Welcome to the seventy-first edition of the

Panther Press,

a biweekly electronic newsletter sent to families and friends of 

San Joaquin Memorial High School.

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Letter from SJM's Principal

Emails were sent on February 24 to Register or Re-Register to Memorial for the 2023-2024 School Year!

2023-2024 Tuition Profile

Please review the above Fresno Catholic Schools System Tuition Profile for 2023-2024 school year. You can also view it here.

Reminder for families with students in grades 9, 10 or 11 for the 2022-2023:

Tuition assistance grants (financial aid awards) are for one school year only. If you wish to be considered for assistance in the 2024-2025 school year, you must re-apply each year. Here is the link to apply: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

IMPORTANT Reminder: Short Skirts!

Attention all female students: Complaints have been given to the Administration in regards to the short skirts, from daily wearing on campus, mass days, and major events that are held on and off campus. 

We are asking that all female students who choose to wear the uniform skirt, take immediate action in correcting the length of their skirt either by wearing it correctly in length, or getting new ones that are of the correct length and fit. 

This course of action is being closely monitored by the Administration, and if our young ladies can not correct these infractions, the wearing of skirts will not be allowed in the near future.  If you are wearing it correctly and like having this as an option, then your Administration is asking for your help in holding your peers accountable and encouraging them to wear their uniforms correctly.

Successful Crab Feed 2023!

The Annual Crab Feed 2023 was held on Friday, February 24, 2023 with over 250 guests. It was a fun and memorable night for all of our guests. This is a night when we all come together to support our athletic programs. Thank you everyone for making this a successful evening! Go Panthers!

Congratulations to Pete Dalena '78 for being named the 77th Annual St. Patrick's Golf Tournament Golden Shamrock!

This year we are doing things a little differently so therefore we want to announce our 77th Annual St. Patrick's Golf Tournament Golden Shamrock, Pete Dalena '78.

Congratulations Pete for being this year's Golden Shamrock. We are thankful for your commitment to San Joaquin Memorial High School over the years. Your passion and commitment to our school does not go unnoticed.

All Golden Shamrock Recipients in the past have received this award in appreciation of their years of service to SJM and the St. Pat's Golf Tournament.

This is the first year we announce the Golden Shamrock recipient before the fun event takes place. We are happy to be changing things up like this! This is the 77th Annual St. Patrick's Golf Tournament and the longest standing philanthropic golf fundraiser in California.

Looking for Yearbook Staff for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Yearbook class wants your talent and help to build an amazing 2024 yearbook.

Looking for photographers, graphic designers, and writers for next school year! #spiritof2024

Please contact Mrs. Geisler at [email protected] for more information!

Course Request Verification Forms Due with Parent Approval by March 13, 2023

Course selection for the 2023-2024 school year was completed in mid-February. Students will receive their Course Request Verification forms on Feb. 27 and are due back with parent approval by March 13. See the 2023-2024 Course Selection Catalog online for more information about academic updates, courses offerings and course prerequisites.

S Club Makes Posters for French Students

S Club members gathered to make sensational posters for the French students visiting from Beziers, France. This was an amazing opportunity for our community to come together and spread the positivity our school holds! We hope they feel at home and welcome with the posters S Club made. 

Wishing a Happy Retirement to Becky and Gema! Thank you for your commitment to Memorial throughout the years!

Student Spotlights

On Friday, March 3, 2023 Malaysia Williams '23 signed her NCAA Letter of Intent in an intimate ceremony at SJM's Main Gym with faculty, staff, coaches, teammates, friends and her family members. Congratulations Malaysia and we wish you all the success at Tuskegee University with your basketball career. Go Panthers & Golden Tigers!

Thank you to our students Carson Lamb '23 and Luke Orlando '23 for providing lunch to to the families staying at RMHC Central Valley this weekend!

Say hello to these amazing students that have come all the way from Béziers, France to visit Memorial!

It's a very exciting week for Memorial! We are hosting 17 Pen Pals that have traveled all the way from France to visit our school. We are hosting 17 students and 2 French teachers! They arrived to Fresno at 6 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the train station in Downtown and will depart on March 11, 2023!

Our Pen Pals are shadowing some of our SJM students on Thursday and Friday! Please welcome them on campus when you see them!

Service Deadlines!

Mar. 15 - Senior Deadline (100% complete)

· 20 hours

Apr. 1 - Frosh, Sophomore, Junior Deadline (100% complete)

· 9th grade: 15 hours

· 10th & 11th grade: 20 Hours

77th Annual St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament!

March All School Mass

International Students Yearbook needs your pictureS!

Memorial is in Need of Tissue Donations!

Grease Amazon Wish List

Hello SJM community! Our production of Grease is less than 2 months away and we are looking for many costume pieces! If you are able to donate or rent us any of the items from this Amazon Wish List, please contact Grace Robinson at [email protected]. Thank you for your support, see you at the production in April!

Shadow Visits!

Adoration at Memorial!

Do you have a prayer intention to share? We invite you to complete the form below to submit a prayer intention which will be placed in the Intentions Box in our Chapel.

2022-2023 Yearbook 

Attention! There is now a limited amount of yearbooks available. Please order yours TODAY! This is your last chance to order.

Join SJM's Parent Guild! 

Why join the SJM Parent Guild?

One of the many reasons parents in the Central Valley choose to send their children to San Joaquin Memorial High School is the community of fantastic families and their quality of character.

Like-minded parents and staff that share in the moral development, catholic faith and ethical standards of children - THIS is what sets SJM apart from other schools in the area.

The best way to participate in and contribute to that community is to join the SJM Parent Guild because you'll:

•Get to know parents, staff, and students!

•Be “in the know” for all campus activities!

•Parent Guild brings the fun and it’s the best way to get your mandatory parent hours!

To learn more go here. 

Purchase your SJM Athletic Boosters Club Membership Card 

You can get your SJM Athletic Boosters Club Membership Card TODAY!

The mission of the San Joaquin Memorial High School Boosters Club is to provide fundraising support to the school’s athletic programs.

Funding for facility improvement projects and general athletics operations are the club’s main focus.

Become a member of the Boosters Club today! By joining the Boosters Club, you are helping to improve the quality of facilities and equipment for our student-athletes.

Club dues are $100 for two memberships or $50 for a single membership for the school year. Cards provide admittance to all home Panther athletic events (excluding playoffs) for the 2022-23 school year.(pass will be mailed to the address you provide – pass must be presented at home games at all times for free admittance).

Click here to purchase you membership card. 

 Click here to  Donate to SJM!