Elijah Bailey, a 2020 graduate of St. Joseph School, began his education and training at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY on July 13. He's seen here with his parents, Steve and Jaime Bailey of Conway, during their arrival. Bailey received his appointment notification from Congressman French Hill in March. Such appointments are very competitive as West... READ MORE >

The St. Joseph Flea Market is conducting a .25 cent sale Thursday through Saturday. Items that haven't sold in recent months have been placed under a tent outside the Flea Market and are being sold for a quarter each. The funds collected will go to our school's Athletic Booster Club. Cashiers Erika Stobaugh and Lum Wilhite are seen here checking out a customer. READ MORE >

The 21 seniors in the Class of 2020, despite all that it faced with the Covid-19 virus, persevered and received their diplomas on May 17. They then went outside and did the traditional mortar board toss alongside the church steeple. Congratulations to them all! READ MORE >

Large numbers of parents and children took part in an end of the school year parade on May 14. Dozens of vehicles, including escorts from the Conway Fire and Police Departments, circled the Elementary School neighborhood as teachers, administrators, and staff from the Elementary and Middle School campuses waved good-bye to each other. It was the first time these... READ MORE >

Four students ending their junior years at St. Joseph School were chosen last month to attend Arkansas Boys and Girls State as the school's 2020 Conference Delegates even though both events have since been cancelled due to the recent pandemic. "Covid-19 may have caused the cancellation of these conferences, " High School Counselor Kristen Piraino said, "but it does... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School's Senior Class of 2020 had its last day on May 1st. To celebrate that occasion, they renewed a tradition in a slightly different way. In the past, the students would ride to school on bicycles and briefly ride through the hallways to resounding cheers. COVID-19 changed all that. There were no younger students on hand to applaud the graduates... READ MORE >

Conway area residents were treated to an airshow of sorts when up to 30 private planes took to the skies April 30th. This "Plane Parade" took place as a kind of salute to Toad Suck Daze which would have been held this weekend but was postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. The planes took off from Conway's Cantrell Field and circled the city for about 45 minutes.... READ MORE >

Like the earlier announcement regarding Nicholas Brorman, two other St. Joseph School seniors have also been selected as Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars. Emily Briggler and Abbie Flake, like Brorman, will receive (if funds are available) scholarships valued at up to $40,000 for four academic years and may be used at any approved Arkansas public or... READ MORE >

Students in Mr. Kyle Zinno's 11th grade U.S. History class at St. Joseph School recently took part in a poster drawing contest he assigned to help inform the public and stop the spread of the coronavirus. The posters were made in the students' homes as a distance learning assignment and were returned electronically. Of the more than two dozen entries, these three... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School senior Nicholas Brorman has been selected as an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholar. This prestigious award is offered by the State of Arkansas and is valued at up to $40,000 over the span of four academic years (provided funding is available) and may be used at any approved Arkansas public or private college or university. Among the... READ MORE >

Elijah Bailey, a senior at St. Joseph High School, was notified this week he's been accepted to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. in the Fall. He got confirmation on Tuesday by a call to his home from Arkansas Congressman French Hill. "This is a highly competitive appointment," Counselor Kristen Piraino said. "Approximately 12,000... READ MORE >

March 19 is St. Joseph's Day in the Catholic Church, a day when the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and legal father of Jesus Christ is venerated.St. Joseph School art teacher Shannon Chamoun engaged children in the elementary grades by showing them how and why decorative breads are often made for this occasion and placed on a special altar made in St.... READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Savannah Mooney and Ryan Davis. Savannah is a member of our Softball Team and has also played volleyball and basketball this season. Ryan plays on our Baseball Team and played basketball earlier this year. READ MORE >

Close to 100 tenth thru 12th graders at St. Joseph High School were among the 270 volunteers in one morning shift on March 12th who packed nutritious meals for hungry children around the world. The Conway Mobile Pack, which was held at Conway Expo and Event Center, was co-sponsored by Tacos 4 Life and the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) organization. The... READ MORE >

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 August 7 Teacher Work Day (Flex Day with pre-approved summer workshop) 10-14 Teacher Professional Development 10 New Family Parent Orientation 6:30-7:30 PM Cyber Cafe 11 Middle School Parent Orientation 6:30-7:30 PM Spiritan Center 12 High School Student Schedules Posted to FACTS ParentsWeb ... READ MORE >

School Capital Campaign ReceptionWe are pleased to invite you to a reception for St. Joseph School’s Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Campaign. After much discussion, consultation, and prayer, we are excited to move forward with building a new high school. Therefore, in order to fully explain our project and current campaign, several receptions have... READ MORE >

Support Catholic education on Thursday, March 19 with a contribution to the St. Joseph School Endowment! March 19 is significant in that it is the feast of St. Joseph, patron saint for the school, and so it is a perfect date to celebrate a “Day of Giving.” All donations are tax deductible. Visit http://www.sjse.org or call (501) 329-1818 for more information.... READ MORE >

St. Joseph's High School Quiz Bowl Team earned a Third Place Award in the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association (AGQBA) 2A Regional Tournament held March 7 at our school. The team played seven matches and won five of them. It defeated Magazine, Hector, Mountainburg, South Side (Bee Branch) and Nemo Vista while losing to Conway Christian and Quitman. ... READ MORE >

English teacher Alicia Yrle's 11th grade classes recently finished reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." This classic novel was written in 1925 and dealt with excesses and social upheaval that took place in America of the 1920's. The story has been adapted for the screen four times between 1949 and 2013. To get into the feeling of those times, Ms.... READ MORE >

Father Jeff Hebert, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Church, reads from a Dr. Seuss story to 1st graders in Ms Amy Rehm's class as part of the Elementary School's Seuss Week activities. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School began its weekly presentation of the Stations of the Cross on February 28th to coincide with the start of Lent. The Stations are a series of 14 pictures or carvings portraying the events in the Passion of Christ from his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his entombment. In this ceremony, students served as cross and candle bearers who went from... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School's Middle School Quiz Bowl Team won 1st Place in the Arch Ford Elementary Regional Private Charter Tournament held at Conway's Fellowship Bible Church on February 28th. The team's win over Maumelle Charter put it in the top spot and qualifies it to be one of eight schools competing for the Arch Ford Championship on March 12 in Plumerville. The... READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are all the players on our Senior Girls Basketball Team. They’re pictured here with Integrity Insurance Marketing Director Karin Fulgham and Coach Kay Lynn Hill. Congratulations to Elizabeth Chandler, Brooklyn Kordsmeier, Emily Briggler, Ashleigh Mallett, Lilly Hill, Savannah and Maggie Mooney (not pictured) for great... READ MORE >

Kevin Chenoweth, the Missions Director for Tacos 4 Life, spoke to St. Joseph High School students on February 27 about the upcoming Tacos 4 Life MobilePack on March 12 at the Conway Expo and Events Center. St. Joseph's 10th-12th grade students will be involved in an effort to pack hundreds of thousands of nutritious meals for hungry children through the auspices... READ MORE >

Eighth grade Arkansas History students took a trip back in time on February 25th when they traveled to the Fort Smith Museum of History. It was established in 1910 and is housed in what was the 1906 Atkinson-Williams Hardware storage building. The Museum is filled on all its floors with such antiquities as classic automobiles, a Civil War cannon, early radio... READ MORE >

Father Jeff, Deacon French and several Eucharistic ministers marked the start of Lent by placing repentance ashes on the foreheads of students during the Ash Wednesday school Mass on February 26. This begins six weeks of penitence before Easter which includes prayer, fasting, and alms - giving. READ MORE >

The Conway Noon Lions Club held its annual Conway Educators of the Year "Golden Apple Awards" luncheon on February 25 at Antioch Baptist Church. Among the several recipients from area schools were teachers representing St. Joseph's three campuses; 1st Grade teacher Amy Rhem, K-6 Library and Media Specialist Christy Pasierb, and Junior High Science and Food... READ MORE >

Three St. Joseph Middle School athletes will be participating in the State Finals of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest on March 1st at Morrilton High School. Fifth graders Sam Piraino, Janie Massey, and Patrick Royal shot their way into this competition that began February 16 at St. Joseph's Family Activity Center. The contest's First Round was... READ MORE >

Our Girls’ and Boys’ Bowling Teams ended their seasons here in Conway last week at the State Tournament. Two players who helped them qualify for it were Jared Sanders and Abbie Flake. Jared will soon be suiting up for baseball. Abbie, who was an outstanding volleyball player this Fall, will be serving as a team manager for the softball girls. READ MORE >

St. Joseph Preschool children had fun this week using sensory bins.The bins were plastic tubs, containers, and storage bags filled with materials and objects chosen to stimulate their senses. These included moon sand, sequined heart shapes, pom poms, and hair gel. Preschool teachers have their students learn about different colors, shapes, and letters each... READ MORE >

Thirty-five families were represented at St. Joseph Elementary School's annual Family Literacy Night on February 20th. "It's an opportunity to promote school family involvement and engagement," Principal Courtney Pope said. "The reading-oriented activities offered support and improve learning, development, and the health of children." The age grouping of the... READ MORE >

Nicholas Brorman, a senior at St. Joseph School, has been named a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Finalists can receive scholarships of $2,500. Earning National Merit distinction is a rare and impressive honor. The last St. Joseph student to be so recognized was Will Steel in 2009. Prospective college students who enter... READ MORE >

A Teddy Bear Clinic was held for Preschool and Kindergarten students at St. Joseph Elementary School on February 14. Student nurses from the University of Central Arkansas, under the direction of Dr.Julie Meaux, provided a comforting environment for these children and their stuffed animals that were treated as imaginary patients. Each child described their... READ MORE >

Ryan Davis and Abbie Flake were chosen King and Queen of Prom on Saturday night. The couple then led off with the traditional first dance. The Roaring Twenties was the Prom theme. READ MORE >

Senior Boys basketball player Luke Bruich and Junior Girls team member Chloe Skinner are the Integrity Insurance Players of the Week. Luke also played golf this year. Chloe was on the volleyball team as well and will be playing softball this Spring. READ MORE >

On Thursday, Mrs. Yrle's freshman classes meditated on the concept of gratitude. Meditation practices are used to help students manage stress, improve physical and mental health, and develop a better understanding of themselves and others. The idea of gratitude especially supported the Garrison Keillor piece, "How to Write a Letter," that the students had recently... READ MORE >

Members of St. Joseph's F.C.C.L.A. Club (Family Career Community Leaders of America) dipped strawberries and pretzel sticks in chocolate this morning for the Club's Valentine Strawberry Sale on February 14. They'll be sold during the middle and high schools' lunch periods for .50 cents each. The money collected will be used to support the Club's various projects.... READ MORE >

It might be a dreary rainy Wednesday. But, our middle school kids are all smiles today in the Cafeteria. Is it the hamburgers or just the company? My guess is it’s both! READ MORE >

Now through February 29th, 2020, St. Joseph School of Conway will be accepting applications for enrollment and/or re-enrollment of students for the 2020-2021 school year! How to Apply We encourage families to apply online as it simplifies submission and provides parents the ability to track the status of their child's application. To begin the Online... READ MORE >

WHAT: Daddy-Daughter DanceWHEN: February 22nd, 2020 || 6:30pm - 9:30pmWHERE: St. Joseph Spiritan CenterPurchase Tickets The St. Joseph Schools PTO is happy to remind you about The Heart of the Ocean Daddy-Daughter Dance that will be taking place in the St. Joseph Spiritan Center next Saturday (2/22) from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. This event is open to all members of St.... READ MORE >

An assembly on railroad safety was held at St. Joseph High School on February 6th. Ron Hale, a retired Union Pacific Railroad employee, was the speaker. He's been a volunteer presenter for "Operation Lifesaver" for 30 years. A person or vehicle is hit by a train every four hours. Most deaths involving trains are preventable and involve lapses in judgement.... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School students in the 10-12th grades learned the dangers and consequences of driving while impaired from alcohol or drug use. Bradley Fornash, a retired Conway policeman and the school's resource officer, made a presentation that included several points. One dealt with how breathalyzer tests are evaluated. Another focused on ensuring friends... READ MORE >

St. Joseph's Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Junior Basketball Team members Jake Hill and Olivia Williams. Basketball is Jake's lone sport, but Olivia also plays volleyball and softball. READ MORE >

Seventh grade science students in Ms. Jackie Elsinger's class have been studying biomes.These are habitats, such as forests or tundra, that are occupied by a wealth of flora and fauna. The students created facsimiles of these habitats using some edible materials. Alex Tucker and Ella Crowder baked a cake to model a boreal forest and grasslands. Icing and... READ MORE >

Two men with close ties to St. Joseph School were among the top three runners in the "Freezin' for a Reason" 10K Run held here in Conway on February 1st. Larry Trussell and Kevin Briggler finished 1st and 3rd, respectively, in their 50-59 age bracket. The race started and ended on the Conway High School West Campus. It was for runners and walkers of all... READ MORE >

