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 ❤️
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.
