Many in our community may already have heard the exciting news, but it deserves to be celebrated far and wide: Coach Larry Weber, JPII’s longtime cross country and track & field coach, has been selected for induction into the Washington State Coaches Cross-Country Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor will be awarded at a ceremony on January

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JPII High School is proud to announce that seniors Amy and Caleb have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This recognition highlights their academic achievement and places them among the nation’s top high school scholars. What It Means to Be a National Merit Commended Student The National Merit

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JPII High School’s cross country program is starting the 2025 season with top honors in the Washington State High School Cross Country pre-season poll rankings. The Washd Runner, a leading source for high school running coverage in Washington, has ranked both the JPII Girls Cross Country Team and the JPII Boys Cross Country Team as No. 1 in the

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We are proud to announce that Braeden Neal has been appointed Principal and Head of School at Pope John Paul II High School, effective July 23, 2025. The decision, shared by the Board of Directors, marks a new chapter in the school’s leadership and is rooted in a shared commitment to faith, excellence, and community. Mr. Neal’s appointment

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The JPII girls track and field team topped the podium in a soaring victory at the WIAA Gesa Credit Union State Championships in late May. With a commanding performance across distance, hurdles, relays, and field events, the Eagles reaffirmed their place as one of Washington’s most dominant high school track programs. The team was led by

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We are excited to share wonderful news with our community—thanks to your incredible generosity, Pope John Paul II High School has successfully reached our Annual Appeal 2024 goal of $210,000! This accomplishment reflects the deep commitment of our families, alumni, and friends to making a Catholic, college-preparatory education accessible

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At JPII, we are committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and community values. Recently, we welcomed an accreditation team to our campus in the final step of a comprehensive review of our programs, mission, and impact. The accreditation team praised JPII for our academic excellence and Catholic

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What happens when passion meets opportunity? This summer, JPII senior Sisi embarked on an extraordinary journey through an internship at Johns Hopkins University. In her insightful interview, Sisi shares her experience diving into cutting-edge research, collaborating with world-class scientists, and exploring new horizons in her academic

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We are proud to highlight recent JPII graduate from the Class of 2024, Kaden Harley, who was awarded the NROTC Scholarship for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year a JPII grad was awarded this prestigious honor which recognizes academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to serving the country.This scholarship not only

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In early May, JPII President, Therese Allin was honored at the Soroptimist 2024 South Sound Exceptional Woman awards banquet. Therese was recognized for her commitment to service and the JPII community. Another member of the JPII community, Kim Kondrat, was honored for her service with Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s homeless shelter and

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