St. Joseph School

Nabholz Construction is a 2025-2026 Community Partner, and we would like to say THANK YOU for the many ways and many years you have supported St. Joseph School! To learn more about this Community Partner, visit www.nabholz.com.
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St. Joseph teachers and administration are enjoying a day of prayer, collaboration, and learning at the 2025 Diocese of Little Rock Professional Day! #FaithLearningLiving

Our Elementary and Middle School has kicked off another year of Saints in the Making, a character-building program that encourages a deep spiritual connection to our faith and Church while helping students see how everyday people can be saint-like! St. Joseph School celebrated the August and September Saints on Wednesday, September 24. CONGRATULATIONS to the following students:
AUGUST
Kindergarten: Henry Hambuchen, Emersyn Beck, Eliana Navarro
1st Grade: Kodie Nguyen
2nd Grade: Hudson Kordsmeier, Layton Hoelzeman, Charlotte Schaefers
3rd Grade: Sydney Sick, Blakely Schichtl
4th Grade: Jay Williams, Greyson Strack
5th Grade: Hayden Gunther, Everly Windle
6th Grade: Oscar Sick, Emma Hemphill
SEPTEMBER
Kindergarten: Briggs Kordsmeier, Olivia Graves, Waylon Enloe
1st Grade: Grayson Kordsmeier
2nd Grade: Jack Shaw, Billie Nguyen, Finleigh Rittman
3rd Grade: Scarlett Parker, Charlotte Meeks
4th Grade: Veronica Ferrer, Mary Jane Rappold
5th Grade: Abby Ramirez, Elizabeth Sherman
6th Grade: Elissa Cossey, Luciana Perez
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This week, a big THANK YOU goes out to Farris Agency, Inc., for supporting St. Joseph School through the 2025-2026 Community Partnership Program! To learn more about this SJS Community Partner, visit www.farrisagency.com or call 501-329-1221. #FaithLearningLiving
To become a SJS Community Partner, visit https://www.stjosephconway.org/page/community-partnership-program.

The Faulkner County Fair Parade was held yesterday afternoon, and St. Joseph School was well-represented with Senior Abigail Simon, this year's Beauty Queen, along with our Bulldog Cheerleaders showing true Bulldog spirit! #FaithLearningLiving

In honor of Mother Mary's birthday last week, St. Joseph 1st graders collected 144 pounds of food, which they then donated to Soul Food Cafe in Conway. Thank you for your giving hearts, Bulldogs! #FaithLearningLiving

THANK YOU, Centennial Bank, for supporting St. Joseph School through the 2025-2026 Community Partnership Program! To learn more about this SJS Community Partner, visit www.my100bank.com. #FaithLearningLiving
To become a SJS Community Partner, visit https://www.stjosephconway.org/page/community-partnership-program.

Thank you, Arkansas Roofing Kompany, for supporting St. Joseph School through the 2025-2026 Community Partnership Program! To learn more about this SJS Community Partner, visit www.arkansasroofingkompany.com. #FaithLearningLiving
To become a SJS Community Partner, visit https://www.stjosephconway.org/page/community-partnership-program.

What have the Kindergarten classes been working on lately? "Last week in Kindergarten, we learned all about the Sign of the Cross! We made our Cross Buddy to help us practice," remarks Mrs. Lily Strack, Kindergarten Teacher. #FaithLearningLiving

St. Joseph students are wearing red shirts and blue jeans today in honor of Carlo Acutis! Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who will be canonized on Sunday, September 7, 2025, will be first millennial saint. Known as "God's Influencer," Acutis was a computer whiz who used his technological talents to create a website documenting Eucharistic miracles, a project used globally for religious instruction. He died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, but he is remembered for his deep faith and efforts to bring people closer to God through modern means. #FaithLearningLiving

What has been going on in 7th grade science this week? "7th Graders are investigating how scientists determine what is inside the earth with mystery boxes. They will present their findings on Friday," explains Mrs. Jackie Elsinger. How cool! #FaithLearningLiving

THANK YOU to our amazing bulldog dad group who spent time spreading mulch on our Elementary playground recently! "We are so appreciative of our dads helping to keep the campus safe and clean for our little bulldogs," commented Mrs. Belew, SJS Assistant Principal. #FaithLearningLiving

You may have noticed that Deputy Fornash now has new car on campus! All of us at St. Joseph School are so thankful for Sheriff Tim Ryals and the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office in making it possible for Deputy Fornash to join their organization. This partnership will allow St. Joseph School to provide a safer environment for students and staff. We also want to express a special thank you to Chief Deputy Chad Wooley and all of the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office staff who have been instrumental in supplying Deputy Fornash with the training and equipment he needs to perform his school safety role at a much more advanced level. #FaithLearningLiving

Last week in Dr. Ferrer's Algebra I and II classes, they had an ultimate tic-tac-toe tournament! "The game requires playing 9 tic-tac-toe boards simultaneously and is an excellent way to practice math skills like spatial planning, logical thinking, and analytical reasoning," explains Dr. Ferrer. Congratulations to the Champions!
Pictured . . .
Algebra I (4th period): Champion Emma Seibert and opponent Samuel Rawls
Algebra I (7th period):Champion Brooke Dumboski and opponent Lucy Ussery
Algebra II (2nd period): Champion George Heer and opponent Anna Nabholz
Algebra II (3rd period): Champion Braden Thomas and opponent Ava Moix
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St. Joseph Middle School 6th grade class has chosen their service project for this year. They are going to make mission rosaries! "6th grade began making rosaries with Mrs. Royal, the Elementary Administrative Assistant, twelve years ago. Last year’s 6th graders had a goal of 250 rosaries that they made from January to May, and they surpassed that goal. On Friday, August 22, 6th grade students got to make their own rosary with the help of Mrs. Royal. They’ve set an impressive goal of 750 rosaries for the school year! They are so excited to help bring others to Jesus through his Mother Mary," explains Mrs. Fullerton, 6th Grade Teacher. #FaithLearningLiving

Dr. Liana Tyson's 3rd Grade Music Class is up and moving rhythmically in the First Week of school! #FaithLearningLiving

REMINDER: The Booster Club Car Wash is THIS SATURDAY, August 23! Stop by the gym, 8 AM-12 PM, and our Bulldogs will make your car shine! #FaithLearningLiving

St. Joseph Alumni Association--YOU ARE THE BEST! Our faculty and staff loved the amazing lunch you provided today! THANK YOU! #FaithLearningLiving

St. Joseph faculty and staff enjoyed an AMAZING breakfast this morning hosted by our PTO! THANK YOU to our PTO Board and all of the SJS families for a great start to our Tuesday before we all head off to professional development meetings!

The teachers are back, and we are off to a great start! THANK YOU to First Security Bank for providing lunch today for our faculty and staff! #FaithLearningLiving