Read a letter from Principal Jennifer Dye about JPII being recognized as a Tennessee STEM Designated School. JPII was also awarded the "Model" level of implementation with a perfect score on our portfolio. 

This year, the JPII community focused on the charism of LOVE, inspired by the teachings of Saint John Paul II and rooted in the Trinity’s self-gift.  

For the first time in the history of the middle school theatre program at JPII, students stepped into the spotlight for an evening performance of a musical production, The Little Mermaid Jr., under the direction of Ms. Caitlin Del Casino. 

Earlier this week, we announced that JPII will expand the Hand In Hand Options (HIHO) program to include middle school students, but there's more to the story! Read the inspiring story of the LaGanke family and their son, Nicholas.

This spring, the Fulbright Global Teacher Exchange Program took JPII Dean of Faculty Dr. Tina Finley halfway across the world, but for Dr. Finley, the journey had begun long before she boarded a plane to Romania.

On Thursday evening of homecoming week, the community gathered for A Night to Remember, hosted by the Advancement Office under the leadership of Director of Advancement Michelle Barber. The program featured a panel of former heads of school—Hans Broekman, Faustin Weber, and Karen Phillips—alongside former Board of Trustees President Russell Marino and current President Dr. Erick Chittle.

On Wednesday, November 18, Coach Wade and the JPII community celebrated as Osby Cavin and Trey Pearson signed to continue their outstanding basketball careers at the collegiate level. Osby Cavin committed to the University of Montevallo, while Trey Pearson will continue at High Point University. 

Saint John Paul II wrote in Fides et Ratio that "faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth." At Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, this principle isn't just a motto; it's woven into the fabric of how we teach, particularly in our STEM and science programs.

Guided by the mission to support each student’s journey toward academic independence, emotional resilience, and empathy for themselves and others, the counseling team is entering this year with renewed vision and energy with the addition of Director of Counseling Mrs. Bobbie Caine and Middle School Counselor Ms. Claire Wehby to the team that includes returning High School Counselors Ms. Kelly Hogan and Mrs. Lien Linero.