What a Fabulous Year! . . . .
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Our Largest Graduating Class in the history of the school!
Baptism of two students on October 30, 2011Seven of our students graduated on May 19th and are moving on to St. James Academy. All seven have been placed in honors classes and two received scholarships! These children averaged 92% on the ACRE test (Assessment of Catholic-Religious Education), the national average was 71%! Five of these students took the NLE (National Latin Exam) and two received certificates of merit, scoring in the top 10% of the nation. All seven were accepted to the District Science Fair, four received first place, three received second place and one also took the district championship! We are so proud of these students. They worked hard this year. Good luck as you start the next chapter of your lives at St. James Academy.
The Help-a-thon and Auction topped all records!
The Help-a-thon raised $27,335! Thanks to everyone who helped make this fundraiser so successful. In return, the students will be donating a total of 456 hours of community service. Over half of those hours have already been completed. Harvesters, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, the elderly in the community, various local parishes and convents, and many others organizations have been the recipients of this help.
Our auction raised $23,860! The patrons and friends of Padre Pio Academy really came through. Please put November 10th on your calendar for our next auction. The location has moved to St. James Academy in Lenexa!
Seven New Families!
Seven families, adding 10 students to our classrooms for next year, have completed the enrollment process for new families. We are so blessed and thankful to the Lord for sending these saints in the making to Padre Pio Academy.
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Parent Testimony
I would like to share the experience I had this morning at the PPA all school Mass:
During his homily, Fr. Scott asked the kids what they pray to God for. The majority of our children's hand went up (impressive in itself!). Before reading further, please take a moment to imagine what your prayers would have been for when you were their age....
The actual four answers were:
3rd/4th grader: "To help me know my vocation."
1st/2nd grader: "God's blessings."
3rd/4th grader: "To heal those who are sick."
5th/6th grader: "To save a soul."
Now I can imagine one could find another school whose students might have similar answers given similar circumstances...but I highly doubt it.
A school is not only great because of solid curricula and teachers; it is also great because of parents who mirror true, good and beautiful teaching at home. So thank you, each and every one of you (teachers, parents, board members, students, etc.) for helping make Padre Pio Academy one of the greatest blessings in my family's life.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Kisgen
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Archbishop Naumann's Visit to Our School
Archbishop Naumann visiting with Kindergarten ClassOn Monday, October 31, Padre Pio Academy was honored by a visit from Archbishop Joseph Naumann, to whom we have long been grateful for his kind recognition of our contribution to Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Archbishop Naumann said Mass for our community in St. Joseph’s Church and then spent time touring our school and meeting our students. It was a very special and unforgettable day for all of us at Padre Pio Academy.
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