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The eighth-graders recently participated in a three-day leadership program during their class trip to CYO Camp Rancho Framasa in Nashville, Indiana.

While some of the public schools in the area did not have classes on Good Friday, the students at STJSP were not only at school — but they were also taking part in a variety of services and prayer opportunities that helped them focus on the significance of the day.

Some of the middle school students recently shared their thoughts. “I love that in STSJP we are more than just teachers and students; we are a family,” seventh-grader Elyse said. “At STSJP you feel welcome no matter who you are.”

This December the Knights of Columbus generously donated funds to allow us to give our teachers and staff much-deserved bonuses. This has been happening for many years now and most parishioners have no idea. As a Knight myself, I am aware of the great amount of charitable work that our local K of C does every year.

The pastorate school is hosting two open houses for families who might be interested in finding out more about STSJP’s programs, cost, assistance, and enrollment opportunities at the Preschool-8th grade school.

The new website — stsjp.org — serves as a hub of information like lunch menus, school calendar, and other important updates. “It’s all up-to-date and in one place,” Facista said. “I’m excited about the ‘meet our teachers’ section of the website where parents can get to know our teachers better!”

Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick continues to operate as a school without a full mask mandate.  However, we will continue to enforce masking in congested areas and will enforce social distancing to the extent possible. Following the guidance from the Indiana Department of Health, here is our updated Covid-19 policy.

To read STSJP's Learning Plan, submitted to the Indiana Department Education in response to the COVID-19 crisis, click here.