Earlier this school year, Mrs. Picchione began meeting with a small team to explore the feasibility of adding a larger playground at SJA. We're excited to share that plans are underway for a new Centennial Playground, to be located in the grassy area north of the school, adjacent to the school offices.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, nearly $80,000 has already been earmarked to help bring this vision to life. Current estimates place the total project cost at approximately $225,000. Our goal is to secure the remaining funds through ongoing fundraising efforts between now and our school's centennial celebration in 2027. Visit sjaplayground.givesmart.com for more details or to donate to this effort.

We invite families, local businesses, and community members to support our upcoming Color Walk by becoming an event sponsor! Sponsorship is a wonderful way to promote your business, celebrate your student, or simply support the mission of St. Joan of Arc School while helping make this exciting event a success. Every contribution directly benefits our students and school community!

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Over 50 members of our SJA community came together as students from Preschool 4 to 8th grade, along with parents, volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. Our group packed 86 boxes containing 18,576 meals—enough to provide 51 children with a daily meal for an entire year. What a powerful reminder of how even small acts of service can make a lasting impact around the world. Thank you to all who gave their time to serve others during this Lenten season.

On our LAST day of Catholic Schools Week, we celebrated our great nation! Students and staff showed their school spirit by wearing red, white, and blue as part of our Celebrating the Nation day which honors the value of Catholic education and its contributions to our country.

'Twas the day before Christmas break, and all through the halls,
Laughter and cheer echoed off lockers and walls.
In cozy pajamas of red, green, and white,
Our students arrived filled with festive delight.

Congratulations to our 5B Girls and 8th grade Boys Volleyball teams on their championship victories in the Tri County Catholic Conference!

We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our $50,000 goal for the 2025 Color Walk! This incredible milestone was made possible by the generosity of our entire community—and a special donor who closed the final gap in honor of Sister Carolyn.

📚 SJA Shines at the Diocese of Joliet Battle of the Books! 📚

21 of our SJA students proudly represented our school at the largest Diocese of Joliet Battle of the Books competition in over a decade, with 10 schools and over 250 students gathering at the Cathedral of St. Raymond! After months of preparation and countless pages read, our teams had an incredible showing:

🏆 4th Grade Team – 1st Place
🏆 5th Grade Team – 1st Place
🥉 Junior High Team – 3rd Place

Hope is more than just wishing—it’s trusting in God’s promises! Each week, our students will reflect on the Virtue of Hope, writing down their hopes and prayers on special cards.