All School News

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Mass Schedule and Prayer  

Mass: Mondays and Wednesdays, at 7:30 A.M. in the Chapel.

Morning Prayer: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Chapel.

Confessions: Tuesday after school in the Chapel.

Rosary: Friday in the Chapel.

Uniform Fitting Day, Saturday, May 11, 9:00 – 12:00 P.M.

A representative from Tommy Hilfiger will be on campus Saturday, May 11, between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. in the Academic Resource Center for a uniform fitting day. All purchases are made online. You can access School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger by clicking this link: Tommy Hilfiger STJO48

From the Health Office

It is time for our annual Health Screenings. From the weeks following April vacation until the end of the school year, our School Nurses will conduct various health screens as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. If screening results indicate the need for follow-up care by a physician, parents/guardians will be notified.

The schedule of the screenings at St. John Paul II School is as follows:

Grades 5-8: Postural (Scoliosis)

6th Grade: Vision and Hearing

9th Grade: Vision, Hearing, and Postural (Scoliosis)

10th Grade: Body Mass Index (BMI) and  SBIRT screening —SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. SBIRT is used to screen for alcohol, nicotine, tobacco, and other drug use. SBIRT screening will be done using the CRAFFT screening tool (for more information, contact Ellen Byrd at ebyrd@jpiihyannis.org). This health screening is required by Massachusetts law.

As with all health screenings, you or your child may opt-out. If you would like to opt out of one or more of these screenings, please email or call the school nurse no later than April 19th.

Laura Linnell at llinnell@jpiihyannis.org (Grades 5-8) or

Ellen Byrd, MSN, RN at ebyrd@jpiihyannis.org  (Grades 9-12) 

FACTS SIS Information Update for the 2024-2025 School Year 

Parents/guardians are asked to update their student’s information through the Family Portal for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the instructions below and complete this process at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or issues, contact Margaret Keras, Student Accounts at mkeras@JPIIHyannis.org or 508-862-6336 x 400. 

Access FACTS Family Online Portal:

• Go to sjpfx-ma.client.renweb.com/pwr/?SchoolCode=SJPFX-MA
• Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the reset link provided.
• After logging in, click on Apply/Enroll in the left menu.
• Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment link.

Financial Assistance for the 2024/2025 School Year

Applications for current families must be submitted along with required documentation no later than May 3. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Mrs. Keras, Student Accounts Coordinator, at mkeras@JPIIHyannis.org

School Store: Used Uniform donations

If you have JPII uniform items that are in good, clean (non-stained or ripped) condition that you no longer need, please drop them off at the school store (located in the high school). As we approach the end of the school year, many students outgrow their items and need something to get them through the end of the year. Thank you in advance.

School Store Hours
The school store will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-3:30 this week.

Share Your Photos!

Please email pictures of JPII events, sports, and happenings to photos@jpiihyannis.org.

Grades 5-8 News

Grade 5 – 8 Track Club

JPII is seeking to launch a spring track club for all students in grades 5-8. If interested, please contact Athletic Director, Michael Young, at myoung@jpiihyannis.org to sign up.

Lunch Volunteer Opportunity

The Middle School seeks volunteers to assist with lunch distribution from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM daily. Whether you can spare just one day a week or more, your time is appreciated. All volunteers are required to be CORI cleared. Join us by signing up to volunteer using the link here.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A4AB23A6F58-48395882-lunch

Grades 5-8 Yearbook

Please purchase a yearbook for your child(ren) and design your two free custom pages before it’s too late.  Click here to purchase.  Once a yearbook is purchased, the website will walk you through how to customize your free pages, and/or purchase ads to appear in ALL yearbook.  Questions?  Please email photos@jpiihyannis.org.  All yearbook orders must be made by May 1.

JPII Parents Facebook 

This Week
Monday, April 29

Grade 8 returns from Washington D. C.

Wednesday, May 1

7:00 AM-4:00 PM Grade 5 Field Trip NE Aquarium

Thursday, May  2

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Grade 7 Field Trip Museum of Science

Friday, May 3   

6:45 PM Student Council Movie Night

Saturday, May 4

Blue & Gold Gala and Kentucky Derby

Looking Ahead

May 7 – 9

 MAP Testing

Tuesday, May 7

Faculty Meeting- NO STUDY HALL

Thursday, May 9

All School Mass, Ascension Thursday, 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Church

Friday, May 10

May Crowning, 12:00 P.M.

Saturday, May 11 

Uniform Fitting Day, Academic Resource Center in the high school building

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High School Section

The Knights of Columbus, Council 13388, of Christ the King Parish Catholic High School Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12 at St. John Paul II School who are active members of Christ the King parish, have a strong academic record and demonstrate financial need. Additionally, applicants must receive a letter of recommendation from the Pastor.  Students should work with the Admissions Director of St. John Paul II School to apply for the scholarship. The final award selection will be made by the Knights of Columbus. Complete the application here.

Christian Service Opportunity
For any student looking to spend some time in the sun fulfilling service hours, Ms. McPherson and Mr. Rohrer will be leading a garden cleanup at Champ Homes on May 4 from 9 AM-Noon.  Champ Homes is located in Hyannis and provides transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness on the Cape.  This is a fun morning, making their garden and outdoor living space a clean and colorful place for the residents to enjoy their time while at Champs.  Sign-up for the service in the main office.  Please see Mr. Rohrer or Ms. McPherson if you have any questions!

Sharing Kindness Suicide Prevention Walk

On May 18th, at 10:00 AM, Julia Dunton will lead a group of students from JPII along with any family members wanting to join on a walk at Veterans Park Beach to raise awarness for Suicide Prevention. This will be counted as a service opportunity for all grades. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join!  For those that register, please meet Julia at Veterans Park in Hyannis at 9:30.  Register here to walk.   Click here To donate. 

GUIDANCE REMINDERS

Wednesday, May 1
Cape Cod Healthcare visiting JPII during lunch to meet with students to discuss summer and internship programs.

Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3
NACAC College Fair in Boston at the Convention and Exhibition Center https://www.nacacattend.org/24boston

Friday, May 3
Service Academy Information Night at Mass Maritime Academy, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

This Week

Wednesday, May 1
Grade 9 team building trip to Stonehill – permission slips due this week

Grade 11-12 – Drunk Driving Presentation 

Friday, May 3 

Clash of the Classes

Saturday, May 4

Blue & Gold Gala and Kentucky Derby

Looking Ahead

May 6-10 AP Exams

Friday, May 10

Saturday, May 11 

Uniform Fitting Day, Academic Resource Center in the high school building