St. John Paul II School earns STEM certification, celebrates with STREAM Night showcase

This national recognition placed StJPII among a select group of schools that have met rigorous criteria for effectively integrating STEM practices across all grade levels. The certification comes on the heels of the school earning its fourth U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award, reinforcing StJPII’s reputation for excellence in both academics and character formation.

To celebrate and further promote this achievement, StJPII recently hosted a dynamic and engaging STREAM Night for students and parents. 

The event spotlighted the integration of science, technology, religion, engineering, art and mathematics through interactive, student-led demonstrations at every grade level. From robotics and coding challenges to faith-based science experiments and artistic engineering projects, STREAM Night offered a hands-on experience showcasing how students apply their learning in meaningful and creative ways.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the NISE certification,” said Principal Rebecca Bogard. “It reflects the dedication of our teachers who have thoughtfully integrated STEM practices into the classroom while keeping our Catholic identity at the heart of our mission. STREAM Night gave our community a chance to see that meaningful blend of faith and innovation come to life.”

Established in 1988, StJPII serves approximately 700 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information about StJPII, visit www.jp2.org. †