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Our Cardinal community speaks from the heart ❤️ reflecting on the 2025-2026 school year.

We are grateful for the trust our families place in us and proud to continue building a community rooted in faith, service, and excellence.

Now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! Come discover the difference a Catholic education can make for your child and family.

📍 Hilo, Hawaiʻi
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📞 (808) 935-4936

Celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students at the Academic Awards Ceremony at St. Joseph School. 📚✨

We are so proud of the many students who were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and commitment to learning throughout the school year.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients — your hard work inspires our entire school community. Thank you to our teachers and families for supporting and encouraging our students every step of the way. ❤️

Congratulations to St. Joseph School freshman golfer Leo Saito on being named the 2026 BIIF Boys Golf Player of the Year! 🏆⛳

Leo’s dedication, discipline, and incredible talent have made an unforgettable impact this season, and we are so proud to see his hard work recognized across the Big Island. From outstanding tournament performances to representing our school with humility and sportsmanship, Leo continues to inspire the Cardinal community.

Ho'omaika'i, Leo! ❤️💛

BIIF golf: Saito, Nakagawa named Players of the Year - Hawaii Tribune-Herald BIIF golf: Saito, Nakagawa named Players of the Year - Features, Sports | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

In May we celebrated the dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and heart of our incredible student-athletes at St. Joseph School. From practicing in the rain to hard-earned medals, this year was filled with unforgettable moments, growth, and Cardinal pride. ❤️🏆

We honored not only athletic achievement, but the leadership, sportsmanship, faith, and commitment that each student athlete brought to our school community. We are so proud of all you have accomplished both on and off the field.

Congratulations to all of our student athletes and award recipients — your hard work truly shined. Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for being part of this journey.

Celebrating an incredible achievement by one of our own! 🎓✨

Congratulations to Ammaron No’eau-Mahi, senior at St. Joseph School, for earning First Place in the Augustine Educational Foundation Scholars Program and receiving the top scholarship award of $4,000. ❤️🏆

This prestigious recognition honors students in Hawaiʻi Catholic schools who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to their communities — and Ammaron truly embodies all of these qualities.

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and the example you set for our Cardinal community. Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish.

Congratulations, Ammaron!

Looking back: Smiles, songs, hula, and so much aloha 🌺✨ Our elementary students filled the stage with joy and island spirit at our May Day program! Mahalo to our students, teachers, and families for making these beautiful memories together. ❤️🌈

We are proud to share an important milestone in the ongoing story of excellence at St. Joseph School.

St. Joseph School has successfully been granted accreditation for the next seven years, through 2033, by:
Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and
Western Catholic Education Association.

We are also honored to receive official certification from the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, affirming our status as a licensed educational institution in the State of Hawai‘i.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff, the commitment of our families, and the spirit of our students who live out our mission each day. Together, we continue to grow in excellence, faith, and service.

Forever faithful, forever Cardinals ❤️💛