September 1, 2026

Home

Calendars

Athletics

Lunch Menu

Giving

Dear Saint families,

I hope you have had a joyful start to the school year and are looking forward to a restful Labor Day weekend! It was wonderful to see so many of you on campus for Parent Nights. I am truly grateful for your continued support and partnership, and I am excited for the year ahead as, together, we seek to grow in holiness and live out our theme, “Totus Tuus”, Totally Yours.

As we begin this new school year, we look forward to continuing our devotion to the First Fridays. This year, in a special way, we invite our school community to grow closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to embrace this beautiful devotion together.

We will begin this Friday, September 4, when we are honored to welcome Bishop Vasquez to St. John Paul II Catholic School to celebrate Mass with us. We hope you and your family will join us for this special celebration as we begin our First Friday devotion and entrust our school year to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Now that September is here, our campus is buzzing with energy! After-school activities and sports programs are in full swing, and I encourage you to stay connected by reading Saints Weekly for important updates and upcoming events.

Our virtue for September is Faith: believing in God and all that He has revealed. What a beautiful virtue to begin our year of Totus Tuus, giving ourselves completely to God and trusting Him to lead us.



May this school year continue to draw us closer to Christ and help us live each day with hearts that are Totally His.

Principal

We will have All School Mass on Friday, September 4 at 8:30 a.m. Students should wear full dress uniform on Friday.

Optional daily Mass tomorrow, September 2. All are welcome! Mass starts at 7:10 and ends at 7:40. It’s in the All Saints Chapel every Wednesday before school. What a beautiful way to start the day by worshiping the Lord!

A Special First Friday!

Bishop Joe Vasquez will celebrate Mass with us THIS Friday, September 4 at 8:30 a.m. as we begin our 1st First Friday of the school year. What a special blessing and honor to welcome Bishop Vasquez to StJPII. We look forward to gathering as a school community for this beautiful celebration of our faith!

Father-Son Spring Break Pilgrimage: Walk the Camino de Santiago March 5-13, 2027

Join Fr. Eamonn for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the Camino de Santiago! Designed for 7th and 8th grade boys (both incoming and newly graduated) and their fathers, this is more than simply a walk across Spain. It is a pilgrimage that has inspired travelers for centuries - an unforgettable journey of faith, friendship, challenge, and discovery. 

Over six days and 115 kilometers (72 miles), fathers and sons will journey together on foot through some of Spain’s most breathtaking countryside, following the ancient paths that lead pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, participants will share meaningful conversations, moments of prayer and reflection, and the thrill of adventure together. 

The Camino has a unique way of deepening spiritual and human relationships, building character and resilience, and creating lifelong memories. Whether you are seeking adventure, connection, spiritual renewal, or simply quality time together away from the distractions of daily life, this pilgrimage offers a truly extraordinary experience. 

Come walk the Camino and discover why this ancient pilgrimage continues to transform hearts today. Register today!

Conquest Club (5th-8th grade boys)

Conquest meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the GSC. The 1st meeting is 9/9/26! Dads are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring a friend! Come in casual or sports clothes, and bring a Bible or New Testament if you can.

Conquest is a virtue-based, teen-led program that helps adolescents grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ while developing as Christian leaders. The program is gender-specific, team-based, and service-driven, designed to respond to the real needs of today’s youth.



If you have any questions or if you would like to register please contact Fr. Chad Everts LC at ceverts@legionaries.org.

Growing in Faith, Dignity & Virtue

As part of our Religion curriculum at St. John Paul II Catholic School, students in PreK-8 will participate in two Archdiocesan programs this year: Human Sexuality Catechesis (Spirit of Truth - Theology of the Body) for grades 1-8 and Circle of Grace for PreK-8.

Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, both programs help our students grow in faith, understand their God-given dignity, and develop the virtues needed to live as faithful disciples.

Please review the flyer being sent home and below with your child for additional information about these programs and what to expect.

