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October 2025

  • Oct
    1

    Day 2

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    DAY 2

    MS/US NOON DISMISSAL
    ( FACULTY IN-SERVICE )

  • MS/US Early Dismissal (MS/US Faculty In-service)

    No after-school care will be available for MS students.
  • Oct
    2

    School Holiday (Yom Kippur)

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    SCHOOL HOLIDAY - KIPPUR
  • Oct
    3

    Day 3

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    DAY 3
    Creole Chicken & Vegetable Soup
    Chopped BBQ on a Bun w/Toppings
    Fried Catfish OR Grilled BBQ Pork Chop
    (V) Stuffed Tomato w/Orzo & Vegetables
    AS: Shrimp Po Boy

  • Used Uniform Sale

    Quadrangle - Used Uniform Closet - Q205A

  • University of Rochester Rep Visit

  • Kenyon College Rep Visit

  • Rollins College Rep Visit

  • Grinnell College Rep Visit

  • Providence College Rep Visit

  • Loyola University in Chicago Rep Visit

  • University of the South Rep Visit

  • Oct
    4

    All-State Choir Audition Recordings

    VST - VST110 - VST110
  • Oct
    5

    All-State Choir Audition Recordings

    VST - VST110 - VST110

  • Admission Open House: Classes K - 5

  • Oct
    6

    Day 4

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    DAY 4 
    BLT Salad w/Cheese
    Loaded Potato Soup
    Chicken Sandwich w/Toppings
    Beef Stroganoff
    (V) Potato Gnocchi
    AS: Mediterranean Bowl Bar

  • Macalester College Rep Visit

  • Fordham University Rep Visit

  • Clemson University Rep Visit

  • Reed College Rep Visit

  • Santa Clara University Rep Visit

  • MIT Information Session

    This event will be held at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School in the Parsley Center

    8900 Bellaire Blvd
    Houston, TX 77036

    Parking is free. Please enter from Gessner and either park in front of the Parsley center or in the adjacent lot in front of Loyola Hall. 

    Register Here


    *This event is not sponsored by St. John's*
  • Oct
    7

    Day 5

  • Individual Photo Retakes & LS Advisory Pictures and Individual Retakes

    Individual make-ups and retakes will be taken on Tuesday, October 7. If your child would like to retake their individual photos, please let your child's advisor know! 

    Lower School Advisory pictures will be taken on the same day. Please make sure your child is aware and takes care of their appearance. They may wear any Lower School uniform of choice.

  • US Club Photos

  • Individual Photo Retakes (All Day) & US Club Photos

    Campus Center - Chao Family Assembly Hall - CCChaoHall

  • MS - US LUNCH MENU

    DAY 5
    Antipasto Salad
    Italian Wedding Soup
    Pepperoni Hot Pockets
    Chicken Parmesan w/ Marinara Sauce
    (V) Cheese Ravioli w/Spinach, Tomato & Parmesan
    AS: Panini Sandwiches

  • Washington University in St. Louis Rep Visit

  • Oct
    8

    Day 6

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    DAY 6 
    Mardi Gras Salad
    Chicken Gumbo 
    Hamburger w/Toppings
    Red Beans w/Sausage
    (V) Red Beans
    AS: Gyros OR Falafel

  • Class 3 Spanish and Snacks

    Room 207/208 LS
    We will meet before school, eat a light breakfast, and get together in small groups to work on some fun topics, basic conversations, games, and lessons created by our Upper School students.
  • Oct
    9

    Day 7

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    DAY 7
    Asian Cucumber Salad
    Vegetable Pho Soup
    Egg Rolls
    Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
    (V) Stir Fried Tofu & Vegetables
    AS: Banh Mi

  • Hofstra University Rep Visit

  • Wake Forest University Rep Visit

  • Oct
    10

    Day 1

  • Class 9 Student Tailgate

    AAC - Big Red - BR
    SJS vs. EHS

  • Mid-Semester Checkpoint

  • Maverick Madness Spirit Day

    Friday, October 10th will be a Maverick Madness Spirit Day. Students may wear as much red, black, and SJS gear as possible, or they may wear their normal uniform. Please see page 31 of the Lower School Handbook for specific guidelines for out-of-uniform dress.
    (Note: C4 & C5 students should wear the color they’ve been assigned for the track meet.)

