All School News

Welcome to our families, new and old! Every Sunday St. John Paul II School sends the Blue & Gold filled with important information. 

Transportation Information

Barnstable Buses:
There will be NO Barnstable buses August 27 through September 1. They will begin on September 2.

Cape Cod RTA:
The Cape Cod RTA buses will begin on September 8.

Over the Bridge Bus Registration:
If you have not already done so, there is still time to sign up for the Over The Bridge Bus.  Click this link for the schedule and to register. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Siscoe at dsiscoe@JPIIHyannis.org. 

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

Parent Partnership Meeting: Wednesday, September 2 at 8:15 AM
The Parent Partnership is a group dedicated to uniting the school as a comprehensive grades 5-12 experience. The goal of the Parent Partnership is to grow the sense of community at JPII through fostering parent involvement. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2 at 8:15 AM in the ARC at the high school. This is open to parents and guardians of all students, regardless of grade level. Please RSVP HERE if you will be attending.

Join the Lions Den! Volunteer at JPII
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 at the start of the school year. There are many opportunities to help throughout the year! 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 of either building during school hours. 

Athletics

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). 

Concussion Testing
Sway testing should be completed prior to the first day of sports. All high school teams are testing as a team. Please reach out to Jen Hollis or your coach for more information on testing days. Please have the “Sway Medical” app downloaded prior to arriving for testing.  

JPII Lions Gear 
Student-athletes must wear Lions gear to practice. You can purchase or pre-order items in the Roar Store.

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 
Join the Roar Store Team! 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

September Activities Calendar

September Menu

Summer Reading and Supplies
In case you are out for some last minute back-to-school shopping, we have the 2026-2027 Supply Lists linked below.

Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

Aftercare and Study Hall
Please note that Aftercare and Study Hall will begin on Wednesday, September 9. 

Sign Up for Private Instrument Lessons
Private instrument instruction is offered during the school day by Ms. Laurie Uguccioni and Ms. Bonnie Harlow. For more information, including the lessons offered, click HERE. To sign up for private instrument lessons, CLICK HERE.

Welcome Back Coffee Sponsored by the Home & School Association
On Thursday, August 27,  from 7:45-8:30 AM the Home and School Association (HSA) invites you to enjoy coffee as your children embark on their first day of the new school year. To view the flyer, please click HERE.

Lunch Volunteers Needed

Do you have an hour to spare during the week? The Prep Division needs help filling the lunch bins at the High School and then distributing lunches to students at the Prep. It is quick and easy! We are looking for help every day from approximately 11:00-12:15. Volunteers should go directly to the High School and check in at the office where they will be given further instructions. There is also opportunity after lunch for parents to stay and give teachers a break during the X-Block period.  Please note that all volunteers must be CORI cleared by the Diocese of Fall River prior to volunteering.

 To volunteer for a day or two in the lunch room, please click HERE.

Christian Service Form
Remember to turn in any Christian Service forms that were completed over the summer when you come to school! Get a jump start on the school year. Please find the 2026-2027 Christian Service form  HERE.

This Week:
Tues. Aug 25:
New Staff Orientation

Wed. Aug 26:
Opening Faculty Meeting

Thurs. Aug 27:
7:45 AM- 8:30 AM: Back to School Coffee
8:05 AM: First day of school

Looking Ahead:
Wed. Sept. 2:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership Meeting

Thurs. Sept. 3:
Summer Reading Tests

Fri. Sept. 4:
No School

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION  

Main Office Email:
mainoffice_hs@jpiihyannis.org Please use this email to report absences, dismissals and tardy arrivals.

High School Uniform Quarter Zip Pullover and Hilfiger Polos
Please note that the uniform required quarter zip is ordered through the Roar Store.  Click here to place your order.  The school will contact you when your order is ready for pick-up.

The Hilfiger short sleeve polo shirt may be purchased online only and can be worn until Columbus Day with the exception of liturgical days.

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 

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.

Incoming Grade 9 Students:
Last chance for an optional summer reading review session with Dr. Spadaro is tomorrow, August 24. To sign up, please click HERE. Students need only attend ONE session.

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

Tues. Aug 25:
New Staff Orientation

Wed. Aug 26:
Opening Faculty Meeting

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

Looking Ahead:
Wed. Sept. 2:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership Meeting

Fri. Sept. 4:
No School