October 11, 2024

Welcome from the Director of Enrollment

I invite you to explore the enriching journey Saint Joseph High School offers! Here, students not only receive a strong academic foundation but also grow in faith and character within a supportive community. We are strong across the board, we have something to offer every student - academically, co-curricular activities, and spiritually.

There are many opportunities to come visit Saint Joe through tours and one-on-one shadow visits. I can arrange to welcome you and/or your student - just reach out to me. Join us for our upcoming Annual Open House, Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Student-led tours will give you an idea of their experience at Saint Joe and provide you the opportunity to see how our vibrant environment fosters personal and spiritual growth. Together, let’s nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

Peace,

Sue Ushela

Director of Enrollment

Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now open!

Sunday, Nov. 3: Open House

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend our annual Open House! Meet faculty, experience a student-guided school tour, and explore the extracurricular opportunities available to students. RSVPs are recommended but not required. You can RSVP here. 

Admissions Process and Affordability Session (Prior to the start of Open House)

12:15 p.m., Black Box Theatre

Are you concerned about affordability and have questions about the admissions process? Join Principal John Kennedy, Sue Ushela, Director of Enrollment and Robbie Berger, Business Manager, for a session addressing the admissions process and affordability at 12:15 p.m. just before Open House begins. The session will also include Indiana School Choice Scholarship information. RSVPs are recommended but not required. You can RSVP here. 

Saturday, Nov. 16: High School Placement Testing (HSPT)

8:30 a.m. - 12:00/12:30 p.m.

Doors Open 8:00 a.m., Event Entrance (St. Louis Blvd.)

Placement testing is a diocesan requirement and a part of the admissions process. All 8th grade students considering Saint Joseph High School are required to take the HSPT. The HSPT is a series of timed tests of verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, mathematics and language skills. Additionally, we include an essay. HSPT test scores, along with recommendations from your child's current teachers, principal and/or counselor, help to place students in appropriate freshman classes. This is the first of two dates offered for the HSPT. To RSVP, please complete the form here.

Do you want to practice for the HSPT? Here is a link to a practice test. This test is not affiliated with Saint Joe High School nor HSPT, but an aid to review and prepare to come take the test.

Saturday, Dec. 7: High School Placement Testing Alternate Date

Students who cannot make the first placement test on November 16 may sign up to take the test on December 7.

Open House takes place on Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Meet faculty, experience a student-guided school tour, and explore the extracurricular opportunities available to students. RSVPs are recommended but not required. You can RSVP at the button below.

The Learning Strategies Department assists students in achieving their academic potential with one-on-one support as needed. Through collaboration between Learning Strategies faculty and students, academic plans are developed to help students strategize and achieve their academic potential.

On October 9, we proudly unveiled our new Huskies mascot—the first real mascot in 25 years! Our school spirit just got a serious upgrade.

On October 3, the Saint Joe community came together in a huge way, donating over 30,000 diapers and wipes combined to the Women's Care Center! These essential donations will go directly to support mothers and children in need, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity is making a real difference in our community.

Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Scholars, Cole Kurzhal, Lucy Noem, Kathleen Goodwine, and Theresa Walatka. Commended Students make up roughly 34,000 of the top 50,000 students eligible for the National Merit Scholarship competition by virtue of their score on last year's PSAT.

SJHS Theatre is proud to present Mystery at Whimbowly Manor by Natasha L. Cederberg and directed by Mr. A.J. Reynolds.

Mystery at Whimbowly Manor is a comedic mystery set in the 1940s. Its revolves around the disappearance of Lady White's diamond necklace during a dinner party, prompting detective Bradley Baxter to investigate. Join us on October 24 or October 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Washington Hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Tickets will be available for $5 at the door.

Boys Tennis advanced to the IHSAA Semi-State Championship Match with a 5-0 win over Valparaiso High School to claim the Regional Championship. The Huskies will take on Western High School on Saturday, October 12 at Culver Academies with the match scheduled to start at Noon.

Girls Golf put together a tremendous team effort on September 28 at Sandy Pine Golf Course, carding a 348 at the IHSAA Regional Championship. The team score earned Saint Joe a second place finish and qualified the Huskies for the IHSAA State Championship Tournament to be held today and tomorrow at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel, Indiana. The Huskies were lead by Lucy Dunham '28 with a team high score of 83 which was also tied for 6th place overall. Marley Dunham '26 added a score of 86.

The Huskies concluded the 2024 season with a Top 10 finish at the IHSAA State Tournament. The two day tournament at Prairie View Golf Course saw the Huskies post a team score of 702. Congratulations and thank you to the Saint Joe Golf Program for representing Saint Joseph High School so well and performing so well all season!

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New issues of Prospective Soundings will be sent monthly.

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