Student Council Fall & Winter Initiatives
Dear School Families, Friends, and Supporters,
With hearts full of gratitude, we are delighted to share with you the 2024-2025 St. John XXIII Catholic School Annual Report.
As I reflect on my first year as principal, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the joy, strength, and faith that define our school community. Stepping into this role has been a tremendous blessing, and I am deeply thankful for the warm welcome, support, and trust you have extended to me throughout this year.
Our theme for the 2024–2025 school year, “We Were Made to Thrive,” beautifully captured the spirit and mission of our school. It has been a year of incredible growth — spiritually, academically, and in service to others. I have watched our students thrive in their learning and in their relationships with one another, and most powerfully, in the ways they reached out to serve those around them.
Through acts of service at every grade level, our students discovered that thriving is not only about personal growth — it’s about reaching out, lifting others, and becoming a light in someone else’s life. I could not be more proud of their compassion, leadership, and willingness to serve with joyful hearts. Together, we have achieved so much. We celebrated academic growth, deepened our faith through prayer and service, and strengthened the bonds that make our school a true family. These accomplishments were possible because of the dedication of our incredible teachers and staff, the support of our families, and the guidance of our parish community.
Looking ahead, I am filled with hope and excitement as we prepare to enter a new school year under the theme: “Let Your Light Shine: Live Out Your Purpose.”
It is a powerful call — one that invites each of us to recognize the unique gifts God has given us and to use them boldly in service of others. I cannot wait to see how our students will continue to grow, lead, and let their light shine in the year to come.
Thank you for your continued partnership in this sacred work of Catholic education. I am honored to walk this journey with you and look forward to all that God has in store for us.
With Gratitude and Blessings,
Marie Lippe (SJ23 Principal 24-25 School Year) & Father Pat
We are bringing back the Raffle Calendar for the 25-26 School Year! This raffle has the potential to generate a great profit for our school, but only if we reach our goal of selling 500+ Calendars. We kindly ask for your participation in helping sell these calendars to meet our goal.
We appreciate your participation and help to raise funds for our school! If you have any questions or need more calendars to sell, please contact the School Office (262-284-2682).
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Saturday, September 13 | St. John XXIII Catholic School
We’ve got SIX Pitmasters ready to go head-to-head for the title of Best Brisket in Town!
Aaron Christensen, Eric Brewster, Bob Sereno, Jason Sepanic, Tim Blakeslee, and John Weinrich will be serving up their best, but YOU get to be the judge!
The winning chef will walk away with a trophy, a $100 gift card to Bernie’s Fine Meats, and bragging rights for the year.
Admission Options: CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Brisket Tasting & Voting → Sample each Pitmaster’s brisket, enjoy sides (mac & cheese, potato salad, cornbread, baked beans), and cast your vote!
Dinner Only → No pressure of voting…simply enjoy an amazing meal with our community and your family/friends!
Family Movie Admission → Included with Dinner Purchase!
Dinner: 5:30–7:00 PM
Movie: 7:30 PM featuring Lilo & Stitch (drive-in style!)
Come hungry, bring the family, and get ready for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition!
We are excited to invite our parent volunteers to our all-school Volunteer Appreciation Mass at St. Peter’s Church on April 15th (9:00 AM). This Mass is our way of saying thank you for all the time, energy, and dedication you’ve given to help make our school community thrive. It will be a time to reflect on our shared mission and express our gratitude for your commitment and support. Enjoy donuts & coffee after Mass in the Church Narthex. We hope you can join us, and we look forward to celebrating you and your contributions to our school!
Public Flower Sale Dates: FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 3:00pm – 7:00pm | SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Pre-Order Deadline: April 11, 2025
*All pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, May 16th (3:00 – 7:00 pm)
RETURN ORDER FORMS & PAYMENT TO:
St. John XXIII Catholic School | Attn: Flower Sale
1802 N. Wisconsin Street | Port Washington, WI 53074
Submit online by attaching it via email. Click Here!
Questions? sj23flowersale@stjohn23rd.school
National Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate the gift of Catholic education in the United States. This week is filled with fun activities that bring together our students, school community, and partners in the mission of educating children in the Catholic Faith. Our goal is to highlight the many ways Catholic education benefits our students and contributes to the church, our local community, and our nation as a whole. Thank you for being a vital part of our school community!