We invite all interested parents, grandparents, and students to come to St. Joseph’s to tour our school, check out our programs, and speak with teachers and faculty. Parents tell us that their children are here because St. Joseph Catholic School has the highest academic standards available. Our goal is not just to graduate students from high school, but to get them to college and succeed there. We not only by endow students with the academic knowledge needed for college, but also require and foster in them the personal study habits, and work ethic needed for any college or university. Our rigorous program requires a standard of personal responsibility that will help students thrive in college and throughout their lives. While our program is challenging, we are able to offer the personalized help needed for every student to succeed.

Teachers and Bishop Taylor after Mass at St. Peter's Catholic School

National Catholic School week at St. Joseph Catholic School was very busy for SJC students! The National Theme for this week was “Faith. Academics. Service.” The week began with a school Mass on Sunday Jan. 29th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Then Monday, Juniors and Seniors visited the classrooms of St. Peter’s Catholic school and spent the morning reading to the students. On Tuesday, Bishop Anthony Taylor visited our school and spoke with teachers and many students and was given a reception by the Key Club. That same day the entire faculty and student body of SJC loaded up in our bus to St. Peter’s for a joint school Mass. The Feast of St. John Bosco was an appropriate feast day for this Mass as St. John Bosco spent his life educating the less fortunate and founding schools. This event was a first for both schools and one we hope will be repeated regularly. Wednesday, students volunteered at Neighbor to Neighbor to cook a meal for the needy. Thursday, Student Council traveled to local fire and police departments to thank them for their service and to deliver cookies and home-baked goods to those who protect and serve our community.

            The Student Council at St. Joseph Catholic High planned their annual caroling visit to the Trinity Nursing Home. The residents were greeted by the Student Council President, Christopher Taylor, and the caroling group was led by Alex Small. After warming up, the students put on a wonderful show that filled the entire dining hall with song and cheer. Soon the residents enthusiastically were singing along with the students. After the concert and a room filled with applause, students traveled door to door to deliver cookies and other treats to the residents to wish them “Merry Christmas.”

-Christopher Taylor

Regin Reginio, freshman St. Joseph Catholic

Regin Reginio won the Arkansas State School Golf Championship for Christian Schools on October 19th.  Regin practiced long and hard for this championship and we are very, very proud of him and his golf teammates!

Key club participates in cleanup!

The Key Club spent a few hours Saturday October 22 cleaning up the highway leading to and from our School.  Mrs. McFall, and Mrs. Erstine worked along side students to clean the street and highway near our school.  Thank you to all of you, teachers and students!

Students and teachers participate in the Great Arkansas Highway-Clean up

St. Joseph's Students and Faculty gather at the Pole for prayer on National SYATP Day.

Sept. 28, 2011, 7 55 AM: Students and Faculty of St. Joseph Catholic School gathered around the flag before school to share scripture, reflections, and to pray to participate in the National “See you at the Pole” day. The student council organized, and led the ceremony, and later in the day sold treats to raise money for the needy. National SYATP or “See You at the Pole” was started in 1990 by teens in Burleson, Texas. It has spread across the country and is usually held the fourth Wednesday in September. The purpose of the national event is to give the students a chance to get together and pray, share their faith.

Chris Taylor, Student Council President, reading the scripture.

Chris Taylor, student council President, and Isaac Harrison, student council VP, presided over the event. Many students and Faculty offered vocal and silent prayers and song for each other, our military, our community, and friends and family members. (Pictures by Danna Rice, student, SJC)