Parents are partners with the school in the education of their children. They are, in fact, the first and primary educators – spiritually, academically and socially. We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s education, through cooperation with the school, communication with school staff, support of the learning process at home and serving as volunteers as they are able. Below you will find information that you need to be a partner in the educational process.
School Schedule
Preschool
| Morning session for preschool: | 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon session for preschool: | 12:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. |
| All-day preschool: | 8:00 am - 3:20 p.m. |
Grades K-8
| 7:55 a.m | Enter classrooms |
| 8:05 a.m. | Morning prayer (school day begins) |
| 8:15 a.m. | Daily Mass |
| 3:20 p.m. | Dismissal |
Lunch and recess periods
| Grade | Lunch | Recess |
| Kindergarten | 11:00-11:30 am | 11:30-11:50 am |
| Grade 1 | 11:05-11:35 am | 11:35-11:55 am |
| Grade 2 | 11:10-11:35 am | 11:35-11:55 am |
| Grade 3 & 4 | 11:40 am-12:05 pm | 12:05-12:25 pm |
| Grade 5 & 6 | 12:15-12:40 pm | 12:40-1:00 pm |
| Grade 7 & 8 | 12:50-1:15 pm | 1:15-1:35 pm |
Online Registration
We are excited to announce that St. Joseph’s online enrollment is now open!! As stated in previous emails you MUST have a Parent Portal Account in order to enroll your child(ren) for next year.
Access your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account HERE.
For returning student enrollment instructions click HERE.
If you have an incoming kindergartener who is not currently a preschool student at St. Joseph School or are new to Diocese of Lincoln Schools, please fill out the Pre-Enrollment form HERE.
If you have any questions please contact Emily Klein, Emily-Klein@cdolinc.net.
Handbook
Parents can download the Parent Handbook HERE. Please email JHEL-Info@cdolinc.net to confirm that you have read and agree to it. We need a response from every parent or guardian.
Grades
Parents can access their students' grades HERE.
For instructions on how to set up the PowerSchool Mobile App, click HERE.
Tuition and Fees
The current school year's tuition and fees can be found HERE or click on the image below to download.
Supply List
Download a printable PDF of the supply list for 2023-2024 HERE.
MySchoolBucks Lunch Program
MySchoolBucks is used to keep track of the school lunch program. Click HERE to download a printable PDF with instructions on accessing MySchoolBucks. Please contact the school if you have further questions.
Dress Code & Dennis Uniform
The most current version of the dress code can be downloaded HERE. We would appreciate you reviewing the dress code with your children and having all students follow the guidelines. By partnering with you, we can help our students grow in pride for their school uniform and the discipline that goes with following our dress code. Also, please review the hair length for boys and the jumper/skirt length for girls.
To assist you, this PowerPoint includes visual examples of what is and is not acceptable. Please communicate with your child's teacher if you have further questions.
St. Joseph School has partnered with Dennis Uniform for all your uniform needs. Visit dennisuniform.com and enter either webstore code PJG or school name ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL to take advantage of Dennis Uniform's expertise. Download THIS FLYER for more details.
Beyond the Bell After-School Program
As a service to St. Joseph School families we offer a state-approved after-school program with a mission to provide a Christ-like, safe, fun, learning-oriented, family environment for children after school. Applications for Beyond the Bell may be picked up in the office or are available by clicking HERE. See more details about our after school program on the BTB Page.
Newsletters
The Monthly Messenger is published the last Thursday of each month throughout the school year in preparation for the coming month. The Weekly Watch is published weekly aside from the Monthly Messenger week and is much smaller newsletter focusing on the upcoming week. Visit the newsletter page to see all our recent and past newsletters.
Announcements
Visit the Announcements page to see important school announcemnts.
Forms
You will find a variety of forms and information on the Forms page – including information about dress code, school supplies, medication, yearly calendar; and forms for ordering SCRIP and paying tuition.
School Family Association (SFA)
Parents of children in our school are all important members of the St. Joseph School Family. Our primary mission is to foster the spiritual and temporal education of our children in keeping with: the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, the highest educational standards, the human and financial resources of the Church, the school, and the home. To accomplish this, our School Family seeks to:
- Promote understanding, cooperation, and mutual support between children, teachers, parents and the religious leadership of our school and diocese;
- Encourage parents to participate in the development and operation of supportive educational programs;
- Provide support for the extraordinary fiscal demands of our school;
- Offer programs related to our goals of a Catholic Education;
- Monitor and, if appropriate, respond to community, state and federal influences on Catholic education in the context of St. Joseph School; and
- Create greater appreciation of Catholic education and strengthen the family as a foundation of Catholic education.
Additional information on the current SFA Board and special events can be found on the SFA Page.
School Advisory Council (SAC)
The School Advisory Council exists to provide an opportunity for members of the school and parish community to support the mission of Catholic education in our school. The council provides a “sounding board” for consideration of school policy and initiatives and a forum for members of the school and parish community to ask questions or consider ideas brought forth by the community.
More details, including Council members and information about meetings can be found on the SAC Page.
Contact St. Joseph School
You can contact us by going to the contact page or send a message directly to a teacher or staff memeber.