This week is Catholic Schools Week and this year's theme is "Open Wide the Doors for Christ." Each day will have its own variation on the theme: Monday: Open Wide the Doors for...GRATITUDE Tuesday: Open Wide the Doors for...COMMUNITY Wednesday: Open Wide the Doors for...FAITH Thursday: Open Wide the Doors for...SERVICE Friday: Open Wide the Doors for...JOY |
This week is Catholic Schools Week and this year's theme is "Open Wide the Doors for Christ." Each day will have its own variation on the theme: - Monday: Open Wide the Doors for...GRATITUDE
- Tuesday: Open Wide the Doors for...COMMUNITY
- Wednesday: Open Wide the Doors for...FAITH
- Thursday: Open Wide the Doors for...SERVICE
- Friday: Open Wide the Doors for...JOY
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SPRING SPORTS The spring sports season is right around the corner - officially starting on Monday, Feb. 10th. If you plan to participate in the following sports, the deadline to fulfill all of the requirements to participate in sports (if you have not played a sport this year) is Monday, Feb. 3rd: - baseball
- boys golf
- boys or girls lacrosse
- girls soccer
- softball
- boys tennis
- track & field
Schedules for each sport are now available on jp2sports.comand will be added to the school calendar soon. |
SPRING SPORTS The spring sports season is right around the corner - officially starting on Monday, Feb. 10th. If you plan to participate in the following sports, the deadline to fulfill all of the requirements to participate in sports (if you have not played a sport this year) is Monday, Feb. 3rd: - baseball
- boys golf
- boys or girls lacrosse
- girls soccer
- softball
- boys tennis
- track & field
Schedules for each sport are now available on jp2sports.comand will be added to the school calendar soon. |
| | Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Garden In December, Mrs. Tulis shared with the school community plans for a rosary garden and how to help bring this project to reality. Click here if you are interested in learning more or would like to contribute. |
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Garden In December, Mrs. Tulis shared with the school community plans for a rosary garden and how to help bring this project to reality. Click here if you are interested in learning more or would like to contribute. |
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The winter formal, which is a benefit for Fr. Gaston's Little Angels, has been rescheduled to THIS SATURDAY, February 1st from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are $10 each. Students who would like to invite guests who are not JPII students will need to submit an Event Guest Permission Form to Mrs. Christopher no later than the end of the day THIS TUESDAY, Jan. 28th. |
The winter formal, which is a benefit for Fr. Gaston's Little Angels, has been rescheduled to THIS SATURDAY, February 1st from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are $10 each. Students who would like to invite guests who are not JPII students will need to submit an Event Guest Permission Form to Mrs. Christopher no later than the end of the day THIS TUESDAY, Jan. 28th. |
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| | The deadline to purchase your copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook is rapidly approaching! To ensure you get one, purchase yours now! |
The deadline to purchase your copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook is rapidly approaching! To ensure you get one, purchase yours now! |
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NEEDED: HOST FAMILIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR A host family is responsible for providing a loving environment and transportation to school. Host families receive a stipend to offset the expenses of hosting and the students cover many of their expenses including school tuition, health insurance, phone plan, etc. while in the USA. We are looking for 5-10 families who would be willing to host an international student for the 2025-2026 school year. Families who receive JPII financial aid can fulfill all of their service-to-school hours by hosting an international student. If you are interested in hosting an international student next school year, please email Doug Smith. |
NEEDED: HOST FAMILIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR A host family is responsible for providing a loving environment and transportation to school. Host families receive a stipend to offset the expenses of hosting and the students cover many of their expenses including school tuition, health insurance, phone plan, etc. while in the USA. We are looking for 5-10 families who would be willing to host an international student for the 2025-2026 school year. Families who receive JPII financial aid can fulfill all of their service-to-school hours by hosting an international student. If you are interested in hosting an international student next school year, please email Doug Smith. |
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| Support all academic areas at JPII with an adult-friendly evening of fun, fellowship, and food at the Low Country Boil on February 8th. Table sponsorships & individual tickets are available. Each ticket gets you all the Frogmore stew you can eat, desserts, and several non-alcoholic beverages; adult beverages will also be available for purchase. There will also be a raffle with more than 35 prizes valued at $100 or more and a silent auction for higher-priced items. Lastly, challenge your friends in the Super Bowl Squares contest. Questions? Email Charlie Harvey. |
Support all academic areas at JPII with an adult-friendly evening of fun, fellowship, and food at the Low Country Boil on February 8th. Table sponsorships & individual tickets are available. Each ticket gets you all the Frogmore stew you can eat, desserts, and several non-alcoholic beverages; adult beverages will also be available for purchase. There will also be a raffle with more than 35 prizes valued at $100 or more and a silent auction for higher-priced items. Lastly, challenge your friends in the Super Bowl Squares contest. Questions? Email Charlie Harvey. |
