St. John the Baptist Catholic School offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, and service projects to compliment academics for a well-rounded
education.
Academics
BOM Squad (Book-of-the-Month Club; Grades 4-8)
Diocesan Geography Bee (Grades 5-8)
Diocesan Spelling Bee (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics Team
National Junior Honor Society (Grades 6-8)
Science Fair (School and Regional)
Religious
Altar Servers (Grades 4 -8)
Catholic Schools Week Activities
Children’s Choir (Grades 2 -8)
Classroom Adopt-a-Family at Christmas (Grades K-8)
Religion Scholars Bowl (Grades 3-8)
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Donations (Grades K-8)
Weekly Mass & Holy Days of Obligation (Grades K-8)
Weekly Stations of the Cross during Lent (Grades 1-8)
School Service
Newspaper Staff (Grades 5-8)
P.E. Upperclassmen/Buddy Program (Grades 6-8)
Reading Buddy System (Grades 4-8)
Safety Patrol (Grades 5-8)
Student Government Association (Grades 6-8)
U.S. Flag Duty (Grades 5-8)
Yearbook Staff (Grades 6-8)
Special Interests
Band (Grades 4-8)
Boy/Girl Scouts (Grades 1-8 boys; K-8 girls)
Diocesan Art Show (Grades K-8)
Drama Club (Grades 4-8)
Athletics
Basketball (Grades 3-8)
Cheerleading (Grades 5-8)
Football & Cheerleading (Pop Warner) available
through the Parish (ages 5-13)
Soccer - Outdoor Fall (Grades K-8)
- Indoor Spring (Grades K-8)
Track (Grades 4-8)
Toy Bowl Track Meet (Grades 4-8)
Volleyball (Grades 5-8)
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There are many “extra” events scheduled throughout the year for personal and spiritual growth and enjoyment, as well as to foster a greater sense of community among the student
body.
Fall
Eighth Grade Retreat to Mentone, AL
National Red Ribbon (Say No to Drugs) Week
Library Book Fair
Fall Festival
All Saint’s Day Procession & Biographies
Fall Drama Production
Middle School Fall Dance (Grades 6-8)
Winter
Holy Childhood Assoc. Collections during Advent
Band Concert
Student/Faculty Pep Rally
Catholic Schools Week Celebrations including:
Community Appreciation Day
Pastor Appreciation Day
Principal Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Jump Rope for Heart -American Heart Assoc. (Grades K-5)
Panoply Student Artwork Submissions (Grades K-8)
Living Stations of the Cross during Lent (Grade 4)
Spring
Eighth Grade Retreat to Cullman, AL
Holy Childhood Assoc. Collections during Lent
Class Basket Donation for Benefit Gala Fundraiser
Grounds Beautification for Easter (Grades 7-8)
Library Book Fair
Spring Drama Production
Assist with Parish Yard Sale Set-Up (Grades 7-8)
Student/Faculty Pep Rally
Middle School Spring Dance (Grades 6-8)
Crowning of Mary (Grades K –8)
Band Concert
Athletic Banquet (Grades 5-8)
Field Day (Grades K-5)
Honor’s Day
On-Site Before and After School Care (BASC) is also available, for a nominal fee, during each full school day throughout the year.
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