The annual Grandparents Lunch was served January 30 in the Spiritan Center in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. About 230 relatives of high school and middle school students attended. Food Services Director Jeff Crowder and his staff provided a meal consisting of chicken parmesan, buttered noodles, green beans, garlic bread, and a cookie. READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Elizabeth Chandler and Luke Briggler. Elizabeth is a senior member of the Girls’ Basketball Team. She has also run Cross Country and will be playing Soccer this Spring. Luke is a sophomore who’s on the Senior Boys Basketball Team. He’ll be playing on the Baseball Team about a month from now. The Integrity Insurance... READ MORE >

A Living Rosary was said this morning before Mass as part of our Catholic Schools Week observance. READ MORE >

Dr. Stephen K. Magie, a Conway ophthalmologist and Arkansas State Representative serving District 72, spoke to St. Joseph High School Students on January 28th. He did so in observance of Catholic Schools Week, which is a national celebration of Catholic education. A member of St. Joseph Parish, Dr. Magie spoke on the value and privilege of public service and... READ MORE >

St.Joseph School 8th graders Kaitlyn Kordsmeier and Max Longing received the Marvin Delph Student-Athletes Awards held January 26 at Central Baptist College in Conway. The awards are presented annually to local junior high students by the Conway Athletic Awards Commission. Both Kordsmeier and Longing are members of their respective basketball teams and the... READ MORE >

We have another two bowlers as our Integrity Insurance Players of the Week. Jered Sanders is also a member of our Baseball Team. Juliana Ferrer competes with the Quiz Bowl Team as well. READ MORE >

Elementary School students and teachers observed the 100th day of school by making themselves look as if they were on their way to celebrating their 100th birthdays. Everyone seemed to have had a lot of fun doing it. READ MORE >

Our Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are two members of the Bowling Teams. Abbie Flake is a senior and first year player. She’s also been a four-year stand-out on the Volleyball Team and serves as manager for both the Senior Girls Basketball Team and the Softball Team. Caleb Mallett, who was not available for our photo Friday, is a junior and is also a... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School junior and b-flat clarinet player Eva Palmer made Senior High First Band,Third Chair at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region IX Senior High All-Region Band Tryouts at Dover, AR on January 11. This qualifies her to tryout for the Arkansas All-State Band in February. READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School's Interact Club, a service organization affiliated with the Conway Noon Rotary Club, was presented a check for $575 by Rotary Club President Aimee Prince on January 15 at the Larry's Pizza restaurant. Thirty-three Interact members were there, along with Club Sponsor Ray Nielsen and Rotary Liaison Jacqueline Kordsmeier, for a luncheon... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School senior Gracie Keathley has signed a letter of intent to play softball on an athletic scholarship at Central Baptist College in Conway. This was announced at a ceremony held in the school's Family Activities Center on January 15. Her parents, Bill and Tisha Keathley, and her high school coach, Debra Wilhite, were on hand for the signing. ... READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Caleb Hiegel and Brooklyn Kordsmeier. Caleb is currently a member of the Senior Boys Basketball Team. He’s also been a Cross Country runner and will be on the Baseball Team this Spring. Brooklyn is on the Senior Girls Basketball Team and will be on the Softball Team as well. READ MORE >

Ten St. Joseph Middle School students participated in their first Quiz Bowl practice matches on January 8th at Central Baptist College in Conway. A total of 31 schools took part and five games were played. There were no winners or losers because it was a practice tournament. "The students did better than I expected," Principal Matt Tucker said. "There's much... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School junior Caleb Mallett earned a perfect 36 on the ACT Test he took here earlier this month. It's a rare occurrence since only about .02 per cent of students who take the test nationwide achieve that score. The average composite score for Arkansas high school students is around 19.4.Caleb says this was the fifth time he's taken the ACT, once in 7th... READ MORE >

Members of St. Joseph School's National Honor Society (NHS) delivered non-perishable food items and diaper products to Conway Cradle Care on December 19 as one of the organization's service projects. Conway Cradle Care was established in 1995 to assist teen parents who were forced to drop out of school due to a lack of support for their situation and/or lack of... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School 7th grader Ella Crowder, a flutist, made Second Band, Ninth Chair at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association, Region IX, Junior High All-Region Band Tryouts at Russellville Junior High School on December 14th. All-Region Band is an honor band comprised of students from different schools in this region. "This is a very big honor... READ MORE >

The St. Joseph School float entered in the Conway Christmas Parade on December 14 was awarded 1st Place by the Conway Christmas Parade Committee. Members of the school's senior class helped assemble the float, which resembled a manger like the one where Jesus Christ was born. Several students then gathered aboard it, dressed as the Holy Family, a shepherd, the... READ MORE >

Our Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are basketball team members Lilly Hill and John McKenna. Lilly also plays soccer, and baseball lis John's spring sport. READ MORE >

Members of our high school's Interact Club rang bells for the Salvation Army at the Salem Road Kroger Store December 9. It does so again on the 10th.The Salvation Army relies on the money raised in those red kettles to serve more than 25 million people in need each year. Of the several students involved, this pictured sampling includes (left to right) River... READ MORE >

Santa Claus paid a visit to St. Joseph School on December 6, which is also the church feast day of the original St. Nicholas of Bari. He was a 4th century Catholic bishop from Turkey whose legacy includes stories of miracles, acts of goodwill, and anonymous gift giving. When St. Nicholas died in 343 AD, he was interred in a marble tomb said to emit a sweet... READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are senior basketball team members Emily Briggler and Luke Pope. Emily also played volleyball this Fall and will play softball in the Spring. Luke will be on the baseball team as well. READ MORE >

St. Joseph Middle School performed a Christmas musical, "Away In a Mango", on December 5th in the Spiritan Center auditorium.Led by 6th grade actors and a series of side choruses, it told the story of a festive holiday cruise turned perilous when an unexpected storm hurls its passengers onto an almost deserted island. Almost because there was one lone inhabitant... READ MORE >

First graders at St. Joseph Elementary School, with some help from teachers, parents, and older students, made edible gingerbread houses on December 5. This has been a seasonal tradition at the school for a number of years. " Mr. Randy Welch has been helping us for a decade or more," Principal Courtney Pope said. "He breaks all the graham crackers apart, cuts... READ MORE >

The Kindergarten classes at St. Joseph Elementary School presented their annual "ABC's of Christmas" after church services on December 4. Each child was given a letter of the alphabet and a corresponding illustration to elevate which stood for an event in the story of Jesus' birth.The Kindergarten teachers who prepared them are Lois Coney and Charlotte Moix. The... READ MORE >

St. Joseph Preschool children presented their Christmas program Monday night. They performed "The Friendly Beasts," a poem read by Father Jeff Herbert which tells, in rhyme, the story of Jesus' humble birth "as the friendly beasts around him stood, Jesus our brother, kind and good." The preschoolers were dressed in costume either as barnyard animals, shepherds or... READ MORE >

St. Joseph seniors Elijah Bailey and Elizabeth Chandler were recognized November 19 by the Conway Morning Rotary Club for their leadership and academic accomplishments. Principal Diane Wolfe nominated them for the honor. Rotary Club President Jack Frost presented the two their awards. READ MORE >

Three volunteers from Bethlehem House came to the Preschool today. They were there to pick up "Blessing Baskets" the children helped compile.The baskets contained personal and hygiene items for the Bethlehem House homeless residents.The volunteers were Mickey McChristian, Haley Moran, and Phil Burr. READ MORE >

Savannah Mooney and Ryan Davis are this week’s Integrity Insurance “Players of the Week.” Savannah is currently playing basketball but is also on the volleyball and softball teams. Ryan is also playing basketball and will play baseball this Spring. READ MORE >

Two St. Joseph High School teachers have joined a small group educators from across the U.S. who've become ACT Certified Educators (ACE) in three disciplines: Basics, English, and Reading.English teachers Kathleen Gueringer and Alicia Yrle were recently notified, after many hours of training in Birmingham, Alabama, along with excellent scores on rigorous... READ MORE >

High school art teacher Penny Bassham recently announced her top three entries from the 8th grade class in the annual Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Conway Evening Lions Club. This year's theme is "Journey of Peace." Eligibility for national and international competition requires entrants be in the 11-13 year-old age group.Student voting put Matthew Setier's... READ MORE >

Senior Gracie Keathley was crowned Homecoming Queen during the basketball games against Rose Bud on November 15. She's seen here with her father, Conway Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations Bill Keathley, who escorted her during her walk prior to the games. READ MORE >

Mr. Dave VanVickle, who's spent years assisting priests with their ministries of exorcism and deliverance, spoke to St. Joseph School students on November 15 regarding "The Catholic Truth About Angels, Demons, Ghosts, Exorcisms, and Haunting." "Ordinary demonic activity is temptation to get you away from God," VanVickle said. "The worst thing a demon can do is... READ MORE >

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St. Joseph's Interact Club organized a program honoring our nation's veterans on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Members of St. Joseph's Girl Scout Troop posted the colors. The Bulldog Band played service songs for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Several Interact members read poems or tributes to veterans and conducted the Missing Man Table... READ MORE >

This week’s Integrity “Players of the Week” are from the Cross Country and Volleyball teams. Junior Dane Schrekenhofer will be running in the State Finals at Hot Springs on November 9. He’s also a member of the Bowling team. Seniors Emily Briggler, Abbie Flake, and Gracie Keathley played their last volleyball games of their careers last week when they competed in... READ MORE >

Two seniors have received scholarship offers from various universities. Abbie Flake has been offered the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees Scholarship valued at $31,500; the Ouachita Merit Scholarship valued at $74,000; and the UCA Excellence Scholarship valued at $28,000. John McKenna has been offered the UCA Achievement Scholarship valued at $24,000. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School's Cross Country teams competed in the 1A/2A 5 North District Meet in Quitman on November 4th. The other competing schools included Abundant Life, Bigelow, Conway Christian, Maumelle Charter, Quitman, Rural Special, and Greers Ferry Westside. The Top Ten runners on each team were medalists. The Bulldogs Senior Boys Team won 1st Place in the 5k... READ MORE >

UCA's Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre gave a performance of "Romeo and Juliet" on November 4th in the Spiritan Center. Both high school and middle school students attended.The actors took part in a question and answer session afterwards. READ MORE >

The 1920's Gala and Gaming Night fundraiser on November 2nd was a great success. A surprising number of attendees, including some of the student helpers, dressed up in Prohibition Era-style clothing. Many posed with three classic 1929 and 1931 Fords parked outside. The event was all about raising money to purchase a new school bus. READ MORE >

November 1st is All Saints Day, and many students from both the Elementary and Middle School campuses dressed as their favorite Saint. When they went to Mass, they processed into the Church and marched around it to the tune of "When The Saints Go Marching In." READ MORE >

Day four of Red Ribbon Week had students wearing neon shirts, socks, shoes, and shades with blue jeans. They were "Too Bright For Drugs!" to do otherwise. READ MORE >

Keith Wolfe, the high school's Industrial Technology teacher, greeted unsuspecting students this morning with a namesake Halloween mask. He was a howling success. READ MORE >

Our volleyball girls won their second game at the 2A State Tournament in Yellville. They defeated Cotter in three sets. Cotter was the number one team from the North. The Lady Bulldogs will play the winner Thursday at 1:00 p.m. of the Hackett/Conway Christian game. READ MORE >

On day three of Red Ribbon Week students wore mixed matched clothes, socks, shoes, hats, and gloves with blue jeans. The theme was "Don't Let Drugs Mix You Up!" READ MORE >

Our volleyball girls won their first game at the State Tournament in Yellville Tuesday afternoon. They defeated the Ridgefield Christian School Warriors from Jonesboro in three sets. The Lady Bulldogs will take on Cotter on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Those opponents are also known as the Warriors. READ MORE >

As part of Red Ribbon Week, St. Joseph School invited Faulkner County Tobacco Prevention Specialist Lisa Mahan, who works for Community Services, Inc., to educate 6-12th grade students about the hazards of using e-cigarette and vaping products. When vaping first came on the scene it was touted as a safer alternative to smoking. That was until a wave respiratory... READ MORE >

Day two of Red Ribbon Week had students wearing athletic team t-shirts or sweatshirts with uniform pants. The theme was "Anything is PAWs-ible when you’re Drug Free." If they were willing to donate a dollar to wear jeans with those shirts, the money would help CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) which aides foster children. READ MORE >

Red Ribbon Week began today, October 28. Students on all three campuses wore Rockin' Red with the theme "Color My World Drug Free" in mind. READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Cross Country runners Elizabeth Chandler and Cole Garner. Elizabeth is a senior who also plays basketball and soccer. Cole is a junior, who's a member of the baseball team as well. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School's Cross Country teams competed in the Quitman Ranch Run with more than 100 runners from other schools on October 22nd. They came away with ample recognition. The Senior Boys team won 1st Place in the 1A-3A Schools Division. The Junior Boys team also won 1st Place in their division. The Junior Girls earned 2nd Place in that 1A-3A Division.The Top... READ MORE >

