Dessert Theater: Channeling Grimm!

Join us at St. Joseph Academy for Channeling Grimm, a hilarious, fairy-tale-inspired adventure where the Brothers Grimm meet modern television! From fairy-tale game shows and sitcoms to breaking news and outrageous commercials, these classic stories get a wonderfully wacky makeover.

Enjoy delicious desserts while watching our talented performers bring this one-of-a-kind show to life, featuring live performances blended with on-screen entertainment, digital surprises, and plenty of laughs!

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00pm
Location: SJA Student Center
328 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037

• General Admission: $20 (includes dessert and the show!)
• Children ages 8–12: $10
• SJA Students: FREE!

GET YOU TICKETS HERE

Come for the dessert, stay for the fairy tales, and get ready for a happily-ever-after kind of evening!

Calendars |  Link Here

• 📌 Mark Your Calendars

  • School Mass: 11/6 (8:30 am)

  • Hearts and Hands Dress Down Day: 11/10

    • $13 if not prepaid by 10/1

  • Veterans Day Breakfast (hosted by 8th grade): 11/11

  • Faculty In-Service (no school for students):  11/13

  • Cat’s Craze/Powderpuff: 11/17

  • Thanksgiving Convocation (adjusted bell schedule):  11/20

  • Thanksgiving Break:  11/23-11/27

 Have a question? Who should you contact?

• Advancement & Admissions | Mr. Cappuccio | scappuccio@stjoseph.academy

• Admissions | Mr. Bryce Young | byoung@stjoseph.academy

• Fundraisers | Mrs. Melissa Chesebro | mchesebro@stjoseph.academy

• Academics and Student Life | Mrs. Nancy McHugh| nmchugh@stjoseph.academy

  • Academics | Mrs. Nancy McHugh | nmchugh@stjoseph.academy

  • 8th Grade (Academics, Dress Code, Conduct) | Ms. Mimi Vaccarella | mvaccarella@stjoseph.academy

  • Student Engagement Activities | Mrs. Corrine Veight | cveight@stjoseph.academy

  • Servant Leadership | Mrs. Jennifer LaRosa| jlarosa@stjoseph.academy

  • School Counseling | Ms. Karly Pratt | kpratt@stjoseph.academy

  • Dress Code & Student Conduct | Mr. Ronald Dorsey | rdorsey@stjoseph.academy

  • Transportation | Mrs. Heather Herold | hherold@stjoseph.academy

  • Attendance | attendance@stjoseph.academy  or call Main Office x200

• Athletics | Mr. Chuck Donahue, Jr. | cdonohuejr@stjoseph.academy

• Safety & Security | Mr. Chuck Donahue, Jr. | cdonohuejr@stjoseph.academy
  

MissionQuest | AY 2026-2027 Course Offerings

• Cost information and dates have been posted for each course.

• Registration is planned for the week of November 9th

  •  Please discuss the three potential registration options with your child in advance so you are ready for registration. 

    • Parents will be asked to list their child’s first, second, and third choices during registration. 

• Deposits: All courses, except free courses, will require a $125 deposit at registration.

Progress Reports  

• Students with two or more grades below 75 and/or one grade below 70 were notified on October 21. Ineligibility began Monday, 10/26: No participation in clubs, athletics, or athletic workouts, in or out of season. 

  •  Students may not resume activities until the Principal provides written notification of reinstatement.

  • Academic Improvement Plan   

    • Due to Mrs. McHugh each Friday until the probationary period is formally lifted. 

  • Required weekly support:

• Meet with Ms. Pratt once per week during Enrichment or Prep.

• Meet with teachers four times per week during Enrichment or Prep.

• Attend NHS peer tutoring during Enrichment or contact Mrs. LaRosa at jlarosa@stjoesph.academy

• Reinstatement requirements:

• No more than one course below 75, with all other courses at 75 or higher.

• No missing assignments in any course.

• Meet with Mrs. McHugh for an individual review and approval.

Check out all things STUDENT LIFE under the student life tab

Week of 11/2-11/6 Clubs during Enrichment
Monday - Theater - If you are interesting in audition for the Spring Production of clue, Don’t miss this meeting.
Tuesday - Yearbook
Wednesday - W.I.L.D
Thursday - NHS
Friday - MASS

Canned Food Drive | Link Here

November Servant Leadership Trips| Link Here

Join Hearts and Hands on the Band App and never miss important updates. LINK HERE 

Visit Hearts & Hands Family Group page on the St. Joseph Academy website!

🎟️ WILDCAT BAG BINGO — NOVEMBER 7

Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Bingo Begins: 6:00 PM

Our Fall Bag Bingo is one of Hearts & Hands’ largest fundraisers, directly supporting programs and initiatives for SJA students.

