| 2025-2026 CALENDAR The academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Of note: - Aug. 14th - 1st Day of School (Half Day)
- Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 22-Jan. 5 - Christmas Break
- March 4-6 - Mid-winter Break
- April 2-12 - Spring Break
- May 22 - Graduation
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2025-2026 CALENDAR The academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Of note: - Aug. 14th - 1st Day of School (Half Day)
- Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 22-Jan. 5 - Christmas Break
- March 4-6 - Mid-winter Break
- April 2-12 - Spring Break
- May 22 - Graduation
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BOYS at GRACE Christian (Raleigh) Tuesday, Feb. 11th Time TBA GIRLS vs. Parrott Academy Tuesday, Feb. 11th 5:00 p.m. BUY TICKETS A reminder that Booster Club passes are only valid for regular season home games and are not valid for state playoff games. |
BOYS at GRACE Christian (Raleigh) Tuesday, Feb. 11th Time TBA GIRLS vs. Parrott Academy Tuesday, Feb. 11th 5:00 p.m. BUY TICKETS A reminder that Booster Club passes are only valid for regular season home games and are not valid for state playoff games. |
| | Good luck to these swimmers who will participate in the state championships on Tuesday in Greensboro: - Peyton Alcock
- Ryan Cox
- Jack DuBose
- TJ Gribble
- Anna Vause McCarthy
- Hannah Spong
- Michael Spong
- Ava Thomas
- Gaige Vance
- Caroline Williams
- Susan Williams
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Good luck to these swimmers who will participate in the state championships on Tuesday in Greensboro: - Peyton Alcock
- Ryan Cox
- Jack DuBose
- TJ Gribble
- Anna Vause McCarthy
- Hannah Spong
- Michael Spong
- Ava Thomas
- Gaige Vance
- Caroline Williams
- Susan Williams
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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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| | 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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SAVE THE DATES! Students will perform two nights of Broadway tunes on Friday, Feb. 21st and Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. |
SAVE THE DATES! Students will perform two nights of Broadway tunes on Friday, Feb. 21st and Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. |
TAR HEEL STATE APPLICATIONS DUE THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 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 THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 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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The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina has spots available for JPII students each day during the mid-winter break, March 5th-7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina has spots available for JPII students each day during the mid-winter break, March 5th-7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
FEES POSTING TO FINALSITE The following fees will be billed to Finalsite accounts in February: - spring elective courses
- senior graduation fee ($150)
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 ($150)
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 opened 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:
Families of students who used scholarship funding in the fall semester have until Tuesday, Apr. 15th to accept 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 opened 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:
Families of students who used scholarship funding in the fall semester have until Tuesday, Apr. 15th to accept their renewal award offer. MORE INFORMATION |
ROSARY GARDEN UPDATE We have reached 40% of our goal! Thank you to all who have generously contributed to the Fatima Rosary Garden! Prayerfully consider honoring or memorializing a loved one through your donation. Our goal is to fully fund the project by May 1st. |
ROSARY GARDEN UPDATE We have reached 40% of our goal! Thank you to all who have generously contributed to the Fatima Rosary Garden! Prayerfully consider honoring or memorializing a loved one through your donation. Our goal is to fully fund the project by May 1st. |
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CALENDAR UPDATES Tuesday, March 11th is now a half day of school for all students with standardized testing for the following grades (corrected from last week's newsletter): 9th - PreACT 8/9 10th - PreACT 11th - ACT Thursday, April 10th is now a full day of school for all students. Friday, April 11th - no school for all students. CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, February 9 Happy Birthday Mr. Schutt, Presley Cuellar '27, James Carmack '28, & Nikos Pantelidis '28! 🗓 Monday, February 10 2:30 p.m. -Creative Writers Club in 114 -Film Club in 210 -Racket Club on the Tennis Courts -Science Olympiad in 404 & 408 🗓 Tuesday, February 11 Happy Birthday Michael Dunn '26! NCISAA Swimming Championships in Greensboro 11:30 a.m. SGA Overall Meeting at Lunch 2:30 p.m. -Art Club in 307 -SADD Club in 308 -Theatre Club in 204 5:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Parrott Academy (NCISAA State Playoffs - 1st Round) BUY TICKETS Time TBA Varsity Boys Basketball at GRACE Christian in Raleigh (NCISAA State Playoffs - 1st Round) 🗓 Wednesday, February 12 Happy Birthday Alexis Rivera '27! 