St. Joseph's School's 2019 Homecoming Court has been announced. The court was voted on by the 9th-12th grade student body. The homecoming game will be played on November 15 against Rosebud at 6:00 pm. The court will be presented prior to the game at 5:30 pm and each girl will be escorted by her father. Front Row (left to right): Senior Maid, Erika Gonzalez; Beauty... READ MORE >

One of the great pieces of literature Ms. Alicia Yrle has her 11th grade students each year is "Our Town," the Pulitzer Prize winning allegorical drama about all life in a small New England town. The play was first produced in 1938. Ms. Yrle had always given her Honors students the option of planning a wedding or a funeral for one of the drama's characters. Up... READ MORE >

Britteny Berumen, a UCA senior who formerly attended St. Joseph School, visited two of Mr. Jim Belote's science classes on October 18. She was here to observe for a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class she's taking. Britteny watches Mr. Belote assist Geena Porcaro with an electron dot configuration problem. Upon graduation, she plans to... READ MORE >

Our Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are golfer Collin Coney and volleyball libero Gracie Keathley. She and her teammates begin District Tournament play on Monday at Conway Christian. This is Collin’s second year on the golf team which won the State Championship last year and placed 3rd this time. Collin is also on our baseball team. Gracie is a senior who... READ MORE >

Faulkner County Circuit Judge Troy Braswell talked with the Senior Class of St. Joseph School on October 17th about considering participation in Teen Court. Interested students complete application forms and, if chosen, serve in various courtroom positions, including as jurors, bailiffs, prosecutors and defense attorneys. The purpose of Teen Court is to give young... READ MORE >

Our Cross Country teams ran in the Hendrix College Invitational during a very wet Tuesday at Lake Beaverfork on October 15. The Senior Boys team came in 3rd Overall and senior Will Schichtl finished in 10th Place in the 5K Run with a time of 18:31.That qualified him to receive a t-shirt trophy. READ MORE >

Mariana Ferrari was the volleyball game sponsor October 14 in a contest with Mayflower. It was the Lady Bulldog's last home game of the regular season.They defeated the Eagles in three straight sets. The girls move on to the District Tournament at Conway Christian on October 21st. There will be an exhibition game here at home with Heber Springs on October 24. ... READ MORE >

Our Players of the Week are both Cross Country runners. Junior Truman Martin is also a member of our Bowling Team. Bailey Pope is also participating in Cheerleading and 7th Grade Basketball. Both runners placed well at the recent Bald Knob Invitational. READ MORE >

Our Cross Country teams performed well at the Bald Knob Invitational on October 8th, There were about two dozen schools participating with nearly 250 runners. Our Senior Boys finished in 1st Place among those schools in the 1A-3A category and were 4th Overall. Our top three runners in that 5K Race were Christian Skinner in 23rd Place with a time of 19:27,Will... READ MORE >

The David and Lori Webb Family sponsored the home volleyball games with Conway Christian on October 8. The Senior Girls won their games 3 sets to 1. Also seen with Coach Luke Davis in the photo are Webb daughters Presli, who plays on the Junior Varsity team, and Constance. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School was recently named the recipient of The Arkansas Recycling Coalition's 2019 "School Recycler of the Year Award." It was presented on October 1st at the Coalition's 29th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Eureka Springs. This award honors a school which has made a significant contribution to the advancement of waste reduction, recycling, and... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School held its annual inductions into the National Honor Societies on October 4th. Twenty-four new members were inducted into the National Honor Society while the National Junior Honor Society brought in 20 members. Senior Emily Briggler lights the scholarship candle which represents a commitment to learning. Eighth grader Cole Harness receives... READ MORE >

St. Joseph Preschool children had fun at the Schaefer's Pumpkin Patch on October 7th. Caleb Williams bounces on a teeter totter, while Cade Hefley finds a pumpkin and Max Kordsmeier watches a pig. It was a great day to be outdoors. READ MORE >

St. Joseph Elementary's Kindergarten and 1st Grade students took a field trip to the Corn Maze at Lollie on October 4th. With the help of representatives from the Faulkner County Extension Service, the children learned about what farmers do to make Fall fruits and vegetables available to consumers. In one photo, Horticulture Agent Krista Quinn shows the children... READ MORE >

Integrity Insurance's "Players of the Week" are golfer Luke Bruich and volleyball player Maggie Mooney. She's a three-sport athlete who's also on the basketball and softball teams. Luke plays basketball as well.<span id="selection-marker-1" class="redactor-selection-marker"></span> READ MORE >

It was a good day for St. Joseph's cross country teams at the Pottsville Invitational on October 1st. Bailey Pope finished in 11th Place for the Junior Girls in their 1.5 mile run with a time of 10:24. Our Senior Boys were the Runners-Up in the 5K race. Five of their runners finished in the Top 20 overall. Christian Skinner came in 6th with a time of 18:41,Will... READ MORE >

Diocesan schools held their 83rd Annual Professional Day at Christ the King last week. Several teachers were recognized for their time of service including Karen Davis and Paula Siebenmorgen for 25 years each. Ms. Siebenmorgen was unable to attend, but Preschool Director Amy Evans has since presented her the award she well deserves. READ MORE >

The 8th grade Arkansas History class visited the Japanese-American Internment Camp Museum and nearby cemetery in McGehee on September 30th. The class stopped at the cemetery in Rohwer first where they made rubbings of monuments and grave markers. One of them was for a dog named Pappy, which was buried there in 1942. The museum is housed in an old railroad station... READ MORE >

Two St. Joseph teachers were honored for their time of service at the 83rd Professional Day held at Christ the King in Little Rock on September 27.High school social studies teacher Karen Davis was recognized for 25 years of dedicated teaching and received a handsome award for it. Preschool teacher Paula Siebenmorgen was similarly recognized for 25 years but was... READ MORE >

The volleyball games between our Lady Bulldogs and the Quest Academy Knights on September 26 were sponsored by the Bill and Denise Bethea Family, including their son Coda, who's a sophomore at St. Joseph. Our varsity girls won in three straight sets and the junior varsity squad dominated as well. READ MORE >

This week’s Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are both cross country runners. Junior Christian Skinner also plays soccer and is joining the bowling team this year. Freshman Ruby Jones is on the junior girls basketball team and plays soccer as well. Congratulations to these two three-sport athletes. READ MORE >

Senior Timmy Coney (right) and junior Luke Bruich were the Gold and Silver Medalists at the 2A-2 District Tournament in Conway on September 24. Congratulations to both of them. READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School's Golf Team won the 2A-2 District Tournament held September 24 at Conway's Links at Cadron Valley Golf Course. The win was achieved despite battling rainy weather through some of their play. Our team score was 242 compared to Bigelow's 372 which earned 2nd Place.The individual standouts were Gold Medalist Timmy Coney, who shot a 77, while... READ MORE >

Rebecca Chamoun, Payton Allen, and Elizabeth Williams were among the group of several St. Joseph High School students, along with Spanish teacher Ms. Christen Reyes, who attended Amigo Fest at UCA on September 21st. They enjoyed a variety of foods and heard Latin music from several countries performed and danced to in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. READ MORE >

Our Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week" are Timmy Conway and Savannah Mooney. Timmy was a key player on last year's State Championship golf team which is now heading into the District Tournament. Timmy also plays baseball. Savannah was chosen this week for her contributions to our volleyball team, but she also finds time for basketball and softball. READ MORE >

The James and Jane Royal family sponsored Thursday night's home volleyball games with Quitman. Ms Royal has been a substitute teacher here and also helps in the Volunteer Center. Their five children, Nick, Zach, Thomas, Catherine, and Patrick were and are actively involved in school athletics. Graduates Nick and Zach played soccer and baseball, respectively. Junior... READ MORE >

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St. Joseph High School Beauty Queen Emily Briggler rides in style during the Faulkner County Fair Parade held September 17. She's seated on a Plymouth Prowler 2-door roadster provided by Covington Companies of Conway. This model was marketed by DaimlerChrysler from 1997-2002. Emily is a senior and is the daughter of Kevin and Susan Briggler. READ MORE >

This week's Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week" are Will Schichtl and Emily Briggler. Will runs cross country, which he's been competing in recently, and soccer. Emily was chosen because of contributions to the volleyball team, but she also plays basketball and softball. Congratulations to them both.<span id="selection-marker-1"... READ MORE >

Senior Nicholas Brorman has been named a 2020 National Merit Semifinalist. Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of... READ MORE >

Ms. Holly McKenna sponsored Wednesday's volleyball game with Rose Bud. Her daughter, Abby, played for the team through her senior year in 2018. Her son, John, is on our basketball and baseball teams. Holly's support for our athletic programs is much appreciated. READ MORE >

Our St. Joseph High School Volleyball Team has won the Gold Division of the "Queen of the Court Invitational Tournament" held in Little Rock today. The matches began at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning and finished at 6:30 p.m. In the Championship Rounds, the girls won the Quarter-Finals by defeating Joe T. Robinson in three sets. They also took the Semi-Finals with... READ MORE >

Integrity Insurance's first "Players of the Week" for this school year are golfer Gus Longing and volleyball player Abbie Flake. Congratulations to both of them. Their awards were made possible by Integrity agents Joey and Karin Fulgham in Greenbrier. READ MORE >

High school volleyball coach Luke Davis introduces his parents, Wayne and Robbie Davis, who financially sponsored Thursday night's matches against Cutter Morning Star. Their long-standing support is greatly appreciated. Ms. Davis successfully knocked the ceremonial first serve over the net! READ MORE >

Coach Luke Davis' freshmen Health and P.E. class were taught how to play croquet today. This ancient game of ground billiards became popular in England during the mid-19 century. "It's a game that can be enjoy by everyone," Coach Davis said. "It doesn't require a lot of skill." READ MORE >

Ms. Alicia Yryle's two 9th grade English classes recently worked on a group survivor project inspired by their reading of a short story entitled "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The students imagined they were aboard a plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle which forced them to find ways of surviving.This included addressing the group's needs for... READ MORE >

Cross Country coaches Brent Bruich and assistant Larry Trussell took several members of St. Joseph's Cross Country teams to see "Overcomer" at the Cinemark Theatre on Labor Day morning. "Overcomer" is a faith-based film about a physically and emotionally challenged teen-age cross country runner who finds God.The audience sees how this young girl uses her new-found... READ MORE >

Parishioner Debbie Eckert, a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph School and a local hair salon owner for 38 years, recently presented a $1,400 check to Father Tony Robbins for the church building fund. The donation was generated from a book signing she held here August 17-18. "Hairspray, Holy Water, and the Healing Hand of God" is a candid telling of how God has worked in... READ MORE >

Student and adult volunteers are down at the Family Activities Center parking lot washing cars and trucks in support of the Athletic Booster Club. Despite a little rain here and there the customers are coming and providing financial support to our school's sports programs. READ MORE >

The high school has set aside a locker as a place to deposit prayer requests. Number 79 now has index cards attached which can be written on and slipped into one of the locker's bottom slots. All prayer requests will remain confidential. The school administration, staff and/or faculty will be happy to pray for those in need. "Don't tell God how big your problems... READ MORE >

Our high school choir made its debut at Mass this week under the direction of Ms.Jennifer Fullerton.The members include (front row left to right) 7th grader Ann Harvey, junior Lauren Mayden, 7th graders Aimsley Davis and Isabelle Garrett. (back row) Seniors Emily Briggler,Gracie Keathley, Erika Gonzalez, and Abbie Flake. Seventh grader Laiken Keathley was absent. READ MORE >

Beginning this school year, St. Joseph will be integrating the instruction of Theology of the Body (TOB) in grades K-12 using age-appropriate supplemental teaching materials provided by Ruah Woods Press. TOB is an uplifting, inspiring Christian education program inspired by a series of 129 Wednesday audience speeches delivered by Pope John Paul II over a five-year... READ MORE >

Tuesday marked the return to school from the summer break. Everyone should be sufficiently rested and ready to go.This is a new experience for the Kindergartners, but they seemed happy on their arrival. Tessa Davis is seen receiving a welcome from Elementary Principal Courtney Pope while newbies Elissa Cosey and Elizabeth "Laney" Henderson look prepared to meet... READ MORE >

We welcome five new faculty members to St. Joseph School. Mr. Don Kremer (left) will be teaching high school religion to the 8th, 10th and 12th grades. Dr. Karen Ferrer is now the high school teacher of Algebra I, II, and III. Mr. Larry Trussell is taking over the teaching of the Oral Communications, Personal Finance, and Computer I classes in the high school.... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School social studies teacher Karen Davis was the winner of the Grand Prize drawing held August 3rd for a 2019 Ford Explorer SUV during the school's 107th Annual School Bazaar.The vehicle was made available through Smith Ford in Conway. READ MORE >

