Parent Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The 2026-2027 school year is right around the corner, and I look forward to welcoming both new and returning students and families to St. Joseph’s Academy. Summer has been a busy time on campus as we prepare classrooms, finalize schedules and make plans for another exceptional year. I hope your summer has been filled with opportunities for rest, family time and renewal.

This year’s charism theme, Leadership: Weave One Heart, reminds us of the rich history and heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph. In 17th-century France, our original Sisters made lace by candlelight as a means of serving the dear neighbor. Today, the image of woven threads continues to symbolize the relationships that unite us with God, self and neighbor. Our mission extends beyond preparing students for college and careers; we seek to form young women who know God, serve others and recognize the dignity of every person.

We are grateful for the partnership of our parents, whose support and example remain essential in the holistic development of their daughters. I encourage all parents/guardians to review Parent-Student Handbook, especially for changes for this upcoming school year, which are indicated by red text. The partnership between home and school has been one of SJA’s greatest strengths.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Speaking of the Parent-Student Handbook, I ask parents, guardians and students to pay particular attention to an area of increasing concern both nationally and at SJA: student attendance. While illness and family emergencies certainly occur, students benefit most when they are present and actively engaged in classroom learning. Educational research continues to demonstrate a clear relationship between attendance and academic achievement. We know that learning involves much more than completing assignments. Discussion, collaboration, lab experiences, teacher instruction and interactions with classmates cannot be fully replicated through make-up work. Every school day offers important opportunities for growth.

Louisiana’s attendance regulations emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and establish minimum attendance requirements for students to receive credit for courses successfully completed regardless of the student’s grade in the course. Please see the attendance policy in the handbook beginning on page 41.

When students come to school each day prepared to learn, they contribute not only to their own success but also to the strength of our entire community. I ask that you review the attendance policy with your daughter and carefully consider the impact that appointments, travel and other non-school activities may have on her instructional time.

PARTNERSHIP
I encourage you to remain actively involved in your daughter’s education, attend school events and liturgies and become engaged with our parent organizations: the Mothers’ Club and the Dads’ Club. 

Thank you for entrusting your daughters to us. It is both an honor and a privilege to accompany them on this journey of becoming young women of faith, scholarship, service and community. I look forward to greeting you in person at Back-to-School Parent Night on August 13.

Please continue to pray for our students, faculty and staff as we begin a new school year. Know that we will continue to pray for our families each Wednesday morning, asking God’s blessings upon your homes and upon the young women entrusted to our care.

Sincerely,

Stacia B. Andricain, Principal
I love what I do, I love who I do it with and I love that we do it together in the name of our patron, St. Joseph.

STUDENT ORIENTATION 
Wednesday, August 5, for sophomores, juniors and seniors, and Thursday, August 6, for freshmen and seniors. Please note that seniors will attend both days of orientation. In addition to typical orientation activities on August 6, seniors will have a session with the college advisors on August 5 to discuss the college admissions and application process. Laptops are required both days and should be fully charged.
 
Please be reminded that orientation is considered a school day, and your daughter should be present at the required time. If your daughter cannot attend her scheduled session, please submit the reason in writing to Dean of Women Christina Richardson at richardsonc@sjabr.org. For additional information, please call the Deans’ Office at (225) 388-2280.
 
Click here for orientation schedules. Regular uniforms are allowed on orientation days. Please ensure that your daughter’s skirt length is no more than three inches above the knee (the length of a school ID card). The first full day of school is Friday, August 7. We will follow Schedule 2 for a welcome gathering. Dress uniforms are required. (Seniors are permitted to wear their red shirts with their dress uniform.) Full dress uniforms are required for all students on Friday, August 14, as we celebrate mass.
 
Freshmen are reminded to print their class schedules and bring them to school on their orientation day, as they will have a chance to go through their schedule, meet their teachers and find their classrooms.

YEARBOOK AND STUDENT ID PICTURES
Kleinpeter Photography will take photographs for the SJA yearbook and student ID cards. Freshman pictures will be taken on July 30 during Welcome Week. Sophomores and juniors will have their pictures taken on August 5. Senior pictures will be taken during their cap-and-gown/drape photo sessions at Kleinpeter Photography. Click here for the order form. The completed form and payment should be given to the photographer on your daughter’s designated picture day. Kleinpeter will email ordering instructions should you want to order photographs online after pictures are taken. Students who do not take their yearbook and ID pictures during their scheduled session will take their pictures on Wednesday, August 19, during all lunch periods. 

SENIOR PORTRAITS
Senior parents, if your daughter has not yet scheduled her photo session with Kleinpeter Photography for her cap-and-gown, drape and student ID shots, please do so at your earliest convenience. Please be reminded that the last day to take photos is Friday, July 24. 

Please direct questions to Kleinpeter Photography at kelly@kleinpeterphotography.com or (225) 928-7596. 

CLASS SCHEDULES
Students will be notified by email when their class schedules have been posted online prior to the start of the school year. Schedules will not be printed and provided to students, so if they choose, they should print their own. Once the school year begins, schedule changes will be considered during the first two weeks of classes based on level changes only (i.e., moving from Algebra II Honors to Algebra II). These requests are honored only if dropping or adding a course does not affect class sizes or teacher load and if the change is possible in the student’s schedule. Because electives are not required courses and are based on student choice, schedule changes cannot be honored as the deadline has passed.

Please direct questions to Dean of Academics Aubrey DeJohn at dejohna@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2269.

CLASSES AT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Questions/issues for SJA students taking classes at CHS will be addressed during student orientation. Please direct curriculum questions to Dean of Academics Aubrey DeJohn at dejohna@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2269. Transportation questions should be addressed to Activities Coordinator Aimee Cronan at cronana@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2266.

NEW FOR 2026-2027: LUNCHTAB FOR SAGE DINING 
SAGE Dining Services, our campus dining provider serving breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the school year, has transitioned from MyKidsSpending to LunchTab, a new account management platform that is fully integrated with Blackbaud. System questions can be first directed to Lauren Guy at lguy@sagedining.com, then Brianna Sommers at sommersb@sjabr.org.

LunchTab is easily accessible through the Resources page in MySJA, allowing parents, students and approved family members (such as grandparents) to conveniently: 

• View their dining account balance 
• Make deposits 
• Monitor Dining Hall spending 
• View individual student purchase history and reports 

LunchTab operates using your Blackbaud Family ID. This means that families with more than one student enrolled at St. Joseph’s Academy will have one shared dining account. While all available funds are shared among family members, parents may access individual spending reports for each student within LunchTab. 

