These two preschoolers are rotating holy images to look at and singing about Jesus! 🎶✝️

The Student Service Leaders declared “City or Country” Dress-Up Day this week!
Beyond leading service projects for our school, the Student Service Leaders know how to bring the fun and boost school spirit, too! 👏✨



Get your Catholic United Financial raffle ticket today for $10 each...All money raised stays with our awesome school! See your favorite St. John Paul II student, or come see us in the school office to purchase your ticket!
#2026CUFraffle


We are grateful to share the blessing of a new grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lovingly donated by the Coughlin, Dobesh & Radke familes! 💙
Mary's grotto is the start of a Rosary Walk project to be constructed outside the school. We look forward to more opportunities to immerse our students in prayer outdoors!🙏
May Our Lady continue to intercede for us all. 🌹
#BlessedVirginMary #GratefulParish #FaithInCommunity #OurLadyPrayForUs


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


City vs. Country


🎉 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#/


Students - please wear red to Mass.
Also, donuts will be served after Mass!


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
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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 😊

