Our Spring Band concert is on May 2 at 7:00 PM at the Miller Performing Arts Center. The band would like to invite you to attend. It will feature our 5-8th grade students performing alongside St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. George, and Immaculate Conception students as well as featuring the Helias Band. Come hear our students and alumni perform. We will also have a special Diocesan guest performer. 

Requirement for Dress Down Day- Monday, May 1st:

Since April’s character trait was joy, we want to continue to spread joy throughout our community. After the praise assembly on Friday, April 28th, students will be given a prayer card with a dress down pass. The dress down pass is only good for one day: Monday, May 1st. Before a student may dress down on that day, they MUST take the prayer card home and write on the back what kind act they did over the weekend to spread joy! The pass MUST be brought back completed to school on Monday, May 1st in order to be eligible to dress down that day!

The first Big Bucks meeting went great! The next meeting will be Monday, June 5th @ 5:30. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact Abby Borberg ([email protected]) or Brad Shimmens ([email protected]). Mark your calendars:

Big Bucks; A Night at the Bluffs on

April 12, 2024 at Capital Bluffs

Order Here



Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12. Please have cards in by Friday, April 28.

Nurse's Notes:

As a reminder: students must provide a Doctor's note for any restrictions with an injury and/or a release of an injury. Also we have a 24 hour return policy after fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Please remember to submit updated immunization records to the school office. Your child must be in compliance before he/she can start the 2023-2024 school year. 

Students entering Kindergarten will be required to have the following: 

• 4 DTaP, DTP, or DT’s—Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. (DTaP,DTP,DT are all commonly known as “tetanus shots”, the difference is the amount of diphtheria, and the presence or absence of pertussis vaccine); 
• 3 Polio immunizations are required.
• 2MMR's - Measles, Mumps and Rubella 
• 3 Hepatitis B’s are required; 
• 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox vaccine) 

 8th grade students will be required to have all the following as above in addition to:

• 1 T-dap 
• 1 Meningococcal

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse. Liz [email protected].

It's almost time for Reading Buddies! We are looking for students currently enrolled in K-2nd grade to participate in the Reading Buddies Program this summer. The Reading Buddies program is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a teen mentor and to make the reading experience fun! We will be celebrating reading by doing creative projects and programs, as well as providing some snacks and giving away prizes!

It's a great opportunity to help combat the "summer slide", so please feel free to print and share applications widely! Here is the pdf of the application: HERE

A note for parochial schools with students in grades 6+: we're also looking for teen volunteers! Teen volunteers can earn service hours and a letter of recommendation for their work this summer. Here's the application for teen volunteers: HERE

Scrip News:

Be Sure to check the Raise Right App frequently. They will have brands with bonuses daily. Check the App to see the daily bonuses. 

Other Fundraisers:

The Spring Gifts and Cookie dough delivery date was yesterday. That completed all fundraisers for the year except for scrip.

Yearly statements went home with your youngest student last week. Please

read and mark the appropriate box and return to school by May 8th . Any forms

not received by May 8th will automatically be donated to the school's general

fund to be used for school needs determined by the Principal/School Board.

After School Care Help Needed:

We are needing one adult supervisor; Monday through Friday 2:15 to 5:30PM each day school is in session for the 2023-2024 school year. The job entails helping the director supervise the staff and children grades K thru 8th, helping provide a safe, Christian environment. Great job for any retired individuals, college student or stay at home mom. If interested please fill out an application at diojeffcity.org. For questions, send an email to [email protected].

After School Care is also looking to hire aides for the 2023-2024 school year. Must be high school age as of August 1st and wanting to work with kids. If you are in eighth grade and would like to know more about the job, you can email Ms. Betsy at [email protected].

We are still looking for one preschool afterschool care aide from 3:00-5:30PM. 

Must be 18 and willing to be CPR certified, and have a love for children. 

All interested persons should complete the application on the Jefferson City Diocesan website and contact the Principal, Mrs. Gayle Trachsel at [email protected]. Positions Available: Classroom Aide, Preschool afterschool aides. 

Link to Sign Up to Volunteer

Link for Code of Conduct for Minors follow the link listed in Quick Links. This is also where you will find information about VIRTUS certification.

St. Peter Catholic Parish is seeking a full-time Parish Secretary. This position handles sacramental records, answers phones, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position interacts with parishioners, volunteers and visitors. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00PM. The individual must have good communication skills, a friendly demeanor, experience with computers and office equipment, and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of religious and secular personnel. Ability to learn new software and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are essential. St. Peter Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, vacation, and matching 403b retirement plan. Qualified candidates should email their resume with references to [email protected]. For a detailed job description please visit our website at https://www.saintpeterjc.org/employment/

Catholic Stewardship Renewal/Time and Talent Form

TO BE AN “ACTIVE” CATHOLIC STEWARD MEANS:

• To Pray: that is, attend Mass faithfully in the parish on weekends and Holy Days.
• To Participate: that is, to use one’s time and talents to strengthen the parish community and advance the Gospel.
• To Sacrificially Give: that is, pledge and remain current on a tithe of financial first fruits to support the life and ministries of the parish. The goal is 8% to the parish and 2% to other worthy charities.

Art Camp Registration Form

Registration is now open for Helias Catholic High School’s

summer 2023 youth camps.

This year’s Crusader Camps include archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Crusader Camps span from late May to August, serving age ranges from kindergarten through high school.

Visit www.heliascrusaderscamps.com to learn more about Helias Catholic’s summer camp opportunities and to register.

It's Almost Camp Time: 

Registration for Diocesan Summer Camps is in full swing! Youth Camps provide overnight experiences where young people can grow in the community through activities that inspire a deeper relationship with Jesus.

For more information on Diocesan Summer Camps and to register click here: https://diojeffcity.org/youth-camps/



For Camps to be a success, we need help from others:

For High Schoolers interested in Volunteering:

https://diojeffcity.org/camp-lolek-high-school-volunteers/

For Parishioners and Parents interested in Volunteering:

https://diojeffcity.org/adult-summer-camp-volunteers/

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101

[email protected]