We are thrilled to announce that today, September 19, 2023, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!

This is such exciting news! Each year, a small number of schools across the country are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Last year our school theme was Together We Can Do Difficult Things. We know that with God’s help, we can do anything when we are determined and disciplined. This outstanding recognition by the National Blue Ribbon Committee is a direct result of the determination and discipline of our students, faculty, parents, and community.

Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson who was appointed as the new USA Director of Education for ARISS [Amateur Radio on the International Space Station].

Read more about this opportunity and her experiences HERE.

Our preschoolers kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a Bike Parade on our school grounds. It was a great way to meet new friends and become familiar with their new surroundings. Class started for our youngest Chargers on Monday, August 28. Looking forward to a wonderful year.

"Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong." — 1 Corinthians 16:13

Best wishes as you embark on your next adventure. Come visit as we will miss you!

Congratulations to our SJA Drama Club on the success of their recent show, The Little Mermaid. 45 young thespians in grades 5-8 worked hard for many hours over many weeks to learn the script, songs and staging for this production. With sellout shows for two weekends in a row, they are all ready for a much deserved rest. Thank you to Stacey De for producing our show. AND to our many parents including Mr Reilly, Mrs Costello, Mr Harbauer, Mrs Anderson and so many others for all your support. We are looking forward to the 2024 show!

On Wednesday, April 5, our 8th graders led the school in prayer through the Living Stations of the Cross. This annual presentation shows our students the last hours of the life of Jesus Christ in preparation for Easter.

Our Junior High students benefit from our world language curriculum. Mr Olague's 7th grade Spanish class recently reviewed their answers on the textbook classwork in preparation for an upcoming test. The topics including describing yourself and others using the verb SER/definite-indefinite articles/noun-adjective agreement and identifying people and things.

Congratulations to these students from the SJA Class of 2017 who were recently announced as Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Merit Scholar Semifinalists are selected from the top 3-4% of each state’s PSAT scores. These students will graduate high school in 2021.

Hats off to Dyanna Boone (Downers Grove South HS), Tasha Rustandi and Katie Testin (Benet Academy) and Patrick Beranek (Joplin High School, Joplin, MO). Patrick also obtained a perfect score on the ACT test.

The St. Francis High School community is proud to announce and congratulate students that achieved a GPA of 4.0 or better in the first semester (2020) and made the “A” honor roll, and those who achieved a GPA between 3.0 and 3.99 and made the “B” honor roll.

Congratulations to SJA 2018 graduate Madeline Andelbradt for placing fifth in the High School 2A State Track Meet for high jump. Madeline is currently a member of the girls track team at St. Francis High School. Great job Maddie! Charger Nation is proud of you!