Your LunchTab account has already been created using the Family ID information in Blackbaud. To activate your account, simply log in through MySJA and add your preferred bank account information. 

To ensure your student’s dining account remains active, please

• Deposit a minimum of $50 by Thursday, August 6. 
• Enroll in the auto-fund feature with a replenishment amount of $25. 

Students whose accounts have not been funded and activated by 11:59 p.m. on August 6 will have their LunchTab accounts deactivated and will not be able to make purchases in the Dining Hall beginning August 7. 

Families who do not wish to activate a LunchTab account may complete a Dining Hall Waiver acknowledging that their student will not make purchases in the Dining Hall. Families may activate or re-activate their LunchTab account at any time during the school year by completing the activation steps and funding the account. Once the account has been activated, students will again be able to make purchases in the Dining Hall. 

We recommend maintaining at least $50 in your LunchTab account, even if your student does not regularly purchase meals in the Dining Hall. Having funds available provides flexibility should your student need a meal or snack unexpectedly. Any unused funds remaining in your LunchTab account at the end of the school year will be refunded. 

Please note that students with inactive accounts or accounts carrying a negative balance will not be permitted to make purchases in the Dining Hall until their account has been brought back into good standing. 

LunchTab is used only for SAGE Dining purchases and is not a payment platform for St. Joe Dough. Students wishing to purchase items from St. Joe Dough should continue to use the established payment methods, including online pre-orders, credit cards or St. Joe Dough gift cards. 

TABLET INSURANCE 
Please be reminded that the Insurance Form for your daughter’s tablet computer must be completed annually, whether you choose to purchase insurance on your daughter’s computer or not. If you have not yet completed the form, we ask that you please do so here. If you choose to purchase the insurance, it will not go into effect until we receive the completed form and payment through AKKO. If you choose not to purchase insurance, we ask that you indicate that option on the form. 

The cost of the computer insurance for the coming year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) is $62. The insurance process is managed in house, and SJA will act as your contact when you need to file a claim. We highly recommend that you purchase insurance that will cover the unit from fire/flood damage, vandalism, natural disasters, power surges due to lightning, accidental breakage (including drops/cracked screens/liquid spills), liquid submersion and theft. The cost of insurance is minimal when compared to the cost of the parts needed to make repairs. To enroll, please complete and electronically submit the application form at your earliest convenience. 

Please direct questions to Technology Operations Manager Sharon Cashio at cashios@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2246.

SUMMER READING REMINDER
Please be reminded that all students must complete a summer reading assignment for their English classes before the start of the school year. Click here for the reading list for the summer of 2026. 

PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK 
The 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook is located on the SJA website under the Parents and Students portals. It is the responsibility of students and parents to read the handbook and to be informed of its contents. Please note that changes to last year’s handbook are indicated by red text.

The Handbook Acknowledgment Form 2026-2027 can be found in the yellow banner in MySJA upon login. Both you and your daughter must log in and sign the form in order to submit. (Please note that only one parent needs to sign the acknowledgment form.) Signing and submitting this form indicates that you have read the handbook and agree to follow and uphold the policies and practices of St. Joseph’s Academy. 

Parent/guardian signatures also grant permission for your daughter’s photograph, video image, name and/or interview answers to be used for publicity purposes on the SJA website, in Academy-produced publications and in various external and SJA media outlets, including social media platforms. (See the Communications section of the handbook for the complete policy.)

The signed form must be submitted no later than the first day of school on Friday, August 7.

Failure to abide by the policies of the handbook by either the student or the parent/guardian may result in the student’s removal from school. 

The Parent-Student Handbook can be amended at any time during the school year. Parents will be notified of changes via the Parent Newsletter; students will be notified via email. Final interpretation of all items is determined by the administration. 

SAFETY PLAN
Our campuswide safety plan is not included in the Parent-Student Handbook. This is done in compliance with our insurance company to ensure that our plan does not fall into the wrong hands. SJA’s safety policies and Emergency Action Plan are available upon request. Please contact Principal Stacia Andricain at andricains@sjabr.org.

STUDENT PROFILE AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS
In order for SJA to have up-to-date information on record for our students, we ask parents of returning 10th-12th grade students to complete the Student Profile and Emergency Contact forms, if you have not yet done so, at your earliest convenience. Both forms are located in MySJA. Please click on each yellow banner to complete each form. If you do not see a yellow banner, it may be that another parent/guardian has completed the process. Please direct questions to Registrar Cristina Latiolais at latiolaisc@sjabr.org. 

HEALTH INFORMATION FORM
It is a requirement that we have an updated health information form each year in order for your daughter to attend classes on campus. You will see the form in the yellow banner in MySJA upon login. This form must be completed by the first day of school on Friday, August 7.

If you experience technical difficulties accessing any forms, please contact Information Systems Manager Karen Faucheux at faucheuxk@sjabr.org. If you have questions about the required medical information or other health-related information, please contact Nurse Marie Vukovics at vukovicsm@sjabr.org.

VACCINE EXEMPTION FORM
If you turned in an exemption form last year opting your daughter out of the Hepatitis A vaccine or any other vaccine, we need a new exemption form for the 2026-2027 school year. Please click here for the exemption form from the state of Louisiana. If your daughter has since received any missing vaccines, please submit a signed State of Louisiana Universal Certificate of Immunizations, which you can get from your daughter’s healthcare provider. The exemption form must be completed by Friday, August 7.

Near the end of July, you will receive an email from MySJA asking you to upload your new exemption form. The form will be due by the first day of school on Friday, August 7. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email Nurse Marie Vukovics at vukovicsm@sjabr.org.

REMINDER TO PARENTS OF SJA JUNIORS 
All students 16 years old and in the 11th grade (class of 2028) are required to provide the school with a copy of an official State of Louisiana Universal Certificate of Immunizations with proof of having received the meningococcal booster.

The record is due on or within one month following the student’s 16th birthday. You will see the form in the yellow banner in MySJA upon login.

Please contact School Nurse Marie Vukovics at vukovicsm@sjabr.org with questions or concerns. If you have difficulties uploading the record, you can email a scanned copy to Nurse Marie, and she will upload the record for you.

Please note: We cannot accept a summary of vaccinations from MyChart or LINKS. Please contact your doctor’s office for an official record. If a summary is submitted, we will remove it from the file so that you can provide an official document.

