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No matter how strong or how capable we may feel, there are times when our strength fails. Psalm 73 reminds us that we are not perfect, that stumbling is part of every journey. There will be times when doubt creeps in and fear overwhelms us in our journey, yet the Psalmist declares with fierce conviction that HOPE endures because “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” We will all face challenges this year: academic pressures, struggles in relationships, and personal disappointments. During these times of discouragement, it can be tempting to rely on ourselves or to find a temporary “fix” that brings temporary comfort. Psalm 73:26 calls us back to a deeper truth: God is my strength! In Hebrew, the word strength can mean “rock” or “fortress.” God is not just my strength; He is my rock. In His presence, I find stability, security, and unshakable support. Even when life around me seems to be falling apart, He is not! God is steadfast and unshakable! Though we may be tempted to rely on ourselves in difficult moments, can we invite God’s presence to stay with us? Can we trust that His power is made perfect in our weakness, as St. Paul reminds us? Just look to our patron, St. John Paul II, who in the frailty of his final years showed us that God transforms suffering into strength. Like St. John Paul II, may we in our moments of vulnerability and weakness bear witness to His power working through each of us. |
No matter how strong or how capable we may feel, there are times when our strength fails. Psalm 73 reminds us that we are not perfect, that stumbling is part of every journey. There will be times when doubt creeps in and fear overwhelms us in our journey, yet the Psalmist declares with fierce conviction that HOPE endures because “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” We will all face challenges this year: academic pressures, struggles in relationships, and personal disappointments. During these times of discouragement, it can be tempting to rely on ourselves or to find a temporary “fix” that brings temporary comfort. Psalm 73:26 calls us back to a deeper truth: God is my strength! In Hebrew, the word strength can mean “rock” or “fortress.” God is not just my strength; He is my rock. In His presence, I find stability, security, and unshakable support. Even when life around me seems to be falling apart, He is not! God is steadfast and unshakable! Though we may be tempted to rely on ourselves in difficult moments, can we invite God’s presence to stay with us? Can we trust that His power is made perfect in our weakness, as St. Paul reminds us? Just look to our patron, St. John Paul II, who in the frailty of his final years showed us that God transforms suffering into strength. Like St. John Paul II, may we in our moments of vulnerability and weakness bear witness to His power working through each of us. |
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Callbacks for this year's year's fall play are on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the PAC! If you did not get a chance to audition last week, you can audition on Monday during callbacks. "Clue" The Movie will be shown in the PAC on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and come enjoy this “who done it” classic as we gear up for our fall play! |
Callbacks for this year's year's fall play are on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the PAC! If you did not get a chance to audition last week, you can audition on Monday during callbacks. "Clue" The Movie will be shown in the PAC on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and come enjoy this “who done it” classic as we gear up for our fall play! |
| | We have several Service to School opportunities this week that are still open and need to be filled. Please help if you can! |
We have several Service to School opportunities this week that are still open and need to be filled. Please help if you can! |
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The ACT Prep program is kicking off this year with a FREE practice test THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 13th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in the dining hall. Details about the program will be given at this Wednesday's Junior Jumpstart meeting, but anyone who wants to join the program can fill out the form using the button below! For those who will be joining the ACT Test Prep program, add these future practice test dates to your calendar: Oct. 11th, Nov. 8th, Jan. 10th, Feb. 7th, and March 14th. |
The ACT Prep program is kicking off this year with a FREE practice test THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 13th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in the dining hall. Details about the program will be given at this Wednesday's Junior Jumpstart meeting, but anyone who wants to join the program can fill out the form using the button below! For those who will be joining the ACT Test Prep program, add these future practice test dates to your calendar: Oct. 11th, Nov. 8th, Jan. 10th, Feb. 7th, and March 14th. |
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Offseason baseball workouts started on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Workouts take place Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Bring your glove and any other equipment. Shorts and T-shirts are perfectly acceptable for offseason workouts. |
Offseason baseball workouts started on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Workouts take place Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Bring your glove and any other equipment. Shorts and T-shirts are perfectly acceptable for offseason workouts. |
| | Girl's lacrosse offseason workouts are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. this fall on the lacrosse practice field by the new lacrosse wall. Make sure to join the team GroupMe to stay up-to-date! |
Girl's lacrosse offseason workouts are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. this fall on the lacrosse practice field by the new lacrosse wall. Make sure to join the team GroupMe to stay up-to-date! |
