News & Announcements

Joy was evident today; Deacon Gerard Anthony, a former teacher and coach at John Paul came to visit! Colleagues of Deacon Anthony were delighted to see him again, and many students expressed appreciation for his visit and engaging homily.

Saint John Paul the Great students, faculty, and staff showed off their talents to the school community on Thursday, February 3rd. The talent show was a part of the school's celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The audience was surprised and delighted by the diversity of talent on display, from the much-anticipated guitar solo by Mr. Chaves, to the Juggling Unicyclist!

This week Saint John Paul the Great is honoring and celebrating its educators and students with an exciting schedule of events. Several of our students, faculty, and staff are featured in the linked videos.

On January 2, Students, faculty, and staff witnessed to life at the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The day began with Bishop Michael Burbidge and the celebration of Mass at St. Thomas More Cathedral. We continue to pray for the conversion of hearts to respect and choose life! #whywemarch

Have you ever wondered what students are learning in the four-year Bioethics Curriculum found only at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School? Sr. Terese Auer, O.P., Bioethics department chair, is hosting a series of talks based on the first course, “The Human Person ~ A Philosophical Perspective.”  Please see the scheduled dates and topics on the RSVP form. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm.

Please join us for this year's Annual Gala at the historic Bel Air 1740, a colonial manor home surrounded by 25 acres of sprawling English gardens, rolling fields, and wooded areas in Woodbridge, Virginia. The estate's exquisite event barn will be our venue for the evening!

Boys Basketball Clinic: Learn from Coach Hunt and develop your skills at our Boys Basketball Clinic! February 5th, 9-11:30 AM, open to 5-8th graders.

Drama Workshop: Join JP’s Drama Director for a day of mini-master classes at our Drama Workshop! January 22nd, 1-3 PM, open to all 7th and 8th graders.
Click on the title of this article for a link to the registration page.

The Saint John Paul the Great boys Cross Country team won the VISAA State Championships! The victory was the first in school history and made possible by the JP harriers placing five runners in the top 20. Senior Sean Alorro placed 5th, James Bertram 9th, Matthew Elliott 15th, Ben Moloko 16th, and Xander Fry 17th. On the girl's side, Junior Sarah Dake’s 13th place finish paced the JP lady harriers to 8th place overall. Dake was also named to the VISAA All-State team.

On November 10, 2021, Bishop Paul S. Loverde honored Saint John Paul the Great with a visit. Bishop Loverde celebrated Mass and enjoyed lunch with members of the community.