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.
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for December 15th to December 19th
The second graders have been learning so much in preparation for their First Penance and First Communion. It is a joy to help them prepare for these sacraments!
HELP!! We are looking for a few volunteers to sell gift cards after Mass this weekend at 11:00 and 5:00 at Holy Spirit and at 10:30 at Holy Family. Please contact Renee LeBrun or the school office if you are available!
The Snack Shack will be open tomorrow morning!
Today was a very fruitful visit with the kids, sharing about how Jesus is the best gift we will receive this Christmas. The 1st and 2nd graders did a procession to Mary, carrying a flower they made to gift to her. We sang the "Hail Mary" as we processed. They all participated very well and were revenant and excited about their gift to Our Blessed Mother.
We are praying for the children, the JPII staff, and the families!
May you have a blessed Advent season and continue to prepare your heart for His coming.
We are praying for the children, the JPII staff, and the families!
May you have a blessed Advent season and continue to prepare your heart for His coming.
Kindergarten learned about faith, love, mercy, and trust as we learned about St. Juan Diego on his feast day!
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
We gathered this morning to light the second candle on our Advent wreath: the candle of PEACE. Come, Lord Jesus, let your peace rest upon us. Calm our fears, heal our divisions, and help us become instruments of Your peace at school, in our homes, and in the world. Amen.
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.
We unveiled our virtue of the month on Friday with some help from St. Nicholas and Mary Magdalene. Our December virtue is generosity!
Our 5th grade scientists explored worm behavior. Do worms wriggle torward dark, wet environments?
St. John Paul II school lunch menu for December 8th to December 12th
St. Nicholas visited our students today! St. Nicholas's reputation for generosity and kindness gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy. He left our students a gift in their shoes this morning.