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saints Shop Open 2:30 p.m. -FCA in Room 314 -Quiz Bowl in Room 407 🗓 Thursday, February 13 Happy Birthday Jam & Jasmine Miranda '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 🗓 Friday, February 14 Half Day of School (1st-4th) 2:30 p.m. -ACT Prep (Science) in Room 407 -Open Mic in the PAC 4:00 p.m. Baseball Scrimmage at ECA 🗓 Saturday, February 15 Happy Birthday Max Lather '28! 9:00 a.m. ACT Practice Test 🗓 Monday, February 17 No School |
CALENDAR UPDATES Tuesday, March 11th is now a half day of school for all students with standardized testing for the following grades (corrected from last week's newsletter): 9th - PreACT 8/9 10th - PreACT 11th - ACT Thursday, April 10th is now a full day of school for all students. Friday, April 11th - no school for all students. CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, February 9 Happy Birthday Mr. Schutt, Presley Cuellar '27, James Carmack '28, & Nikos Pantelidis '28! 🗓 Monday, February 10 2:30 p.m. -Creative Writers Club in 114 -Film Club in 210 -Racket Club on the Tennis Courts -Science Olympiad in 404 & 408 🗓 Tuesday, February 11 Happy Birthday Michael Dunn '26! NCISAA Swimming Championships in Greensboro 11:30 a.m. SGA Overall Meeting at Lunch 2:30 p.m. -Art Club in 307 -SADD Club in 308 -Theatre Club in 204 5:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Parrott Academy (NCISAA State Playoffs - 1st Round) BUY TICKETS Time TBA Varsity Boys Basketball at GRACE Christian in Raleigh (NCISAA State Playoffs - 1st Round) 🗓 Wednesday, February 12 Happy Birthday Alexis Rivera '27! 9:30 a.m. Mass 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saints Shop Open 2:30 p.m. -FCA in Room 314 -Quiz Bowl in Room 407 🗓 Thursday, February 13 Happy Birthday Jam & Jasmine Miranda '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 🗓 Friday, February 14 Half Day of School (1st-4th) 2:30 p.m. -ACT Prep (Science) in Room 407 -Open Mic in the PAC 4:00 p.m. Baseball Scrimmage at ECA 🗓 Saturday, February 15 Happy Birthday Max Lather '28! 9:00 a.m. ACT Practice Test 🗓 Monday, February 17 No School |
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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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MULCH MADNESS IS BACK! Bags are 2 cubic feet of mulch (each bag from Kamlar Corp covers 10-12 square feet 2 inches deep) in four colors (black, brown, natural, or red) that are $5 each. Orders of 25 or more bags can be delivered for free to addresses within a 5-mile radius of the school. Last Day to Order: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Pickup Dates: Thursday & Friday, March 27 & 28, 2025 between 2:00 & 5:00 p.m. Pickup Location: JPII Athletic Campus |
MULCH MADNESS IS BACK! Bags are 2 cubic feet of mulch (each bag from Kamlar Corp covers 10-12 square feet 2 inches deep) in four colors (black, brown, natural, or red) that are $5 each. Orders of 25 or more bags can be delivered for free to addresses within a 5-mile radius of the school. Last Day to Order: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Pickup Dates: Thursday & Friday, March 27 & 28, 2025 between 2:00 & 5:00 p.m. Pickup Location: JPII Athletic Campus |
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Poetry Out Loud & High School Battle of the Books News Sophomore Julia Cadierno represented JPII in the Pitt County Poetry Out Loud competition on Thursday, February 6th. Cadierno competed against students from Innovation Early College High School and Pitt County Early College High School and did a fabulous job reciting her two poems: "Ode to the Head Nod" by Elizabeth Acavedo and "Dream of the Raven" by Ada Limón. The winning student attends IECHS and she will compete in the regional competition in Charlotte later this spring. Many thanks to Ms. Thomsen for coaching Julia; next time you see Julia in the hall, please give her a high five to congratulate her achievement! 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. 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 Sophomore Julia Cadierno represented JPII in the Pitt County Poetry Out Loud competition on Thursday, February 6th. Cadierno competed against students from Innovation Early College High School and Pitt County Early College High School and did a fabulous job reciting her two poems: "Ode to the Head Nod" by Elizabeth Acavedo and "Dream of the Raven" by Ada Limón. The winning student attends IECHS and she will compete in the regional competition in Charlotte later this spring. Many thanks to Ms. Thomsen for coaching Julia; next time you see Julia in the hall, please give her a high five to congratulate her achievement! 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. 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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