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 ❤️
Wishing all of you a safe and peaceful Christmas Break!
We will see our amazing students back on Monday, January 5th!
We will see our amazing students back on Monday, January 5th!
Mrs. Olson's 1st grade enjoying angel cookies for the Legend of the Christmas Cookie. A big thank you to Sarah Comp for making the cookies for preschool-2nd grade!
We collected boxes of Hamburger Helper to be donated to the Mitchell Area Food Pantry. Our goal was 150 boxes. How many boxes did we collect? 150 boxes! THANK YOU for your generosity and support of this project!
The students made nativity ornaments to accompany the Christmas baskets for the homebound parishioners and those residing in assisted living/nursing home facilities.
Our Student Service Leaders rang the bell for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign and spread some serious Christmas cheer at County Fair this week.
Preschool is enjoying dressing up and reading Christmas stories this week!
Kindergarten read "The Legend of the Christmas Cookie" and decorated angel cookies.
Kindergarten read the book "The Legend of the Poinsettia" and made our own "red stars" as the book refers to poinsettias.
It's going to be a fun Friday at St. JPII!
Sixth grade practiced real-world fractions, and made some sweet treats this morning!
Christmas Music Program is today at the PAC at 6:30. Students should arrive at 6:15 when doors open (please do not arrive earlier). Attire: Christmas program attire- no blue jeans. We look forward to a joyful evening together as we prepare our hearts for Jesus this Advent. 🕯️🎶
We raised $1,400 for curriculum-based field trip experiences for our amazing students on GivingTuesday! Thank you so much for your incredible support of Catholic education!
Our fundraising website is still open if you would like to make a donation at: https://JPIIGivingTues.givesmart.com
Our fundraising website is still open if you would like to make a donation at: https://JPIIGivingTues.givesmart.com
We met this morning to light the third candle on our Advent wreath: the pink candle of JOY! It's the week to put JOY in our hearts as we anticipate the coming of our Savior. Let JOY be a gift we receive and a light we pass on to others.
Last call to snag your copy of "A Calf, A Star & A King" or other books by student, author & illustrator Scarlett Radke! We look forward to a special reading on Wednesday, December 17 at 2:30 PM.
Book orders can be picked up on Wednesday, December 17 at the school.
Please join us for our Bake Sale on December 20-21st following 5:00, 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses at Holy Family Gathering Space. All proceeds will benefit the 2026 St. John Paul II trip to Washington DC.
