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Entries for December 2025
Elementary Christmas Concert: Winter Wonderland
December 22, 2025
Our elementary students delighted families with a magical Winter Wonderland–themed Christmas Concert filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit. The evening began with a beautiful opening prayer by Father Poli,...
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SJS Annual Appeal 2025
December 22, 2025
Each year, our Annual Appeal invites the St. Joseph School community to come together in support of our mission—nurturing academic excellence, faith formation, and a spirit of service. This year, we turn our focus to a vital initiative that will h...
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Japanese Class Gets Hands-On with Takoyaki!
December 15, 2025
Our Japanese class had a blast making Takoyaki, a popular snack originally from Osaka, Japan. (Fun fact: tako means octopus and yaki means fry!)
Students worked hard to earn this special treat, learning every step of the pr...
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Santa’s Ice-Cream Shop a Sweet Success!
December 15, 2025
In conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair, our Santa’s Ice-Cream Shop event was a delightful success! Families gathered to enjoy a sweet treat of the North Pole Delight, complete with a refreshing soda float.
A h...
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St. Joseph High School Christmas Gingerbread
December 15, 2025
Our students at St. Joseph High School showcased their creativity and holiday spirit in this year’s Christmas Gingerbread Competition! Teams designed and built festive gingerbread houses, displaying impressive cra...
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🎄 SJS Campus Ministry Christmas Wreath Sale 🎄
December 15, 2025
Fresh, handcrafted Christmas wreaths made with care by our talented students are now available! Each wreath is a unique creation, perfect for adding festive cheer to your home this holiday season.
Wreaths are on display...
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Interact Club Presents Completed Rotarian Patch Booklet
December 15, 2025
The Interact Club was tasked with the responsibility of compiling a booklet of Rotarian patches. They were given the quarter to complete this project, and under the guidance and supervision of Mrs. Gomes, they succ...
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Dinner with Distinguished SJS Alumnus Ivan Lui-Kwan, Class of ’63
December 8, 2025
This weekend, students and teacher participants of the Hawaiki Atua program in New Zealand reunited for a special evening hosted by prestigious SJS graduate, Ivan Lui-Kwan ’63. In attendance from St....
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December 8, 2025
This past weekend, St. Joseph School students gathered at Nani mau for a memorable Winter Ball filled with delicious food, great music, and a beautifully decorated venue. The evening was a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate together and enjoy a festive night of laugh...
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Mass of the Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2025
This morning, our school community gathered in reverence and gratitude for the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, beautifully celebrated at 9:15 AM and presided over by Father Ferdie. We are deeply grateful to our Campus Ministry for tho...
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St. Joseph School Students & Leadership Visit Sister Rose Anette Ahuna
December 8, 2025
The Franciscan Sisters began running the girls’ school in 1900, establishing a strong foundation for Catholic education in Hilo. In 1944, the purchase of land at Ululani and Hualalai Streets secur...
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SJS Joins the Hilo Christmas Parade
December 1, 2025
Mahalo to all the St. Joseph School families who joined PuroClean of The Big Island in marching at the Hilo Christmas Lights Parade! Our students and parents proudly represented SJS with bright smiles, festive decorations, and wo...
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Our 6th Graders’ Food Fight for Federal Workers
December 1, 2025
Our 6th graders kicked off a spirited “food fight” of generosity, launching a school-wide food drive to support local families of federal workers affected by the recent government shutdown. Partnering with...
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