All School News

Grandparents and Special Friends Day is Oct. 23: 
On Friday, October 23, 2026 we will be celebrating Grandparents and Special Friends at St. John Paul II School with a breakfast reception in both buildings, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. at St. Francis Xavier Church.

Dismissal on October 23 will be at 11:24 AM.

We hope that your grandparent or special friend can attend. Please RSVP HERE and let us know who will be coming!

Homecoming Celebration is Saturday, Oct. 17!

Join us for Volleyball against Nauset High School
Food Trucks, Raffles and More! 

We may have had to call a Time Out on Fall Fest…
But the Raffle is back in the game! Purchase your tickets for 5 chances to win exciting raffle prizes at Homecoming on October 17! Click HERE to view the raffle items and purchase your tickets to support JPII programs!

Transportation Update
There will be no afternoon Barnstable buses on Wednesday, October 7.

Stop by and say Hi!
On Sunday, October 11, JPII admissions representatives will be attending Holy Trinity Parish in Harwich  for the 10:30 AM Mass and sharing in coffee and donuts afterwards to spread the word about our school. If you are a regular member of Holy Trinity, or if you just want to celebrate Mass at a new church, we would love to see you. Bring a friend!

Parent Teacher Conferences are October 15
Conferences will be held at both the Preparatory and High School Divisions between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM and no later than 5:45 PM.

There are no appointments necessary; simply stop by and speak with your child’s teachers. To ensure that all families can visit with teachers, we will strive to keep conferences to five minutes. For families of 8th grade students who take classes at the high school, those teachers will be available in the high school building during the same hours.

Admissions Open House is Sunday, October 25, 2026
Admissions season is upon us, and our families are the best advertisement for the school! If you know of anyone interested in joining the JPII community, please invite them to attend our fall Open House on Sunday, October 25 from 1:00-3:00 in the Preparatory building and 2:00-4:00 in the High School building. For a flyer you can share with friends and families, please click HERE. If you have friends that know they are coming, please have them RSVP HERE.

Parent Partnership is October 7
The next Parent Partnership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 8:15 AM in the ARC. Please take a moment to RSVP HERE. If you are interested in taking part, but can’t make the meeting, please simply respond with a “NO” and we will add you to the email distribution list. There are often opportunities that can be accomplished outside of the meeting hours!

32nd Annual FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner is Nov. 10
The 32nd Annual FACE Fall Scholarship dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at White’s of Westport. The evening will feature guest speaker Father Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., President of Providence College. More information can be found HERE.

Athletics
Game of the Week:
Friday, October 9

Field Hockey Senior Night 4:00 against Sturgis
Barnstable High School Multipurpose Turf

If you can only make it to one home game each week, make it our Game of the Week! Let’s pack the house and cheer on our athletes! 

Co-Op Football Schedule with Monomoy

The Roar Store
Monday through Thursday
2:30-3:30 PM

If you can not make it to the store during published  hours, please contact roarstore@jpiihyannis.org to schedule an appointment.
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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Important Calendars for September:
October Lunch and Breakfast
October Activities

HSA Meeting is October 6 at 6:30 PM
Please join the Zoom on Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM! Many hands make light work and fantastic memories for our children. Click HERE to join the Zoom call.

If you can’t join the Zoom but you would like to sign up to volunteer, please visit our SignUpGenius HERE and choose how you would like to help!

Gr 8 Outdoor Photos are Friday, October 16
Gr. 8 individual photos for the yearbook will be taken outside on Friday, October 16. For the outdoor portraits, Grade 8 students do not need to be in uniform, but please be sure attire is appropriate for the weather. Boys should have at least a tie and shirt with dress pants or khakis. Girls should be dressed up. Pants are OK, as long as they are what is considered dressy by parents and staff. All standard school clothing rules apply. Please be sure to be on time for school on Friday.  
   

Parent Teacher Conferences are October 15
Conferences will be held at  the Preparatory between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM and no later than 5:45 PM.

No appointments are necessary; simply stop by to speak with your child’s teachers. To ensure that all families can visit with teachers, we will strive to keep conferences to five minutes. For families of 8th grade students who take classes at the high school, those teachers will be available in the high school building during the same hours.

