🧩 Ready, set… PUZZLE! 🧩
Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at St. John Paul II School!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. John Paul II Gym | Mitchell, SD
👥 Teams of up to 4 people
🧩 500-piece puzzle
💲 $60 per team
✨ Proceeds support the 5th & 6th Grade class trip to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸
🖱️ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHGZKSDKQXVY8DHFrpLGI9m-HWlMqaZYr5L7tShGr9IyZgNQ/viewform
💳 Pay with Venmo, cash, or check (details in the registration form)
Think you’ve got what it takes to piece together a win? 🏆🧠
#PuzzleCompetition #SJPIISchool #FamilyFun #SupportCatholicEducation #PuzzleNight
Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at St. John Paul II School!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. John Paul II Gym | Mitchell, SD
👥 Teams of up to 4 people
🧩 500-piece puzzle
💲 $60 per team
✨ Proceeds support the 5th & 6th Grade class trip to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸
🖱️ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHGZKSDKQXVY8DHFrpLGI9m-HWlMqaZYr5L7tShGr9IyZgNQ/viewform
💳 Pay with Venmo, cash, or check (details in the registration form)
Think you’ve got what it takes to piece together a win? 🏆🧠
#PuzzleCompetition #SJPIISchool #FamilyFun #SupportCatholicEducation #PuzzleNight
Altar Server Training: The next Altar Server training is this Sunday, January 18 at 6:15 PM at Holy Spirit. (not January 25 as published in the bulletin - sorry for the error!)
Spirit Day tomorrow!
City vs. Country
City vs. Country
Our Catholic United Financial Raffle is starting on Friday, January 16th! See your favorite St. John Paul II Student to hear their adorable sales pitch...and thank you in advance for your support of the raffle! #2026CUFraffle
🎉 Catholic Schools Week 2026 Activities Announced!🎉
We’re excited to celebrate a week full of faith, learning, community, and fun at St. John Paul II School!
⭐ Parents: Be sure to note the starred events—they highlight activities especially important for families, including the Parent Book Study, Dress-up Day, Family Lunch & Adoration, and the Student Talent Show!
📅 January 24–30, 2026
📍 Check out the full schedule in the graphic.
Sign up for the Book Study Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0QcveUwnTvTTOPgDST8bXMNwNB963jcZXPjfawMyjiP4UWA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107523117695428545888
Sign up for Friday Family Lunch Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0rrdBZpj3-Hr5HhSYcDzRxFD8b9W6PH7uaV83iXyomgJA3g/viewform
We can’t wait to celebrate our students, families, faculty, and parish community together! 💙✝️
#CatholicSchoolsWeek #StJohnPaulIISchool #FaithAndExcellence #UnitedinFaithandCommunity #CatholicEducation #ParentLife
We start our Catholic United Financial Raffle on Friday this week. We are looking for volunteers to sell raffle tickets after Mass over the next few weeks. Please sign up if you are available! Thank you in advance for your help with this. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C44ACAB2EA75-2019?fbclid=IwY2xjawPSINJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7b5-kmJtFmxjQMGFhycqc38eNBrjFEu1v7AJRFb44ZG11wEabcqTzLmmNwQ_aem_rNr_9yregm2wJ9LdyiM3ZA#/
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for January 12th to January 16th
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest is on Sunday, January 18th. Registration will begin at noon and the contest will begin at 12:30 at St. John Paul II School gym. Please contact Mike LeBrun with any questions at 605-770-6080.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Volunteer Needed: We are in need of a helper from 8:30 - 9:30 AM on Fridays to assist catechist Briana Mueller with PK/Kindergarten in the CGS atrium. Some minimal training required. This is eligible for parent hours! Please contact Chris Lemmer at clemmer@mitchellcatholic.org if interested.
Please join us to kick-off Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 25th at 9:00 am at Holy Spirit Church. Our amazing students will be singing for us!
Students - please wear red to Mass.
Also, donuts will be served after Mass!
Students - please wear red to Mass.
Also, donuts will be served after Mass!
The Snack Shack will be open tomorrow morning!
📣 Now Hiring | Join Our School Community!
We’re seeking mission-driven individuals who value the Catholic faith, have a heart for youth, and want to help form students for the Kingdom of God. 💙✝️
✨ Open Positions:
• Long-Term 5th/6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Full-time | Begins mid-February | Minimum 6 weeks
• After-School Care Aid
Approx. 3:00–5:30 PM on varying weekdays
• First Grade Paraprofessional
Morning hours | Support a child with special needs
🔗 Learn more & apply:
https://www.johnpaul2.org/page/employment
📩 Help us spread the word by sharing this post!
We’re seeking mission-driven individuals who value the Catholic faith, have a heart for youth, and want to help form students for the Kingdom of God. 💙✝️
✨ Open Positions:
• Long-Term 5th/6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Full-time | Begins mid-February | Minimum 6 weeks
• After-School Care Aid
Approx. 3:00–5:30 PM on varying weekdays
• First Grade Paraprofessional
Morning hours | Support a child with special needs
🔗 Learn more & apply:
https://www.johnpaul2.org/page/employment
📩 Help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Thank you to everyone who purchased books from student and author Scarlett Radke! Because of your support, Scarlett raised $250 for our school. 📚✨
Pictured is a special book reading Scarlett shared with students this past December—we are so proud of her!
Pictured is a special book reading Scarlett shared with students this past December—we are so proud of her!
Reminder the Parent Club is meeting tomorrow Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 at Blarney’s (game room). Please be sure to fill out the RSVP form to plan accordingly. https://form.jotform.com/253645805270155 😊
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for January 5th to January 9th
The Parent Club wanted to send a quick reminder about the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 at Blarney’s (the meeting will be in the game room). We hope you can join! Please be sure to fill out the RSVP form to plan accordingly. https://form.jotform.com/253645805270155 😊
Merry Christmas from your St. John Paul II family!
5th and 6th Grade students from St. John Paul II School are fundraising to go to Washington DC in May 2026. We are having jigsaw puzzle competition on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Location:
St. John Paul II Gym
1510 W Elm St
Mitchell, SD 57301
-Teams of up to Four persons will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle with a prize going to the first team to finish successfully.
Registration for the event is $60 per team (includes the puzzle) which can be paid by:
--Venmo to @jennifer-zens or
--Mail a check to:
Jennifer Zens
1300 Firesteel Drive
Mitchell, SD 57301
-Check-in will take place @ 6:45 pm and puzzling will begin @ 7:00pm.
-Light snacks and water will be available for a goodwill donation.
-Please submit the form and indicate which payment method will be used. Registrations not secured until payment is received.
Register at:
https://forms.gle/mpvJWbQDTg7APteF7
Location:
St. John Paul II Gym
1510 W Elm St
Mitchell, SD 57301
-Teams of up to Four persons will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle with a prize going to the first team to finish successfully.
Registration for the event is $60 per team (includes the puzzle) which can be paid by:
--Venmo to @jennifer-zens or
--Mail a check to:
Jennifer Zens
1300 Firesteel Drive
Mitchell, SD 57301
-Check-in will take place @ 6:45 pm and puzzling will begin @ 7:00pm.
-Light snacks and water will be available for a goodwill donation.
-Please submit the form and indicate which payment method will be used. Registrations not secured until payment is received.
Register at:
https://forms.gle/mpvJWbQDTg7APteF7
Second grade has had a fabulous week!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Preschool-2nd celebrations with birthday cupcakes and singing to Jesus ❤️