Senior Brooklyn Kordsmeier spent a little of her vacation studying even though she wasn't in school. She job-shadowed dental hygienist Amy Randall at Dental Solutions of Central Arkansas in Conway on July 31st.That's where Doctors Greg Simon and David Reese operate their practices. Brooklyn is seen on the right as a patient is examined. READ MORE >

The St. Joseph Senior Boys Golf Team has already hit the links even though school hasn't begun yet. Last year's State Champions got off to a great start by winning the Fairfield Bay Classic at Mountain Ranch on August 5th with a team score of 245. Timmy Coney led the way as Gold Medalist with a 77 and the Silver Medalist was Luke Bruich who finished with an 82. Gus... READ MORE >

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What may be the most talked about item put up for bid at the silent auction being held at this week's St. Joseph School Bazaar is a hand-crafted coffin made by parishioner Lucas Strack. He's made it out of vintage church pews and remnants of a pecan tree which once stood behind our church's old rectory. Lucas is a 2002 graduate of St. Joseph High School and... READ MORE >

The St. Joseph School Instagram account, which has been inactive of late, is now up and running. Go follow us on Instagram @sjsbulldogs for news and updates regarding school activities. #bulldogspirit READ MORE >

St. Joseph School has been notified by the Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) it has won the Coalition's 2019 School Recycler of the Year Award. Kyle Zinno, a high school history, civics, and economics teacher at St. Joseph, holds the letter he received from ARC Executive Director Cherie O'Mary advising him of this state-wide recognition. The Coalition's decision... READ MORE >

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St. Joseph School has been holding an art camp each morning this week on the high school campus through June 28. Fifteen children, ranging from entering 2nd-7th graders, are participating. The instructors are high school art teacher Penny Bassham and Patricia McCauley, an art teacher at Pine Forest Elementary School in Maumelle. Some of the projects the children... READ MORE >

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Dr. James "Jimmy" Flanagin is the other St. Joseph parishioner included in Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine's 2019 selection of "Men of Distinction." Dr. Flanagin has a dental practice here in Conway, and he and his wife Celeste have five children.Three of them attend St. Joseph School, one goes to Catholic High in Little Rock, and the youngest child is of preschool age. READ MORE >

Two men with ties to St. Joseph Church and School were among the 20 chosen by Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine as their 2019 "Men of Distinction." St. Joseph High School math teacher Jeremy Elsinger is one of them. He's one of Matt and Jackie Elsinger's six children, all of whom are SJS graduates. Jackie also teaches junior high science and a food preparation class at... READ MORE >

Incoming 3rd grader Cross Bryant shows a set of his fingerprints that he made during Camp Bulldog this week. It began Monday and runs through Friday. It takes the place of the former Science Camp and is offering a wider variety of group activities for Elementary and Middle School age children. The camp is divided into three sections, and this one is demonstrating... READ MORE >

School's out, but the Summer Camps have already begun! Basketball camps for kids going into the 1st-7th grades commenced Wednesday, May 29, at the Family Activities Center. Coach Brent Bruich, seen here leading young ones in warm-up exercises, is leading the camp along with Coaches Luke Davis, Kay Lynn Hill, and some high school assistants. Wednesday and Thursday,... READ MORE >

Among the various academic awards presented to St. Joseph School students in grades 7-11 on May 21 two went to a couple of 8th grade girls in Ms. Karen Davis' GIS (Geographic Information System) class. Chloe Skinner and Marleigh Thessing entered the Arkansas ARCGIS Online Map Contest which was sponsored by ESRI, an international supplier of geographic information... READ MORE >

Middle School Principal Matt Tucker got into the act during the school's talent show Thursday morning. He joined some students on stage to do "The Chicken Dance." The crowd loved it! READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School held an awards assembly for grades 7-11 on May 19. Among the many recipients were five students who received the "Distinguished English Award" from teachers Kathleen Gueringer and Alicia Yrle. Seventh grader Bryce Mallett, 8th grader Chloe Skinner, freshman Jake Luyet, sophomore Savannah Mooney, and junior Hunter Watkins each demonstrated... READ MORE >

Father Warren Harvey, a 1972 alumnus of St. Joseph School, gives a rousing commencement address in which he told his own inspiring vocations story and urged all the graduates to "hang In there" to achieve their goals no matter what obstacles may come along. READ MORE >

The Class of 2019 celebrates their graduation with the traditional mortar board toss. READ MORE >

Eight seniors received the Presidential Award for Excellence on May 15. Signed by President Donald J. Trump, they were presented on behalf of The President and the U.S. Secretary of Education. The criteria for earning the award includes maintaining a 3.5 G.P.A. and scoring 30 or more on certain sections of the ACT (American College Testing) college entrance exam.... READ MORE >

Twenty of St. Joseph High School's 29 seniors were recognized as Honor Graduates at the Junior/Senior Banquet held May 15. They are (front row-left to right) Lillie Tuttle, Drew Lewis, and Carolyn Woodson (Salutatorian); (middle row) Jack Briggler, Mason Elsinger, Natalie Ross (Valedictorian), Mattie Elsinger, Kyle Hartman, Chloe Detten, Katherine Covington and... READ MORE >

The Conway Noon Rotary Club named St. Joseph School students Chloe Skinner and Jake Hill as "Outstanding Eighth Graders" on May 16th. They were chosen because they're viewed by St.Joseph as exemplifying academic excellence, school and community involvement, volunteerism, and Christ-centered living. READ MORE >

St. Joseph's Junior/Senior Banquet was held in the Spiritan Center May 15. Many graduating seniors received a variety of college scholarships and academic awards from their high school teachers. The Father Dellert Award is the highest honor a senior boy or girl can be given at our school. It's named after Father Sylvester Dellert who was pastor of St. Joseph... READ MORE >

The other three M.V.P's were Jack Briggler, baseball; Mattie Elsinger, soccer (who was also named to the State All-Star Team); and Lukas Welter, soccer. READ MORE >

St. Joseph held its Spring Sports Awards Night on May 14. Players from bowling, baseball, softball and soccer were recognized. Six students were named Most Valuable Player in their respective sports. These first three were Emily Briggler, softball; Lillie Tuttle, bowling; and Luke Williams, bowling. Congratulations to them and the other athletes and coaches... READ MORE >

Father Tony was recognized by school officials at Mass today for all that he, along with Father Jeff and Father Chandra, does for the spiritual well-being of St. Joseph School's faculty, staff, and student body. A gift was presented to Father Tony in honor of the occasion. READ MORE >

The Class of 2019 posed for their cap and gown photos today. They later toured both the Middle and Elementary School campuses where the years flew by. Their big day comes March 19 during the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Congratulations to them all! READ MORE >

Many other band members were recognized for their achievements after the concert. One of the highest honors is the Award of Excellence which went to individual musicians from the 5th and 6th grade and high school bands who were deemed best with their instruments. They are flutist Ella Crowder, saxophonist Luke Thessing, and clarinetist Eva Palmer. READ MORE >

St. Joseph's Bulldog Bands performed a school-year ending concert in the Spiritan Center on May 9. An awards presentation followed. Among the honorees were graduating seniors Chloe Robertson, Luke Williams, and Stephanie Jeans. Each has been with the band since its inception. Chloe and Luke both played trumpet while Stephanie played bass clarinet. READ MORE >

Two other teachers were recognized for their service at the May 8th event, Ray Nielsen and Karen Vandivere. Ms Vandivere had been nominated by her peers at both the Elementary and Middle Schools as "Educator of the Year" while Mr. Nielsen was similarly named for the High School. Both recently received Golden Apple Awards from the Conway Noon Lions Club in April and... READ MORE >

Seventeen faculty and staff from St. Joseph School were honored for their years of service on May 8th. Each honoree received a gift card that can be used with a variety of merchants. The recipients are (left to right-front row) School Nurse Kim Nutt, five years; Preschool Aide Charlotte Paladino, five years; Pre-School Assistant Yareli Paz, five years; 2nd Grade... READ MORE >

Seventy-nine children from St. Joseph Church received 1st Communion on May 4 during the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Thirty-four of them attend St. Joseph School. First Communion is the third of the Seven Sacraments. Eli Strack (left) and Grace Tucker are seen here receiving The Body of Christ from Fathers Jeff Hebert and Tony Robbins while Carter Hefley is given the Precious... READ MORE >

Freshman Olivia Pasierb is a member of the high school Book Club. At the beginning of the academic year, everyone in the club was given a bingo card which was to be filled out by completing different book-related activities. Each member who filled their cards had their names entered into a drawing for a Kindle. It's a hand-held device for reading books. Olivia won... READ MORE >

Physical Education teacher Karen Vandivere was presented with a facsimile check for $2,000 on May 1st at the Conway Regional Fitness Center for St. Joseph's winning participation in the Kids Run Arkansas 1-Mile and 3-Mile Run/Walk held April 12. Our school had 293 entrants in the Run which gave us the win for the 10th consecutive year. The prize money will be used... READ MORE >

St. Joseph seniors Alexis Roach and Jack Briggler were named Optimist Club "Teens of the Month" in a meeting held April 30 at Old Chicago Pizza. They're pictured here with Counselor and Academic Dean Teri Breeding and Optimist Club President Heather Caldwell. READ MORE >

Seven 8th graders took part in UCA's 7th Annual Girl Power in STEM meeting held April 26. They were accompanied by Principal Diane Wolfe. Girl Power in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) allows 8th grade girls to experience hands-on learning opportunities related to careers in those fields. (left to right wearing gift bag sunglasses) Chloe Skinner,... READ MORE >

Sophie Mazzaro from the Hendrix College field hockey team taught K-6 students at St. Joseph School about the game on April 26. P.E. teacher Karen Vandivere invited Ms. Mazzaro to provide the instruction. Hendrix is the only higher education campus in Arkansas which has a field hockey team. READ MORE >

Senior Jack Briggler, and most other members of the Class of 2019, carries on a decade-long tradition of riding a bicycle to school on the morning of April 26 as the end of his time at St. Joseph nears. READ MORE >

St. Joseph Elementary School held toad races on April 26 in conjunction with Conway's upcoming Toad Suck Daze. Second grader Sawyer Williams (left) and his entry, "Amazing Toad," won 1st Place. First grader Tyler Lynch finished in 2nd Place with his toad, "Leo." Depending on the boys' availability, one of them will represent our school in the Toad Suck Daze... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School recognized more than 60 members of its Interact Club on April 23 at Conway's Beaverfork Lake Park with a celebration of the 1,500 hours of community service the students accumulated during the school year. Interact is a service club affiliated with Rotary Clubs International. Those club members who earned 15 hours or more were rewarded for... READ MORE >

St.Joseph High School junior Hunter Watkins is seen being baptized by Father Tony Robbins during the Easter Vigil Mass conducted on April 19. He also received the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Communion afterwards. There were about 50 persons there who had one or more of those Sacraments administered. Hunter's sponsor, Gary Strack, stands behind him as Deacon... READ MORE >

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Senior Drew Lewis was recently awarded a scholarship for more than $20,000 by the Aveda Arts and Sciences Institute in Covington, Louisiana. Aveda has campuses in 29 states and provides training in cosmetology, skin care, and massage therapy. Drew's scholarship was offered for the study of cosmetology where she'll learn to cut, color and style hair along with... READ MORE >

The Kindergarten classes taught by Lois Coney and Charlotte Moix performed their dramatized version of the Stations of the Cross known as "Way of the Cross" at the all-school Mass held April 17. The scene above, which is from Station V, Simon of Cyrene carries the cross, includes (left to right) Liam MacDonald, Samuel Snyder, John Gregory West as Simon and Cooper... READ MORE >

Ms Paula Rein, Administrative Assistant at Conway's Haven House, accepts 12 Easter baskets for the dozen young girls residing there. Each basket contains various hair care products, cosmetic items and toiletries collected by and donated from members of St. Joseph School's Interact Club.The latter is a service organization affiliated with Rotary International.... READ MORE >

Senior Natalie Ross, a Spanish III student, was one of several from Ms. Christen Reyes' classes who came to the Elementary School on April 16. She and others were there to give the children an introductory Spanish lesson by reading and explaining certain words. The high school students involved are also members of the Interact Service Club. Their visit helped... READ MORE >

These five St. Joseph students are proud of their participation in the Kids Run Arkansas 1 Mile and 3 Mile Run/Walk held April 12 behind the Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center. Along with 288 others representing St. Joseph, our school won the event for the 10th consecutive year! The cash award we'll again receive is based on numbers of runners entered.... READ MORE >