Help Us at the SJV Bazaar!

StJPII will have a booth at the SJV Bazaar, and we need families to help make it a success! Parents and their children are invited to sign up for a shift and represent our StJPII community.

Please sign up to help by adding your name to the SUG and listing your child’s name in the comment section.



Thank you for sharing your time and for your service to our StJPII community!

Challenge Club

Challenge Club is a Catholic girls’ club for grades 5-8 focused on growing in virtue, friendship, and faith through projects, retreats, and community events. The StJPII Challenge Club meets select Fridays from 3:30–5:15 p.m. Please see the flyer for registration details and additional information. For questions, please contact Nancy Valdivia at 713-269-7382 or SJP2Challengeclub@gmail.com.

September Faith Focus

Click above to view September's Faith Focus!

Class Picture Day is TOMORROW!!! FULL DRESS

TOMORROW, September 2 will be Class Picture Day and make-ups/retakes. All students must wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM.

Uniform Requirements!

Thank you for your patience as Risse Brothers worked through shipping delays at the start of the school year. Now that uniforms have been delivered, we will begin enforcing the official school uniform policy after Labor Day. Please see below for the uniform changes in detail!

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

The time is finally here to register for the social event of the year. Registration is now open at the link below. Let’s set a new attendance record for the third straight year!

As always, we have great incentives to sign up. The first ten families that sign up (parent and student) will receive a weekend dessert tray. The first 25 families who register will be in a drawing for a free family meal from a nearby restaurant. Students who sign up in September will receive a free dress pass once per month from October to February. If we beat last year’s total registrants, we will have a school-wide celebration. 

Sign up today using the link below. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHOOSE StJPII as your fundraiser team If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kim at ckim@jp2.org. We can’t wait to see everyone’s the race!

Halo News

The August episode of Halo News is here. Please click on the link below to see our most recent episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, News2Saints, so you don't miss a thing!

When Online Spaces Turn Toxic: What Parents Need to Know

Group chats and online gaming can help young people connect. They can also create pressure, conflict, exclusion, and harmful behavior that most adults never see. Join Smart Families for their first online talk of the school year, When Online Spaces Turn Toxic: What Parents Need to Know. The talk will explore the hidden dynamics that shape children’s digital lives and offer practical guidance for parents. Select a September 22 session that works best for you: 9:00 a.m. or noon Central. 

Join Us for the First PTO Meeting of the Year!

Everyone is welcome! Please join us for our first PTO Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 8 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in St. Jude Hall. Come meet new people, learn about school news and upcoming events, ask questions, and find out how you can support our teachers and students! 

All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two StJPII tumblers!

Birthday Bundle and Blessing

Make your child’s birthday even more special! Celebrate with a birthday shirt, marquee recognition and a special birthday blessing during Wednesday Morning Mass! Order your Birthday Bundle today!

Thank you for supporting our PTO.

Elementary Athletics

We are working to finalize Coaches and Assistant Coaches for WHCSA soccer! Over 250 students have signed up to participate, this is fantastic!

Middle School Athletics

Cross Country practice will use Terry Hersey Park on Mondays and Thursdays and practice on Wednesdays will be at the school. Reminder, we need parental help at Cross Country practices at Terry Hershey Park. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Coach Jones Laverne_j@sbcglobal.net.

Terry Hershey Park practice location is:  1011 S HWY 6 Houston, TX 77077

Football has put in a lot of hard work through all the hot days. Our first game is Wednesday, September 2nd at St. Rose of Lima

Soccer continues to train hard and our first game is on Tuesday, September 15th at St. Anne

Volleyball hosted our first scrimmage last week. All 3 teams played very well, showing the hard work the players are doing in practice. Volleyball has two away games this week, Monday against St. Thomas More and Wednesday against St. Vincent de Paul.

Please visit the Athletics Calendar for full details on game dates and times.

Click the image to register!

St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually and academically to do God's will and to succeed in life.