  • MS - US LUNCH MENU

    DAY 1 
    Cream of Broccoli Soup
    Baked Potato w/Toppings
    Pan Seared Tilapia w/Lemon Sauce OR Beef Lasagna
    (V) Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shell w/Alfredo Sauce
    AS: Curly Fries or Tater Tots

  • Syracuse University Rep Visit

  • Class 4/Class 5 Red & Black Track Meet

    Playing Fields - Skip Lee Field - 1
    All parents of Class 4 and Class 5 students are welcome to attend the Red & Black Track Meet on Friday, October 10th from 9:30-11:00. Students will be assigned to either the red or black team and should wear a t-shirt in that color with black athletic shorts, socks, and sneakers. Please see pages 32-33 of the handbook for out-of-uniform guidelines. Students should bring a large, spill-proof water bottle for the day. (No cups with straws, please!)

  • Class 2 Dumpling Day

    C2 Classrooms
    Friday, October 10, 2025 is Class Two’s Dumpling Day! Dumpling Day is a celebratory event that culminates our first social studies unit: community. Our students are learning how diverse cultures influence the makeup of our community- essential people and places, including restaurants, places of worship, museums, hospitals, entertainment venues, grocery stores, etc. Dumplings, or a variation of dumplings, are enjoyed across many cultures, and we’ve created Dumpling Day to explore the beauty of cultural diversity, to appreciate our differences, and to realize just how much we all have in common.
    This special day invites Class Two families to provide a dumpling dish they feel represents their family’s culture. Examples include: ravioli (Italy), gyoza (Japan), pierogi (Central & Eastern Europe), tamale (Mexico), kroppkaka (Sweden), kreplach (Israel), empanada (South America), luqaimat (Middle East), apple dumpling (America), and samosa (South & Central Asia). Dumpling Day is a student-attended event that will take place in our classroom from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
    Should you choose to prepare or purchase a dish, please bring a large enough sampling to share with at least 16 friends and a card saying what it is, country of origin, and when it’s enjoyed in your family/culture. Please also note if nuts (or other common allergens) are included in your dish. Please do not send something that needs to be refrigerated or reheated. All food drop-offs should be delivered to the classroom before 1:45 p.m.

  • Alumni Watch Party: SJS vs. EHS

    Tradition Room - Tradition Room - 5
    Click to RSVP
  • Oct
    13

    School Holiday (Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day)

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    SCHOOL HOLIDAY 
    COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEAPLE'S DAY
  • Oct
    14

    Day 2

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 2 
    Cucumber & Tomato Salad
    Loaded Baked Potato Soup
    Hot Dogs
    Fried Chicken
    (V) Vegetable Quiche
    AS: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

  • Class 12 Substance Abuse Prevention (Group A)

    Campus Center - Chao Assembly Hall - CCChaoHall
  • Oct
    15

    Day 3

  • Classes 10/11 - PSAT Testing

    Class 10 students testing with standard time should report directly to the gyms by 11:45 a.m. to check-in. Standard-time testers will finish by 3:00 p.m. Sophomores with College Board approved Extended Time should report to the Fine Arts Annex (next to the VST) by 7:45 a.m. and will finish by 12 p.m. Students should bring two pencils and an approved graphing calculator. Mrs. Soto will email students at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the exam to provide their room location and seat number. Students may not bring phones or smartwatches into the testing room – they will be collected upon entering the room. After all students submit their exam in their testing location, they will be free to leave campus. Lunch will not be served on campus that day. Attached is a document regarding general information about the PSAT: 2025 PSAT Information at a Glance.