St. Joseph is now offering an ACT Prep Course for the English and Reading portions of the ACT. English teachers Kathleen Gueringer and Alicia Yrle have the knowledge to help students succeed on their ACT exam. Click the link below for more information. -https://www.smore.com/wqg10. READ MORE >

The Conway Noon Lions Club held its annual Conway Educators of the Year Golden Apple Awards Luncheon April 9 at the Antioch Baptist Church. Teachers from the Conway Public Schools, St. Joseph, and Conway Christian all received framed certificates and had their names added to engraved plaques displayed on their campuses. High school journalism and Arkansas history... READ MORE >

Senior Anna Wade, seen here with Academic Dean/Counselor Teri Breeding, was presented with a $500 scholarship by the Conway Noon Lions Club on April 9 during a luncheon held at Antioch Baptist Church. Anna will be attending the University of Central Arkansas in the Fall. READ MORE >

Mark Bailey, Board Chairman of the St. Joseph Flea Market, was one of the featured speakers at the Arkansas Recycling Coalition Professional Sustainability Summit held April 4th at Virco Manufacturing in Conway. Bailey is also the Engineering Manager for DBG Conway, a provider of custom metal products. Bailey told the crowd the Flea Market is housed in an 8,000... READ MORE >

Members of the high school's Honor Society gather around a pallet filled with nutritionally complete meals they helped pack at the Tacos 4 Life MobilePack School Challenge at the Conway Expo Center on March 29. This was a cooperative effort involving nearly a dozen schools from Central Arkansas. About 1,500 students working two-hour shifts over two days packed... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School recently won the top prize in a promotional video competition hosted by Catholic Financial Life. This video production, which touted the school and its offerings, was outsourced with input from Father Tony Robbins and the school's Marketing Committee. Catholic Financial Life Insurance Broker Ron Gatto is seen here presenting a check for $5,000... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School juniors Autumn Davis (left) and Elizabeth Chandler present Life Choices, Inc. Officer Manager Kayla Plante with some of the many coin-filled baby bottles they delivered to this pregnancy counseling center on March 26. The money was collected from the many St. Joseph students who support the organization's "Change for Life" fundraising... READ MORE >

Like Dorothy said in "The Wizard of Oz" movie from long ago, perhaps preschooler John Ellis Embry might have been thinking much the same thing when he saw what was behind him at the Elementary School "Family Literacy Night" on March 13th. The event had a carnival atmosphere with Principal Courtney Pope dressed as a ringmaster. READ MORE >

Eighth grader Ruby Jones stands beside a display at the Fort Smith National Historic Site on March 13th. Her Arkansas History class went there because of its recent study of Judge Isaac Parker, the so-called "Hanging Judge", who gained notoriety in the late 1800's. The man pictured in the display is "Zeke" Proctor, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal who served under... READ MORE >

St. Joseph High School held its end-of-season basketball awards presentations on Sunday, March 10th. Players, managers and cheerleaders in the 7th-12th grades were recognized for their achievements. The two top awards went to the senior boy and girl for their all-around athleticism, academic standing, and community service. Jack Briggler received the Jim Banks... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School began its weekly devotions to Christ's Sacred Passion on March 8th by accompanying Him, in spirit, on His sorrowful journey from the house of Pilate to Calvary while meditating on His sufferings and death. Seniors (left to right) Jacob Hofherr, Jack Briggler, and Zach Royal serve as cross and candle bearers while moving from Stations I-XIV. ... READ MORE >

March 8th was the last day of Dr. Seuss Week at the Elementary School. The theme was "Oh, the Places You'll Go" which is the title of Dr. Seuss' last book published in 1990. The book concerns the journey of life and its challenges. The children either wore their favorite college t-shirt or dressed like someone they'd like to be when they grow up. One of the more... READ MORE >

Second grader Maggie Allison receives ashes on Ash Wednesday from Father Tony. It marks 46 days before Easter Sunday and is the first day of Lent. It's a period of self-restraint and abstention that includes fasting, repentance, and prayer. READ MORE >

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, would have been 115 years old on March 2nd. The Elementary School is celebrating that occasion all this week. Tuesday was "If I Ran A Zoo" Day which comes from his book of the title which he wrote in 1950. The Elementary children were encouraged to wear an animal print shirt and to bring their favorite stuffed... READ MORE >

Another big winner at Art Rajin' Cajun night on March 2nd was 5th grader Aniston Potts. She won the raffle for this beautiful oil painting by artist Steve Griffith entitled "Forgotten Garden." "I really like it," Aniston said. "I didn't think I would win. It was a one in a million chance." She has a special affection for the painting because she enjoys art herself. READ MORE >

The high point of the evening at Art Rajin' Cajun came when the bidding started on several hand-made quilts made by Kindergarten through 6th grade students, art teacher Shannon Chamoun, and other skilled adults. Auctioneer Gerard Martin got fired up when the bidding for the 6th Grade quilt heated up. Much was made of the fact that it would be the last quilt 6th... READ MORE >

These Middle School girls let the good times roll at Art Rajin' Cajun night on March 2nd. The event raised money to help supports arts-related programs at St. Joseph. From all appearances it was very successful. READ MORE >

Knights of Columbus Council 4143 held its first round of the 2019 Free Throw Championship on January 18 at the St. Joseph Family Activity Center. Boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 competed. Each contestant took 15 free-throw shots and whoever had the most in each age division was the winner. The following students qualified for the District Competition... READ MORE >

The Integrity Insurance Players of the Week are Jake Hill and Geena Porcaro. Jake is an 8th grader who plays basketball and runs cross country. Geena is a sophomore who's on the bowling team and who also plays soccer. Congratulations to both of them. READ MORE >

Our Junior Boys basketball team won the 2A 5 North District Title against Nemo Vista on February 12 43-30. Congratulations to all the players, managers, and Coaches Brent Bruich and Luke Davis. READ MORE >

Father Jeff Hebert, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Church, blesses the throat of Kindergartner Rider Craver during the all-school Mass on February 6. This sacramental is normally performed on the feast day of Saint Blaise of Sebaste which is February 3rd. It was administered again for those who might have missed out. Given the amount of sickness going around,... READ MORE >

Our 5th Grade Boys Pee Wee basketball players were the Runners-Up at the District Tournament held in Hector on February 2nd. Congratulations to them and to coaches Jimmey Stobaugh and Becky Jackson. READ MORE >

Our 6th Grade Boys Pee Wee Basketball Team defeated Hector at the District Tournament on February 2nd by a score of 15-12 in overtime. Congratulations to the team and Coaches Jimmey Stobaugh and Matthew Tucker. READ MORE >

The most recent high school athletes named as Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week" are junior Caleb Hiegel and 8th grader Olivia Williams. Caleb plays basketball, runs cross country, and also plays baseball. Olivia is a member of the Junior Girls basketball team. READ MORE >

St. Joseph's Athletic Department now has a stationary bicycle in the school gymnasium's weight room thanks to a donation from the Interact Service Club. Freshmen Brooklyn Woodson and River Ferrari are seen alongside the Assault Fitness Airbike. This bike uses air resistance to give a great workout. The faster it goes, the more resistance it provides. The air from... READ MORE >

Sophomore basketball players Lilly Hill and Luke Bruich were named Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week" last week. Lilly also runs cross country and is a member of the soccer team. Luke helped the golf team win a State Championship this Fall. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School 8th graders Jake Hill and Chloe Skinner were among the recipients of the Marvin Delph Student-Athletes Awards held January 20 at Central Baptist College in Conway. The awards are presented annually to local junior high students by the Conway Athletic Awards Commission. Both Hill and Skinner are members of their respective basketball teams and... READ MORE >

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2259 in Conway recently announced the winners of its "Patriot's Pen" essay contest. Junior High students from Faulkner County took part in writing about "Why I Honor the American Flag." Eighth grader Ruby Jones was the winner at both the local and District level. She's also among the finalists for the State Winner which will be... READ MORE >

St. Joseph School's Pee Wee Cheerleaders, who support their 4th-6th grade basketball teams, recently found time to help Bethlehem House and Conway's Animal Shelter. The girls donated non-perishable food items to Bethlehem House's food pantry and gave pet food and pet toys to the Animal Shelter. The 4th Grade Pee Wee Cheerleaders are sponsored by the school's... READ MORE >

Members of St. Joseph School's National Honor Society recently donated many child care items to Conway Cradle Care. Established in 1995, Conway Cradle Care empowers expectant and parenting adolescents by meeting the developmental needs of their children. The Honor Society members used their own funds to purchase baby outfits, pacifiers, wet wipes, diapers, baby... READ MORE >

Freshman Luke Pope was named the other Integrity "Player of the Week" last week. Luke is on the Junior Boys basketball team and will play baseball this Spring. Congratulations, Luke! READ MORE >

One of last week's two Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week" was Junior High basketball team member Chloe Skinner. She's in the 8th grade. She also ran Cross Country. Congratulations, Chloe! READ MORE >

The pictured group of St. Joseph School students in Ms. Theresa Lutes' 7th grade Religion class are seen here posing with Christmas gifts they bought for 18 Faulkner County children living in foster care. The recipients are between the ages of 9 months and 12 years old and are in foster care either because they were in abusive family relationships or their... READ MORE >

Father Jeff Hebert lights the first candle on an Advent wreath to mark the beginning of the liturgical year. Advent is season that includes the four Sundays leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Advent wreaths are typically made of evergreen branches into which four candles are placed. Three are purple and one is rose-colored. The purple candles symbolize... READ MORE >

Young Isiah Stobaugh and Lilah Scherrey were escorted Varsity Team basketball player Ryan Davis. READ MORE >

Alexis Roach was escorted by her father, Tyler Roach. READ MORE >

Senior Maid Maria Casavechia was escorted by her father, Mitchell Casavechia. READ MORE >

Firefighter Bill Keathley, escorted his daughter Gracie Keathley. READ MORE >

Paul Chamoun escorted his daughter, Rebecca Chamoun. READ MORE >

Freshman Maid River Ferrari was escorted by her father, John Ferrari, on Homecoming Night. READ MORE >

Homecoming Queen Chloe Detten was escorted by her father when she was introduced to the crowd on Friday night. READ MORE >

Homecoming Queen Chloe Detten with escort Jack Briggler at the pep rally on November 15. READ MORE >

Eighth grader Olivia Williams was chosen to represent St. Joseph School in the 2018-2019 Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest which is locally sponsored by the Conway Evening Lions Club. This year's theme for the contest is "Kindness Matters." Ruby Jones was judged by the school to be the 2nd Place winner and Catie Brewer was 3rd. Each poster is judged... READ MORE >

Check out the handy Spirit Week dress-up calendar that the high school cheerleaders put up in the hall Sunday morning. You'll know where to look if you forget what to wear. READ MORE >

The first home Pee Wee Basketball games were played November 10 against Sacred Heart. Each school won three out of six games. Our 4th Grade Boys and both the 6th Grade squads earned victories. Equally impressive were the Pee Wee Cheerleaders who turned out in record numbers and performed excellently. READ MORE >

St. Joseph Girl Scouts Juliana Ferrer and Ashlyn Cleary paraded the colors at the Interact Club Veterans Day observance in the Spiritan Center on November 9. READ MORE >

Eighth grader Jackson Tucker won the 7th and 8th Grade Spelling Bee on November 9 by correctly spelling '"volley." Seventh grader Bryce Mallett was awarded 2nd Place and his classmate, Matthew Seiter, came in 3rd. Both Jackson and Bryce are now eligible to take part in the Faulkner County Bee. READ MORE >

Fifth grader Caleb Grigg (left) won the 5th and 6th grade Spelling Bee held November 8th. He and fellow 5th grader Brody Mallett battled it out for an amazing 42 rounds with Caleb winning 1st Place by correctly spelling "ricotta." Brody took home the 2nd Place trophy. Both boys will now be eligible to participate in the Faulkner County Spelling at Conway High... READ MORE >

The 3rd and 4th grades held their spelling bee today. It took 27 rounds over one hour, but defending champion 4th grader Karleigh Kaufman, who won last year, regained her title by correctly spelling the word "pennant." Third grader Seth Mathis was awarded 2nd Place. The 5th and 6th grade bee is set for November 8th. READ MORE >

Sophomore Savannah Mooney contributes to the Senior Girls' victory over Abundant Life on November 5. Our two Junior Teams and Senior Boys won as well. The evening also marked the first two wins for new Coach Kay Lynn Hill in her high school career. READ MORE >

Ashleigh Mallett took home a 5th Place Medal in the 5K Run at the Class 1A/2A State Cross Country Meet held in Hot Springs on November 2nd. Her time was 21:37. There were 200 girls running in that event and our Lilly Hill finished in 14th Place. Our Senior Girls were awarded 4th Place Overall while the Senior Boys ended up in 11th Place. It was a very good year... READ MORE >

