ALL SCHOOL NEWS

Help Us Spread the Word: Open House
Our best advertisement is our parents! Please help us spread the word about our Open House on November 20 to prospective parents. The admissions process for 2025-2026 school year has begun! If your student is currently in 8th grade, this is a wonderful opportunity to visit the High School and meet their future teachers. Let us know you are coming by clicking here.

Prep Division Open House: 5:00-6:30 P.M.

High School Division Open House: 6:00-7:30 P.M.

Join Us for Godspell
Performances will be on November 22 and 23 at 7:00. Tickets may be purchased in advance by clicking here.  Come support the cast and crew and watch what promises to be an excellent performance.

Financial Assistance for the 2025-2026 School Year
The online application for financial assistance for the 2025-2026 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.

Thanksgiving Food Drive
We are so grateful for the generosity of our students and families during the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society food drive. The NJHS at the Prep collected over 1500 items for the St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry and the National Honor Society was not far behind. All of this comes at a time when the food pantry had to make the difficult decision to limit the items a family could take due to high volumes and a shortage of available food. We thank all of you who shared kindness over this past week and helped our neighbors in need.

Join us In Worship. All are Welcome
Mass will be celebrated on Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 A.M. in the Our Lady of Fatima Chapel at the High School. Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Tuesday after school. Morning prayer will be on Thursday morning.

High School Winter Sports Meeting
The winter sports meeting will be held on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 P.M. in the JPII High School Auditorium. All students interested in playing on a winter sports team must attend with a parent. This also includes 7th and 8th grade students. Families unable to attend should contact Athletic Director Mike Young: myoung@jpiihyannis.org.

Barnstable Substance Abuse Forum-December 3, 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
The annual Substance Abuse Forum educates parents on the dangers of substances, how these products specifically target children, and the common substances seen used in children today. A speaker will be there to discuss effective ways to communicate with your child if you believe there is a substance abuse issue in your home and the Town of Barnstable Police Department School Resource Officers will also be presenting. The Hidden In Plane Sight Trailer from the Barnstable Police Department will also be present. View the flyer here.

Sports Schedules: 

Your resource for sports schedules can be found HERE.

School Store Hours:
This Week: 2:30-3:30

Mon Nov.18
Thurs Nov.21
Fri Nov. 22

GRADES 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Printable November  Calendars
We have three calendars for the month of November that have upcoming dates and important information.

November Breakfast

November Lunch

November Activity Calendar

Preparatory Division Sports Ceremony
The fall sports banquet will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 3:00-4:00 P.M. This is for any student athlete in grades 5-8 who participated in a Fall Sport at the Preparatory level.

Student of the Week
Our students of the week are JPII Lions who Communicate Christ in word and deed. Occasionally, there are moments when a specific student will demonstrate a commitment to excellence that stands out. This student exemplifies the spirit of St. John Paul II School by doing the little things, inspiring others, being one in body, a good neighbor and being safe in words and actions. Each week, a student is nominated by the faculty to receive recognition as the Student of the Week. They were all recognized at our Honors Assembly last week. Please click here to see who received this honor during the first quarter.

Lunch Volunteers Still Needed
We could still use volunteers to assist with the lunch program. Please sign up HERE. It can be once a week, once a month, whatever works!

Grade 6: Cahoon Museum of American Art
Thursday, November 21st, organized by Mrs. Bivona and sponsored by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

This Week:

Sun. Nov 17:
5:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Community Mass 

Nov. 19: 
3:00-4:00 MakerSpace

Nov. 20:
5:00-6:30: Open House

Thurs. Nov. 21
Grade 6: Cahoon Museum of Art Field Trip
3:00-4:00: Fall Sports Award Ceremony
3:00- 4:30 Bowling Club

Fri. Nov 22:
7:00 P.M. Godspell
   Tickets

Sat. Nov 23:
7:00 P.M. Godspell
                   Tickets

Looking Ahead

Mon Nov 25:
6:00 P.M. Winter HS Sports Meeting

Tues Nov 26:
3:00-4:00 MakerSpace

Wed Nov. 27:
11:24 A.M. Early Dismissal
                  No Barnstable Buses

GRADES 9 – 12 INFORMATION

Attention all Lions
Bump all your other plans and set your sights on glory. Student Council is hosting their annual Volleyball tournament on Thursday, November 21 beginning at 3:30 PM. Teams may sign up at lunch beginning Friday 11/15 and through Wednesday 11/20. The cost is $20 per team. Teams can include up to 6 players total, with a max of 2 varsity volleyball players. 

Christian Service Opportunity 
There is an opportunity for Freshmen and Sophomore students to assist at the Lady’s Guild Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 7. 

The Fair will be held at Our Lady of Victory Church Hall in Centerville.

Students will help with setup, selling raffle tickets, cleanup, etc.  There are two shifts available (or a student may sign up for both shifts). 

Shift one:  8:30-12:00 and shift two:  12:00-3:30.  Please sign up here.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Keras (mkeras@JPIIHyannis.org). 

Letterman Jackets
Is your student interested in a Letterman Jacket? We have them available through the school store. Order yours today! See the link here for details. Delivery is 6-8 weeks.

Grades 9-11 Make Up Picture
Make up pictures for grades 9-11 are scheduled for MONDAY, November 18.

To order pictures, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create and account using your student’s Student ID number.  Use code: F202410OFF to receive 10% off your order.  All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the SmileSafe program can be found here

This Week:  

Sun. Nov 17:
5:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Community Mass 

Mon. Nov. 18:
Gr 9-11 Make Up Picture Day

Wed. Nov 20:
3:00-4:00: Engineering Club
6:00-7:30: Open House

Thurs. Nov 21
3:30-5:30 P.M. Student Council Volleyball Tournament

Fri. Nov 22:
7:00 P.M. Godspell
        Tickets

Sat. Nov 23:
7:00 P.M. Godspell
                  Tickets

Looking Ahead:  

Mon. Nov 25:
6:00 P.M. Winter Sports Meeting

Wed Nov. 27:
11:24 A.M. Early Dismissal
         No Barnstable Buses