If you have decided to opt out of the booster, an exemption form must be submitted each school year. Please click here for the exemption form from the state of Louisiana. Please upload a completed form on MySJA or email a copy to Nurse Marie Vukovics at vukovicsm@sjabr.org. Please note that we will need a new exemption form at the beginning of each school year.

CALCULATOR REQUIREMENTS
Students must have a TI-30XIIS scientific calculator for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Calculus and Calculus Honors. We ask that you permanently label calculators before bringing them to school. 

Pre-Calculus Honors and AP Calculus students will use a TI-84 Plus CE series graphing calculator, which will be available to sign out.

Please direct questions to Math Department Chair Allie Carlock at carlocka@sjabr.org.

PE UNIFORMS
PE shirts are available for purchase through the Sticker Shop and may be picked up during students’ lunch hours. Students are also required to wear red or navy athletic shorts of an appropriate length; shorts may be any brand.

The Sticker Shop is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the school year and is closed on days when campus is closed. We will also be open during Welcome Week, July 27-30. Please check Instagram for daily hours and updates. @sjamothersclub.stickershop

Click here to shop online.

YEARBOOK ORDERS
The SJA yearbook captures once-in-a-lifetime memories in a single place. Click here to purchase your 2026-2027 copy today. The school order code is 1590. A receipt will be emailed to you once your purchase is complete. If you have more than one daughter attending SJA, please purchase a copy under each student’s name.
 
If you are purchasing a yearbook for your senior daughter, you may choose to have the book shipped directly to you after it’s published in the fall of 2027. Otherwise, your daughter will receive her yearbook at the Six-Month Reunion for the class of 2027 in December of 2027.

FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL WELCOME AND PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, August 7, Academy Student Center. We will follow Schedule 2. Dress uniforms are required. We will gather as a school community to kick off the 2026-2027 school year with the charism theme Leadership: Weave One Heart. We will introduce the class of 2030 and new upperclass students as well as new faculty and staff members. This is a time of prayer as we strengthen our bond as a faith community. The Student Council executive board and class representatives elected in the spring will be inducted following the prayer service. (Details about elections for class representatives for the freshman class will be shared after school begins.) Family and friends are invited to join us beginning at 9:53 a.m.
 
Guests can check in online in advance, and their name badge will be pre-printed and waiting for them in the lobby of the Academy Student Center. Please show a form of ID upon arrival. 

If you can’t join us but would like to watch the livestream, click here.

FRESHMAN SOCIAL 
All freshmen from SJA and freshmen and 8th graders from Catholic High School are invited to a Freshman Social in the SJA Orchard on Friday, August 7, from 3 to 4 p.m. SJA students will gather after school in the orchard. CHS students will be escorted from CHS to SJA and will be escorted back for dismissal in the CHS carpool line. The social is designed to allow the freshman classes of both schools to meet new people and interact with old friends. Freshmen will be given more information during orientation. 

MOTHERS’ CLUB MEET & GREET
Friday, August 7, 3-4:30 p.m., Mother Alice Hall Community Room and Porch. This event is for new and current SJA moms to connect with other SJA moms. We look forward to seeing you there!

DADS’ NIGHT OUT AT SPOKE & HUB
The Dads’ Club board of directors invites all SJA dads to a night out at Spoke & Hub (5412 Government Street) on Wednesday, August 19. Come enjoy food, fun and fellowship with the best guys on SJA’s campus. The event is a come-and-go affair starting at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Please direct questions to Dads’ Club Moderator Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
We welcome all parents to campus on Thursday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Back-to-School Night. Parents can visit their daughters’ classes and meet their teachers. Please bring a copy of her schedule. Attendance is optional.

Parents will report directly to their daughter’s first period class to begin the evening. Parents will have the opportunity during their daughter’s lunch period to speak with members of the administration or their daughter’s grade-level counselor if they choose to do so. 

Student Ambassadors will be on hand to assist you with classroom locations.

FIRST SCHOOL MASS
We will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, August 14, in the Academy Student Center. We will follow Schedule 4. Dress uniforms are required. Family and friends are invited to join us beginning at 9:46 a.m.

Guests planning to join us can check in online in advance, and their name badge will be pre-printed and waiting for them in the lobby of the Academy Student Center. Please show a form of ID upon arrival. 

If you can’t join us but would like to watch the livestream, click here.

Out of respect for the sanctity of the mass, we ask that all guests please refrain from bringing food and drink into mass/prayer services.

STUDENTS’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE
All students from SJA and CHS are invited to the Back-to-School Dance on Friday, August 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Catholic High School gymnasium. SJA students will gather at SJA and walk to CHS together. Chaperones will escort students back to SJA for pickup in the carpool line after the dance. Details regarding tickets, dance theme and parking/carpool instructions will be provided closer to the date of the dance.

MISSION ADVANCEMENT MEETING FOR ALL NEW PARENTS 
All new parents of SJA freshmen and transfer students are asked to attend a meeting with the Mission Advancement Office. We have three dates and times from which to choose. Please select the meeting that works best for your schedule. The meetings will be held on Monday, August 24, at 12 p.m. or Tuesday, August 25, at 12 or 6 p.m. All meetings will be held in the community room of Mother Alice Hall (3080 Kleinert Avenue). Please click here to select your date and time as soon as possible, as space is limited.
 
Those unable to attend any of the three meetings will be asked to schedule a make-up meeting with the Mission Advancement Office. Please direct questions to Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2254.

EARLY DISMISSAL
Tuesday, August 25, for Professional Learning Community. Students are dismissed at 1:46 p.m. We will follow Schedule 3. Please note that the Fife Student Commons and Technology and Learning Center will remain open until 5:30 p.m. and that resource teachers (math, science, writing and English) will be available in the Learning Center (room 103 of St. Joseph Hall). 

STUDENT COUNCIL FUN DAY 
Friday, August 28. The theme is Ahoy August. Students may dress in pirate attire. They will receive dress guidelines via email. General Fun Day guidelines are included in the Campus Life section of this newsletter. If your daughter has questions about her costume, please encourage her to contact Dean of Women Christina Richardson at richardsonc@sjabr.org. Please note that students who do not follow dress guidelines are subject to disciplinary action.