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A reminder that valid physicals are required for student-athletes to participate in any athletics activity, including offseason workouts. |
A reminder that valid physicals are required for student-athletes to participate in any athletics activity, including offseason workouts. |
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All volunteer hours performed over the summer (June 1st-Aug. 13th) must be submitted through the Works of Mercy Google form (only accessible by students) by Sept. 30th in order to count for the 2025-2026 school year. |
All volunteer hours performed over the summer (June 1st-Aug. 13th) must be submitted through the Works of Mercy Google form (only accessible by students) by Sept. 30th in order to count for the 2025-2026 school year. |
| | Yearbook photo make-ups for 9th-11th grade students will be taken during the school day on Friday, Sept. 26th. |
Yearbook photo make-ups for 9th-11th grade students will be taken during the school day on Friday, Sept. 26th. |
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We are looking for a few fun and exciting auction items for this year's Casino Night! If you or your business would like to donate to an auction item or have an idea for an item, please reach out to Charlie Harvey at charlie@jp2chs.com or 252-347-4046. Documentation of your donation will be provided for tax purposes. |
We are looking for a few fun and exciting auction items for this year's Casino Night! If you or your business would like to donate to an auction item or have an idea for an item, please reach out to Charlie Harvey at charlie@jp2chs.com or 252-347-4046. Documentation of your donation will be provided for tax purposes. |
The Daughters of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest has opened for submission. This year's prompt is “Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation.” There are new patriots being discovered all the time, so find one that inspires you! Entries must be submitted electronically by Nov. 1st. See Ms. Thomsen if you would like assistance; her Writing Contest Google Classroom code is e722xu5m. |
The Daughters of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest has opened for submission. This year's prompt is “Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation.” There are new patriots being discovered all the time, so find one that inspires you! Entries must be submitted electronically by Nov. 1st. See Ms. Thomsen if you would like assistance; her Writing Contest Google Classroom code is e722xu5m. |
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Tickets are now available for this year's Parker's Barbecue dinner plates. Purchase tickets now to redeem at any of the 3 Greenville locations October 11-24, 2025. Tickets are $11 each and include a small combination pork barbecue & chicken (leg or thigh) plate with slaw, boiled potatoes, green beans, hush puppies, and corn sticks. Our ticket price is less expensive then buying a small plate directly form Parkers. Does not include a beverage. Support local! |
Tickets are now available for this year's Parker's Barbecue dinner plates. Purchase tickets now to redeem at any of the 3 Greenville locations October 11-24, 2025. Tickets are $11 each and include a small combination pork barbecue & chicken (leg or thigh) plate with slaw, boiled potatoes, green beans, hush puppies, and corn sticks. Our ticket price is less expensive then buying a small plate directly form Parkers. Does not include a beverage. Support local! |
If your student receives the NC Opportunity scholarship:Parents should receive an email from the NCSEAA to endorse the fall scholarship funds for your student. Check you NCSEAA MyPortal login for updates and to endorse the funds. Parents must complete this step in order for JPII to receive the fall scholarship; failure to do so will result in an increase in the student's tuition and fees balance. Questions? Email the NCSEAA. |
If your student receives the NC Opportunity scholarship:Parents should receive an email from the NCSEAA to endorse the fall scholarship funds for your student. Check you NCSEAA MyPortal login for updates and to endorse the funds. Parents must complete this step in order for JPII to receive the fall scholarship; failure to do so will result in an increase in the student's tuition and fees balance. Questions? Email the NCSEAA. |
Fees for fall sports and fall semester elective courses will be billed to all Finalsite tuition accounts for payment in September. Questions? Email Business Manager Mary Ershadi. |
Fees for fall sports and fall semester elective courses will be billed to all Finalsite tuition accounts for payment in September. Questions? Email Business Manager Mary Ershadi. |
United Soccer Coaches has released its 2024-2025 High School Team Academic Awards Winners, and for the first time, both JPII varsity boy's and girls teams made the list; this is the third consecutive year for the girl's team. The boy's team had a 3.5 GPA, while the girl's team had a 3.6 GPA. In total, 302 high schools were recognized: 128 boy's teams and 174 girl's teams. Only three high schools in North Carolina had both their boy's and girl's teams make the list: Charlotte Latin, TC Robertson High School, and JPII. |
United Soccer Coaches has released its 2024-2025 High School Team Academic Awards Winners, and for the first time, both JPII varsity boy's and girls teams made the list; this is the third consecutive year for the girl's team. The boy's team had a 3.5 GPA, while the girl's team had a 3.6 GPA. In total, 302 high schools were recognized: 128 boy's teams and 174 girl's teams. Only three high schools in North Carolina had both their boy's and girl's teams make the list: Charlotte Latin, TC Robertson High School, and JPII. |
