ALL SCHOOL NEWS

Feast of the Immaculate Conception All School Mass
This all school Mass will be held on Monday, December 8 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Church. High school students are expected to be in full liturgical day uniform. Parents and friends are invited to attend Mass with us.

Spring Performance Auditions will be Dec. 9 and 10
Get ready to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road!” The Wizard of Oz auditions will be December 9 and 10 from 3:00-4:30. Students should bring with them an audition piece and be ready to sing a portion of the song.  They will also learn choreography and be asked to dance in small groups.  Some students will be called back to read from the script. For those involved in the Christmas Concert, please see Mrs. Lessard if you would rather audition on Monday, December 15th. For planning purposes show dates are Thursday April 30 (7:30 PM) , Saturday May 2 (7:30 PM) and Sunday, May 3 (3:00 PM).

Transportation Reminder
December 10: No afternoon Barnstable buses
December 19: No afternoon Barnstable or RTA buses

Alumni Visit Day is December 18
If you know a JPII graduate, please invite them to drop by on Thursday, December 18 during school hours to say hi to their favorite teachers and/or staff members. There will be cookies and cocoa in the High School conference room so bring a friend and stop by! Alumni are also invited  to attend our Revival that day from 4:30-6:30 and participate in an evening of prayer and fellowship.

Parent Partnership Meeting is on December 17
The last Parent Partnership meeting for 2025 will be on Wednesday, December 17 at 8:15 AM. Please RSVP HERE if you can attend.

Admissions Season is Upon Us!
The best advertising is word of mouth, and we would love your help! If you know anyone interested in learning more about JPII, please share your enthusiasm for the school and the attached flyer. 

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.

Win Free Tuition for 2026-2027!
Don’t miss your chance to purchase a ticket for your chance to win FREE TUITION for one student during the 2026-2027 school year! Tickets are available until May 1 and can be purchased at any time! The drawing will be held at the 2026 JPII in Bloom Spring Gala on Friday, May 1 at Oyster Harbors. For more information, or to purchase a raffle ticket please click HERE.

Volunteers Needed to Help Plan JPII In Bloom Gala
The JPII In Bloom Gala will once again be held at Oyster Harbors Club on Friday, May 1, 2026 and is co-chaired this year by Lori Boghdan, Cathy Castano, and Kathy Griffin-Mayo. The planning committee is looking for volunteers to help with the event from both buildings. If you would like to help plan the largest fundraiser of the year with a great group of people, please email JPIIGala@JPIIHyannis.org for details about the next meeting in January.

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 winter sports season has begun. Please use the button below to view all of our winter schedules and check back here each week for the winter game of the week. Roar Lions!

Click HERE for the winter sports schedule.

The Roar Store 
The Roar Store will be open every day during XBlocks and Monday through Thursday from 2:45-3:30. 

We will also be open 30 minutes prior to the Christmas performances on December 11 and December 16.

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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Important Calendars for the month:
Lunch and Breakfast Menus

Activities Calendar

All Athletes Participating in a Preparatory Division Winter Sport
FamilyID, ImPACT testing, and up-to-date physicals need to be completed. Students participating in Preparatory Division sports must have these items completed by December 9.

 A link to our registration page is here:  Registration | St. John Paul II School.  

Winter Sports begin for Prep Students on 12/9 with basketball tryouts commencing. Tryout times are listed online and will be held at St. Pius School.

Last Day to Donate to Toys for Tots is Dec. 12
The National Junior Honor Society is once again participating in the Toys For Tots toy drive at St. John Paul II School. While you are out shopping, pick something up for a child in need this holiday season! For more information, please click HERE.

Enjoy The Polar Express in the JPII Gym on Dec. 13
Enjoy a few hours of Christmas shopping while students get in the holiday spirit. The Preparatory Division Student Council will be sponsoring a movie in the gym at the Prep on Saturday, December 13. Cost is $5 per student and the movie will be The Polar Express. Click HERE to view the flyer.

Christmas Wreath Activity for Grade 7
On Tuesday, December 9 at 1:30 PM, grade 7 will have a special Christmas celebration together as a class, complete with wreath decorating, music, and cocoa! For more information, click  HERE.

