St. Joseph Catholic School

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St. Joseph Catholic School Since 1910, St.

Joseph School has offered a high quality, Catholic education for Preschool, Elementary and Junior High to Downers Grove and neighboring communities.

Picture Retake Day is this Thursday!If your student missed the first session or you want a redo, we are hosting picture ...
10/13/2026

Picture Retake Day is this Thursday!

If your student missed the first session or you want a redo, we are hosting picture retakes Thursday, October 15. Make sure your student comes dressed and ready to smile!

10/11/2026

Our former pastor, Fr. Al Heidecke, has passed away following an advanced cancer diagnosis. Let us pray for him:

Eternal rest grant to Fr. Al, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him. May the soul of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

St. Joseph Parish will host the funeral at 11 am Friday, October 16, with visitation from 9-11 am. A luncheon and visit to the cemetery will follow the funeral.

Our PreK 3+ and 4th grade buddies recently got together for some fun activities and a chance to get to know each other! ...
10/09/2026

Our PreK 3+ and 4th grade buddies recently got together for some fun activities and a chance to get to know each other! They’ll continue meeting throughout the school year to build friendships and make memories together.

Our Buddy program gives older students the opportunity to be leaders and mentors while helping our younger students grow in faith and knowledge together.

A reminder for our St. Joseph School families: There will be no school on Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day and Tuesd...
10/09/2026

A reminder for our St. Joseph School families: There will be no school on Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day and Tuesday, October 13, for Diocesan Institute Day.

Enjoy the long weekend, Crusaders! We’ll see everyone back at school on Wednesday.

We’re just $8,000 away from $50,000! Help us reach our goal by tomorrow, Friday, October 9, so every SJS student can enj...
10/08/2026

We’re just $8,000 away from $50,000! Help us reach our goal by tomorrow, Friday, October 9, so every SJS student can enjoy an out-of-uniform day on Monday, October 19.

Most importantly, every contribution helps us celebrate and support the incredible teachers and staff who make St. Joseph School so special.

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed! If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time to participate and enter the remaining classroom raffle drawings. Let’s reach $50K together!

Donate and purchase raffle tickets: sjsfaculty26.givesmart.com.

The final volleyball game of the season is tomorrow!Let’s pack the stands and give our Crusaders plenty of support as th...
10/08/2026

The final volleyball game of the season is tomorrow!

Let’s pack the stands and give our Crusaders plenty of support as they take the court one last time. Good luck, Crusaders!

The St Joseph School Student Council recently hosted a collection drive to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. ...
10/07/2026

The St Joseph School Student Council recently hosted a collection drive to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

This is a wonderful example of our students demonstrating the true spirit of leadership, service, and compassion and coming together as a community to make a difference in the lives of others.

Thank you to our Student Council members and everyone who contributed to this important cause.

$50K = an Out of Uniform Day for EVERY SJS student!We’re nearly there, but we need one final push to reach $50,000 by th...
10/06/2026

$50K = an Out of Uniform Day for EVERY SJS student!

We’re nearly there, but we need one final push to reach $50,000 by this Friday, October 9. If we hit our goal, students can come to school out of uniform on Monday, October 19!

Raffle tickets are still available, with winners announced throughout the week. Raffle sales close Thursday, October 8 at midnight, so don’t miss your chance to enter. Let’s get to $50K and celebrate our teachers, staff and students along the way!

Grab your tickets: sjsfaculty26.givesmart.com

Mrs Ferin’s preschool students are excited to begin a special friendship with their third grade buddies in Mrs. Fahmi’s ...
10/05/2026

Mrs Ferin’s preschool students are excited to begin a special friendship with their third grade buddies in Mrs. Fahmi’s class! They recently met for the first time, giving the students an opportunity to introduce themselves, get to know one another, and spend time reading stories together. It was wonderful to see the third graders patiently read with their younger buddies, share smiles, and begin building meaningful connections.

Our buddy relationship will continue throughout the year, including a special role for our third graders as they walk their Pre-K buddies over to Mass. These moments provide wonderful opportunities for our older students to practice leadership, kindness, and responsibility while our youngest students feel welcomed and supported.

Save 40% on Lands’ End Uniforms! Through October 13, enjoy 40% off your St. Joe’s uniforms! Use the below code and PIN a...
10/05/2026

Save 40% on Lands’ End Uniforms!

Through October 13, enjoy 40% off your St. Joe’s uniforms! Use the below code and PIN at checkout to save. Don’t miss this chance to stock up!

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4832 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
60515

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