St. John Paul II Catholic High School

St. John Paul II Catholic High School The only Catholic high school between Pensacola and Jacksonville welcoming students of all faiths! St. Accreditation

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John Paul II has become the area's faith-based educational preparation for college and life. We welcomed our first students in 2001 and graduated our first class in 2004. John Paul II has been fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools from the moment our doors opened. In 2003 and 2008, we earned formal re-accreditation with notable commendations. This recognition is inva

luable for college applications. Student development is rooted in a Christ-centered Catholic environment.
2. Each student is respected as an individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
3. Each student is capable of learning according to his/her own ability.
4. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instruction.
5. Student achievement should be evaluated using a variety of performance measures.
6. Well defined goals with high expectations for individual student achievement should be the cornerstone of the curriculum.
7. Respect for cultural, socioeconomic and intellectual differences should be encouraged within the school community.
8. The responsibility for providing a supportive learning environment should be shared among teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students and members of the community.
9. Catholic education should be available to students regardless of their family's financial status.
10. All members of the school community should be committed to continuous improvement and have a willingness to change in order to maintain the quality of the school.

Throughout August, our faculty and staff have been spotting virtue in action and celebrating the students who are puttin...
09/04/2026

Throughout August, our faculty and staff have been spotting virtue in action and celebrating the students who are putting their faith into practice. Congratulations to our August Virtue Spotting recipients, who each received a Chick-fil-A treat card!

Elsa - Handled a difficult situation with patience and grace. Nominated by Mrs. Martin.
Crockett - Made new students feel welcome and demonstrated hospitality. Nominated by Mrs. Aultman.
Emmie - Demonstrated diligence by carefully reading and rereading The Hobbit and excelling on her first two quizzes. Nominated by Mrs. Collazo.
Bella & Sophia - Demonstrated generosity by bringing cookies and treats to share with Book Club. Nominated by Mrs. Collazo.
Vicky - Showed charity through her empathy and concern for Ms. Julian. Nominated by Ms. Freeman.
Patrick, Holly, Nicky, Peyton, Braylen, and Fiorella - Demonstrated responsibility by sharing their testimonies and helping lead small groups at the underclassmen retreats. Nominated by Mrs. Gillespie.

Thank you to our faculty and staff for continuing to spot, model, and encourage virtue throughout our SJPII community!

A few snippets from Mass this week! We were blessed to come together as a school community for our second Mass of the sc...
08/21/2026

A few snippets from Mass this week! We were blessed to come together as a school community for our second Mass of the school year.

Dance Marathon members gathered at lunch today to make posters for their car wash being held this Saturday from 4-5:30 P...
08/14/2026

Dance Marathon members gathered at lunch today to make posters for their car wash being held this Saturday from 4-5:30 PM at O’Reilly Auto Parts on Apalachee Pkwy. Come help us fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network!🚙🧽

The Senior Portrait gallery is officially open! Check your email for more information on how to view and access your sen...
08/14/2026

The Senior Portrait gallery is officially open! Check your email for more information on how to view and access your senior portraits.

In the meantime, take a look behind the scenes at Senior Portrait Picture Day! 📷

The Class of 2027 kicked off their last first day at SJPII yesterday watching the sunrise together and enjoying breakfas...
08/11/2026

The Class of 2027 kicked off their last first day at SJPII yesterday watching the sunrise together and enjoying breakfast with their classmates. Here’s to making the most of every moment of your final year, seniors! We can’t wait to see what this year holds for the Class of 2027.🎓🐾

Welcome Panthers!New Student Orientation was a success! We loved welcoming our newest Panthers to campus and getting eve...
08/07/2026

Welcome Panthers!

New Student Orientation was a success! We loved welcoming our newest Panthers to campus and getting everyone ready for an exciting year ahead. 🐾

We’re so excited to have you as part of the JPII family. Here’s to an amazing year!

Last week, our seniors added their own personal touch to campus by painting their parking spots as they prepare for thei...
08/05/2026

Last week, our seniors added their own personal touch to campus by painting their parking spots as they prepare for their last first day of high school. Senior year is officially here, and we can’t wait to see the Class of 2027 back on campus for what is sure to be a memorable final year at SJPII.

See you soon, Panthers!

Today, we welcomed our faculty and staff back to campus as we begin another exciting school year at St. John Paul II Cat...
08/04/2026

Today, we welcomed our faculty and staff back to campus as we begin another exciting school year at St. John Paul II Catholic High School!

The day began with Mass in our chapel, followed by a wonderful breakfast generously provided by our PTO. Faculty and Staff also had the opportunity to hear an inspiring presentation, The Spirituality of St. John Paul II, led by Dr. Arredondo, as we reflected on our mission and prepared for the year ahead.

We’re grateful for our dedicated teachers, supportive PTO, and everyone who helped make today so special. Here’s to a year filled with faith, learning, and community. We can’t wait to welcome our students back soon!

Join us as we warmly welcome Mr. Eric Berrios, the new Principal of Saint John Paul II High School!Come meet Mr. Berrios...
07/28/2026

Join us as we warmly welcome Mr. Eric Berrios, the new Principal of Saint John Paul II High School!

Come meet Mr. Berrios, connect with fellow members of the SJPII community, and enjoy an evening of conversation, drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres.

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕟 4:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 Table 23, 1215 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee

Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating this exciting new chapter for SJPII!

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of generosity in support of expanding the Fine Arts at St. John Paul II! T...
06/22/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of generosity in support of expanding the Fine Arts at St. John Paul II! The response so far has been truly tremendous and inspiring.

We would like to recognize and sincerely thank all who have contributed. Your support reflects a shared belief in the power of the arts to enrich education and build community!

For those who have not yet had the opportunity to give, there is still time! A few days remain to have your donation matched, doubling the impact of your support. To qualify for the match, donations must be received online or via check by June 25.

Donate Here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sjpii-chs-annual-fund-fine-arts/items

Thank you again to everyone who has contributed—your generosity is helping bring creative opportunities to life for our students.

Thank you, Donors!

With appreciation,
SJPII Fine Arts Task Force

Address

5100 Terrebone Drive
Tallahassee, FL
32311

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18502015744

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