“Spring Training” with Big Vision Foundation

On Wednesday, May 27, our students had “Spring Training” at Big Vision Baseball.  Our students felt like the All-Stars that they are.  The starting lineups were even announced over the loudspeakers.  Needless to say, they had a blast! Our friends at Big Vision are a generous bunch, using raised funds...

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Pendants with Purpose Update

Our students have been hard at work at making some great looking pendant keychains, necklaces, and pins for our Pendants with Purpose program.  There are a ton of designs to choose from.  And with nice stock under our belts, we’ve found a new outlet for the hand-made items;  It’s a...

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Field & Fun Day

It was another successful Field & Fun Day. Not only was the weather ideal (cloudy) but the events were extremely entertaining. Field & Fun Day works by pairing a JPII student with a student from Berks Catholic High School. The “buddy system” ensures that each of our students get the...

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Secondary’s Big Trip

On Friday (May 15), our secondary class went on their big year-end trip.  It started with a bus ride to the Giant Center in Hershey, where everyone got a full tour of the arena.  From big elephant doors and zambonis, to skyboxes and security rooms, students were able to see...

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#TeacherAppreciationWeek

Everyday, our students come to school and receive incredible care and guidance from our teachers.  It takes creativity, inspiration, knowledge, kindness, and patience to do what they do.  And because they come in everyday with a smile on their faces ready to teach, our school and our students are given...

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JPII Dance

2015 Spring Fling

On Friday, April 1st, John Paul II Center held its annual Spring Fling.  Both current and students and John Paul II Center alumni attended.  The theme was “Paris” and was well done and set up by our friends at Alvernia University. Food was served, fun was had, and the dance...

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