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CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, September 7 Happy Birthday Natalie '26 & Zac '26 Velleman & Anna Grace Wamer '29! 🗓 Monday, September 8 Sports Medicine Field Trip 11:30 a.m. Spirit Leader Interest Meeting (110) 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: English -Fall Play Callbacks (PAC) -Film Club in (210) -Gaming Club (406) -Music Club (Senior Dining) -Science Olympiad in (408) -Scrapbooking Club in (204) 4:00 p.m. Girl's Tennis vs. Christ Covenant 4:30 p.m. Boy's JV Soccer vs. Rocky Mount Academy 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 🗓 Tuesday, September 9 11:30 a.m. SGA Officers Meeting (306) 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Science & Social Studies -Drama Club (306) -Mass & Music Ministry Club (PAC) -SADD Club (310) 3:30 p.m. Girl's Tennis at Wayne Christian 4:30 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer at Wayne Christian 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball at Wayne Christian 🗓 Wednesday, September 10 Happy Birthday Dulce Gonzalez '28! 9:30 a.m. Mass with Bishop Luis 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: World Language & Theology -Showing of "Clue" The Movie (PAC) -FCA (314) -Music Club (Senior Dining) -Poetry Out Loud Club (114) -Quiz Bowl (407) 6:00 p.m. Junior Jumpstart (PAC) 🗓 Thursday, September 11 Happy Birthday Brendan Hass '27! 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Math -Battle of the Books (114) -Crochet Club (404) -Drama Club (PAC) -Theatre Tech Club (PAC) -Ultimate Frisbee Club (Turf Field) -Poise & Purpose Club (112) 4:00 p.m. Girl's Tennis vs. Parrott 4:30 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer vs. Parrott 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Parrott 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 JV | Varsity 5:30 p.m. JV Football at Wake Christian 🗓 Friday, September 12 Happy Birthday Peyton Blanton '27 & Anthony Washington '28! Constitution Bee at ECU for Civics & Economics Students 2:30 p.m. -Open Mic Club (PAC) 4:00/5:15 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball at Epiphany 6:00 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer vs. Catholic HS (Virginia Beach) 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 7:00 p.m. Varsity Football at Lawrence Academy 🗓 Saturday, September 13 Happy Birthday AJ Koesters '26! 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon ACT Practice Test (Dining Hall) Open to All Students at No Cost 9:00 a.m. Cross Country Meet at Pirate Invitational 🗓 Sunday, September 14 Happy Birthday Ashleigh Spong '29! |
CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, September 7 Happy Birthday Natalie '26 & Zac '26 Velleman & Anna Grace Wamer '29! 🗓 Monday, September 8 Sports Medicine Field Trip 11:30 a.m. Spirit Leader Interest Meeting (110) 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: English -Fall Play Callbacks (PAC) -Film Club in (210) -Gaming Club (406) -Music Club (Senior Dining) -Science Olympiad in (408) -Scrapbooking Club in (204) 4:00 p.m. Girl's Tennis vs. Christ Covenant 4:30 p.m. Boy's JV Soccer vs. Rocky Mount Academy 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 🗓 Tuesday, September 9 11:30 a.m. SGA Officers Meeting (306) 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Science & Social Studies -Drama Club (306) -Mass & Music Ministry Club (PAC) -SADD Club (310) 3:30 p.m. Girl's Tennis at Wayne Christian 4:30 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer at Wayne Christian 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball at Wayne Christian 🗓 Wednesday, September 10 Happy Birthday Dulce Gonzalez '28! 9:30 a.m. Mass with Bishop Luis 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: World Language & Theology -Showing of "Clue" The Movie (PAC) -FCA (314) -Music Club (Senior Dining) -Poetry Out Loud Club (114) -Quiz Bowl (407) 6:00 p.m. Junior Jumpstart (PAC) 🗓 Thursday, September 11 Happy Birthday Brendan Hass '27! 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Math -Battle of the Books (114) -Crochet Club (404) -Drama Club (PAC) -Theatre Tech Club (PAC) -Ultimate Frisbee Club (Turf Field) -Poise & Purpose Club (112) 4:00 p.m. Girl's Tennis vs. Parrott 4:30 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer vs. Parrott 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Parrott 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 JV | Varsity 5:30 p.m. JV Football at Wake Christian 🗓 Friday, September 12 Happy Birthday Peyton Blanton '27 & Anthony Washington '28! Constitution Bee at ECU for Civics & Economics Students 2:30 p.m. -Open Mic Club (PAC) 4:00/5:15 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball at Epiphany 6:00 p.m. Boy's Varsity Soccer vs. Catholic HS (Virginia Beach) 🎟️ TICKETS | 📺 WATCH 7:00 p.m. Varsity Football at Lawrence Academy 🗓 Saturday, September 13 Happy Birthday AJ Koesters '26! 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon ACT Practice Test (Dining Hall) Open to All Students at No Cost 9:00 a.m. Cross Country Meet at Pirate Invitational 🗓 Sunday, September 14 Happy Birthday Ashleigh Spong '29! |
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Juniors: Applications are being accepted now through Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. for the Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Institute. TLI is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders to take an active role in their community. Through education, networking, peer interaction, and problem solving, the TLI helps prepare students for constructive and responsible involvement in community affairs. Participants will have the opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community-based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from the local community. Participants in the program learn the importance of teamwork and gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader. Last year, JPII seniors Kelcey Bonner and TJ Gribble were selected to participate. The TLI program is broken down into monthly sessions from October to May focusing on different topics that target various aspects of leadership and the Pitt County community. Qualifications - All Applicants Must: - Attend a Pitt County high school (public, private, homeschool)
- Be a junior
- Demonstrate outstanding qualities as existing or potential leaders and possess the desire to affect change in their community
- Attach a one-page résumé
- Attach one signed letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, etc.