Freshman Ashleigh Mallett and Junior Abbie Flake have been selected as the Integrity Insurance "Players of the Week." Ashleigh has been a standout Cross Country runner of late. She also plays basketball and softball. Abbie just returned from the State 2A Volleyball Semi-Finals and also plays basketball. READ MORE >

The Cross Country Teams had a successful day at the District Meet in Quitman on October 22nd. Freshman Ashleigh Mallett won First Place in the 2.5K run with a time of 10:06. Eighth grader Ruby Jones was Second at a time of 10:23. Fellow eighth grader Chloe Skinner won Third Place with a time of 10:58. Being as how this was Ashleigh's last run in the Junior Division... READ MORE >

Sophomore Lilly Hill is the most recent selection as St. Joseph's "Player of the Week" as determined by Integrity Insurance. Lilly is currently running Cross Country and set a school record for the 5K run at the Conway Invitational with a time of 22:07. She also came in 7th with a time of 22:30 during the Quitman Ranch Run. Lilly also plays basketball and soccer. READ MORE >

This year's high school basketball Homecoming Court was introduced at the pep rally on October 19. They are, left to right, Homecoming Queen Chloe Detten, Senior Maid of Honor Alexis Roach, Senior Maid Maria Casavechia, Junior Maid Gracie Keathley, Sophomore Maid Rebecca Chamoun, Freshman Maid River Ferrari, and Beauty Queen Mattie Elsinger. READ MORE >

Eighth-grader Ruby Jones shared Player of the Week honors last week with the aforementioned golfers. She's on the Junior Girls Cross Country Team and recently finished 3rd in the 1.55 mile run at the Quitman Ranch Run. She also plays basketball. READ MORE >

These four members of our high school Golf Team were actually chosen last week by Integrity Insurance. The photo was just received Thursday. Timmy Coney, Gus Longing, Collin Coney, and Luke Bruich were the "core four" who played in and won the State 2A Tournament on October 4. They're seen here with Head Coach Mike Prall and Integrity Insurance President Joey... READ MORE >

Freshman Cross Country runner Ashleigh Mallett holds her 1st Place trophy for winning the 1.55 mile run with a time of 10:47 in the Junior Girls Division at the Quitman Ranch Run held October 16. Eighth grader Ruby Jones finished 3rd in that same competition. Sophomore Lilly Hill came in 7th in the Senior Girls 5K Run. She was clocked at 22:30. READ MORE >

Alexis Roach, Bailee Atkinson, Chloe Detten, and Mattie Elsinger proudlydisplay their Championship Award for winning the 2A Central District Volleyball Tournament held at St. Joseph's gymnasium on October 16th. READ MORE >

Emily Briggler spikes the ball in the Lady Bulldogs win over Cutter Morning Star in three sets to capture the District Championship. The team now moves on next week to the first round of the State Tournament at Paragould. READ MORE >

Our girls took on the Maumelle Charter Falcons on October 15 in their first game of the District Tournament. They won in three straight sets and play again tomorrow evening for the championship. Emily Briggler is seen returning the ball in this shot. READ MORE >

Middle School actors (left to right) Izzie Garrett, Kayden Kordsmeier, and Sophia Scholz are seen here in the Drama Club's last performance of "Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone" on stage at the Spiritan Center October 14. It had a three-day run and was directed by Ms. Rosalyn Williams. The play was a parody of the Harry Potter stories and was written by Dean... READ MORE >

Cross Country runner Lilly Hill broke her own school record for the 5K run at the Conway Invitational with a time of 22:07. She finished in 21st Place which was just one place short of a medal. READ MORE >

Our Junior Girls Team members Ashleigh Mallett and Ruby Jones ran impressive races in the Conway Invitational Cross Country Meet at Beaverfork Lake on October 13. Both competed in the two-mile run in which Ashleigh finished 2nd with a time of 12:36. She was clocked only four seconds off the Junior High school record for that distance. Ruby crossed the line in 10th... READ MORE >

Senior Alexis Roach returns the ball against Maumelle Charter on October 11. The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Maumelle Charter Falcons 3 sets to 0. The JV squad also shutout the Falcons 2-0. It was the varsity's 10th Conference win without a loss. This game was the last home game of the regular season, but the District Tournament starts here early next week. READ MORE >

Conway radio station Y107.1 My Country chose Physical Education teacher Karen Vandivere to be recognized on its "Working Women's Wednesday" segment. A representative from the station gave her flowers, a shirt and a goodie bag. It was also noted Ms Vandivere is a breast cancer survivor. She was nominated for recognition by St. Joseph Alumna Abigail Covington. READ MORE >

Interact Club volunteers Sydney Pham, Luke Briggler, and Luke Pope are wearing some of the bracelets they made during Conway's EcoFest at Laurel Park on October 6. The Club had a booth at the event promoting internet safety and digital citizenship. Members made beaded bracelets reflecting that purpose and they also gave away activity booklets from the State... READ MORE >

Two girls on our Cross Country team brought home medals from the Hornet Invitational Meet at Bryant on October 6. Both freshman Ashleigh Mallett and 8th grader Ruby Jones competed in the 2-mile run. Ashleigh came in 5th with a time of 13:43 and Ruby was 19th at 14:13. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School held a jeans day Thursday, October 4, to raise money in support of those in Conway, South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence. Pictures of several of our students wearing their blue jeans were forwarded to a media outlet in that city along with information about this service project. Conway, SC is in Horry County and one of its major... READ MORE >

This picture (provided by Maria Longing) shows Timmy Coney with trophy and Gus Longing on left. Collin Coney and Luke Bruich are seen at right. Now here are the particulars of what took place.The Boys Golf Team had a winning score of 262 which was one shot ahead of Conway Christian which was the Runner Up at 263. The scores for St. Joseph were: Gus Longing 85. Gus... READ MORE >

There aren't a lot of details at this moment other than our team edged Conway Christian by one stroke today at Burns Park in North Little Rock. That's freshman Collin Coney holding the trophy with Gus Longing, Timmy Coney, and Luke Bruich alongside. (Photo provided by Tracey Bruich) READ MORE >

The two SJS athletes chosen as the Integrity/Auto-Owners "Players of the Week" are sophomore Truman Martin and junior Emily Briggler. Truman runs cross country and is also a member of the bowling team. Emily is currently on the varsity volleyball team and she plays basketball and softball as well. Congratulations to these fine student athletes. READ MORE >

These Middle School students are just a small number of the SJS students from K-12 who are wearing blue jeans today in support of school-wide efforts to raise money for the people of Conway, South Carolina who were affected by the flooding from Hurricane Florence. Each student donated $1 or more for the right to wear blue jeans in place of their school uniforms. READ MORE >

Three of the senior class officers presented the newly-designed class crest to the student body at the All-School Mass on October 3rd. President Natalie Ross, Secretary Anna Wade, and Vice-President Maria Casavechia are seen holding it afterwards. One of the crest's points of emphasis is two biblical lines from 1st Corinthians, Chapter 16, verses 13-14. "Stand firm... READ MORE >

Our varsity volleyball girls played Conway Christian on their court October 2nd and defeated them in some hard-fought sets 3 to 1. Freshman Maggie Mooney sets the ball in this photo. READ MORE >

Something else of importance was achieved at that Cyclone Invitational Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Lilly Hill broke our school record for the Senior Girls 5K run with a time of 22:37. Way to go, Lilly! READ MORE >

Freshman Ashleigh Mallett was recently chosen as "Player of the Week" for good reason. Against close to 300 other girls in her division, she finished 8th Overall in the 2-mile run at the Cyclone Cross Country Invitational Meet in Russellville on September 29. She was clocked at a time of 13:35. READ MORE >

High school art teacher Penny Bassham was recognized at the Catholic Schools Professional Day on September 28 at Christ the King Church and School in Little Rock for her quarter century of service to St. Joseph School. READ MORE >

Ashleigh Mallett, also in the ninth grade, is the female Player of the Week selected by the Integrity Insurance Company. She's currently running Cross Country and has had some excellent times. She also plays basketball and will play softball in the Spring. Karin Fulgham, representing Integrity Insurance, and Athletic Director Brent Bruich stand with her. READ MORE >

Freshman Collin Coney is one of two St. Joseph athletes chosen as Player of the Week by the Integrity Insurance Company. Collin is currently playing on the Boys Golf Team which is heading to the State Tournament on October 4. He also plays basketball and will be on the baseball team this Spring. He's seen here with Athletic Director Brent Bruich and Integrity... READ MORE >

St Joseph volleyball girls played the Cutter Morning Star Eagles September 27 and defeated them 3 sets to 1. The JV team also won 2-1. It was a big win for the varsity squad as it remains undefeated in conference play at 6-0. Cutter Morning Star was one game us and is now 4-2. Senior Mattie Elsinger and sophomore Savannah Mooney go for the ball in this shot. READ MORE >

Our varsity volleyball team played the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs at the Family Activities Center on September 24 and came from behind to defeat them in five sets 3-2. Junior Abbie Flake is seen here returning the ball. READ MORE >

During the National Honor Society inductions held Friday a handful of candles were lit. Each represents the core values of the organization. Senior Mattie Elsinger is seen here lighting the one representing service. In this regard, the Honor Society states "Willingness to work for the benefit of those in need, without monetary compensation or recognition, is the... READ MORE >

New members in the National Honor and Junior Honor Societies at St. Joseph High School were inducted during ceremonies held in the church sanctuary on September 21. There were 28 students who were pinned and signed the roll book for NHS while 13 did the same for NJHS. A reception was held for both in the Cyber Cafe afterwards. READ MORE >

Two area sponsors, the Integrity and Auto-Owners Insurance Companies, have partnered to establish a "Player of the Week" program that encourages young athletes and rewards them for their commitment and dedication to their teams. The first two male and female athletes chosen for this program from St. Joseph School are sophomore Gus Longing and senior Alexis Roach.... READ MORE >

Ms. Shana Mullaney, a personal trainer and taekwondo instructor shows 2nd graders basic kickboxing moves during one of four "Mindful Minute Clubs" that met for the first time September 20 at St. Joseph Elementary School. The idea came from 1st grade teacher Hannah Yrle, who received a grant from the Conway Regional Women's Council to implement special health and... READ MORE >

These are the boys who made up the Senior Team at the Westside Invitational Cross Country meet who took 2nd Place in the 5K run. READ MORE >

The St. Joseph School Cross Country Teams made a good showing at the Westside Invitational at Greers Ferry on September 18. The Junior Girls group came in 5th Place in the 1.55 mile run. Individually, Ashleigh Mallett came in 2nd with a time of 10:38. Ruby Jones was 3rd with a 10:47 time. Chloe Skinner was 9th at 11:08.The Junior Boys were the 3rd Place Team in the... READ MORE >

Naturally, we think our reigning Fair Parade Beauty Queen, Mattie Elsinger, qualified for that title. READ MORE >

The Parade theme was "The Greatest Show on Earth" but our float's focus was on Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The sign alongside the float reflected that by saying "The Greatest Show...The Resurrection, We Teach It." READ MORE >

These musicians played ahead of St. Joseph's inspirational float. READ MORE >

St. Joseph's Varsity and Junior High Cheerleaders gathered together and were the first school representatives to be seen in the Faulkner County Fair Parade on September 18th. READ MORE >

St Joseph High School Boys Golf Team won the Class 2A, District 2 Championship Tournament held at the Links at Cadron Valley course in Conway on September 18. The Bulldogs shot a team score of 235. Conway Christian was 2nd with a 258 followed by Bigelow and Quitman. Freshman Collin Coney led the field with a medal-winning 76. Sophomore Gus Longing shot a 79, Junior... READ MORE >

Faulkner County Juvenile Judge Troy B. Braswell, Jr. spoke to St. Joseph High School's seniors on September 18 in an effort to recruit some of them for the next Teen Court Class. Three St.Joseph students took part in the program last year which is designed to give participants the opportunity to help fellow teens who've violated state laws because of homelife... READ MORE >

Our Varsity Volleyball Girls defeated the Atkins Red Devils 3-1 at the Family Activities Center on September 17. The JV girls won 2-0. Junior Emily Briggler is seen spiking the ball here. READ MORE >

Several students in Ms. Christen Reyes' (far left) Spanish classes attended UCA's Amigo Fest September 15. It was part of the University's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event included food vendors, outdoor games, a health fair, and live music and entertainment. The St. Joseph contingent seen here is with some members of the Mariachi Band that performed. READ MORE >

Twenty-two journalism students from SJS attended High School Journalism Day at the University of Central Arkansas on September 14. They took part in a series of workshops and heard a guest lecturer from the University of Florida discuss "The State of Student Press Law." One of the workshops involved broadcast journalism. (left to right) Zach Royal, Jacob Hofherr,... READ MORE >

Two bulldog squads tangled in volleyball at St. Joseph's Family Activity Center September 13 with the home varsity team winning over Quitman three games to zero. Senior Chloe Detten is seen returning the ball in this shot. READ MORE >

