Parents, we need your help during the next few weeks as we get our new Math & Science Building ready for the start of school. Please call our registrar, Rosina Salas, at 361-855-5744 and she will coordinated the time you have available. There's furniture to assemble and move. This is a great way to get those volunteer hours started for the 2008-2009 school year. Below you will see a schedule of the new furniture deliveries.

The JPIIHS Summer Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For school information call (361) 855-5744.

Note: Report Cards are available during Office hours.

All JPIIHS students are invited to obtain FREE PHYSICALS in our weight room on a first come first server basis on Monday, July 21, 2008 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Remember that all students who plan to participate in any of our campus sports are required to have a recent physical for athletic participation.

The 2008 Meet & Greet for new students is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1. This is the annual student orientation for all new students.

Below you will find a link that will display a school Supply List for the 2008-2009 school year. Note that the lists vary grade level by grade level, and novels that Juniors will need are also listed.

Supply List

We have begun to compile a 2008-2009 School Calendar of Events, and if you would like to see what's posted at this time you may access the information at two sources. The first link below will display the interactive School Calendar, beginning with the month of July, and you can select the months you want to see. The second link will display a Word document with the dates and events in a list format. Please keep in mind that many more events will be added as the information becomes available. Since some of the information is subject to change, check back regularly. We are providing this early information to answer questions from parents who want to plan ahead and around school activities.

Online School Calendar: 2008-2009

Calendar Listing of Events: 2008-2009

The JPIIHS uniform items may be purchased a Parker School Uniforms and at Mira's Sports & More. Click the links below to view details.

• Parker School Uniforms

• Mira's Sports & More

The listing below outlines the Summer Reading assigned for 2008-2009 English courses.

• English I

• English II

• English III

The following assignments are for all students who will be taking Biology during the 2008-2009 school year.

• Task 1

• Task 2

• Task 3

• Task 4

• Task 5

Juniors who will be taking Anatomy & Physiology have the summer assignments listed below.

• Number 1

• Number 2

• Number 3

• Number 4

• Number 5

• Number 6

Training in Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment is mandatory for all faculty, staff, and volunteers. Click here for the information flyer.

The JPIIHS football players will meet in the weight room Mondays - Fridays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., and Mondays - Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Centurions, keep in shape this Summer. You are welcome to work out in our Weight Room beginning June 2. Stay in shape, or get in shape. Note the hours below.

Weight Room Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

The JPIIHS Honors & Awards Assembly was held on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in our Gym with a reception in the Dinning Hall. Awards were presented to outstanding students in the various subjects, A Honor Roll and A-B Honor Roll. If your computer is able to play PowerPoint Presentations, you can view our award recipients by clicking the link below. The presentation contains a large number of photos, so the download and display time will depend on our computer configuration. The slides should advance automatically.

Honors & Awards Recipients

Nine JPIIHS students travelled to Texas A&M University at Kingsville last Monday to attend a student conference for training as G-Force Mentors, who will promote college readiness for all of our students. Our G-Force students will assist in our GO Center at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. JPIIHS has partnered with The Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi  Title V-Coop GO Centers Program to help create a "college going culture" among our students. A section of our Library will host our GO Center, that will serve as follows:

A place to learn more about college
A place to explore colleges and search for scholarships
A place to ask questions about your future
A place to find answers about financial aid
A resource for students, parents, teachers and the community.

Our G-Force students for 2008-2009 are: Michael Castillo, Nina Garza, Ashley Gonzalez, Jacqueline Harvey, Sarah Hennessee, James Hernandez, Marshall Matthews, Deborah Ramirez, and Alexandria Ramos. Our G-Force Mentors already have some ideas about how to serve their peers with regard to the college readiness process.

Last weekend JPIIHS students had a great time at the Midnight Masquerade Dance. Many students were quite creative with the masks that they wore, along with their formals and tuxedoes. JPIIHS students are in position to establish traditions at our new school, perhaps Midnight Masquerade will become one of those traditions. Thanks to everyone who helped make the dance a success. Below are a few photos submitted by JPIIHS Parent Rebeca Ortiz.

Congratulations! Below is a listing of Cheerleaders for the 2008-2009 school year. They are as follow:

This week's featured career cluster is Finance. This cluster can be divided into four groups: 1) Financial and Investment Planning; 2) Business Financial Management; 3) Banking and Related Services; and 4) Insurance Services. Six million people are employed in finance-related occupations. The utilization of technology will greatly increase career opportunities in the various fields of Finance. The Junior Achievement Student Center* Web site provides more interesting information about this career cluster.

Want to view issues of our school Newsletter, The Centurion Sentinel? Use the links below to view a PDF version of our first two issues.

• Centurion Sentinel - March 2008

• Centurion Sentinel - April 2008

• Centurion Sentinel - May 2008

Parents of students who are currently enrolled at John Paul II High School are reminded that Re-Enrollment and Tuition Grant Forms are due April 15, 2008. All returning students must submit a Re-Enrollment Form and a Tuition Grant Form. The forms may be obtained at our school Office and returned by mail or in person. Appointments for interviews will follow. For more information, contact our Office at (361) 855-5744.

Help us get the word out that we are currently taking applications for the 2008-2009 school year. We are conducting campus tours and interviews. Next year we will serve students in grades 9, 10 and 11. For more details see our Admissions section. Families interested in visiting our campus and scheduling interviews may call our Office at 361-855-5744.