We are so grateful for your incredible support of the Jaguar Jackpot! Congratulations to our Top Performers and Grand Prize winner. To watch the live stream of the drawing click here.

The total student body achieved 112% of their overall goal. The Class of 2026 was the top-performing class, earning lunch from the Barrio food truck. Congratulations to our Top Ticket Sellers:

• #1 Selling Student: Tyler Schuerlein ’23 sold 462 tickets and received a prize of $2,000.
• #2 Selling Student: Madalyn Geisler ’26 sold 245 tickets and received a prize of $500.
• #3 Selling Student: Katie Goodman ’26 sold 173 tickets and received a prize of $250.

As a result of the incredible efforts of our students, their parents/guardians, families and friends, the entire Saint Joseph Academy community will enjoy a day off on Friday, November 4 as a special reward. 

The funds raised for Jaguar Jackpot support the Academy’s tuition assistance that benefits every student. Thank you again!

Next Wednesday, October 26, the entire Saint Joseph Academy community will participate in an all-school emergency evacuation drill.

Earlier today, Assistant Principal for Academics Mrs. Alison Morgan sent an email to parents/guardians containing more information. 

Yesterday, 168 members of the Class of 2024 celebrated the beloved tradition of formally becoming upperclasswomen by the Saint Joseph Academy community. President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell provided the opening welcome and Department Chair and Science Teacher Mrs. Jessica Carny was elected by the class as the teacher speaker. Each upperclasswoman received her class ring or another special ring from President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell and then received a single red rose from Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff.  

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As we enter cold and flu season, please encourage your daughter to stay home and rest up when she is not feeling well. If your daughter will be absent for an extended period of time, notify her counselor who can support her and facilitate communication with teachers. 

As necessary, if your daughter has a medical action plan or needs to update a plan please contact School Nurse Mrs. Nina Horn. Also, if your daughter needs to take a prescription medication during school hours, the medication must be given to Mrs. Horn so she may administer it. She may be reached at nhorn@sja1890.org or 216.251.6788 ext. 213.  

Hearing screenings for Grades 9 and 11 will be conducted by Mrs. Horn beginning in November.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Thursday, September 15-Friday, October 15), the Saint Joseph Academy community participated in various learning, social and wellness activities. 

Students participated in a fun trivia game. Spanish Teacher and Spanish Club moderator Mrs. Tina Marie Plesca asked the trivia questions and after revealing each question's answer, she provided additional facts and history. Did you know that the most popular sport in Cuba is baseball?

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Throughout the week, the entire Saint Joseph Academy community raised breast cancer awareness. On Tuesday, the community joined together to wear pink attire and accessories. As part of a Wellness activity, students created a prayer board for the community so they could write names of loved ones impacted by breast cancer. Students also placed a picture of St. Peregrine, the patron saint for cancer patients and a pink candle in the Holy Family Chapel in the Academy building. 

Additional ways the community raised awareness included: 

• Strawberry parfaits for purchase in the dining hall 
• Pink ribbons for faculty and staff to wear throughout October
• Bilingual morning prayer for all those impacted by breast cancer

Accomplishments: Abigail was accepted to the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony. 

The Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, now in its 32nd season, was founded in 1989 “to provide a musical venue for the most outstanding high school woodwind, brass and percussion musicians throughout Northeast Ohio.” Acceptance to the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is through audition. 

Abigail began playing the flute in fourth grade. “My favorite part about playing my instruments or music, in general, is that it is fun and I can enjoy it,” Abigail said. “I feel excited about being accepted into the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony.”

Congratulations, Abigail!

Activities and interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Abigail is a member of the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Swim team, Softball team, Ski Club and Chess Club. Abigail also plays the trombone which she started this year. 

In partnership with the Paw Prints Store, Saint Joseph Academy is offering an online store through KRH Trading Co. The online-only store features spiritwear specifically for our teams. This special opportunity will be available for a limited-time only.

Purchases can be made in the four easy steps, listed below. 

• Go to the respective online store. 
• Basketball (October 12-October 26)
• Bowling (October 17-October 26)
• Gymnastics (October 17-October 30)
• Swimming & diving (October 22-October 30) 
• Choose your items and add them to your cart. 
• Securely checkout with your credit card. 
• Choose your delivery option: ship to home, athlete pick up in the Athletics Office or pick up in Paw Prints Store during regular store hours. 

All items will be placed and paid for directly online. Orders will be ready in 20-25 days.

For the second time in school history Saint Joseph Academy will be represented at the OHSAA D1 State Golf Tournament. This year the Jaguars will be represented by Gianna Reginelli ’25. The last time Saint Joseph Academy was represented at the State Tournament was in 2009 by individual state qualifier Maddie Keefe ’10.

Reginelli ’25 shot a 79 at the District Tournament held on Thursday, October 13 at Brookledge Golf Club and finished third among individuals not on qualifying teams. Her score placed her tied for 6th overall in the tournament. Official results from the District Tournament can be found HERE.

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