    Class 11 students testing with standard time should report directly to the gyms by 7:45 a.m. to check-in. Standard-time testers will finish by 11:00 a.m. Juniors with College Board approved Extended Time should report to the Fine Arts Annex (next to the VST) by 7:45 a.m. and will finish by 12 p.m. Students should bring two pencils and an approved graphing calculator. Mrs. Soto will email students at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the exam to provide their room location and seat number. Students may not bring phones or smartwatches into the testing room – they will be collected upon entering the room. After students submit their exam in their testing location, they will be free to leave campus. Lunch will not be served on campus that day.  Attached is a document regarding general information about the PSAT: 2025 PSAT Information at a Glance. Practice questions are available on the bluebook app using a College Board student account. 
    Karina Soto, US Academic Coordinator

  • Class 12 Senior Skills Day

    • Class 12 will have an opportunity to participate in three "life readiness" activities intended to provide them with new skills for the world beyond the "Storied Cloisters." The activities include Everyday CPR, substance use prevention, financial literacy and planning, and dorm room cooking tips/culinary competition. Seniors will enjoy breakfast together as a Class at 8:30 AM in Flores and then will rotate through the sessions until 11:50 AM. More information regarding the location of each activity will be provided to them by their advisor at the breakfast. *Please note that attendance will be taken on this day. Seniors will be dismissed at 11:50 AM and no lunch will be served. If your student cannot be picked up at that time, please send them with a lunch, and they can sit in the Academic Commons or Flores Hall until they are picked up.
    Bailey Duncan, US Dean of Students

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 3 
    Potato Salad
    Tomato Basil Soup
    Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/Toppings
    Smoked Sliced Brisket w/BBQ Sauce
    (V) stuffed Portobello Mushroom
    AS: Baked Potato Bar
  • Oct
    16

    Day 4

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    DAY 4 
    Caribbean Salad
    Caribbean Black Bean Soup
    Steamed Tamales
    Caribbean Style Jerk Chicken
    (V) Cuban Black Beans
    AS: Taco Bar

  • An Evening With Jeff Selingo

    Join us and members of the college counseling staff from Awty International School, Episcopal High School, and Kinkaid School for an evening with New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In And Why and There Is Life After College, Jeff Selingo. Mr. Selingo will discuss focusing on finding the college that's right for you. The event will be held on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Episcopal High School located at 4650 Bissonnet St. Bellaire, Houston. 



    *This event is not sponsored by St. John's*
  • Oct
    17

    Day 5

  • Lower School Gives Back

    LS Cafeteria
    All Lower School students will be involved in a hands-on service project during the school day on Friday, October 17. If you signed up as a volunteer for this event, please watch for an email from Julie Ballew with all of the info about your child’s grade-level project.

  • Maverick Madness Spirit Day

    Friday, October 10 will be a Maverick Madness Spirit Day. Students may wear as much red, black, and SJS gear as possible, or they may wear their normal uniform. Please see page 31 of the Lower School Handbook for specific guidelines for out-of-uniform dress.

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 5 
    Chicken & Vegetables Soup
    BBQ Pork Sandwich
    Grilled Salmon 
    (V) Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry
    AS: Caesar Salad Bar

  • Class 4 Off-Campus Service Project

    Houston Food Bank

  • Class 12 Substance Abuse Prevention - Group B

    Campus Center - Chao Assembly Hall - CCChaoHall

  • US Fall Play Show

  • Oct
    18

    US Fall Play Show

  • Oct
    19

    LS, MS, US Fall Choral Concert Rehearsal

  • LS, MS, US Fall Choral Concert

  • Oct
    20

    Day 6

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    DAY 6
    Southwestern Black Bean & Field Greens Salad
    Tomato Soup
    Baked Corn Dogs
    Chicken Fried Steak w/Country Gravy
    (V) Farro w/Tomato & Spinach
    AS: Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Class 3 Spanish and Snacks

    Room 207/208 LS
    We will meet before school, eat a light breakfast, and get together in small groups to work on some fun topics, basic conversations, games, and lessons created by our Upper School students.

  • Athletic Recruitment Information Session

    Fine Arts Annex - Fine Arts Annex - FAA
    In partnership with the Athletic Department, College Counseling will host an Athletic Recruiting Information Session on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Annex. Visit Athletic Recruiting Information Session to register.
  • Oct
    21

    Day 7

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 7 
    Cucumber, Red Onion & Mint Salad
    Curried Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup
    Hamburger w/Toppings
    Butter Chicken
    (V) Chana Masala
    AS: Sandwiches Made to Order

  • Class 3 Math & Munchies

    VST - VSTStasney - VSTStasney
    Math and Munchies is an optional morning activity to work on fun math challenges with Upper School students.
  • Oct
    22

    Day 1

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 1 
    Field Greens with Mixed Berries
    White Bean Soup
    Pepperoni Hot Pockets
    Italian Meatball w/Marinara Sauce
    (V) Baked Ziti Casserole
    AS: Burrito Bowl
  • Oct
    23

    Day 2

  • Kindergarten Field Trip to the Oil Ranch

    Hockley, TX
    Please have your child wear jeans or black bottoms, a red uniform shirt or red SJS t-shirt, and sneakers with socks. (They may be more comfortable in pants on the hayride and pony rides.) They will also need a completely disposable lunch and water, as everything will be thrown away at the end of lunch. No reusable containers or water bottles, please!

