Both Arkansas Girls State and Arkansas Boys State are immersive civics education programs designed for young women and men who have completed their junior year of high school.
St. Joseph School is proud to have Isabella Garrett and Olivia Keisling representing our school at Arkansas Girls State. The Arkansas Girls State program has been around since 1942 and aims to teach future generations of Arkansans citizens to be actively involved in their communities and government at every level.
St. Joseph School is also proud to have Kayden Kordsmeier and Gabriel Washum representing our school at Arkansas Boys State. Boys State has been around since 1940 and strives to transform the next generation of leaders throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond.
Congratulations Isabelle, Olivia, Kayden, and Gabriel!
CONGRATULATIONS to St. Joseph Senior Bryce Mallett! Bryce has been offered the University of Central Arkansas Achievement Scholarship valued at $26,000 and the University of Arkansas Chancellor's Scholarship valued at $32,000. Outstanding work, Bryce!
Don't forget! St. Joseph School will have Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday (K-6) and Thursday (7-12), and there will be early dismissal times Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. Please refer to school emails for more information. If you have questions, contact the school office.
Mark your calendars! Before we celebrate the Family Activity Center's 30th Anniversary next year, the Booster Club is working on giving the FAC (gym) an update, specifically the lobby and other needed areas. In an effort to celebrate the history of the gym and hopefully raise some funds to help offset the costs, the Booster Club will be hosting a Bulldog Spirit Night at the gym. More details will come out soon! As always, thank you for supporting our SJS Athletic Program! Go Bulldogs!
Reminder: 2024-2025 Course Requests (6th-11th grade) and Honors Applications (8th-11th grade) are due March 14! Please contact Ms. Karen Davis if you have questions, kdavis@sjbulldogs.org or (501) 329-5741.
St. Joseph School strives for academic excellence in a nurturing, safe environment. To work at St. Joseph is to be a part of a family who truly cares and supports the personal career growth of each faculty and staff member. We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill positions for the 2024-2025 school year. To learn more, visit https://www.stjosephconway.org/page/employment-opportunities.
We have a lot of birthdays to celebrate this month! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to each faculty & staff member on their special day!
Larry Trussell, Practical Arts Dept. Chair, Computer I, Introduction to Film, Oral Communications Teacher, & Head Cross Country Coach
Karen Ferrer, Science Dept. Chair, & Algebra I, Algebra II, Chemistry Teacher
Brittany Moragne, Preschool 4 Teacher
Cara Pizzolatto, Grade 4 Language Arts & Religion Teacher
Jackie Elsinger, Food Preparation, Forensic Science/Zoology, Science 7, & Science 8 Teacher
Laura Williams, Director of After School Care Program, Extended Care, Summer Camp & Little Dribblers
Karen Davis, High School Counselor, Social Studies Dept. Chair, & Concurrent World History Teacher
Charlotte Paladino, Preschool 3/4 Aide
Bradley Fornash, Director of School Safety
CONGRATULATIONS to St. Joseph Senior Carolina Ferrer! Carolina has been offered the Hendrix College Provost's Scholarship valued at $151,400, the Centre College Colonel Scholarship valued at $112,000, and the Colorado College University Scholarships & Grants valued at $71,024. Outstanding work, Carolina!
CONGRATULATIONS to Drew Decker on being accepted to the University of Central Arkansas and being awarded the University Scholarship, valued at $18,000. Drew has also been accepted to University of Arkansas Honors College and has been awarded the Academy Scholarship, valued at $20,000. Way to go, Drew! #FaithLearningLiving
A love of family, the Catholic faith and teaching--that is St. Joseph School High School's Science, Basic Food Prep, Forensics, and Zoology Teacher, Mrs. Jackie Elsinger, and our February Teacher Spotlight!
CONGRATULATIONS to Christian Stobaugh for being accepted to the University of Central Arkansas and and being awarded the Achievement Scholarship, valued at $26,000!
On Tuesday, St. Joseph Middle School had adoration with Father Daniel. "He gave such great examples about what adoration is, how we can grow closer to Jesus in the Eucharist, and how to open our hearts to him in this time," said Mrs. Belew, K-6 Assistant Principal. What a beautiful time of prayer and learning with Fr. Daniel!
St. Joseph 4th graders started a weekly newspaper this year that includes interviews, comics, and ads. They even make their own copies at home every week to distribute. "We hope to grow this next year. They did this all on their own! I love how creative it is!" said Mrs. Belew, K-6 Assistant Principal. Way to go, 4th grade students!
Our 2024-25 kindergarten classes are filling up quickly, and kindergarten screenings begin in March! Now is the time to secure your spot! All incoming SJS kindergarteners will be LEARNS eligible which can provide approximately $6,856 towards a quality Catholic education.
Other grade levels, PreK - 12th grade, have spots available, but they are filling up quickly! If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Heathscott, our Registrar, at 501-513-6808 or visit www.stjosephconway.org for more information and APPLY TODAY!
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open at St. Joseph School! To qualify for financial assistance from the Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts Program, a child must:
*be entering kindergarten
*have a qualifying condition under IDEA
*be a child of an active military personnel or first responder
*have been in the Foster Care Program
* or have attended a public "D" or "F" rated school in 2023-2024
Come join the SJS family! You can find all admissions and financial aid information online, www.stjosephconway.org, or call 501-513-6808. #FaithLearningLiving
Attention SJS Families: ACE Scholarships applications for those seeking financial assistance are now open for the 2024-25 school year. This scholarship is available for students in K-12th grade. The applications will remain open through April 15th. For the application and more information, visit https://online.factsmgt.com/grant.../inst/4NF04/landing-page .
St. Joseph Middle School loved having UCA Occupational Therapy Students on campus this week! #FaithLearningLiving
St. Joseph School will be closed today, 1/22/2024, due to freezing rain and hazardous road conditions. It will be an AMI day for students. Stay safe!
St. Joseph School will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow morning, 1/22/2024, due to the possibility of inclement weather. Start time will be 10 AM. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor the weather.
St. Joseph School will be open for onsite instruction on Friday, January 19, 2024. We are excited to have all of our bulldogs back on campus!