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Pre-orders for the 2025 Low Country Boil special edition Comfort Colors T-shirt are available now through Tuesday, Jan. 28th at 12:00 noon. Shirts are $25 each or 2 or more for $20 each. Order yours today to have it before February 8th. |
Pre-orders for the 2025 Low Country Boil special edition Comfort Colors T-shirt are available now through Tuesday, Jan. 28th at 12:00 noon. Shirts are $25 each or 2 or more for $20 each. Order yours today to have it before February 8th. |
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Enjoy a meal on THIS WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29th at the Lynndale Shoppes location of Cuccinella's Pizzeria and support JPII; 10% of all sales from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. will be donated to the school. Please wear JPII apparel to help spread the word about our wonderful school. Bring family and friends and enjoy a pizza, a tasty grinder, fresh salads, and homemade Italian ice. |
Enjoy a meal on THIS WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29th at the Lynndale Shoppes location of Cuccinella's Pizzeria and support JPII; 10% of all sales from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. will be donated to the school. Please wear JPII apparel to help spread the word about our wonderful school. Bring family and friends and enjoy a pizza, a tasty grinder, fresh salads, and homemade Italian ice. |
| | The 4th annual golf tournament to support the athletic department is Thursday, March 13th at 12:30 p.m. at Greenville Country Club. Enter a foursome or come as an individual. Player packages include lunch and non-alcoholic drinks; mulligans and red bombs will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the low-scoring teams and throughout the day there will be several contests for individual talents including a 19th hole putting contest. Questions? Call Charlie Harvey at 252-347-4046. |
The 4th annual golf tournament to support the athletic department is Thursday, March 13th at 12:30 p.m. at Greenville Country Club. Enter a foursome or come as an individual. Player packages include lunch and non-alcoholic drinks; mulligans and red bombs will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the low-scoring teams and throughout the day there will be several contests for individual talents including a 19th hole putting contest. Questions? Call Charlie Harvey at 252-347-4046. |
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TAR HEEL STATE APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 15TH Tar Heel Girls or Boys State is a week-long practical study of the structure and operation of the NC state government. The non-partisan program takes a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function. Citizens—as the participants are known—develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government. The program truly aids in developing our future leaders and provides team-building activities and some fun along the way. Girls website: alathgs.com - dates: June 21-27 at Campbell University Applications are now available and due by February 15, 2025. Please see Ms. Blanton with any questions. |
TAR HEEL STATE APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 15TH Tar Heel Girls or Boys State is a week-long practical study of the structure and operation of the NC state government. The non-partisan program takes a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function. Citizens—as the participants are known—develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government. The program truly aids in developing our future leaders and provides team-building activities and some fun along the way. Girls website: alathgs.com - dates: June 21-27 at Campbell University Applications are now available and due by February 15, 2025. Please see Ms. Blanton with any questions. |
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THIS FRIDAY, Jan. 31st is our application priority deadline. Rising 9th grade students or students considering transferring to JPII for the 2025-2026 school year should submit their application now! Sign in to your Finalsite Enrollment account and choose "Add a new student." This is for new students, not re-enrollment for current students. |
THIS FRIDAY, Jan. 31st is our application priority deadline. Rising 9th grade students or students considering transferring to JPII for the 2025-2026 school year should submit their application now! Sign in to your Finalsite Enrollment account and choose "Add a new student." This is for new students, not re-enrollment for current students. |
FEES POSTING TO FINALSITE The following fees will be billed to Finalsite accounts in February: - spring elective courses
- senior graduation fee ($100)
If you have any questions, please contact Business Manager Mrs. Ershadi. |
FEES POSTING TO FINALSITE The following fees will be billed to Finalsite accounts in February: - spring elective courses
- senior graduation fee ($100)
If you have any questions, please contact Business Manager Mrs. Ershadi. |
Important dates for the Opportunity Scholarship are coming up: For NEW APPLICANTS - families that did not apply this year:
The application for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Thursday, Feb. 6th, 2025 and ends Thursday, Mar. 6th, 2025. MORE INFORMATION For RENEWING FAMILIES - all families that received the scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year:
Beginning Monday, Jan. 27th, students who used scholarship funding the previous fall semester will receive an offer to renew their scholarship. Families have until Tuesday, Apr. 15th to respond to their renewal award offer. MORE INFORMATION |
Important dates for the Opportunity Scholarship are coming up: For NEW APPLICANTS - families that did not apply this year:
