St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to hazardous road conditions. This will be an AMI day for students. #FaithLearningLiving

Back in April, we announced that St. Joseph School received a generous gift of $150,000 from the Adcock Family Foundation to be used towards the purchase of a NEW BUS, and today, that bus–a 2024 Model Integrated CE S (PB105)--is HERE! A BIG THANK YOU to Bunny and Carol Adcock with the Adcock Family Foundation who made the purchase of this bus possible, and THANK YOU to Mr. John Ben Scherrey '01 and Mrs. Ashley Newman who were instrumental in helping with the Adcock Family Foundation grant request.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to St. Joseph School faculty & staff celebrating a birthday this month: Ms. Karen Wilson, High School Library Media Specialist Mrs. Lindsey Thompson, Grade 5 Teacher, Language Arts & Religion Mrs. Amy Evans, Preschool 4 Teacher Mrs. Carrie Simon, Director of Preschool Mrs. Morgan Bacon, Grade 3 Teacher We hope each of you have an amazing birthday month!

CONGRATULATIONS our Elementary & Middle School Saints in the Making students for November! We are so proud of you!

Reminder! The PTO fundraiser only has a few days left. Don't forget to turn in your calendar this week! They can be turned into your child's teacher or the school office.

St. Joseph School will be closed November 20-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you and your family the very best this Thanksgiving! "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." --1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18

Last night, the SJMS Quiz Bowl team attended a Conway Chamber of Commerce Off the Clock event, “Are You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler,” at AR PBS. "We lost in a close 40-50 match vs the 'closers' with local realtors. However, our students represented the school so well!" said Mrs. Hannah Belew, Middle School Assistant Principal and Quiz Bowl Coach. Thank you to the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to participate in such a FUN event! #faithlearningliving

Reminder: St. Joseph Interact Club is having a Veterans Day program this Friday, November 10, at 9:00 AM in the Spiritan Center Dining Room to honor those who have served in the armed forces. #FaithLearningLiving

CONGRATULATIONS our Elementary & Middle School Saints in the Making students for October! We are so proud of you! #FaithLearningLiving

Cooler weather is officially here!! Check out the all the new cooler weather options for your Bulldog Spirit Wear. Long sleeve cotton and dri-fit t-shirts, sweatshirts, fleece vests and pullovers, and more are all available on the new St. Joseph Booster Club Online Store through Randy's Athletics here in town. The online store is open now until Wednesday, November 15th! Shop now to get these limited time options. Great items for Christmas! Share with extended family too! Click here to shop the site: www.stjoe.bigcartel.com Please note: Even though you will be asked for an address in the ordering process, items ordered will NOT ship to you. Items will be distributed by the Booster Club. Also, you do not need a PayPal account to order--just check out as a PayPal guest.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to St. Joseph School faculty & staff celebrating a birthday this month: Coach Luke Davis, Director of Athletics, Driver Education teacher, Health/PE teacher, Head Baseball & Volleyball Coach Mrs. Teri Breeding, Director of Marketing & Communications Mrs. Jalisa Allison, Academic Interventionist, 1-12 Mrs. Linda Kordsmeier, Preschool Teachers Aide Mrs. Donna Pruett, Kindergarten Teacher We hope each of you have a terrific birthday month!

It's "Talk to Me Tuesday" at the Middle School! "On Tuesdays I bring a special dessert and have lunch with one student from each class. By the end of the year, I will have seen all the students during “Talk to Me Tuesday.” I’ve love our random conversations and just hearing what’s on my Middle School kids’ hearts!" said Mrs. Belew, SJMS Assistant Principal. Making connections and developing relationships--all a part of St. Joseph School!

St. Joseph School is proud to have Suspended Systems II, Inc., as a 2023-2024 Community Partner! Suspended Systems specializes in commercial drywall, acoustical ceilings, metal framing, and insulation since 1985. They are located at 1125 Pat's Lane in Conway. For more information, call 501-327-6860.

Mr. Larry Trussell is doing amazing things inside and outside of the classroom at St. Joseph High School! Read all about his love of teaching and his passion for coaching the Cross Country teams. Thank you, Mr. Trussell, for all you do at St. Joseph School!

St. Joseph Families--Parent Teacher Conferences are this week! 7th-12th on Wednesday and K-6th on Thursday from 2:30-7:00 PM. Early dismissal times for students each day. Have a fantastic week!

The St. Joseph School Board met this past Wednesday night for their September board meeting. We hope this report helps to keep everyone informed about present status and future plans for SJS.

CONGRATULATIONS our Elementary & Middle School Saints in the Making students for September! We are so proud of you!

Mark your calendars--SJS Homecoming is 1 month away! Go Bulldogs!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to St. Joseph School faculty & staff celebrating a birthday this month: Coach Neumeier, High School Health/PE teacher, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Head Softball Coach, & Assistant Golf Coach Mrs. Davanzo, Mathematics Department Chair, Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra B, & Algebra III teacher Mrs. Hefley, Kindergarten Teacher We hope each of you have a wonderful birthday month!

Ms. Abigail Covington is doing amazing things at St. Joseph Elementary! Read all about her love of teaching and her special interest in the Saints in the Making Program. Thank you, Ms. Covington, for all you do at St. Joseph School!