

The Roar Store 
The Roar Store will be open Monday through Thursday from 2:45-3:30. We are looking for volunteers to help in the school store.  Please reach out to Amy Kowal at akowal@jpiihyannis.org if interested.

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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Parent Pick Up Safety Reminder
For safety and efficiency, please do not park in the spaces at the food pantry for student pick-up. Our dismissal procedure was thoughtfully put in place after extensive work with the Barnstable Police Department, keeping student safety as our top priority. 

March Mammal Madness Begins on Friday
Since 2013, March Mammal Madness has asked the question “Who Would Win?” when two animals encounter each other in a simulated habitat of battle. On Friday, March 6, please have students wear their field trip uniforms, make sure their computers are fully charged, & bring any rayons/markers/colored pencils that they’d like to use to create posters.

The students will spend the afternoon working together in groups to fill out brackets & decide who they think this year’s champion will be. They will then use their artistic abilities to create hype posters for their favorite combatant. Throughout the month, students will be following along in science classes to see how successful their brackets are. Feel free to create your own bracket at home & compete with us.

Family and Friends Bingo is on Friday
Join us for the annual Family and Friends Bingo sponsored by the HSA on Friday, March 6 in the JPII Gym at 6:30 PM. Grab a friend, bring the family and come enjoy a fun night of friendly competition! To view the flyer, click HERE.

Lunch Volunteers Needed – Preparatory Division
Do you have an hour to come to school and help with the lunch program? Volunteers are needed at the Preparatory Division to assist 11:00 to 12:00. Click HERE to sign up. It can be one hour a month or one hour a week, whatever fits your schedule! 

This Week:
Tues. March 3:
No Study Hall
6:30 PM: HSA Meeting

Fri. March 6:
12:30-2:45 PM: March Mammal Madness
6:30 PM: Family and Friends Bingo

Sat. March 7:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Looking Ahead:
Sun. March 8:
Spring Ahead!

Mon. March 9:
Professional Development Day

Tues. March 10:
6:00-7:00 PM: Gr. 7-12 Spring Sports Meeting

Wed. March 11:
3:30-4:30 PM: Bowling Club

Fri. March 13:
6:00-9:00 PM: Finn’s TapHouse Social

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION  

Second Annual Book Drive to Support Seaside Pediatrics in Yarmouth
Sophomore Liam Dunton is once again leading this important book drive. Please help by donating multilingual books and bring the gift of reading to all children in our diverse community. Seaside Pediatrics is in need of children’s books in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.  These books are given to children, infants to 12-year-olds, during their annual physicals. Let’s help to ensure that every child has access to books they can enjoy and understand.  Some suggested retailers of these books: Bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.  Bring new or gently used books to the Main Office, on or before Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day). Let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate not only Irish heritage but also the beauty of other cultures and learning in our community. To view the flyer, click HERE.

Guidance Notes
Guidance appointments on Wednesdays throughout the semester are available on the Sign-Up Genius located HERE.

This Week:
Wed. March 4
7:00-8:30 PM: Junior Information Night

Thurs. March 5
3:30-6:00 PM: Student Council Dodgeball Tournament

Sat. March 7:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Looking Ahead:
Sun. March 8:
Spring Ahead!

Mon. March 9:
Professional Development Day

Tues. March 10:
6:00-7:00 PM: Spring Sports Meeting

Wed. March 11:
Hope Squad Summit at CCCC

Thurs. March 12:
3:30-6:00 PM: Student Council 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Fri. March 13:
NHS Blood Drive
Senior Dress Down Day
6:00-9:00 PM: Finn’s TapHouse Social