- Complete the Teen Leadership Institute online application in its entirety (by Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m.) and have verbal approval from Mrs. Stanley to participate.
Timeline - Aug. 22nd - Online Application Process Opens
- Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. - Application deadline
- Oct. 10th - Advisory Committee meets to review applications and select participants
- Oct. 13th - Students and school administration are notified via email of their selections
- Oct. 22nd at 5:30 p.m. - Opening Reception for the new class of 2025-2026 students
- Session Dates: Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd, Feb. 4th, March 10th, April 1st, and graduation on May 6th
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Juniors: Applications are being accepted now through Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. for the Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Institute. TLI is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders to take an active role in their community. Through education, networking, peer interaction, and problem solving, the TLI helps prepare students for constructive and responsible involvement in community affairs. Participants will have the opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community-based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from the local community. Participants in the program learn the importance of teamwork and gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader. Last year, JPII seniors Kelcey Bonner and TJ Gribble were selected to participate. The TLI program is broken down into monthly sessions from October to May focusing on different topics that target various aspects of leadership and the Pitt County community. Qualifications - All Applicants Must: - Attend a Pitt County high school (public, private, homeschool)
- Be a junior
- Demonstrate outstanding qualities as existing or potential leaders and possess the desire to affect change in their community
- Attach a one-page résumé
- Attach one signed letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, etc.
- Complete the Teen Leadership Institute online application in its entirety (by Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m.) and have verbal approval from Mrs. Stanley to participate.
Timeline - Aug. 22nd - Online Application Process Opens
- Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. - Application deadline
- Oct. 10th - Advisory Committee meets to review applications and select participants
- Oct. 13th - Students and school administration are notified via email of their selections
- Oct. 22nd at 5:30 p.m. - Opening Reception for the new class of 2025-2026 students
- Session Dates: Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd, Feb. 4th, March 10th, April 1st, and graduation on May 6th
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Catholic Charities would like your clean plastic grocery bags! Please deliver bags to Mrs. Tulis. |
Catholic Charities would like your clean plastic grocery bags! Please deliver bags to Mrs. Tulis. |
| | The Savio Society consists of students who serve in one of three ministries for the celebration of the Mass at JPII: - lectors (open to all students)
- altar servers (Catholic students who have received First Communion)
- Mass & music (open to all students)
Students can earn Works of Mercy hours for participating. Email Mrs. Tulis if you have questions. |
The Savio Society consists of students who serve in one of three ministries for the celebration of the Mass at JPII: - lectors (open to all students)
- altar servers (Catholic students who have received First Communion)
- Mass & music (open to all students)
Students can earn Works of Mercy hours for participating. Email Mrs. Tulis if you have questions. |
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Senator Ted Budd will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, Sept 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Rittling Conference Center at Davidson Davie Community College in Thomasville. The event will offer North Carolina high school students the chance to learn about the opportunities for prospective nominees and eligibility requirements for the United States' five military service academies. Representatives from the U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information. High school students of all ages and parents are encouraged to attend. |
Senator Ted Budd will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, Sept 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Rittling Conference Center at Davidson Davie Community College in Thomasville. The event will offer North Carolina high school students the chance to learn about the opportunities for prospective nominees and eligibility requirements for the United States' five military service academies. Representatives from the U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information. High school students of all ages and parents are encouraged to attend. |
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