The application for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Thursday, Feb. 6th, 2025 and ends Thursday, Mar. 6th, 2025. MORE INFORMATION For RENEWING FAMILIES - all families that received the scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year:
Beginning Monday, Jan. 27th, students who used scholarship funding the previous fall semester will receive an offer to renew their scholarship. Families have until Tuesday, Apr. 15th to respond to their renewal award offer. MORE INFORMATION |
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Donell Albritton is the new head coach of Saints softball. Albritton played college baseball at Elizabeth City State University from 1989-1992. His coaching experience includes: - Eastern Christian Homeschool (2017-2020)
- Travel softball (2022-2024)
- Pitt Greenville Softball League (2021-2023)
Aside from coaching, he is a personal hitting instructor for softball and baseball. In 2018, Albritton founded Precision Showcase Baseball, a travel organization. |
Donell Albritton is the new head coach of Saints softball. Albritton played college baseball at Elizabeth City State University from 1989-1992. His coaching experience includes: - Eastern Christian Homeschool (2017-2020)
- Travel softball (2022-2024)
- Pitt Greenville Softball League (2021-2023)
Aside from coaching, he is a personal hitting instructor for softball and baseball. In 2018, Albritton founded Precision Showcase Baseball, a travel organization. |
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CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, January 26 Happy Birthday Jake Wojciechowski '25, Logan Cox '26, and Kensey Caporossi '27! 🗓 Monday, January 27 Happy Birthday Hannah Kaoud '26! 2:30 p.m. -Creative Writers Club in 114 -Film Club in 210 -Racket Club on the Tennis Courts -Science Olympiad in 404 & 408 6:00 p.m. Honor Society Inductions in the PAC 🗓 Tuesday, January 28 2:30 p.m. Theatre Club in Room 204 4:00/5:30/7:00 p.m. JV Boys/Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Cape Fear Academy BUY TICKETS 🗓 Wednesday, January 29 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Dine Around at Cucinella's (Lynncroft Shopping Center) 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saints Shop Open 2:30 p.m. -FCA in Room 314 -Quiz Bowl in Room 407 3:00 p.m. Concussion Baseline Testing Upstairs in the Gym 5:00 p.m. Wrestling: Clayton HS 🗓 Thursday, January 30 Happy Birthday Valerie Raya '26! 7:30 a.m. Weekly Rosary in the Chapel 2:30 p.m. -Battle of the Books/Poetry Out Loud in Room 114 -Crochet Club in Room 404 -Ultimate Frisbee Club on the Turf Field 5:30/7:00 p.m. Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys vs. Christ Covenant BUY TICKETS 🗓 Friday, January 31 Deadline for Yearbook Ads 2:30 p.m. -ACT Prep (English/Reading) in Room 407 -Open Mic in the PAC 6:15 p.m. Conference Championships Swim Meet at ECU Minges Natatorium 4:00/5:30/7:00 p.m. JV Boys/Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball at Parrott Academy 🗓 Saturday, February 1 Happy Birthday Keegan Jones '28! Time TBA Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Washington County (Strictly Girls Showcase at Greene Central HS) 7:30-10:30 p.m. Winterfest Winter Formal Dance BUY TICKETS |
CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, January 26 Happy Birthday Jake Wojciechowski '25, Logan Cox '26, and Kensey Caporossi '27! 🗓 Monday, January 27 Happy Birthday Hannah Kaoud '26! 2:30 p.m. -Creative Writers Club in 114 -Film Club in 210 -Racket Club on the Tennis Courts -Science Olympiad in 404 & 408 6:00 p.m. Honor Society Inductions in the PAC 🗓 Tuesday, January 28 2:30 p.m. Theatre Club in Room 204 4:00/5:30/7:00 p.m. JV Boys/Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Cape Fear Academy BUY TICKETS 🗓 Wednesday, January 29 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Dine Around at Cucinella's (Lynncroft Shopping Center) 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saints Shop Open 2:30 p.m. -FCA in Room 314 -Quiz Bowl in Room 407 3:00 p.m. Concussion Baseline Testing Upstairs in the Gym 5:00 p.m. Wrestling: Clayton HS 🗓 Thursday, January 30 Happy Birthday Valerie Raya '26! 7:30 a.m. Weekly Rosary in the Chapel 2:30 p.m. -Battle of the Books/Poetry Out Loud in Room 114 -Crochet Club in Room 404 -Ultimate Frisbee Club on the Turf Field 5:30/7:00 p.m. Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys vs. Christ Covenant BUY TICKETS 🗓 Friday, January 31 Deadline for Yearbook Ads 2:30 p.m. -ACT Prep (English/Reading) in Room 407 -Open Mic in the PAC 6:15 p.m. Conference Championships Swim Meet at ECU Minges Natatorium 4:00/5:30/7:00 p.m. JV Boys/Varsity Girls/Varsity Boys Basketball at Parrott Academy 🗓 Saturday, February 1 Happy Birthday Keegan Jones '28! Time TBA Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Washington County (Strictly Girls Showcase at Greene Central HS) 7:30-10:30 p.m. Winterfest Winter Formal Dance BUY TICKETS |
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| Gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends provide unrestricted funding to allow JPII to tackle unforeseen challenges and seize opportunities as they arise. Every gift makes a difference and, collectively, our community can provide our young men and women with the opportunity to receive an outstanding Catholic education. Your donation can be made in memory of or in honor of someone to pass on a legacy of Catholic education. |
Gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends provide unrestricted funding to allow JPII to tackle unforeseen challenges and seize opportunities as they arise. Every gift makes a difference and, collectively, our community can provide our young men and women with the opportunity to receive an outstanding Catholic education. Your donation can be made in memory of or in honor of someone to pass on a legacy of Catholic education. |
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Poetry Out Loud & High School Battle of the Books News - The Poetry Out Loud Competition is Thursday, Feb. 6th at 5:30 p.m. at ECU in Brewster Building Room C103. JPII student Julia Cadierno will be competing, so please come out to cheer her on!