PARENTS’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE
The Dads’ Club invites all SJA parents to an adult-only Back-to-School Dance on Saturday, August 22, at 7 p.m. in the Academy Student Center. Tickets are $80 per couple or $40 individually and include food, beer, wine, soft drinks and daiquiris. The Groupie Package includes a reserved table for 10, two bottles of champagne and light-up party favors at your table. Come dance the night away to the sounds of Sugar Shaker presented by Weiler Plastic Surgery. Grab your friends and join us as we celebrate the beginning of the new school year! 

Purchase your tickets today! Please direct questions to Dads’ Club Moderator Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2254.
 

PARKING AT SJA
On campus parking is a privilege for seniors, juniors and sophomores with valid drivers’ licenses. We will continue to provide security for our campus and parking lots between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each school day. A spot cannot sit empty, so students must wait until they have a driver’s license and a car to purchase a spot.
 
Parking opened in May for seniors and June for juniors and sophomores. The first round of assignments will be made for those who purchased a spot before July 1. Any spots purchased after this time will be assigned after the original round of parking assignments is complete.
 
Parking lot spots are $324.75 if purchased in the first semester (August-December) and $162.50 in the second semester (January-May). Students will be able to list their lot choices in order of preference. However, specific lot assignments and parking spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each grade. If a student is assigned to a lot that is not her preference, she will not be allowed to request a refund or to switch to street spot. Senior spots will be assigned first in the following lots: Synagogue, Kleinert, Mother Thollot House and Academy Student Center. Junior spots will be assigned after seniors in the following lots: Synagogue, Kleinert and Mother Thollot House. Sophomore spots will be assigned after juniors in the following lots (based on availability): Synagogue, Kleinert and Mother Thollot House.
 
Street parking spots are $108.50 and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There are only 50 spots available for street parking. Students will be assigned a specific section of street parking for the year. Seniors received priority with purchasing street spots first, with any remaining spots being available to underclasswomen. For safety reasons, our goal is to have as few students parking on the street as possible.
 
Students will receive their parking assignments by email on Monday, August 3, and should park in their assigned spot when they come for orientation. During the first week of school, students will receive an email telling them when to pick up their passes. They must bring a copy of their driver’s license to the parking pass pickup location in order to receive their passes. Parking passes must be picked up by Friday, August 14, and should always remain visible in the vehicle. Students who park on campus without a parking permit are subject to disciplinary action.
 
Please direct questions to Attendance Coordinator Amanda Stinson at stinsona@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2202.

BRIGHTARROW COMMUNICATION 
We will continue to use the BrightArrow system to send urgent and important text messages to SJA families. If you are a new SJA family, the first BrightArrow text message you receive will come from 79041 and will prompt you to reply YES to continue receiving these important texts. It is important that you reply YES to that message in order to continue receiving important communications from SJA via text messages. If you have previously opted into receiving these text messages, no further action is needed.

ACT UPDATES
Starting in September, St. Joseph’s Academy will become a private ACT testing site for Saturday (national) testing dates for SJA students only. This will allow for more testing opportunities for our students throughout the year.
 
During the ACT registration process, the system defaults to search by zip code. To register for one of the national Saturday testing dates at SJA, you will need to choose the Change Location option and enter the test center code listed below that is associated with the date you would like to test. Please note this is for the national ACT test and is not associated with the school-day ACT required for seniors in October and juniors in March at SJA. The school-day ACT for seniors is scheduled for October 13 and the school-day ACT for juniors is scheduled for March 9.
 
SJA will host the Saturday (national) ACT on the following dates: September 19, October 17, December 12, February 27, April 10, June 12, and July 10. The test center code is 161060.

SAVE THE DATE: PARENT/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WORKSHOPS
The Counseling Center and the administration of St. Joseph’s Academy will offer grade-level workshops for parents during the coming year. We strongly encourage participation, and attendance will be taken. Please add these events to your calendar. For some grade-level meetings, there will be an evening and a lunchtime session to help accommodate parents’ schedules. 

Our purpose is to create open lines of communication between parents and the school as we strive to proactively address issues of specific importance to your daughters. Additional details, including workshop times, will be shared as we near each date. 

Freshman Parent Workshop 
Please choose one session time:
Monday, September 21, 6-7 p.m.: Transitioning to High School; Facing Peer Pressure, Preventing Drug/Alcohol Use/Vaping, Enjoying Academic Success
Tentative Location: Fife Student Commons
Monday, September 28, 12-1 p.m.: Transitioning to High School; Facing Peer Pressure, Preventing Drug/Alcohol Use/Vaping, Enjoying Academic Success
Tentative Location: Mother Alice Hall Community Room

Sophomore Parent Workshop
Please choose one session time:
Wednesday, September 9, 6-7 p.m.: Deep Dive into Test Prep and Understanding Your GPA
Location: Fife Student Commons
Wednesday, September 16, 12-1 p.m.: Deep Dive into Test Prep and Understanding Your GPA 
Location: Mother Alice Hall Community Room
 
Junior Parent Workshop
Please choose one session time:
Thursday, March 11, 6-7 p.m.; or Tuesday, March 16, 6-7 p.m.: College Planning
Location: Fife Student Commons
 
Senior Parent and Student Workshop (at least one parent must accompany student)
Wednesday, February 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Review End-of-the-Year Senior Events
Location: Academy Student Center 

SCHOOL CALENDAR  
Click here to view the 2026-2027 school calendar. Please make note of the mandatory retreat dates and testing sessions, as student attendance is required. We encourage families to use this calendar when planning vacations, college visits and other events to ensure they align with scheduled school breaks. 

Additionally, an overview of important dates for 2026-2027 school year can be found here.

OFFICE HOURS
The Main Office in St. Joseph Hall is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SUMMER HOURS
Summer hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. We are closed on Fridays. Summer hours continue through Friday, July 31. We will resume regular hours on Monday, August 3. 

Please note that the Main Office will be open during SJA Welcome Week (July 27-30) from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSINGS 
The Main Office is closed on these holidays. Please plan accordingly.

September 7: Labor Day
October 16 and 19: Fall Holiday 
November 23-27: Thanksgiving
December 21-January 4: Christmas
January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
February 8-12: Mardi Gras 
March 26-April 2: Easter

DAILY COMMUNITY PRAYER
Each day, St. Joseph’s Academy pauses at the end of 7th hour to lift our minds and hearts to God in prayer. We invite you to join us in our daily community prayer by visiting here or subscribing to SJA Community Prayer on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

WEDNESDAY MORNING ROSARY 
Every Wednesday at 7 a.m., the rosary is recited in the Chapel at SJA. 