🎫 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! GET YOUR BINGO TICKETS HERE

IMPORTANT DATES
November 7 | 4:00 PM — Day-of volunteers’ report

VOLUNTEER FOR BAG BINGO

Financial Aid Planning Night 

• Second Presentation (FAFSA)

  • In the process of scheduling for Jan-Feb

• First presentation: Oct 1

  • Recording

• Presentation Materials

  • The Full Process (this slide deck was presented on 10/1)

  • FSA ID and FAFSA Application Process

  • Supporting Graphics (these summaries were handouts on 10/1)

SATs

•  Free, official practice resources:  Khan Academy® and Schoolhouse.world 

Students - Need to Meet with our School Counselor? 

Students should schedule their own appointment through SCOIR |Video Tutorial

Common reasons: academic, schedule/course questions, college/career, personal/social-emotional, peer concerns, organization, or general check-in.

It was great for the St. Joseph Academy Athletic Department to honor our 2026 Spring Cape Atlantic League All Stars at the SJA vs EHT  Varsity Football game on Thursday, October 1, 2026. It was nice to recognize our Alumni, student athlete All Stars, Championship Teams and coaches. Thank you to our Board of Trustees and President Cappuccio for their unconditional support of the Athletic program here at St. Joseph Academy - Hammonton.  #LetsGoStJoe Big win for the Wildcats !!!

• Congratulations St. Joseph Academy Multi-Sport Athlete Darnell Young (Jr.) on being named an NJSIAA Student Ambassador Nominee for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Congratulations St. Joseph Academy Field Hockey, (Sr.) Gianna Eichinger on being named Press of Atlantic City Athlete of the Week from Friday, 9/11/26 through Thursday 9/17/26. Continued Success! 

• Congratulations St. Joseph Academy Nahsir Hart (Jr.) on being named a candidate for the Press of Atlantic City, Week 4 Football Player of the Week for his performance vs Highland. Nahsir rushed for 167 yards, 3 touchdowns and had a tackle for a loss in the Wildcats’ 41-7 victory over Highland. 

• Congratulations St. Joseph Academy Tyson Forman (Jr.) on being named a candidate for the Press of Atlantic City, Week 5 Football Player of the Week for his performance vs Egg Harbor Twp. Tyson rushed for 86 yards, 2 touchdowns, and threw a TD Pass to lead the Wildcats to a 35-14 victory over Egg Harbor Township. #LetsGoStJoe 

• Congratulations St. Joseph Academy Soccer and St. Joseph Academy Volleyball for victories on #SeniorNight - Monday, October 5, 2026.  Boys Soccer defeated Buena Regional 6-0. Girls Volleyball defeated Atlantic City 2-0. Congratulations athletes,  coaches and parents. Thank you Seniors for all you have done for St. Joseph Academy.

• For all of your St. Joseph Academy information please visit our school website at https://www.stjosephacademy.com/high-school-athletics

St. Joseph Academy and Brittany Rodio Foundation “Run for your Health” 5K

This year, St. Joseph Academy is proud to partner with the Brittany Rodio Foundation for our annual 5K Run/Walk. - November 1, 2026

More information on the Brittany Rodio Foundation can be found HERE. 

We strongly encourage all students to get involved! A special link offering a SJA STUDENT ONLY registration rate was emailed on September 24th.  For more information on the 5K, or if you are not a SJA student and wish to register,  please click HERE.  

Let’s earn that extra day off! 

Fall Fundraiser – All Donations Due by November 1, 2026

Information about this year’s Fall Fundraiser was sent home on September 16. If you would like a refresher, please review the details HERE.

Student fundraising links were emailed on the morning of October 12 and will remain active through November 1. We will also gladly accept cash or check donations. Please send donations to school in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name and grade. All donations must be received by November 1, 2026.

If you’re emailing links to potential supporters, please let them know to check their spam or junk folder, as your email may end up there.

Wildcat Bingo Night! - November 7, 2026 (Doors open at 5, Bingo begins at 6PM)

Tickets: On sale RIGHT NOW! Get your Tickets HERE.

Check out all things ADMISSIONS under the Admissions Tab

DISCOVERY NIGHTS
St. Joseph Academy's Discovery Night offers prospective families an overview of our comprehensive academic programs, personalized guidance services, our robust student life and, of course, our athletics. These nights are intended for all prospective students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades!

• Middle School Night 10.16 | 6:30pm Experience the excitement of Friday Night Lights at St. Joseph Academy!

• Discovery Night: Session I 10.19 | 6:30pm - 8:15pm

• Discovery Night: Session II 11.16 | 6:30pm -8:15pm

• Walk With A Wildcat Program — The best way to truly experience SJA. This program is a shadow day where prospective students spend the day alongside a current Wildcat to see what life at our school is really like. Shadow days are offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Register HERE!

October 8, 2026 October 8 Newsletter

• Please review the SJA Tuition Management Policy in the Student Handbook HERE