News Archive

Students in Health & Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Christina Actis' class wrapped up their Nutrition Unit by creating nutrient-rich food truck concepts and menu items to share with their fellow classmates. 

The Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibition is an honor bestowed to a single student in each representative’s district, with a total of 99 pieces in the exhibition. 

On Friday, October 25, members of the Cooking for Life Club used their culinary skills to create homemade pizzas. Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff also joined students in making a pizza.

On Wednesday, October 30, the newest Distinguished Program at the Academy, the Academy Humanities Scholars Program (AHSP), held an in-school field trip.

Each year, the Spanish Club creates an ofrenda (an offering on a home altar) for the SJA community to remember their loved ones on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

On October 23, the Academy’s Auditorium was filled with delightful sounds from the Performing Arts Program.

On October 24, 152 members of the Class of 2026 celebrated the beloved tradition of formally becoming upperclasswomen in the Saint Joseph Academy community.

On October 17-19, 28 Juniors, 6 Senior leaders and 5 faculty and staff participated in Kairos 56.

On Wednesday, October 8, students in Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art, Art III, 3D Design and Ceramics attended Kent State University’s “Arts Without Limits,” a day-long program focusing on arts entrepreneurship.

Last week, the Saint Joseph Academy community gathered in the Academy Center for a prayer service to honor Founders’ Day, held annually close to the founding date of October 15.

On Monday, students, President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell, CORE Ministry Member Mrs. Megan Wackerly and Mr. Matthew Hils P'26 participated in a Labre Ministry run in Cleveland. 

The Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) happens on the 15th day of autumn in the lunar calendar every year. 

On Wednesday, September 25, the community gathered to witness 34 members of the Class of 2025 being commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. 

On Friday, September 20, the Class of 2028 was officially welcomed by the Class of 2025 in the annual tradition of Freshman Welcome, which creates a special bond between the two classes.

During the 2024-2025 school year, the Academy is partnering with the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students leadership skills to help make a difference in their community.

Seniors Caroline Favetti and Adelaide McGee were recently named Semifinalists in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Theology 9 students in Mrs. Kristen Busa, Ms. Kathleen Forhan, and Ms. Alison Barberic classes visited the Congregation of St. Joseph (CSJ) Archives as part of their unit on CSJ history and charism. 

Last Friday, the community gathered for a special presentation by Lieutenant Commander Amanda Lee, first female fighter jet pilot in the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron (#4) and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Petty Officer 2nd Class for the Navy Holly Phibbs. 

On Wednesday, the community gathered to celebrate members of the Class of 2025 who play in fall sports, are in the fall musical or participate in the St. Edward Marching Band, Color Guard or Cheer Team. The community also saw performances from the Academy’s Dance Team and Winter Guard. The event ended with a game of dodgeball with the Seniors winning.

Beginning last school year and throughout the summer, members of the Academy’s Engineering & Design Honors Program built a doghouse for raffle at the Bark in the Park fundraiser, held on Sunday, August 18.

On Wednesday, students, faculty and staff welcomed the Class of 2028 and transfer students into the Saint Joseph Academy community. 

On Tuesday, the Class of 2024 took part in one of the Academy’s most beloved traditions, “ Walk of the Roses.”

On Friday, May 24, the Class of 2024 gathered for brunch and a senior slideshow of their time at the Academy before the Honors Convocation.

Two students made Academy history with their high academic performances! Juniors Caroline Favetti and Sarah Karl earned the highest possible composite score, 36, on the ACT® exam. According to ACT®, about one-quarter of 1% of all test takers earn the top score of 36.

Three students were recently recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), ServeOhio and InnerView in the sixth Annual Community Service Awards. 

Congratulations to Cecelia O’Leary ’26 on winning first place in the annual 2024 Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Creative Arts Contest. 

On Wednesday, 166 members of the senior class participated in two beloved traditions, the Tree Ceremony and Baccalaureate Mass.

On Thursday, the entire community came together to celebrate the final Mass of the school year with the Class of 2024. 

This week, the community celebrated the Academy’s incredible faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week.

On May 1, members of the Class of 2024 proudly placed a paw print on the logo of the college or university they plan to attend in the fall. 

On Monday, students from the Engineering & Design Honors Program, AP® Art and 3D Design attended a field trip to Canvus, a local upcycle company.

Congratulations to Seniors Kalina Pernod and Veronica Talan on receiving this year’s Parker Hannifin Foundation college scholarships.