Christmas Sweater Day is December 17
Show off your Christmas spirit by wearing your favorite Christmas sweater with your uniform on Wednesday, December 17.

Lessons and Carols, Friday, December 19
On Friday, December 19, at 10:30 A.M., students, faculty, family, and friends will gather at Monsignor Thomson Hall, where we will hold our traditional Lessons and Carols Advent Service. Using scripture readings and Christmas music, students will tell the story of the birth of Christ. Students may be out of uniform and dress up on this day in their festive Christmas attire. A gathering sponsored by the Home and School Association will follow. All are invited to attend. Dismissal is at 11:24 A.M.

Despite the cold weather, we still go outside!
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, we want to ensure the well-being and comfort of our students during recess. With that in mind, please remind your child to bring their hats and coats to school, especially as we head into the winter season.

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:
Mon. Dec. 8:
10:00 AM: All School Mass-Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Tues. Dec. 9
3:00-4:30 PM: Spring Musical Auditions
Gr. 7 Christmas Wreath Activity

Wed. Dec. 10:
No Afternoon Barnstable Buses
12:30-2:30: Advent Penance Service
3:00-4:30 PM: Spring Musical Auditions

Thurs. Dec. 11:
Gr. 6 Gingerbread House Activity

Fri. Dec. 12:
Gr. 5 & 8 Buddy Christmas Party
Last Day to Bring in Toys for Tots

Sat. Dec 13:
4:00-6:00 PM: Polar Express Movie Event

Next Week:
Tues. Dec. 16:
6:00-7:30 PM: Christmas Festival of the Arts

Wed. Dec. 17:
Christmas Sweater Day

Fri. Dec. 19
No Afternoon Barnstable or RTA Buses
10:30 AM: Lessons and Carols
11:24: Dismissal

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION  

Grades 9-12 Christmas Concert is on Dec. 11
Come get in the holiday spirit on Thursday, December 11 at the JPII Concert Choir’s Annual Christmas Concert. The event will be held in the JPII Auditorium from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Revival! December 18
Our Winter Revival will be held on Thursday, December 18 from 4:30-6:30. We invite all of our high school students and alumni to attend and participate in an evening of prayer and fellowship.

Youth Street Reach Community Breakfast is December 18
JPII has a long-standing partnership with Youth Street Reach. On December 18, our students will host a special Christmas breakfast for members of our local homeless community. They will decorate, purchase the food, and prepare the meal themselves. This year’s event is being organized by our seniors: Aaron, Angelina, and Nicole.

We invite you to consider donating a small fast-food gift card to be handed out at the breakfast. These cards were one of the guests’ favorite treats last year.

Secret Santa For Seniors
Senior Cody Boghdan is once again working with the Yarmouth Police Department to bring joy, comfort and companionship to senior citizens in need. Please click HERE to learn more about the details of this project and to donate to ensure our senior citizens feel seen this holiday season.

Senior Social Justice Fair is December 17
Don’t miss this presentation of the final Senior Social Justice project. Witnessing what our students have done in the community for the past year is inspiring. Come view their project presentations and speak with our seniors about how they have made their impact on our community. The event takes place in the Gymnasium in the Preparatory Building from 1:00-2:30 PM on December 17.

Guidance Notes
On Wednesday, December 10 there will be a virtual guidance session from 7:00-8:00 PM covering the topic of Understanding the PSATs. A link will be emailed to you prior to the session.

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

This Week:
Mon. Dec. 8:
10:00 AM: All School Mass-Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Tues. Dec. 9
3:00-4:30 PM: Spring Musical Auditions

Wed. Dec. 10:
No Afternoon Barnstable Buses
3:00-4:30 PM: Spring Musical Auditions
7:00 PM: Guidance Mini-Session:Understanding the PSATS

Thurs. Dec 11:
7:00 PM: Christmas Concert

Fri. Dec 12:
Last Day to Bring in Toys for Tots

Next Week:
Wed. Dec. 17:
1:00-2:30 Senior Social Justice Fair – JPII Prep Gym 1:00 – 2:30

Thurs. Dec. 18:
Youth Street Reach Christmas Breakfast
Alumni Visit Day
4:30 – 6:30: Revival 

Fri. Dec. 19
No Afternoon Barnstable or RTA Buses
11:24 Dismissal