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL POLICIES
We ask for your partnership in reminding students who drive to school to be safe drivers, abiding by all the rules of the road and school zones, especially the speed limit. As a reminder, all students should be picked up in one of the two designated carpool lines until carpool ends at approximately 3:30 p.m. A map of the different routes for freshman and upperclass carpool lines can be found on page 66 of the online Parent-Student Handbook. After 3:30 p.m., students staying after school may be picked up in front of the Fife Student Commons or Medaille Hall. 

Students are not to be picked up on neighboring streets or park their cars in the neighborhood without permission from the homeowner. Students who are identified as not following proper carpool procedures will meet with Assistant Dean of Women Brianna Sommers and will be issued a disciplinary consequence.  

COLLEGE VISITS
Students are encouraged to visit colleges of interest during the summer and school holidays. Please reference the school calendar for the days students are not in school during the 2026-2027 school year.  

Seniors are allowed three excused absences for college visits during the academic year. Juniors and sophomores are allowed two excused absences for college visits during the academic year. Freshmen are not allowed excused absences for college visits. Emailed notification of a student’s college visit must be submitted through MySJA at least one school day before the scheduled absence. If notification is not received, this will be marked as an unexcused absence. Any student who misses more than her allowed number of excused absences for college visits will receive an infraction. No college visits will be approved during mid-term exams, final exams or AP testing. Absences related to college visits are counted as part of the allotted 10 days per semester.

Seniors invited to attend university spring testing events, including LSU Spring Invitational, are allowed an additional excused absence(s) if they have followed proper check-out procedures and given advance notice. 

AFTER-SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
After dismissal, students may remain on campus in one of the following designated areas: Fife Student Commons (FSC), quad, courtyard or the Technology and Learning Center (TLC) between 2:50 and 3:30 p.m. Students may not leave campus after dismissal to roam the neighborhood or go to the convenience store expecting to return for sign-in. At 3:30 p.m., an announcement will direct students who are not in after-school activities to sign in at either the FSC or TLC while they wait for their ride. The FSC and TLC are open until 5:30 p.m. Our security officer is on campus until 5:30 p.m. each school day. Students must sign out before leaving for the day.

If a student is not picked up by 5:30 p.m., this will be reported to Dean of Women Christina Richardson, and a plan will be made. After-school rules can be found in the handbook under the Students and Parents portals. Please direct questions to Christina Richardson at richardsonc@sjabr.org or Brianna Sommers at sommersb@sjabr.org.

ACT UPDATE 
Fall ACT Testing for the Class of 2027: Mark your calendars! SJA will continue to require all seniors to take the ACT on campus in the fall. This is a final opportunity to reach their highest score for college admissions, scholarship opportunities and TOPS. The test will be on October 13.
 
SJA ACT TEST PREP PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027
Gear Up for the ACT: SJA offered four-hour sessions earlier this summer for each subject-specific test of the ACT (Reading, English, Math and Science) prior to the July testing date. The sessions focused on strategies and practice techniques for that content-specific ACT test section. These sessions will be offered again in the fall and will cost $55 plus fees for ACT Math, Science, Reading and English. Your payment includes an ACT practice book for that subject. Space is limited to 50 students per session. Sessions can be purchased on SchoolCash Online.
 
Students are encouraged to review the scores they received from their spring 2026 ACT test taken at SJA or their most recent scores to determine which subject areas they need to work on. Counselors recently reviewed these scores with students in their English classes. Please keep in mind that Gear Up Math sessions are designed for juniors or students who are in higher-level math classes.

Fall 2026 Dates and Topics
Saturday, August 15: ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, August 29: Math
Saturday, September 5: Science
Saturday, September 12: Reading
Saturday, September 26: English
 
ACT Diagnostic Testing: SJA will offer ACT Diagnostic Testing through Revolution Prep again in the fall. Students will practice taking a full-length digital ACT test in a test setting and receive specific feedback on the areas where they need to work to improve their scores. Each student will receive a detailed report of her test results, stating specific skills and content areas to focus on to achieve a higher score. The test will simulate a real ACT test with the setting, timing and using an ACT-released test. The cost is $15.50 plus fees. Extended time is offered. The Diagnostic Test Session can be purchased on SchoolCash Online.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
SJA carries student accident insurance through Scholastic Insurance. All students are automatically covered, so there is no need to enroll.  

Coverage limit is $25,000 per injury from the first day of school until the last day of school. The policy pays 100 percent of the reasonable and customary expenses incurred for necessary medical, dental or hospital care (with an additional dental benefit of $1,000) up to a maximum of $25,000 for any one injury, subject to the deductible amount, excess provision and exclusions.

Expenses incurred after one year from the date of injury are not covered. Deductible is $100, or the amount collectible from any other insurance sources, subject to the excess provisions, if applicable. Liability for school-time-only coverage will be limited to the part of expenses that is in excess of the total benefits payable by other valid coverage on an expense-incurred or provision-of-services basis. 

Students are covered for injury that occurs:

• while on the school premises during the hours and days when classes are in session and while participating in or attending any school activity, including athletics, sponsored by and under the direct and immediate supervision of the school;
• while away from the school premises, if participating in a school-sponsored, directly supervised activity, including all athletics on field trips;
• while commuting directly and without interruption to or from their place of residence and school for regular school-day sessions; and/or
• while traveling to or from any school-sponsored, directly supervised activity, including athletic events, in a school-authorized vehicle.

Please note that virtual insurance coverage extends to students participating in a school- sponsored class or activity whether at school or elsewhere. 

To receive a claims form or if you have questions, please contact Director of Operations Linda Thompson at thompsonl@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2305.

SAFETY REPORT
SJA is in compliance with federal regulations concerning asbestos. All federal guidelines for underground pipes are also in compliance. Additionally, both the sprinkler and fire alarm systems have been tested and certified for another year. 

For further information, contact Facilities Director Evan Fontenot at fontenote2@sjabr.org.

PESTICIDE HYPERSENSITIVITY 
SJA is in compliance with Act 237 and maintains a registry of students who are hypersensitive to pesticides. If your daughter has this sensitivity, please send written verification by a licensed physician and your written statement regarding her condition so we may attend to her needs. Send verification to School Nurse Marie Vukovics at vukovicsm@sjabr.org.

CARPOOL
If you are interested in forming a carpool in your neighborhood, please contact Attendance Coordinator Amanda Stinson at stinsona@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2202 beginning Thursday, July 30.

PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
As a non-public school, St. Joseph’s Academy is not affected by the state law which requires parents to make an election at the beginning of each year to grant or deny consent for the school to collect your daughter’s Personally Identifiable Information and disclose it to the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) for TOPS and other financial aid or to the state’s colleges and universities for admissions. We will share this information unless you request through your daughter’s grade-level counselor that it be withheld.

CUSTODY INFORMATION
St. Joseph’s Academy abides by the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) with respect to the rights of parents and, in the event of divorce, the rights of custodial and noncustodial parents. In the latter case, absent a court order to the contrary, the school will provide the noncustodial parent access to academic records and other school-related information regarding the student. If there is a court order specifying that no information is to be given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with a copy of the court order. We do not need the complete court order, only the part dealing with custody. Please direct questions to Principal Stacia Andricain at andricaina@sjabr.org.

NSHSS
Each summer, families receive information from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Please be aware that NSHSS is not affiliated with St. Joseph’s Academy and that NSHSS regalia is not permitted at SJA graduation. 

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS 
Please be reminded that we must have one valid, regularly checked email address in MySJA. If your email, phone number or physical address has changed since last time you updated our records, please let us know. If you have questions, please contact Registrar Cristina Latiolais at latiolaisc@sjabr.org. 

STUDENT COUNCIL FUN DAYS
Details about each Fun Day, including theme-specific dress guidelines, will be included in each month’s Parent Newsletter as well as emailed to students. Students may choose to dress in the theme or dress outside of uniform if it fits within the guidelines. General guidelines are as follows:

• IDs must be worn with costume at all times.
• No spaghetti tank tops/no sports bras visible.
• No crop tops of any kind/no exposed midriff of any kind.
• No skirts or shorts shorter than school skirts.
  • The distance from the bottom hem of the skirt to the top of the student’s knee should be no more than three inches (i.e. the length of a student ID card).
  • If leggings are worn as part of the costume, the student’s bottom/buttock must be fully covered by her top. 
• No toy weapons.
• No glitter/no feathers.
• No full-face paint/no full-face masks.
• No faux facial hair.
• No sleepwear (PJs, boxers, night gowns). Onesies are permitted.
• No swim wear, bathing suits (over or under clothing).
• No lamp-shading (bottoms should be longer than the t-shirt).

Themes for the 2026-2027 School Year

• August 28: Ahoy August (pirate attire) 
• September 25: Swinging into September (baseball theme) 
• October 9: Pep Rally (theme TBA) 
• October 30: Stick or Treat on Broussard Street (Halloween) 
• November 20: Neon November  
• December 11: Wrapping Up the Year (Christmas attire) 
• January 29: Jurassic January (safari attire or dress as a dinosaur) 
• February 26: Foodie February (dress as your favorite food) 
• March: Challenge Week (TBA) 
• April 23: April Showers (rainy day attire) 

SAFE DRIVING HABITS
Please remind your daughters to observe speed limits, especially around campus and in our campus parking lots. We also ask that you talk to your daughters about unsafe driving practices, including texting while driving. We thank you for your partnership and continued modeling.

SCHOOL CLOSURES
When school is closed due to weather or other circumstances, please be reminded that SJA generally follows the same procedures as the East Baton Rouge school system and Diocese of Baton Rouge. Closures will also be announced via our BrightArrow communication system. 

If your phone number has changed since you last updated our records, or if you would like to add additional phone numbers to those we call/text, please contact Registrar Cristina Latiolais at latiolaisc@sjabr.org. 

ATTENDANCE POLICY 
Attendance updates (absences, tardies and checkouts) for students can now be made directly through MySJA on the Parent Portal. Once logged into the portal, you will select your daughter’s page and report her absence. If a student is absent due to illness, parents should report the absence through MySJA by 7:30 a.m. that day. For an absence for any other reason, advance notice of one school day must be reported by a parent in MySJA for it to be considered. Parent notification of a student’s reason for an absence must be submitted by the end of the school day, or the absence will be considered unexcused and will not be changed. A doctor’s note for an absence can be uploaded through MySJA under Resources, or a hard copy can be turned into the Main Office. Emailed doctor’s notes will not be accepted. A student may not miss more than 10 full days (70 classes) or 10 times in a single course within a semester, regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

 

 

Absences, tardies and checkouts must be submitted through the Attendance Reporting Form through MySJA. Any student who arrives to her first-hour class after the tardy bell (7:28 a.m.) must report to the attendance coordinator’s office for a tardy slip. Beginning with the third unexcused tardy, an infraction is given.

Any student wanting to check out due to illness must report to the nurse’s office. If necessary, the nurse will call the student’s parent to obtain permission before the student leaves. Failure to check out in the nurse’s office because of an illness will result in an unexcused absence for missed class time.

Most routine visits to the doctor should be scheduled outside of school hours. For appointments scheduled during school hours, a parent must fill out the Attendance Reporting Form in MySJA. When the student returns to school, she must present a note to the attendance coordinator signed by the physician to receive an excused absence. Notes may be submitted in the main office or by uploading them to the Attendance Reporting Form and must be submitted within three school days of the absence/check-in/check-out.

SAVE THE DATE: MAHJONG MADNESS
Join us for an exciting evening of fun and friendly competition at SJA’s Mahjong Madness fundraiser on Wednesday, September 9, in the Academy Student Center, 6-8:30 p.m.
 
Registration is $75 per person (bring your own tiles) or $85 per person (tiles provided). Reserve your spot today at https://mahjongmadness.org/.
 
Sponsorship Opportunities: Support the event as a sponsor for $500. For more information, contact Jennifer Knight at knightj@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2270.
 
Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE: DADS’ CLUB FALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Dads’ Club will hold its fall membership meeting on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Fife Student Commons. Our guest speaker is Will Wade, LSU men’s basketball coach. The night promises lively conversation, a delicious meal and fellowship. A good time will be had by all! Cost is $20 per person and includes dinner, beer or soft drinks. All dads are welcome. You can sign up on SchoolCash Online as we get closer to the date. Please direct questions to Dads’ Club Moderator Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2254.

SAVE THE DATE: THE SOIRÉE 
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 29, for The SJA Soirée: Where Tradition Meets Generosity. This is a casual, fun night of live music from the Peyton Falgoust Band, great food and drinks from some of Baton Rouge’s best restaurants, plus live and silent auctions and more. Come enjoy a relaxed evening with SJA parents, alumnae and friends. There are many ways to be involved, and we welcome your help in making this event a success. Get your friends together and purchase a table to guarantee a reserved seat!
 