Open House is October 25, 2026 
Grade Eight, your moment is here! Come to the High School and discover everything waiting for you just across the parking lot—meet your future teachers, explore your classrooms, and get a sneak peek at the clubs, teams, and activities that will make your high school years unforgettable. Register today and take your first step towards high school life!

Do you know others who might be interested in attending JPII next fall? Please invite them to attend with you-we would love to meet them! 

Grades 6-8 Halloween Dance is October 30
The Halloween Dance for Grades 6-8 will be held on Friday, October 30 from 7:00-9:00 PM. We could use your help making this a fun event for all of the kids. Please click HERE to view the flyer and sign up to help. Please also review important costume information.

Lunch Volunteers Needed
Do you have an hour to spare during the week? The Prep Division needs help  distributing lunches to students. It is quick and easy! We are looking for help every day from approximately 11:00-12:15. 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.

This Week:
Tues. Oct. 6:
Faculty Meeting: No Study Hall
6:30 PM: HSA Meeting

Wed. Oct. 7:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership: ARC
3:00-4:00 PM: Lego Club
No Afternoon Barnstable Buses

Thurs. Oct. 8:
3:00 -4:30 PM: Stem with Saints

Fri. Oct. 9:
Get Away Day: No Study Hall or Aftercare

Looking Ahead:
Sun. Oct. 11:
Coffee & Donuts at Holy Trinity

Mon. Oct. 12:
No School

Wed. Oct 14:
Gr. 7 Field Trip: Center for Coastal Studies
3:00-4:00 PM: Lego Club

Thurs. Oct. 15:
11:24 Early Dismissal
2:00-6:00 PM: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fri. Oct. 16:
Gr 8 Outdoor Photos

Sat. Oct. 17:
10:00 AM: Homecoming at JPII: Food Trucks Open
11:00 AM: JV Volleyball
12:00 PM: Varsity Volleyball

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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.

Parent Teacher Conferences are October 15
Conferences will be held at the High School Divisions between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Please arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM and no later than 5:45 PM.

There are no appointments necessary; simply stop by and speak with your child’s teachers. To ensure that all families can visit with teachers, we will strive to keep conferences to five minutes. 

Grades 9-12 Spirit Week is October 13-17
Students will participate in daily dress down themes and class activities. Please see the attachment HERE for details and a schedule of the week’s festivities.

Grades 9-12 Homecoming Dance and Volleyball Game
Homecoming weekend is October 16 and 17 beginning with the Homecoming Dance at the JPII Gym on Friday from 7:00-10:00 PM. On Saturday, we will host Nauset High School in a volleyball match at the JPII Gym.  There will be food trucks and raffles on Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 AM, the JV game commences at 11:00 and Varsity will be at 12:00 PM. It is also the Senior celebration for our varsity team. For more details regarding the dance, please click HERE.

From the Guidance Department
On Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Tanguay will host the first Freshman Guidance Night of the school year. The college preparatory process at JPII is a comprehensive, four-year program designed to support students and families, ease the stress of the college search, and help students feel prepared and confident as they take the next step in their educational journey. Join us for the first step!

If you would like to meet with Mr. Tanguay individually, the link to sign up for a Wednesday night meeting can be found HERE.

This Week:
Tues. Oct 6:
11:30 AM: Stonehill College

Wed. Oct. 7:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership: ARC
11:30 AM: University of Vermont
No Afternoon Barnstable Buses
7:00-8:30 PM: Guidance Series-Freshman Info Night

Looking Ahead:
Sun. Oct. 11:
Holy Trinity Parish Coffee & Donuts

Mon. Oct. 12:
No School

Tues. Oct 13- Fri. Oct 16:
Spirit Week

Tues. Oct. 13:
11:30 AM:  College Visit: St. Anselm; Catholic University; URI; Mass Art

Wed. Oct. 14:
1:00 PM: College Visit: Holy Cross

Thurs. Oct. 15:
11:24 Early Dismissal
2:00-6:00 PM: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fri. Oct. 16:
11:30 AM: College Visit:Regis, Bryan, WPI and Montserrat Art
7:00-10:00 PM: Homecoming Dance

Sat. Oct. 17:
10:00 AM: Homecoming at JPII: Food Trucks Open
11:00 AM: JV Volleyball
12:00 PM: Varsity Volleyball