Our Cross Country teams competed in the Josh Park Memorial Trail Run at Heber Springs on September 11. Seventeen schools from around the state took part. Runners finishing in the Top 30 received medals. The following St. Joseph students were so honored: 8th grader Jake Hill finished 10th overall in a 2-mile run; sophomore Lilly Hill was 29th overall in a 3.1 mile... READ MORE >

Father Jeff Hebert calls on students at Wednesday's All-School Mass to tell him what makes them happy. He did this as a way of letting them know that even in the darkest of times the love of Jesus Christ will create joy in their lives. READ MORE >

Elementary School Principal Courtney Pope was the guest speaker at the 20th Annual Donor Appreciation Banquet held in the Spiritan Center on September 12th. Three families were recognized as Honored Donors for their consistent support of the Endowment over the years. Richie and Alison Hambuchen, David and Patricia Moix, and Mike and Dee Woodrum received special... READ MORE >

Director Rosalyn Williams is seen practicing Tuesday with members of the Middle School Drama Club on the Spiritan Center stage for their upcoming production of "Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone" by Dean O'Carroll. It's a comic parody of the Harry Potter stories being presented October 12, 13 and 14 through an Art Rajin' Cajun grant. The cast includes: Isabelle... READ MORE >

Sophomore Shannon Trantina returns the ball during the third game in a three-game Varsity sweep of the Little Rock Hall High School Warriors on September 10 at St. Joseph's Family Activity Center. Our JV team also won the set two games to one. READ MORE >

Our Lady Bulldogs played the Conway Christian Eagles last night in volleyball and won the match in three straight games. Senior Mattie Elsinger is featured in this photo. READ MORE >

Father Tony displayed a cope at that Mass, which is a large semi-circular cloak, reaching to the feet and having a small cape in the back. It's worn by an officiating priest at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and in processions. Father got his from Mexico, which he had made by a group of Carmelite Sisters. That's the same Order currently serving our parish.... READ MORE >

At this week's All-School Mass, Father Tony talked about the Monstrance which comes from the Latin word monstrare, meaning "to show." The purpose of the Monstrance is to put on display a consecrated Host for those present to adore and venerate. READ MORE >

Our third grade students sang beautifully at the All-School Mass on September 5. READ MORE >

The 6th grade St. Cecilia choir, under the direction of Ms. Jennifer Fullerton, sang at the school Mass today. It will periodically alternate with the the 5th grade St. Cecilia choir which will first perform on September 12. READ MORE >

Father Chandra spoke at Mass about the Passion of St. John the Baptist. He asked the students if they knew the principals in the story of his martyrdom? These included King Herod, his wife Herodias, and her daughter Salome. At a celebration of Herod's birthday, Salome did a dance that so pleased the King he promised her whatever she should ask for. After... READ MORE >

Our varsity volleyball team was named the Silver Division Champions of the Queens of the Court Invitational Tournament hosted by Little Rock Hall High School Saturday. The Lady Bulldogs did so by defeating the Little Rock Hall Warriors in the semi-finals and winning again in the finals versus the Lee High School Trojans from Marianna. READ MORE >

Varsity volleyball player Bailee Atkinson goes up against the opposition from Wilbur D. Mills High School during a tournament held August 25 at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock. The Lady Bulldogs won both games in that set against the Comets. READ MORE >

Today's feast, which celebrated the Queenship of Mary, was established by Pope Pius XII in 1954. It recognizes Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Father Tony is seen here with Father Chandra during the Rite of Benediction which followed the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. READ MORE >

Junior Varsity volleyball player Presley Harmon stands with her father and mother, Dodd and Christie Harmon, and Coach Luke Davis to be recognized for their sponsorship of the Lady Bulldogs home game against Bauxite. READ MORE >

Our Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season last night with the varsity squad winning three straight games against the visiting Bauxite Miners. Senior Alexis Roach is seen here returning the ball. The JV team went 0-2. READ MORE >

A vehicle reaches the drying-off station at the Booster Club Car Wash. It wrapped at 2:30 p.m. after cleaning more than 160 cars and trucks. It's estimated that close to $4,500 was taken in not counting concession receipts. All proceeds will help underwrite our school's athletic programs. Thanks to everyone who supported this effort. READ MORE >

Student, faculty and parent volunteers were able to work much of the day at the Booster Club Car Wash thanks to rain-free weather. This is the third year for the fundraiser, and Athletic Director Brent Bruich said about 125 cars had been cleaned by the noon hour. READ MORE >

These St. Joseph Junior High Cheerleaders flagged down patrons at the Booster Club Car Wash on August 25. READ MORE >

Deacon Richard Papini, Father Jeff Hebert, Father Tony Robbins, and Father Chandra Kodavatikanti were all on the altar for the first All-School Mass of the 2018-2019 academic year. It was also a Holy Day of Obligation for the Assumption of Mary. It was a special occasion for other reasons as well. Our teachers took part in a recommitment ceremony, there was an... READ MORE >

Siblings Bryce, Ashleigh, and Caleb Mallett gathered at the high school for their first day on campus in the new school year. READ MORE >

Second grade teacher Katie Hiegel returns for the first day of school on August 15 with her daughter Marcie in tow. Marcie is entering the PreK3 class. READ MORE >

Ms. Becky Mathis also joins the St. Joseph School family as the new specialty teacher succeeding the recently retired Janice Thessing. She's not new to our school having graduated from here in 1995. After receiving her college degree from UCA she taught Inclusion and Resource English in the Conway School System. Her office is in the Spiritan Center, and she'll be... READ MORE >

Those teachers and staff who weren't already certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) techniques were trained and certified by School Nurse Kim Nutt the morning of August 10. The participants were first given instruction and had an individual practice round before teaming up with a co-worker for the qualifying... READ MORE >

Kyle Zinno and Amy Rehm raced again to determine the fastest time at the cardboard boat races, but Amy's craft took on water the second time so it was down she goes from there. READ MORE >

Members of Team Port display their prize-winning anchor after high school social studies teacher Kyle Zinno paddled their cardboard boat to the fastest time at the Knights of Columbus swimming pool on August 10. It was the end result of a back-to-school team building exercise for teachers and staff that included constructing their boats from scratch with boxes, box... READ MORE >

Preschool aide Jamie Porcaro and Development Director Nicole Rappold help Team Ahoy build a cardboard boat as part of a team building exercise conducted this afternoon in the Spiritan Center. Nine different teams of faculty and staff built boats from scratch that will be tested and raced at the Knights of Columbus swimming pool Friday afternoon. READ MORE >

Several teaching and staff positions have been filled for the new academic year at St. Joseph School. These include (left to right) Keith Wolfe, Industrial Technology; Amy Rehm, 1st Grade; Sarah Hefley,Preschool Aide; Jackie Elsinger, 7th & 8th Grade Science/Food Preparation; Courtney Burmester, Computer Science/Oral Communications; and Bradley Fornash, School... READ MORE >

The Tom and Rhonda Hambuchen family took a spin in their new wheels Sunday after winning the Raffle Grand Prize of a 2018 Ford Edge SUV at the 106th Annual St. Joseph School Bazaar on August 4. Their children (left to right) Ethan, Natalie, and Grayson also enjoyed the ride. READ MORE >

Father Tony, after visiting the Face Painting Booth, shows our new Associate Pastor, Father Chandra, around the Midway on Saturday night. The big news is that Tom Hambuchen won the Raffle Grand Prize of a 2018 Ford Edge SUV. An out-of-towner from Van Buren won the 2nd Place prize of a Yamaha Generator. The 3rd Place prize of a $800 gift certificate from McKinney... READ MORE >

St. Joseph now has another Associate Pastor serving our parish. Father Chandra Kodavatikanti comes here from Jonesboro where he was Associate Pastor for both Blessed Sacrament Church and Blessed John Newman University parish. He was ordained in 2010 and his Home Diocese is in Nellore, India. Father Chandra was appointed to the Diocese of Little Rock in June of 2017. READ MORE >

Our 2018-2019 Varsity Cheerleading Squad attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp held at UCA last week and came home with several honors. These included the following: the Jump Competition won by Amy Lambe, 2nd Place in the Band Chant Competition, 3rd Place in the Game Day Competition and 2nd Place in the Rally Competition. In addition, our... READ MORE >

This photo was taken of Father Jeff Hebert this morning. We're happy he's now here to assist Father Tony and minister to all of us. There will be an official reception for him after the 5:00 pm Mass on July 15. READ MORE >

An art camp led by Ms. Shannon Chamoun began Wednesday and runs through Friday, June 22nd. One of the projects the children engaged in was making robots with mint/lozenge containers and other household items. Allie Evans shows hers. READ MORE >

Park Ranger Margaret Ellis from Woolly Hollow State Park was another guest speaker at the Science Camp which wrapped up today. She talked about the many species of birds that either live in or pass through the park each year. There are at least 40 kinds of birds that live in the park such as cardinals, orioles, bald eagles, buntines, and red-shouldered hawks. Ms... READ MORE >

Students attending the Science Camp being held at the Middle School June 11-15 got to pet a live possum named "Jagger." It was brought to the camp by guest speaker Sheila Connerly who's a Regional Educator with the Witt Stephens, Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. Ms. Connerly explained that the possum is a marsupial and that it helps the environment by including... READ MORE >

Principal Diane Wolfe, Academic Dean/Counselor Teri Breeding, and Margaret Davis parcel out slices of cheesecake during yesterday's retirement party. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School Registrar Margaret Davis attended a retirement party in her honor May 23 in the Parish Hall. She's seen here accepting a unique gift. Academic Dean Teri Breeding also brought homemade cheesecake for everyone to taste. Margaret has served St. Joseph 34 years both as Registrar and a school secretary. She intends to do a lot of traveling starting... READ MORE >

Current third and sixth graders receive their blessing as they prepare to move up to the next level in their education at St. Joseph. READ MORE >

At the end of the all-school Mass Father Tony and Father Raj blessed all the third and sixth graders who will be moving to new campuses in the Fall. READ MORE >

Father Tony thanked everyone for their good wishes and said he loves all of us. READ MORE >

Father Raj also accepts words of appreciation from Ms. Pope and the student body. READ MORE >

Elementary School Principal Courtney Pope presents Father Tony with thank you cards from students showing how much he and Father Raj are appreciated for all they do. This took place at the all-school Mass on May 23. READ MORE >

Twenty-nine seniors tossed their mortar boards into the air after graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2018 concluded. Congratulations to them all! READ MORE >

On May 16 St. Joseph Physical Education teacher Karen Vandivere was presented with a facsimile check for $2,500 by staff from the Conway Regional Health System for winning 1st Place in Kids Run Arkansas for the 9th consecutive year. Winners are determined by the level of participation from each organization represented. St. Joseph had 350 runners. The run took... READ MORE >

Parker Trussell was the other recipient of the coveted Father Dellert Award. READ MORE >

The Junior/Senior Awards Banquet was held May 16 at Conway's Knights of Columbus Hall. Many scholarships and academic awards were presented. The Father Dellert Award is the highest honor a graduating senior can receive. It's given to the senior girl and boy who best exemplify what a student from St. Joseph High School should be. Audrey Ferrari is one of the two... READ MORE >

Senior Olivia Huett returns to St. Joseph Elementary where it all started more than a decade ago. READ MORE >

Senior Bridget Porcaro leads a parade of seniors by a crowd of Preschool well-wishers. READ MORE >

Senior Triple Williams, who will be graduating from St. Joseph High School this Sunday, is congratulated by middle schoolers as he and the other members of the Class of 2018 do a walk through of their former campus. READ MORE >

Our Bulldog Bands performed their Spring concert last night, and year-end awards were distributed afterwards. The top Awards of Excellence went to flutist Ella Crowder from the Middle School Band and to High School Band clarinet player Eva Palmer. READ MORE >

Ms. Margaret Davis is also retiring at the end of this school year. She was previously a school secretary before becoming registrar. READ MORE >

Ms. Genie Moore was one of two long-time St. Joseph employees who were recognized at Mass upon their announced retirements. Ms. Moore was director of our preschool for many years. READ MORE >

Six teachers were also recognized at that same Mass for their years of service to St. Joseph School. They included math teacher Jeremy Elsinger, five years; journalism and Arkansas history teacher Ray Nielsen, 20 years; Elementary School Principal Courtney Pope, 10 years; volunteer coordinator Angela Rawls, 5 years; art teacher Penny Bassham, 25 years; and oral... READ MORE >

St.Joseph's three Teachers of the Year received their Golden Apple awards at the all-school Mass on May 9. Spanish teacher Christen Reyes is the high school recipient, Sixth grade teacher Jennifer Fullerton is the middle school winner, and kindergarten teacher Charlotte Moix is the elementary school honoree. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School teachers Christen Reyes, Jennifer Fullerton, and Charlotte Moix received Golden Apple Awards from the Conway Noon Lions Club on May 1st along with other Educators of the Year from area schools. St. Joseph senior Caroline Hambuchen was also there to receive a $500 college scholarship from the club. READ MORE >

