Safety Update for St. Joseph School Families
This morning around 10:00 a.m., school staff noticed an individual walking on the west side of the school grounds with what appeared to be a weapon. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately initiated a full lockdown and contacted the Paris Police Department.
Our staff and students followed safety procedures, and all students remained secure inside the building during the lockdown. We are grateful for the quick response from the Paris Police Department, who promptly located the individual.
Once law enforcement gave the all clear, the lockdown was lifted and we safely resumed normal school activities. We sent a text via our notification system to all families, but unfortunately due to system malfunction some families were not notified. We are attempting to rectify the communication situation.
Please know that no students or staff were harmed, and everyone remained safe throughout the situation. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate the professionalism of our team and the swift response of our local law enforcement.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Mrs. Shirley Kiefer
2 months ago, Secretary
Thursday at 2:30 there will be a parade of Favorite Book Characters! Students will parade around the cafeteria as part of our Read Across America celebration. It's been a great week and we're not finished yet!! Families are welcome to come and cheer on our students!!
2 months ago, St. Joseph Catholic School - Paris
This past week, Rotary members Jeff O’Neal and Tom Spivey visited our third graders to present each student with their very own dictionary. What a special and meaningful gift!
Each year, the Paris Rotary makes this tradition possible, and it is truly appreciated. Your commitment to education and to our school community makes a lasting impact on our students. Thank you for investing in their learning and future!
We are so grateful to the Paris Rotary Club for their continued generosity and support of our students!
2 months ago, Secretary
💡📚 Light Up Our Love for Reading! 📚💡
Tomorrow wear your brightest colors as we continue celebrating Dr. Seuss Week! The brighter the better — let’s make our school shine!
2 months ago, Secretary
📚🎉 Dr. Seuss Week Kicks Off Monday! 🎉📚
We are excited to celebrate the joy of reading as we begin Dr. Seuss Week this Monday at St. Joseph Catholic School!
To start the week, we’re hosting Family Story Day — a special day to honor the traditions and stories that make each family unique. ❤️
Students are invited to:
📖 Wear something that represents their family tradition
📚 Bring an item that connects to a special family story or memory
Whether it’s a favorite book, a cultural tradition, a family keepsake, or something that represents a special memory, we can’t wait to see the meaningful ways our students share their stories.
Let’s celebrate reading, family, and the wonderful stories that connect us all! ✨
2 months ago, Secretary
Weekly Newsletter!
2 months ago, Secretary
🎉📚 AR Goal Celebration! ☕✨
Friday we celebrated our amazing students who met or exceeded their Accelerated Reader goals for 2nd quarter with 85% or higher test accuracy — and what a sweet reward it was!
These hard-working readers enjoyed hot cocoa and a special showing of Coco as a fun way to recognize their dedication, growth, and love for reading. We are so proud of the effort they put into building strong reading habits and challenging themselves this quarter!
👏 Congratulations to all of our readers — your hard work truly shows!
Keep turning those pages and reaching for your goals. 💙📖
3 months ago, Secretary
NEWSLETTER
3 months ago, Secretary
Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year!
At St. Joseph Catholic School- Paris, we are a faith-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven community serving students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Our mission is to empower students through our Catholic faith, academic excellence, and community service to become leaders of integrity and compassion.
EFA (Education Freedom Accounts) available for K–8th grade!
Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about joining the St. Joseph family! (479) 963-2119
3 months ago, Secretary
CASINO NIGHT 2026
THANK YOU, DONORS!
3 months ago, Secretary
A heartfelt thank you to Deacon Brian Lachowsky, Amy Post-Sexton, and Dan Vaught for graciously hosting our students and faculty from St. Joseph’s School at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus.
We are so grateful for the wonderful tour and for sharing the rich history and beauty of the church with our students. Your time, knowledge, and hospitality made this visit both meaningful and memorable for everyone involved.
Thank you for helping bring faith and history to life for our school community!
Thank you to our volunteers who provided transportation. We couldn't have done it without you.
3 months ago, Secretary
♠️✨ Last Chance! Casino Night Etched Glasses ✨♠️
Didn’t snag one at Casino Night? We still have a few etched glasses available for $10 each!
To claim one, comment below or reach out to the school. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—thank you for supporting our school and making Casino Night such a success! 💛
3 months ago, Secretary
Please join us for our 4-H Club Meeting!
📅 Date: 2/18/26
🕒 Time: 3:30-4:15 PM
📍 Location: St. Joseph Catholic School
Come learn more about the exciting opportunities 4-H offers our students—including leadership, hands-on projects, and community involvement. This is a great way for parents and students to see how they can get involved and grow together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
3 months ago, Secretary
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
3 months ago, Secretary
Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our Casino Night PTO Annual Fundraiser such a success! 🎲✨
We are so blessed to have such wonderful students, and nights like this remind us how special our school community truly is. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their generous support, our amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy, and our donors whose contributions made a real difference. 💙
A heartfelt thank-you to our devoted parishioners and all the attendees who came out, dressed up, played big, and helped create such a fun and memorable night. Because of you, 100% of the proceeds directly benefit our students at Saint Joseph Catholic School, supporting their education, activities, and growth.
We couldn’t have done this without you—thank you for believing in our students and for investing in their bright future! ♠️♥️♣️♦️
Be on the lookout for photos from the event. We will be sharing pictures soon!
3 months ago, Secretary
Catholic Schools Week Activities
3 months ago, Secretary
We've seen some road improvements, but not side roads and outlying areas. Therefore, we will NOT have school on Friday, January 30th. We are missing our students and are praying for favorable weather and road conditions for Monday. We hope to see you then!
3 months ago, Secretary
St. Joseph School: St Joseph School will NOT be in session Thursday January 29th. The roads are still slick and icy. Be safe!
3 months ago, Secretary
St Joseph School will have a third SNOW DAY on Wednesday, January 28th. Many of the roads are still dangerously slick and ice covered. We will celebrate Catholic School Week next week. Enjoy the snow break and be safe!
3 months ago, Secretary
