Pope John XXIII Regional High School

PJ teacher, strength coach Joe Lopez named 2018 NSCA State and Provincial Director of the Year

Joe Lopez, a health and physical education teacher and Pope John's head strength and conditioning coach for all 29 athletic teams, was selected as the National Strength and Conditioning Association's State and Provincial Director of the Year for 2018.
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Published June 21, 2018

Cum Laude Seminar students to present Greek play 'Agamemnon'

To conclude the first year of the course, the students are presenting Aeschylus' “Agamemnon” on June 10 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Pope John courtyard.
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Published May 25, 2018

PJ students win prizes for donating to 44th Annual Educational Auction

Ten Pope John XXIII Regional High School students won prizes for donating gifts for the 44th Annual Pope John Educational Auction.
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Published May 23, 2018

4 PJ student-athletes sign NLI to NCAA schools for wrestling, XC, track

The blood, sweat and tears that Jake Rotunda, Jimmy Zignorski, Grace Campbell and Reece Muldoon have put into athletics have led them to their one of the best moments of their young lives.
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Published May 18, 2018

Pope John Players to hold annual benefit show Monday

On Monday night, the Pope John Players will present its benefit, “Stomp Out Hunger!” at Pope John XXIII Regional High School. The benefit will start at 7:30 p.m. and it will feature an evening of song and dance numbers performed by current and alumni members of the state champion group.
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Published May 18, 2018

Spring Concert postponed to Thursday; Auction reception moved to PJMS

Here are a couple of announcements regarding a few events over the next 24 hours:

1) Tonight’s Spring Concert has been postponed again. It will take place Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in the old gym.

2) The 44th Annual Pope John Educational Auction Kick-Off Reception that will happen on Thursday will now take place at Pope John XXIII Middle School’s all-purpose room instead of the Pope John High School courtyard. The reception will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, please call Melissa Gaston at 973-729-6125 ext. 3046.

3) The Kiwanis Club Scholarship interviews will take place next week. Date and time are TBA.
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Published May 16, 2018

Pope John closed for Wednesday, May 16; Students can still come take AP exams

Pope John is closed today due to a lack of electricity. However, students who are taking the AP English and Macroeconomics exams may still come in. Those students must arrive 20 minutes before the exam begins. Students who cannot come in for the exam may take the alternative exam next week.
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Published May 16, 2018

Spring concert postponed to Wednesday night

Tonight’s concert has been postponed to Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. due to lack of electricity at the school after today’s thunderstorm. Stay safe!
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Published May 15, 2018

Principles of Entrepreneurship class throws students in 'Shark Tank,' teaches them real-world business skills

Like the award-winning show that showcases entrepreneurship in America, the Principles of Entrepreneurship class — a new offering at Pope John — allows students to get a feel for what it is like to be a person who starts his or her own business and tries to make it a successful enough company that it can possibly earn potential investments from business tycoons one day.
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Published May 15, 2018

Joseph "Joe" P. Heywang, instrumental teacher and coach, passes away

Heywang passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018, but not before being an important part of Pope John's history.
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Published May 14, 2018

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