Early-bird tickets are now on sale at www.sjasoiree.org. Discounted prices are good until the end of August. Get your tickets before the prices go up! Raffle tickets are also available for a Dream Vacation.
 
If you would like information about assisting the planning committee, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities or donations, please contact Assistant Director of Advancement – Events Jennifer Knight at knightj@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2270.

SAVE THE DATE: 14TH ANNUAL SJA STICKER SCRAMBLE
On Wednesday, November 4, the SJA Dads’ Club will hold the 2026 Sticker Scramble presented by Stine at TopGolf of Baton Rouge. The Sticker Scramble is now in its 14th year and has raised more than $110,000 for campuswide enhancements. The tournament offers men’s, women’s and mixed teams all vying for top prizes. 

To register to play or to help sponsor this great event, please click here or contact Dads’ Club Moderator Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2254. For event information, visit www.stickerscramble.org.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year. All sponsorships, gifts and services are tax deductible. Work a half-day, then join us, rain or shine. You’ll be home in time for dinner. We look forward to seeing you on November 4 at TopGolf!

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides students with resources and support they need to be successful. Grade-level counselors support students during all four years at SJA. The Counseling Center collaborates with teachers and administrators to identify and discuss students who may need additional assistance and to determine best practices to reach all students both academically and socially. In addition, counselors meet with every student at least twice a year to discuss college and career readiness. Two full-time college advisors assist students with college and scholarship applications. A wellness educator designs programs in support of SJA’s social emotional wellness program.

Learning Center 

The Learning Center provides free-of-charge assistance to any student needing extra help with math, science, English or writing. Academic counseling is also offered. No appointments are necessary for any tutoring. The Learning Center is in a new location this year: room 103 of St. Joseph Hall. Please direct questions to Angelle Saia at saiaa@sjabr.org. 

Math Resource
Math Resource is available Monday-Friday during all three lunch hours, on Monday-Thursday after school until 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:45 until 7:30 a.m.  in the Learning Center classroom in room 103 of St. Joseph Hall. Email pfiferc@sjabr.org or krzystowczykn@sjabr.org.

Science Resource
Science Resource is available Monday-Thursday during all three lunch hours and after school until 4:30 p.m. in room 103 of St. Joseph Hall. Email brownh@sjabr.org, laplacev@sjabr.org, brownd@sjabr.org or krzystowczykn@sjabr.org. 

English Resource (including writing) and Academic Counseling 
English Resource is available Monday-Thursday during all three lunch hours and Monday-Wednesday after school until 4:30 p.m. in room 103 of St. Joseph Hall. Email abadiej@sjabr.org or saiaa@sjabr.org. Students can schedule an appointment for a writing conference through the Learning Center MySJA page. 

SPIRITUAL FORMATION 
SJA students can grow in their faith through various opportunities to pray, receive the sacraments and serve the dear neighbor. All students attend a monthly schoolwide mass or prayer service and an annual class retreat. The sacrament of reconciliation is offered to students biannually. Additionally, students may choose to participate in a weekly rosary, weekly Bible study, bimonthly Eucharistic Adoration, mission trips and various ministry clubs, including Student Ministry, Liturgy Committee, Liturgy Choir, Praise & Worship Band and Stickers for Life Club.

RETREAT INFORMATION
2026-2027 Retreat Dates
October 26-27, 2026: Senior Retreat
November 16, 2026: Freshman Retreat
February 22, 2027: Sophomore Retreat
April 30, 2027: Junior Retreat
 
Participation in retreats is required for promotion to the next grade level and to graduate from St. Joseph’s Academy. Appointments, co-curricular activities and travel should not be planned on a student’s retreat day(s). These absences will not be excused unless they are part of a school-sponsored event and approval is given by the Campus Minister. This includes, but is not limited to, out-of-school competitions for club teams, college visits, college recruitment events and any other outside events.
 
All absences, excused or unexcused, must be made up with a full Catholic retreat of equal or greater duration by the last regular day of school (not including exam days). A student who is absent from her grade-level retreat should research a retreat she can attend to fulfill the make-up requirement. She should submit the retreat request to the campus minister for approval. Retreats attended as mandatory elements of preparation of a sacrament (i.e., confirmation retreats) are not eligible to be used to make up a missed grade-level retreat. Retreats must be in person and intended for high school students.

Retreat questions should be directed to Campus Minister Rachael Duchmann at duchmannr@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2295.
 
REQUIRED SERVICE PROGRAM
2026-2027 Service Policy
The SJA service policy states that freshmen and sophomores are required to complete 15 hours of service during the 2026-2027 academic year while juniors and seniors must complete 20 service hours. The 2026-2027 Freshman and Sophomore Service Directory and the 2026-2027 Junior and Senior Service Directory can be found on MySJA and the Service Hour Opportunity Teams Channel. Please review the revised policies before completing service hours. Students can participate in opportunities outside of those included in the service directories only after receiving written permission via email from the Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator. All students will use their Mobile Serve account to log service hours. These accounts for incoming freshmen will be set up during SJA Welcome Week. User guides for the website and cellular application can be found on the Service Hour Opportunities Team Channel. Parents, grandparents and immediate family members cannot verify students service hours.
 
The 2026-2027 service year for current students began on April 14, 2026, and will end on Wednesday, April 7, 2027. Students who are new to SJA for the 2026-2027 school year can begin earning service hours on Monday, June 1, 2026, and end on Wednesday, April 7, 2027. Hours for all students must be verified by the supervisor no later than Friday, April 9, 2027. Hard-copy verifications will not be accepted. Failure to complete service hours by the deadline will be examined on a case-by-case basis and may result in disciplinary action. Seniors must complete their service requirements in order to graduate from SJA, and underclasswomen must complete their service hours in order to take their final exams.
 
All service hours must be done through a non-profit agency or through a for-profit business, with prior written approval, that serves those most in need. Service performed through a for-profit business must be non-clerical in manner. Tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc., will not be permitted as part of the service program. SJA and CHS club hours do not roll over at any time, and SJA and CHS club hours must be independent and separate from the SJA service program. SJA and CHS sports team hours do not roll over at any time, and SJA and CHS sports team hours must be independent and separate from the SJA service program.
 
