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Main Office Hours:

7:30am - 3:30pm

Monday - Friday

Phone: 703-445-0300

Upcoming Schedule

11:45AM Early Dismissal - Wednesday, April 1st

On Wednesday, April 1st classes will dismiss at 11:45am to begin Easter break. Afternoon buses will depart at 12:05pm. There will be no after-school supervision. Students not in a supervised school activity must be off campus by 12:30pm. Please click here to access the afternoon bus schedule. The Main Office will close at noon.

Easter Break Begins Thursday, April 2nd (No School)

There will be no school beginning Thursday, April 2nd - Friday, April 10th for Easter break. The school offices will be closed. Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th (A Day).

JP Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 31st

We will be hosting a blood drive at the school on Tuesday, March 31st This is a Late Start Day Schedule. Parents are welcome to sign up. Students 16 years or older may also sign up but they must have the parent consent form signed and must weigh more than 110 pounds. (“A Student’s Guide to Blood Donation” can be found here.) Forms can also be found at the Front Office. Details below:

Site: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School

Address: 17700 Dominican Drive, Potomac Shores, VA, 22026

Room Name: Main Gym

Date: Tues March 31st

Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Click here to make an appointment

Parent Consent Form INOVA Blood Drive.pdf

7 Church Pilgrimage

UPDATE for 7 Church Pilgrimage.

Our route has been adjusted for the southern route. The Chaplain page will be updated to reflect this asap. But we will have two pick-up/drop off points for this route: JP and St. Mary's in Fredericksburg.

(If you are coming from Prince William) Meet us at JP at 9pm and feel free to drive yourself or join us on the bus! We will end here at 12pm for pick-up.

(If you are in Fredericksburg area) Meet us at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception at 9:30pm. Feel free to join us on our route back toward JP, stopping at other altars. The bus will drive back to Fredericksburg after 12pm for a 12:30/1am pick up!

Month of the Military Child, Purple Up Day, and Purple Up Day Breakfast

April is Month of the Military Child! JP will host Purple Up Day on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to celebrate Month of the Military Child! Purple Up Day is a way to show support for the children of Military members and their families within our school. The color purple represents all Military branches and the members within them. All students are invited to wear purple with jeans or khakis on Tuesday, April 14th.

JP's Military Service Club and Student Ambassadors will be hosting a special Purple Up Day breakfast to show appreciation for all military-connected students on Tuesday, April 14th starting at 7:30am, parents and family welcome! In order to plan for numbers, please let us know if you and your family will attend! Please RSVP using this link by Monday, April 13, 2026.

Additionally, the Military Service Club will be requesting breakfast donations for the Purple Up Breakfast. We will send out the sign-up soon! Email admissions@jpthegreat.org with any questions.

Save the Date - Spring Fling (Father-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance)

Saturday, April 18th

Save the date for our annual Spring Fling: Father-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance! It will be on Saturday, April 18th from 7-10PM in the Main Gym. Join us for a night of fun line dances led by a caller as well as a special Senior Tribute from each senior to their parent. Tickets are 2 for $40 and can be purchased here. No dress code agreement form required for this dance. However, we do recommend wearing nice but comfortable clothes as you will be dancing the night away!

Please reach out to student.life@jpthegreat.org with any questions! Thank you!

Teacher Appreciation Week - Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in helping out with Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8? There are plans for daily treats as well as a luncheon on 5/5. We need volunteers to take the lead as well as to assist with all of the things that are planned.

Please email Heather Escamilla at escamillafam5@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in stepping up and taking a role in this meaningful event.

Junior Class Career Day

Tuesday, April 21st

The Counseling Department is excited to host our Junior class Career Day on Tuesday, April 21st from 10am - 2pm in the school library.

The purpose is to equip our students with the professional skills they need to succeed in college and beyond and to foster valuable relationships between our students and local businesses. Students will have the opportunity to meet with experts in various fields and receive valuable feedback on professionalism and career development.

Please complete this form if you are interested.

Please contact Mrs. McCormick at maureen.mccormick@jpthegreat.org with questions.

Class of 2026 - Graduation Information

Graduation Tickets

Parent Graduation Ticket Letter 2026.pdf

Senior Event Calendar

Senior Events Calendar 2026.pdf

Senior Yard Signs

Senior yard signs are now available for purchase! Signs can be generic or personalized. Generic signs are $20 and personalized with the Senior’s name is $25. Click here to purchase through PaySimple.

The order deadline is Tuesday, March 31st. They will be distributed in mid to late April.

St John Paul - 2026 Graduation Yard Signs - PROOF.pdf

Concessions

Spring Season is here -> Would you consider joining the team?

The Wolf Den is looking to build our team of volunteers this spring season. To volunteer please sign up directly using our POINT volunteer site. If you'd like help in other areas please fill out this interest survey. Other questions? Email concessions@jpthegreat.org.

Employment Opportunity - P/T Concessions Manager

John Paul the Great is seeking a dependable and organized Part-Time Concessions Manager to oversee concessions during daily after school sales as well as athletic and school events. The ideal candidate will manage inventory, coordinate student and parent volunteers, and ensure concessions are consistently open and ready to serve our students and families. This role involves significant physical activity, including the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand for extended periods, and move equipment as needed. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and being an active part of our vibrant school community.

The starting salary for this position is $15 per hour, and the role includes up to a 25% tuition discount. Responsibilities include opening and closing the concession stand, handling cash reconciliations, and ensuring all food safety requirements are met. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a flexible schedule to accommodate afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend games. If you are interested in supporting our "Wolves" on the sidelines please send your resume to search.committee@jpthegreat.org.

Tuition Rate Letter 2026-27

Tuition rate letter 2026.pdf

Middle States Accreditation Report

JP _ MSA Accreditation Summary 25-26.pdf

Dates for 2026-27 School Year

We are planning our calendar for next year. Here are some important dates to note:

The Beginning of the School Year:

Our student orientation days officially begin the new school year! Please see the Orientation dates and first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year below:

Wednesday, August 19th - Freshman Orientation

Thursday, August 20th - Sophomore & Junior Orientations

Friday, August 21st - Senior Orientation

Our first day of classes will be Monday, August 24th (All 8 classes).

Christmas Break:

Christmas Break begins Monday, December 21, 2026 and runs through Friday January 1, 2027. Classes will resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Easter Break:

Easter Break begins Thursday, March 25, 2027 (Holy Thursday) - Friday, April 2, 2027. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2027.

New Feature - PowerSchool Direct Payments

You can now add funds directly into your child's PowerSchool account and in real time. No more rushing to get funds in before the 9AM deadline. Click here for an overview of this new feature.

Please note that MyPowerHub is now the only method for adding funds to student accounts, replacing the PaySimple option.

Click here for instructions.

PowerSchool Payments Parent and Guardian Overview in MyPowerHub.pdf

New Feature - PowerBuddy AI Assistant

The new PowerBuddy for Engagement AI assistant is now available to help you answer your everyday questions about grades, attendance, school events, policies, news and more. It accesses information from Weekly Updates, the JP website, handbook, course catalog and more...Watch a brief video overview of PowerBuddy for Engagement.

As we continue to train this new AI Assistant it is helpful to know topics in need of additional training. If PowerBuddy is not able to correctly answer your question(s) please use this form to submit information so we can help it improve.