✨ Preschool & Kindergarten students have the opportunity each week to participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd--a Montessori-based atrium that invites children into prayer, scripture, and hands-on faith formation.

These two preschoolers are rotating holy images to look at and singing about Jesus! 🎶✝️
about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
CGS atrium
🤠🏙️ Who wore it better — Country or City style?

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! 👏✨
about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
dress up day
dress up day
Dress up day
Today is the big day!

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
about 1 month ago, Renee LeBrun
Raffle
Save the Date! Wednesday, February 11th take the night off of cooking and pick up some pizza (and other goodies) from Papa Murphy's to support our 2026 trip to Washington DC! Just enter DONATE at checkout online, or mention it when you check out in person! Thank you for your support!
about 1 month ago, Renee LeBrun
Papa Murphys
🌸 A Beautiful Gift to Our School 🌸

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
about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
Mary statue
Mary statue
🧩 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
about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
Puzzle competition
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!)
about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
Altar Server training schedule
Spirit Day tomorrow!
City vs. Country
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Herrmann
Spirit Day
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
about 1 month ago, Renee LeBrun
Raffle Info

🎉 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

about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
Catholic Schools Week 2026

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#/

about 1 month ago, St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for January 12th to January 16th
about 1 month ago, Renee LeBrun
lunch menu
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.
about 2 months ago, Renee LeBrun
Free Throw Contest
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.
about 2 months ago, St. John Paul II School
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!
about 2 months ago, Renee LeBrun
CSW Choir
The Snack Shack will be open tomorrow morning!
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Herrmann
Come and get your snacks!
📣 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

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about 2 months ago, St. John Paul II School
Now Hiring
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!
about 2 months ago, St. John Paul II School
book reading for school
book reading for school
book reading for school
book reading for school
book reading for school

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 😊

about 2 months ago, Sarah Timmer
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for January 5th to January 9th
about 2 months ago, Renee LeBrun
Lunch menu