St. Joseph Catholic School-West Warwick

💙WELCOME TO SJS, MISS PICARD! 💛

We are SO excited to introduce the newest member of our Saint Joseph School family, Miss Kiersten Picard, our new Second Grade Teacher! 🦅📚

We were incredibly blessed to have so many wonderful and qualified applicants for this position, but there was something about Kiersten that stood out immediately. When she walked out of her interview, the hiring committee looked at one another and just knew — this was our girl! 💙

A graduate of La Salle Academy and the University of Rhode Island, Miss Picard is beginning her teaching career with us, and we could not be more excited. Her warmth, enthusiasm, personality, and genuine love for children absolutely won us over.

We truly believe God sends us the people we need at just the right time, and we are so grateful He sent Kiersten our way.

SJS family, help us give Miss Picard a HUGE welcome! 💙💛

We can’t wait for an amazing year in Grade 2!

🦅 Faith. Family. Community.

🍎 We’re Hiring! Join the Saint Joseph School Family! 🍎

Saint Joseph School is looking for an enthusiastic, faith-filled Second Grade Teacher to join our incredible team for the upcoming school year!

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about helping children grow academically, spiritually, and socially in a nurturing Catholic environment. Our ideal candidate is committed to excellence in the classroom, values strong partnerships with families, and is excited to prepare students for the special milestone of First Holy Communion. Experience with UFLI, teaching cursive, and fostering a joyful love of learning is a plus!

At Saint Joseph School, you’ll find:
🍎 A welcoming, supportive faculty
📚 Small class sizes
✝️ A faith-centered learning community
❤️ Students who are eager to learn and grow

If you or someone you know is looking to make a difference in the lives of children while teaching in a caring Catholic school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and references to:
📧 [email protected]

Good Afternoon SJS Families!

Mark your calendars for a fun evening under the stars!

🎬 SJS Outdoor Movie Night
📅 Thursday, August 13th
🌧 Rain Date: Thursday, August 20th

Plan to arrive at 7:30PM to set up your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in before the movie begins at 8:00PM.

We're especially excited to share that, thanks to the support of our SJS families and the success of our fundraising efforts, we were able to purchase a brand-new inflatable movie screen! We can't wait to put it to good use and enjoy our movie night together with our new screen!

Bring your family, your coziest blankets, comfy lawn chairs, and your favorite treats as we transform the SJS parking lot into an outdoor movie theater for a memorable night of fun and community!

Please note that the date and time are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If any changes are necessary, we will notify all families by email.

We can't wait to see all of our Eagle families there for a fun-filled night of movies, laughter, and making memories together!

✨ Things are starting to shine at Saint Joseph School! ✨

Our hallways are looking s**c and span as we get everything ready for another amazing school year. Fresh paint is going up in the stairwell and early childhood wing, the floors have been freshly waxed, and every corner of the building is being prepared to welcome our students back.

We can’t wait to fill these beautiful halls with smiling faces, laughter, learning, and faith once again. The countdown to the first day is on, and we are excited to welcome our SJS family home! 💙💛

Don't forget story time tomorrow at 9! We will meet in the gym if it's rainy.

This Wednesday!

📚☀️ SJS Summer Storytime is BACK! ☀️📚

Grab a blanket, bring the kids, and join us for some summer fun on the church lawn! We'll enjoy great stories, fresh air, and time with our SJS friends. 💙💛

🗓 Storytime Dates:
📖 July 22
📖 July 29
📖 August 5
📖 August 12
📖 August 19

🕘 Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Church Lawn

All SJS families are welcome!

🌦️ Storytime is weather permitting. If we need to cancel due to rain or inclement weather, we'll send out a text alert.

We can't wait to spend some summer mornings reading and making memories with our SJS families. See you there! 📚☀️💙💛

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Paul Dooley, beloved husband, father, son, and friend.

Paul leaves behind his wife, Heather, and their beautiful daughter, Hadley, who will be entering Grade 1 at Saint Joseph School this fall. Our entire SJS community is heartbroken and is keeping the Dooley family close in our prayers during this unimaginable time.

Many have reached out asking how they can help. If you would like to support the Dooley family, a GoFundMe has been established to help ease the financial burdens they now face. The link can be found below.

Above all, we ask that you keep Heather, Hadley, and the entire Dooley family in your prayers and kindly respect their privacy as they navigate the difficult days ahead.

Thank you for surrounding the Dooley family with the love, compassion, and faith that make our Saint Joseph School community so special.

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📚☀️ SJS Summer Storytime is BACK! ☀️📚

Grab a blanket, bring the kids, and join us for some summer fun on the church lawn! We'll enjoy great stories, fresh air, and time with our SJS friends. 💙💛

🗓 Storytime Dates:
📖 July 22
📖 July 29
📖 August 5
📖 August 12
📖 August 19

🕘 Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Church Lawn

All SJS families are welcome!

🌦️ Storytime is weather permitting. If we need to cancel due to rain or inclement weather, we'll send out a text alert.

We can't wait to spend some summer mornings reading and making memories with our SJS families. See you there! 📚☀️💙💛

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, faith, courage, and opportunity.

At Saint Joseph School, we are grateful for the blessings of living in a nation where we can freely worship, learn, serve others, and strive to become the people God calls us to be. As we honor those who came before us and those who continue to protect our freedoms, may we also recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in kindness, justice, service, and hope.

From our Saint Joseph School family to yours, we wish you a joyful, safe, and blessed Independence Day as we celebrate this historic milestone in our nation’s history.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

🎉 Happy 10-Year Anniversary, Father Stowe! 🎉

Today marks 10 years since Father Stowe became the pastor of Saint Joseph Parish and School.

Over the past decade, he has faithfully led our parish and school community with wisdom, humility, compassion, and unwavering dedication. His steady leadership, love for our students and families, and commitment to our Catholic faith have helped Saint Joseph continue to grow and thrive.

Thank you, Father, for the countless ways you have guided, supported, challenged, and inspired us. We are incredibly grateful for your vocation, your servant leadership, and the many sacrifices you make for our community each and every day.

Congratulations on this wonderful milestone! May God continue to bless you abundantly as you begin your 11th year at Saint Joseph.

Happy Anniversary, Father Stowe! 💙💛