Advancing Academic Excellence, Fostering Faith, Instilling Integrity

On Sunday, January 31, 2016, Saint James the Apostle School in Springfield (www.sjspringfield.org) begins its Catholic Schools Week celebrations with an Open House from 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM. “Catholic Schools – Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”. This designated week is an opportunity for Catholic schools throughout the country to showcase the unique educational experience they provide while celebrating their identity as students, faculty, staff, administration and parents. Catholic schools, like Saint James the Apostle, take pride in their educational achievements that take place with the framework of the Gospels and the Church.

Catholic Schools Week at Saint James will feature a week of academic, social and spiritual activities that will energize and inspire the entire school community. This year, events include a Pennies for Patients coin drive, Literature Day, classroom door decorating, creating care packages for parish military, writing letters to the Springfield Police and Fire Departments as well as the First Aid Squad, 8th grade Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee, “Science is Fun” magic show assembly, Living Biographies presentation by the 7th Grade and an evening Talent Show. Events are planned and organized by faculty and staff. The Home School Association will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair starting on Sunday, January 31 during Open House through Wednesday, February 3.

Saint James the Apostle School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, offering a diverse range of academic programs from PreK-3 through Grade 8, state of the art technology, enrichment classes, and a host of academic and athletic clubs. The school provides full and half-day Pre-K and full day Kindergarten along with Before and After Care Programs.

Saint James the Apostle School has been serving the parishioners of Saint James the Apostle Church in Springfield and surrounding communities since 1953. Saint James the Apostle School offers all of its students a Roman Catholic faith-based education which acknowledges each child’s individual ability to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and spiritually.

Registrations are now being accepted for PreK-3 through Grade 8 for the 2016-2017 school year. Contact us at (973) 376-5194 or sjschool@ssjpringfield.org and visit our website at www.sjspringfield.org.