Visiting patients in nursing homes or hospice facilities does not need prior approval. All service hours must be done outside of normal school hours. Donations of any kind, including Sticker Sacks, are not eligible for the service program. However, SJA may offer a schoolwide donation opportunity for service hours. SJA reserves the right to limit the number of hours earned on mission trips; hours earned on SJA mission trips will be determined and applied after the trip is complete. This will ensure students receive accurate credit for the number of hours served. 
 
In conjunction with their senior retreat, members of the senior class participate in a day of service in the Baton Rouge community. This experience serves as an opportunity for the class to give back to the community as a group. Students are assigned to a service site for this day. Senior Service Day is considered part of the senior retreat and is a requirement for graduation.

2026-2027 Service Policy and Directories
Students returning to SJA in fall of 2026 may begin earning service hours for the 2026-2027 academic year on April 14, 2026. Please note there are changes to the Service Policy, and service exclusions that may be different from previous editions. If your daughter is interested in an opportunity that is not explicitly stated within the service directory, please email service@sjabr.org for approval. 

Click here for the 2026-2027 Service Policy.

The 2026-2027 Freshman and Sophomore Directory can be found here. The 2026-2027 Junior and Senior Directory can be found here.
 
Please direct questions about service hours to Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator Isabel Knaup at knaupi@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2221.

The SJA Annual Fund is an essential component of the Academy’s fundraising efforts. Last year’s appeal raised $760,000, supporting curriculum, faculty enrichment, facility enhancements and other areas of need. Our parents are key to the success of the Annual Fund. Last year, they contributed almost $240,000 towards the total. Thank you to everyone who partnered with us in 2025-26. 
 
Outside of tuition, the SJA Annual Fund is the second largest source of revenue for St. Joseph’s Academy. Please help us to continue to grow the SJA Annual Fund and provide vital support to the school community by making a contribution during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Upperclass parents will receive their commitment forms in the mail the week of August 10. Freshman parents will receive their commitment forms at the freshman parent meeting of their choice on either Monday, August 24, at 12 p.m. or Tuesday, August 25, at 12 or 6 p.m. Click here to donate online today. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support in continuing the tradition of excellence for our students.
 
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at (225) 388-2254 or geraldm@sjabr.org.

PAVE THE WAY BRICKS
Make your mark on SJA’s campus by purchasing a brick for your daughter. Engraved brick pavers are placed by the St. Joseph the Worker statue near the Pennington Science Center. For more information, contact Mission Advancement Operations Manager Wendy Coniglio at conigliow@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2336. Click here to purchase your brick today. 

SJA Mothers' Club

Want to stay in the know, meet other SJA moms and make a difference for your Sticker daughter? Join the SJA Mothers’ Club!

Our 2026-2027 Membership Drive is officially under way, and we’d love to have you as part of our amazing community! Your membership dues and volunteer service help make so much possible. Together, we support our daughters, our school and the entire SJA community through special events, traditions and activities all year long.

If you haven’t joined for the 2026-2027 school year, now is the perfect time! Click here to become a member today.

SJA MOTHERS’ CLUB MEET & GREET
Whether you’re a new mom or a returning member, we’d love to see you! Join us for a casual afternoon to connect with other SJA moms.

Friday, August 7 
3-4:30 p.m. 
Mother Alice Hall Community Room & Porch

Come by, say hello and enjoy some great conversation. We can’t wait to welcome you and kick off another wonderful year together.

SJA Dads' Club

It’s hard to believe it is back-to-school time and the Dads’ Club is already busy. We have two upcoming volunteer opportunities for you.
  
DADS ON DUTY
Once a month, dads will help with morning carpool by welcoming students, opening car doors and ushering them onto campus. The volunteer time is from 6:15 to 7:30 a.m.
 
The dates for volunteering are August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 9 and May 7.
 
We need 12 dads for each shift. Please sign up by clicking here.

PARENTS’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE SET UP
Saturday, August 22
 
The Dads’ Club hosts the Parents’ Back-to-School Dance on Saturday, August 22. Dad volunteers will help set up for the dance by setting tables, chairs and the photo booth, icing down drinks, placing signage, etc. The volunteer time is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
We need 15 volunteers. Please sign up by clicking here.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Dads’ Club Moderator, Meg Gerald at 225-388-2254 or geraldm@sjabr.org.

JOIN TODAY
Not yet a member of the SJA Dads’ Club for 2026-2027? We invite you to join the greatest bunch of guys on campus! Click here to join today.
 

The SJA Mothers’ Club Sticker Shop is getting ready to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year! Whether you’re a returning family or new to St. Joseph’s Academy, we’re here to help you get ready with PE uniforms, spirit wear, gifts and all your favorite SJA merchandise.

We hope you’ll stop by this summer to say hello and see what’s new!

STICKER SHOP HOURS
The Sticker Shop will be open on the following dates before school begins:

Grand Reunion Family Day
Saturday, July 18
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Welcome Week (July 27-30)
Monday-Thursday: 8-10 a.m. each day
Additional hours: Monday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Regular Hours (beginning Tuesday, August 11)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please note that the Sticker Shop is closed whenever school is not in session. Follow us on Instagram @sjamothersclub.stickershop for special hours, new arrivals and the latest Sticker Shop updates throughout the year.

You can also shop online anytime at sjastickershop.square.site.

PE UNIFORM INFORMATION
PE shirts are available for purchase through the Sticker Shop and may be picked up during students’ lunch hours once school begins. Students are required to wear the official PE shirt along with red or navy athletic shorts of an appropriate length. Shorts may be any brand.

If you have questions about sizing or need help finding the right items, our volunteers are always happy to assist.

STICKER SPECTACULAR PURCHASE VERIFICATION
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Sticker Spectacular! We recently discovered that a small number of purchases made during the event on April 16 may not have been successfully processed due to an equipment issue. If you made a purchase, please take a moment to check your bank or credit card account to confirm that your payment was processed. If the charge appears, no action is needed.

If you do not see the charge, please contact us at stickershop@sjabr.org so we can review your information and send an invoice for payment if needed.

We sincerely appreciate your assistance and your continued support of the Sticker Shop and St. Joseph’s Academy.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
The Sticker Shop is completely volunteer-run, and we are always looking for parents who would like to join our team. Whether you can help occasionally or on a regular basis, we’d love to have you join us.

If you’re interested in volunteering during the 2026–2027 school year, please email your name, phone number and email address to stickershop@sjabr.org.

Thank you for supporting the SJA Mothers’ Club Sticker Shop. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing you and your daughters as we kick off another wonderful school year.