- The high school Battle of the Books team will compete in April (location TBA). If you love reading, join us. We can take a team of six, so we have space even if you read one book.
- Friday is the last day to submit poems for the North Carolina Poetry Society student contests.
The Poetry Out Loud & Battle of the Books clubs meet on Thursdays in Room 114. For links to the contests go to our Writing Contest Google Classroom - this is the code Esqusmh. Questions? Email Ms. Thomsen. |
Poetry Out Loud & High School Battle of the Books News - The Poetry Out Loud Competition is Thursday, Feb. 6th at 5:30 p.m. at ECU in Brewster Building Room C103. JPII student Julia Cadierno will be competing, so please come out to cheer her on!
- The high school Battle of the Books team will compete in April (location TBA). If you love reading, join us. We can take a team of six, so we have space even if you read one book.
- Friday is the last day to submit poems for the North Carolina Poetry Society student contests.
The Poetry Out Loud & Battle of the Books clubs meet on Thursdays in Room 114. For links to the contests go to our Writing Contest Google Classroom - this is the code Esqusmh. Questions? Email Ms. Thomsen. |
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ECU is hosting an Allied Health Career Expo on Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the East Carolina Heart Institute. Learn from healthcare professionals in careers like Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology and Imaging, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology. Click here to learn more and register to attend. |
ECU is hosting an Allied Health Career Expo on Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the East Carolina Heart Institute. Learn from healthcare professionals in careers like Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology and Imaging, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology. Click here to learn more and register to attend. |
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| The Ulster Project of Greenville is looking for families with teens ages 14-16 to host a northern Irish teen for 3 weeks this summer. Both teens, visiting and hosting, will have a schedule of fun activities, service projects, day trips, trips to Washington D.C. and Busch Gardens, attending church services, time of discoveries, and more. Visiting teens can share a bedroom with the host teen. Most days will be dropping off in the morning and picking up in the evening. Help with drop off and pick up is available. The project is free of charge and provides service hours. Families can express interest via email or by calling Silvia Frizzelle at 252-258-5963. |
The Ulster Project of Greenville is looking for families with teens ages 14-16 to host a northern Irish teen for 3 weeks this summer. Both teens, visiting and hosting, will have a schedule of fun activities, service projects, day trips, trips to Washington D.C. and Busch Gardens, attending church services, time of discoveries, and more. Visiting teens can share a bedroom with the host teen. Most days will be dropping off in the morning and picking up in the evening. Help with drop off and pick up is available. The project is free of charge and provides service hours. Families can express interest via email or by calling Silvia Frizzelle at 252-258-5963. |
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Coach Jeff Lebo’s 16th Annual Summer Basketball Camp in Greenville is set for June 23-26 for boys and girls ages 5-13. Expect lots of fun, fundamentals, and friendship throughout each session. Players can choose half or full day sessions as they hit the hardwood this summer! Visit www.RisingStarsHoops.net for all camp details and take advantage of early registration discounts. |
Coach Jeff Lebo’s 16th Annual Summer Basketball Camp in Greenville is set for June 23-26 for boys and girls ages 5-13. Expect lots of fun, fundamentals, and friendship throughout each session. Players can choose half or full day sessions as they hit the hardwood this summer! Visit www.RisingStarsHoops.net for all camp details and take advantage of early registration discounts. |
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