The Saint Joseph Academy community is looking forward to a wonderful 2022-2023 school year. The first days back to school have been filled with excitement, cheers, smiles and laughter.

To keep up with the 2022-2023 school year activities, events, news, photos and more, be sure to follow Saint Joseph Academy on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

On Wednesday, students, faculty and staff welcomed 172 members of the Class of 2026 and 16 transfer students into the Saint Joseph Academy community. The community gathered for our first all-school Mass of the 2022-2023 school year at Our Lady of Angels (OLA) Church. During Mass, transfer students received special recognition and were given a yellow rose, signaling their entrance into the Saint Joseph Academy community. 

Upon return to the campus, each member of the Class of 2026 was handed a yellow rose by either Principal Mr. Sutliff or President Mrs. Purcell and then was warmly welcomed honor guard style by the Academy community. The Class of 2026 then gathered for a class photo on the front steps of the Academy.

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• In the morning, please plan to arrive no later than 7:40 a.m. 
• Students who wish to arrive earlier may do so starting at 7 a.m. Those who arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. should report to the Dining Hall. 
• All drop-offs and pick-ups shall occur in the Joseph and Mary George Circle. The Saint Joseph Academy parking lot is only for Senior and staff parking. Parking at Fitzmaurice Hall is for visitors only.
• During afternoon pick-up in the Joseph and Mary George Circle, vehicles should form TWO lines in the circle in order to help it move along more quickly. 
• Students who drive to Saint Joseph Academy and park on nearby streets should always park legally and courteously for our neighbors. Students should also check the signs regarding where parking is allowed.

Thank you for your patience during the drop-off and pick-up process over the next several days.

As a reminder, students should complete their selected Learn to Love summer reading book and be prepared for the discussion day, Thursday, September 15. The reading list and more information about the program can be found on the Nazareth Library's website.

Please email Instructional Librarian and Nazareth Library Department Chair Mrs. Rebecca Synk P'22 & '25 with any questions.

Join us for the Academy Parents’ Association First Friday prayer hour in the Holy Family Chapel on Friday, September 2, 12 p.m. Participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Students will also be invited to share in this prayer hour with the Saint Joseph Academy community. 

Please register here by Wednesday, August 31 or join by Zoom here.

Accomplishments: Makaela was recently named Junior Ambassador for The Maryssa’s Mission Foundation. The mission of The Maryssa’s Mission Foundation is “aspires to change and positively impact the lives of families facing the challenges of caring for a medically fragile child.”

Since 2018, Makaela has been involved with the foundation. 

“My favorite part of working with this organization would have to be that I have the opportunity to be a role model and friend to all of the fragilely ill children that I come into contact with,” said Makaela. “I’ve learned throughout my volunteer work that being patient and listening to others and what they have to say is a very important skill to have. I also learned that all people are people of God and that they should be treated equally no matter how different they are.” 

Congratulations, Makaela! 

Activities: At Saint Joseph Academy, Makaela is a Student Ambassador, a member of the Varsity Bowling Team and is involved in performing arts. 

Saint Joseph Academy is pleased to announce current Cross Country Head Coach Mr. Fred Kieser as the Head Coach of Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field. Mr. Kieser will now be the Head Coach for both Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field. 

“I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to coach track and field at Saint Joseph Academy again,” said Mr. Kieser. “Track and field is a tremendous sport because it can provide so many opportunities for so many different types of athletes to come together toward team goals.” 

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The Varsity golf team played impressive golf at Westwood Country Club Wednesday afternoon, defeating Archbishop Hoban High School 174-238. Leading the way was Gianna Reginelli ’25 who shot one over par. Devon Maxwell ’23 finished up a solid round with a birdie on hole 9. Maxwell, Emerson Glending ’26 and Hannah Caruso ’23 all shot in the 40s at a challenging Westwood course. 

Written by Ms. Maggie Berry ’10; edited by Mrs. Cheryl Arnold

The Saint Joseph Academy Volleyball team got off to a good start, opening its season up with a program sweep (25-19, 25-16, 25-14) over Hudson High School on Saturday (August 20) afternoon.  

Mia Sunahara ’23 led the team tallying 10 kills, 3 aces, and 2 block assists for the Jaguars. Three other Jaguars recorded double-digit statistics for the team, including Reilly Wadden ’23 (4 aces and 12 digs), Annabelle Groomes ’25 (29 assists, 2 block assists, and 7 kills), and Olivia Castelluccio ’24 (30 assists and 1 ace). Juliette Chandler ’24 also made her presence known, recording 5 kills for the team. 

Written by Ms. Maggie Berry ’10; edited by Mrs. Cheryl Arnold