Bishop Taylor toured the high school after presiding at the Ring Day Mass. He stopped by a welcoming bulletin board made by members of the National Honor Society. READ MORE >

Mason Elsinger is congratulated by Bishop Taylor after receiving his senior ring. READ MORE >

The Junior Class received their senior rings from Bishop Anthony Taylor at the Ring Day Mass on May 2. This sample photo is of Staton Holbrook's ring. READ MORE >

The three Interact Club members who volunteered the most hours received gifts from the Rotary Club along with their certificates. Bridget Porcaro (center) gave 249.5 hours, Abigail Bailey (left) had 135, and Rebecca Chamoun worked 120 hours. READ MORE >

The high school Interact Club, which is affiliated with the Conway Rotary Club, celebrated the 2,579 hours of service to church, school, and community its members volunteered during this school year by having a picnic at Lake Beaverfork. The Rotary Club hosted the picnic and Centennial Bank cooked for the students. They fished and played a variety of outdoor games... READ MORE >

The Class of 2018 continued a decade-long tradition on April 30th by riding bicycles to school near the end of their time here. The seniors arrived about 7:15 am and rode around downtown Conway and the high school campus before classes started. READ MORE >

McKinnah's toad leads the pack! Presume it will in the running for St. Joseph at the Toad Suck Daze competition. READ MORE >

In anticipation of Toad Suck Daze next weekend, St. Joseph Elementary School students took part in a series of toad races Friday morning. Several heats were conducted, and the overall winner was 1st grader McKinnah Lucey's entry named "Jumpy." READ MORE >

High school students Mattie Elsinger, Maria Casavechia, and Kyle Hartman recently delivered the remaining change-filled baby bottles to Life Choices, Inc. in support of its "Change for Life" fund-raising campaign. $1,362.10 was raised by our school to bolster this pregnancy counseling center's budget. Ms. Jamie Bagby accepted the donation on behalf of Life Choices. READ MORE >

Emily Daniels, Bailee Atkinson, and Kyle Hartman display their contribution to the Mexican-American mural READ MORE >

The St. Joseph High School Interact Club and Spanish teacher Christen Reyes recently collaborated on a project to showcase Mexican-American culture. Club members, some of whom are also learning Spanish, worked to create a mural displayed in the school that represented themes in Mexican-American art and literature. In so doing, the Interact members fulfilled a... READ MORE >

Seniors Spencer Pope and Elizabeth Whitley were chosen King and Queen of the Prom. READ MORE >

The high school prom dance was held April 7 from 9-12 pm in the Parish Hall Dining Room. A good time was had by all on a cold Spring night. Thanks to Junior Sponsor Alicia Yrle for organizing it. READ MORE >

An awareness talk on internet safety and human trafficking was presented in the church sanctuary on April 6 by Ms. Gretchen Smeltzer. She's the founder and director of "Into the Light," a faith-based non-profit group that advocates for survivors of human trafficking in Arkansas. The latter is essentially modern-day slavery with the purveyors using force, fraud or... READ MORE >

St. Joseph Elementary School's Kindergarten classes presented a dramatic retelling of the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ called "Way of the Cross" at the all-school Mass on March 28. It was supervised by teachers Charlotte Moix and Lois Coney. The scene above is from Station VIII, "Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem." They are weeping - Owen Ussery is seen... READ MORE >

The St. Joseph High School Interact Club assembled Easter baskets for residents of Conway's Haven House on March 28th. The Interact Club is a service organization affiliated with the Conway Rotary Club. H.A.V.E.N (Help for Abuse Victims in Emergency Need) House is a residential group home for adolescent females who have come into foster care at no fault of their... READ MORE >

St. Joseph Preschool observed the upcoming feast day for our patron saint (March 19th) by participating in a parade through the hallways and around their campus. The children enjoyed having the older students watch them. READ MORE >

Dorothy "Dot" Halter received the Booster Club President's Award during the Basketball Awards Night. Eight years ago, Ms. Halter decided to show her support of St. Joseph Basketball and her granddaughter's Junior Girls team by baking cinnamon rolls for their home games. With positive feedback at multiple request her baking increased to include all regular home... READ MORE >

Brianna Wells received the Father James Beagan Award as Most Outstanding Senior Girl. This award was named after Father Beagan, an Associate Pastor who helped launch the girls basketball program in 1954. READ MORE >

High school basketball players, managers, and cheerleaders in the 7th-12th grades were recognized for their achievements on March 11th. The two top awards went to the senior boy and girl team members for their all around athletic skills, academic achievements, and community service. Spencer Pope received the Jim Banks Award which is named in honor of St. Joseph's... READ MORE >

The St. Joseph Quiz Bowl Team won 2nd Place at the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association 2A Regional Tournament at Danville on March 10. It averaged 117 points per game in competition with Conway Christian, Danville, Hector, Magazine, and Mountainburg. Conway Christian won overall. Seen here (left to right) are Kati Dumboski, Juliana Ferrer, Coach Karen Davis,... READ MORE >

Framed pictures of Our Lady of Guadalupe purchased for St. Joseph School from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City were distributed after a high school Mass on March 7 by Fathers Tony Robbins and Alfhones Perikala. Individual students took them back to their classrooms for permanent display. The school's middle and elementary campuses will also... READ MORE >

High school religion teacher Josh Hart led the Senior Class in an hour-long prayer vigil outside the Little Rock Family Planning Services abortion clinic on March 8. After taking this pro-life stance, the students attended Mass and toured the Cathedral of St. Andrew. READ MORE >

Our all-girl Middle School Choir, directed by Ms. Jennifer Fullerton, sang the musical interludes between each station. READ MORE >

St. Joseph School began its weekly devotions to Christ's Sacred Passion on February 16 by accompanying Him, in spirit, on His sorrowful journey from the house of Pilate to Calvary while meditating on His sufferings and death. Seniors Elizabeth Whitley, Spencer Pope, and Julia Hambuchen served as cross and candle bearers. They moved through Stations I-XIV as senior... READ MORE >

Our girls bowling team won the State 3A-2A-1A Bowling Tournament on February 14 at the Allfam Bowling & Entertainment Center in Cabot. They finished with a total score of 2866. Lillie Tuttle earned All-State and the Bronze Medal for finishing 3rd overall with three game total of 492. READ MORE >

Junior Mattie Elsinger receives ashes from Father Tony at the All-School Mass on Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. READ MORE >

Caroline Hambuchen and Mandy Shum were among the Interact Club members who sold Valentines to fellow students Monday and Tuesday. The paper hearts had messages and blow pops or dum dums attached to them for 25 cents each. They'll be distributed to the recipients on Valentine's Day. The money raised helps support polio eradication around the world, which is a major... READ MORE >

Members of the high school band celebrated Mardi Gras at the Elementary School on February 13 by giving a concert, handing out beads, and parading around the campus. The songs played included "Dancing on the Bayou," "Evangeline: Two Cajun Songs, "Pirates of the Caribbean," "You've Got a Friend In Me," "Celebration," and "When the Saints Go Marching In." Ms.... READ MORE >

Second graders Lilly Allison, Noelle Pizzolatto, Josie Travis, and Tripp Davis show the headgear they made Monday with Ms. Shannon Chamoun's help in preparation for tomorrow's Fat Tuesday celebration. This comes in anticipation of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the fasting season of Lent. Members of the high school band will also be joining in the festivities. READ MORE >

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held its District competition at Wonderview Sunday. Three St. Joseph students won in their respective classifications and go on to the State Finals. Autumn Skinner won in the 9 year-old Girls Division, her brother Christian came out on top in the 14 year-old Boys Division, and Olivia Williams earned 1st Place in the 12... READ MORE >

The sophomore class traveled to Bentonville, Arkansas on February 8 to visit the Crystal Bridges Museum. In this image, taken by Logan Kennedy, you see an art sculpture by R. Buckminster Fuller titled "Fly's Eye Dome." READ MORE >

The St. Joseph High School Girls Bowling Team competed in the 3a-1a-2a Conference Tournament in Little Rock at Professor Bowl on February 7th. They were Conference Champions with a score of 2747. Mountain Pine was runner-up with a 2654. Junior Lillie Tuttle was a Bronze medalist, 3rd overall with a three game total of 416. Caroline Hambuchen was 5th overall with a... READ MORE >

A rally celebrating Catholic Schools Week was held in the Family Activities Center on Friday. Faculty, staff and volunteers were honored at the rally, and the teachers got involved in a game of rock, paper, scissors. Third grade teacher Morgan Bacon won that competition and received a ceramic bulldog for her prowess from Cheerleader Coach Amy Covington. READ MORE >

Eighth graders Maggie Mooney and Trysta Taylor speak to Conway dentist Dr. Greg Simon during St. Joseph's first Career Day held in the Parish Hall. It was organized by Academic Dean Teri Breeding. There were many representatives from such career fields as health and medicine, science and technology, law and public safety, business, hospitality and tourism, media,... READ MORE >

In this image, Kaitlyn Shockley is presenting her prayer. Kaitlyn's prayer was The Our Father in The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection. READ MORE >

It is a tradition during Catholic Schools Week to have a living rosary at the end of Mass. Here is an image of one being conducted here at St. Joseph. READ MORE >

In this photo, Audrey is holding up the image of Our Lady Of Guadalupe for all to view. Thank you Father Tony! READ MORE >

Audrey Ferrari was one of the seniors who handed out the pictures of Our Lady. Here is an image of Audrey giving one to a student. READ MORE >

Today on the 31st of January, Father Tony had a special gift to give to everyone attending the all school Mass. He asked four seniors to distribute pictures of Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Father Tony has recently been to Mexico where he stayed at the convent of The Sisters of the Missionary Carmelites of St. Theresa. These sisters are from the same order as our sisters... READ MORE >

Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers at the Elementary School acknowledged the 100th day of school in several different ways. One of them was for teachers Hannah Yrle, Kay Lynn Hill, and Charlotte Moix to dress like Octogenarians. READ MORE >

Gage Kordsmeier receives Confirmation from Bishop Taylor. His brother, Jensen Kordsmeier, is his sponsor. READ MORE >

On January 28th, Bishop Anthony Taylor confirmed 75 students at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 of whom attend St. Joseph School. READ MORE >

Students from the St. Joseph Preschool got a personal tour of our church on January 29. It was led by St. Joseph's Director of Adult Faith Formation, Christy Trantina. In the attached photo the children saw our priests' colorful vestments in their changing room. READ MORE >

The 13th annual H.O.O.K.S. dinner was held on Saturday, January 27th. H.O.O.K.S. (Helping Out Our Kids' School) raises money for many different school needs not covered by the yearly budget. On this night, there were live and silent auctions, and several raffle drawings. The latter included two grand prizes of $5,000 each. The winners of the cash prizes were Scott... READ MORE >

Our high school Quiz Bowl team competed for the first time this school year at the Friends of Quiz Bowl Invitational at Russellville High School on January 20. Social studies teacher Karen Davis sponsors it. The team members who took part included Katie Grigg, Julia Hambuchen, Chloe Kordsmeier, Sara Massa, Natalie Ross, and Brent Yrle. They matched wits with... READ MORE >

The local Knights of Columbus Council (4143) is sponsoring the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. This will be the Council Championship. It is open to all boys and girls, 9 to 14 years of age. Proof of age is required. The event will be held at the St. Joseph FAC Gym Sunday, January 28 from 11:00am-2:30pm. Contact is Anthony (anthonyf@uca.edu). READ MORE >

The luck of the draw certainly comes into play at spelling bees. At the Faulkner County Bee, some students were given such words as "baba" while others had to wade through unfamiliar ones like "gazpacho." Olivia Pasierb did well too, but "gargoyle" caught her off guard. READ MORE >

Ann Harvey, who was the alternate in our middle school 5th and 6th grade spelling bee, did very well. She spelled a number of words right, but she was eliminated on the word "elixir." READ MORE >

8th grader Ashleigh Mallett came in 2nd in the Faulkner County Spelling Bee held January 13 at Conway High School. Braden Eason from Frank Mitchell Intermediate School in Vilonia was the winner. Ashleigh was down to the final four contestants out of around 50 spellers when she misspelled "moxibustion". After Eason was declared the winner, another round with the... READ MORE >

Junior Anna Wade froze a rose with liquid nitrogen in Mr. Jim Belote's Chemistry class on January 11. When she tapped it on the lab counter it shattered like glass. That's because the liquid nitrogen dramatically changes the properties of things it comes in contact with. Demonstrations like this were led by Mr. Belote's cousin Donnie who's frequently handled liquid... READ MORE >

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