ALL SCHOOL NEWS

Important Bus Transportation Information

Midterm exams will be January 14 through January 17.
There will be no afternoon Barnstable Buses or CCRTA on any of the early dismissal days. 

The Over the Bridge Bus schedule is as follows – please note the change for Friday, January 17 due to one exam:

Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday, January 16
Pick up at 11:40
Approximate drop-off times:
Market Basket: 12:10
St. Margaret’s: 12:25
Panera Plymouth: 12:50

Friday, January 17
Pick up at 9:50
Approximate drop off times:
Market Basket: 10:20
St. Margaret’s: 10:35
Panera Plymouth: 11:00

Update to Lunch Program on Early Dismissal Days
A bagged lunch will now be available to all students on school days with an early dismissal beginning next week!
The lunch will typically include a choice of sandwich, fruit/vegetable. 
Preparatory Division students will, as usual, order lunch during homeroom and then pickup their bagged lunch in the gymnasium before they leave the building. High School Division students will go to the cafeteria to pick up their bagged lunch. 

We encourage all students to take advantage of this addition to the lunch program!

Traffic Announcement:
Beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, a contractor for the Town of Barnstable will resume in-road sewer construction along Sea Street, Hyannis, as part of the 720 Main Street Pump Station Replacement Project. To facilitate this work, Sea Street from Main Street, Hyannis, to South Street will be closed beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. A portion of the left lane of South Street will also be closed during this time. Construction will occur Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, and is anticipated to take three weeks to complete. 

Please take the time to be patient and slow down for the safety of the workers as well as our students and families. 

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.

Join us In Worship. All are Welcome
Mass is always open to friends and family. Please join us:

Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 AM: Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Tuesday from 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.

MORNING PRAYER:  Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

ROSARY:  Friday at 7:30 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

Sports Schedules: 
Your resource for sports schedules can be found HERE.

Game of the Week is the Swim Meet on January 16 at 4:00 PM: 
If you go to any game next week, make it the swim meet at Sandwich High School on January 16 at 4:00 P.M. This is also Senior night for swim team members.

Let’s support our winter athletes and our Seniors with a strong showing!

Find Out More Friday Zoom: Select Fridays in January and February
Do you know someone who would like to learn more about St. John Paul II School? Michael Wahle will be holding Coffee and Zoom sessions for both the Preparatory Division and the High School on select Fridays in January and February. These one hour zoom calls will allow prospective parents the opportunity to learn more about JPII and have their questions answered from the comfort of their own home or office. Please have interested parents email Mr. Whale at mwahle@jpiihyannis.org to sign up and receive the Zoom link or click here.

School Store Hours:
This Week: 2:30-3:30
Mon. Jan 13

Looking Ahead: 2:30-3:30
Fri. Jan 24

GRADES 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Calendars for January
Activities Calendar
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Catholic Schools Week Dress Down Schedule

Midterm Exam Schedule
Midterms begin Tuesday, January 14. CLICK HERE for important schedule information for the week of exams.

Permission Slip Reminder
Grade 7 and Grade 8 each received permission slips in the white envelopes. Please return these permission slips no later than Friday, January 17.

Catholic Schools Week is January 27-31
Student Council has planned a variety of events and themed activities for Catholic Schools Week. A dress down day schedule is provided here and a detailed activity schedule will be coming next week.

Volunteers and donations to support our Catholic Schools Week activities would be deeply appreciated. Please find the sign-up links below:

• Sundaes on Monday
• Teacher Luncheon

Lion For A Day!
Our Lion For A Day opportunity is the best way for potential students to get to know our school. Please invite prospective families to have their student spend a day with us and visit classes, meet fellow students and teachers, walk the halls, and experience a “real” school day at JPII! 

Please contact Admissions Director Michael Wahle at mwahle@jpiihyannis.org to schedule a visit day. 

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!

This Week:
Tues. Jan 14
Mid-Terms: Language Arts
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.

Wed. Jan 15
Mid-Terms: Social Studies and Religion
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.

Thurs. Jan 16
Mid-Terms: Math and Reading
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.

Fri. Jan 17:
Mid-Terms: Science
Early Dismissal at 9:45 A.M.
End of Q2

Looking Ahead
Mon. Jan 20:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School

Tues. Jan 21:
Start of Q3

Wed Jan 22:
MAP Testing
3:00-4:00 P.M. Lego Club

Thurs. Jan 23:
MAP Testing
3:00-4:45 P.M. Bowling Club

Fri. Jan 24:
MAP Testing
5:00-7:00 P.M. Gr 8 Games Night

GRADES 9 – 12 INFORMATION

Grade 9 Bake Sale
During midterm week, Grade 9 will be holding a bake sale, with an assortment of snacks. Items will be $2 – $3. 

Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be January 14-17. Students may come to school for the entire half-day, or if they do not have an exam scheduled, they may leave school early or come in late. However, all students must be on time for exams. The Academic Resource Center will be open during the day for all students. CLICK HERE for the exam week schedule.

Junior Guidance Night: January 22
On Wednesday, January 22 there will be a virtual guidance night beginning at 7:00 P.M. covering the topic of standardized testing. This session is geared towards junior parents and students. A link will be sent out as the meeting date approaches.

Lion For A Day!
Do you know someone interested in JPII? Invite them to spend a day with us and visit classes, meet students and teachers, walk the halls, and experience a “real” school day! A visit makes a HUGE difference in the decision process. All are welcome to come and see if our school is the right fit. 

Please contact Admissions Director Michael Wahle at mwahle@jpiihyannis.org to schedule a visit day. 

This Week:
Mon. Jan 13
Exam Prep: All Classes

Tues. Jan 14
Block A&B Exams
Early Dismissal 11:30 A.M.

Wed. Jan 15
Block C & D Exams
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M

Thurs. Jan 16
Block E&F Exams
Early Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.

Fri. Jan 17
Block G Exam
Early Dismissal at 9:45 A. M.
End of Q2

Looking Ahead:  
Mon. Jan 20:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School

Tues. Jan 21:
Start of Q3

Wed. Jan 22:
7:00 P.M. Junior Guidance Night
                Virtual