ALL SCHOOL NEWS

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn
Join us for JPII in Bloom our Annual Blue & Gold Gala on Friday, May 16 at Oyster Harbors. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and a great way to show that you believe in our students today AND tomorrow. Please join us at JPII in Bloom and help the garden that is St. John Paul II School flourish! Sponsorships and tickets are available HERE.

Thank you!
The cast and crew of Mary Poppins thanks you for your support of their performance. Many hours of rehearsal went into this production and we hope you enjoyed the show! 

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

Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 A.M.: Our Lady of Fatima Chapel 

MORNING PRAYER:  Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30 A.M. in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

CONFESSION: By appointment. Please email Father Chris.

A Beautiful Lenten Tradition-All Are Welcome
The Shadow Stations of the Cross will be presented by our 5-8 Campus Ministry Students, along with a Light Show Reflection by Grade 5. This will take place in the High School Division auditorium on April 16 at 6:30 P.M. This presentation is a beautiful Lenten tradition that provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the Passion and death of our Lord. All students and their families are invited to attend. Please click HERE to see more information.

From the Health Offices:
It is time for our annual Health Screenings. In the weeks following the April vacation, until the end of the school year, our School Nurses will conduct various health screenings 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.

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 28th.
Laura Linnell at llinnell@jpiihyannis.org (Prep Division) or
Ellen Byrd, MSN, RN at ebyrd@jpiihyannis.org  (High School Division) 

The schedule of the screenings at St. John Paul II School is as follows:
Entire Prep division: 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 (contact Allison McLeod or Ellen Byrd for questions). 

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.

The Knights of Columbus, Council 13388, of Christ the King Parish Catholic High School Scholarship.
This scholarship is open to students entering grades 9-12 at St. John Paul II School who are active members of Christ the King parish, have a strong academic record and a demonstrated financial need. Additionally, applicants must receive a letter of recommendation from the pastor. Students should work with Michael Wahle, Admissions Director at St. John Paul II School to apply for the scholarship. Email Mr. Wahle at mwahle@JPIIHyannis.org for more information. The final award selection will be made by the Knights of Columbus. Deadline for application is April 17.

Game of the Week is BACK!
This week’s Game of the Week is on Saturday, April 19 at 11 A.M. Come watch the JPII Lions men’s baseball team play Archbishop Williams at McKeon Park. 

Come support your fellow classmates and athletes!

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

School Store Hours:
This Week: 
Tues. 4/15

Looking Ahead: 
4/21-4/25 No School

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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Calendars for April
April Lunch & Breakfast Menus

April Activities

A reminder to purchase your 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 yearbooks. Questions? Please email dsiscoe@jpiihyannis.org. All yearbook orders must be made by May 1.

Earth Day Service Opportunity
Sophie Jansen is helping the Osterville library in organizing a trash cleanup for Earth Day and Osterville. For those students and families who are around during April vacation and want some service hours, please see the attached flyer and help come clean up Osterville village!

Shadow Stations of the Cross
The Shadow Stations of the Cross will be presented by our 5-8 Campus Ministry Students, along with a Light Show Reflection by Grade 5. This will take place in the High School Division auditorium on April 16 at 6:30 P.M. This presentation is a beautiful Lenten tradition that provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the Passion and death of our Lord. All students and their families are invited to attend. Please note that participation in the presentation is mandatory for fifth-graders. Please click HERE to see more information.

Lunch Volunteers
Please sign up HERE. It can be once a week, once a month, whatever works! We are always looking for volunteers at lunch.

This Week:
Wed. April 16
6:30 P.M: Shadow Stations of the Cross

Thurs. April 17
11:24 Dismissal
No Barnstable Buses

Fri. April 18
Good Friday
No School

Looking Ahead
April 20
He is Risen!
Happy Easter

April 21-25
No School

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION

Uniform Update!
Don’t forget that when we return from April vacation students are allowed to wear the school polo shirt as an alternative to the button down. Take this time to make sure that your polos are still in good shape-it will be warm soon!

Need a new polo? The link to order is HERE.

Juniors, Seniors and their guests are invited to The JPII Golden Gala Prom
This year the prom will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 P.M. at The Club at New Seabury, 95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee MA.

Invitations/RSVP with QR code will be sent via US Mail to JPII students
Guest forms available in the main office and due: April 29 RSVP deadline: April 29

Payment: $90 per person due by May 2 (cash or check to the main office)

Class of 2026: Show your JPII Spirit at  Fenway Park on June 9 
Come see the Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Sales will begin Monday, April 14th during lunch. Transportation via school bus will be provided at no additional cost. We will leave the JPII parking lot promptly at  3:30pm and will return after 11:00 P.M.

Payment: $40 per person (cash or check to the main office)
RSVP deadline WITH payment is Monday, May 12, 2025 
ACT FAST!!!  SEATS are LIMITED to 50

Don’t forget to buy your yearbook!
Seniors will receive a yearbook as part of Senior Week. All other students interested in a yearbook should purchase one using this link

Children’s Cove to visit during lunch on April 28
Team members from Children’s Cove will be joining us at the high school on Monday, April 28th during both lunches to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more HERE

Senior Class Events:
Graduation season is quickly approaching. Please take a moment to save these dates in your calendars so you are ready for what promises to be a fun and exciting time for your senior!

Senior Events

This Week:
Wed. April 16
3:00 Engineering Club

Thurs. April 17
11:24 Dismissal
No Barnstable Buses

Fri. April 18
Good Friday
No School

Looking Ahead:  
April 20 
He is Risen!
Happy Easter

April 21-25 
No School