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 2 
    Asian Slaw
    Hot & Sour Soup
    Egg Rolls
    General Tso's Chicken
    (V) Sweet Chili Tofu w/Vegetables
    AS: Bao Bar

  • Class 2/Class 3 Curriculum Coffee

    Stasney Hall
  • Oct
    24

    Day 3

  • MS - US Lunch Menu

    DAY 3
    Jalapeno Corn Chowder
    Hot Dogs
    Baked Cod  OR
    Baked Rigatoni Italian Sausage Casserole
    (V) Cajun Vegetable & Rice Stuffed Pepper
    AS:  Rotisserie Wing Station

  • Class 2 Math and Munchies

    Stasney Hall
    Math and Munchies is an optional morning activity to work on fun math challenges with Upper School students.

  • Union College Rep Visit

  • Oct
    26

    Candlelighters Fall Festival

    The Candlelighters Fall Festival is an annual event that brings together children who are undergoing cancer treatment and their families for a fun and festive fall carnival run entirely by our Class 8 students and family volunteers in partnership with the nonprofit Candlelighters. Class 8 families, please consider registering as a volunteer if you have not done so already! Registration for parent volunteers can be found HERE.

    CANDLELIGHTERS FAQs

    1. What is the Candlelighters Fall Festival?
    The Candlelighters Fall Festival is an annual event with the nonprofit,  Candlelighters. Every year St. John’s Class 8 students prepare and manage a Halloween-themed festival for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. This year’s event will take place on October 26 from 2-4pm on campus under Big Red. However, we do ask that participating students arrive at 1pm for setup and stay until their booths are completely cleaned up. 

    1. Is it mandatory for all Class 8 students to participate?
    I would LOVE for all Class 8 students to be able to participate. I also understand that students have several commitments. While I cannot force all students to participate, I highly encourage all to be involved in this wonderful event and in a way that is meaningful for them. Even if your child can only stay for a portion of the day or be part of helping a group to plan and prepare, I encourage them to participate. They can even join a group and help them to prepare, even if they cannot be part of managing the booth on the day of the event. 

    1. How does my child sign up to participate?
    We will hold a Class 8 Candlelighters Assembly on October 3 during extended advisory. During this time, we will review how to get involved and expectations of all volunteers. Students will be able to form groups of their choosing with as few as 4 and as many of 6 students in each group. One student from each group will serve as its leader and will complete the Google form received in their email. These forms must be completed and turned in by the morning of October 5. If your child would like to get involved and experiences any trouble finding a group, please encourage them to reach out to me at Lmadof@sjs.org. 

    1. How can I encourage my child to be involved? 
    Ask your child about the Candlelighters Assembly on October 3, and see if he/she has found a group with 4-6 other students. If they have not, let them know to email  me. There is room for every single student to get involved, so nobody should feel left out. Let them know how incredibly special and important it is that their class was chosen to represent this event and what joy they will bring to the children they help that day. Assembly slides will be made available on the MS Community Service Resource Page after October 3. Please do keep in mind that not everyone feels comfortable participating and that is ok. 
  • Oct
    27

    Day 4

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    DAY 4
    Southwestern Black Beans & Field Greens Salad
    Chicken Chipotle Soup
    Chicken Taquito
    Beef Enchiladas
    (V) Cheese Enchiladas
    AS: Taco Salad

  • US Homecoming Dance

    North Campus
  • Oct
    28

    MS/US Parent-Teacher Conferences (6-12 Student Holiday)

  • Day 5

  • MS - US LUNCH MENU

    DAY 5
    MS - US PARENT CONFERENCES
    ( 6 - 12 STUDENT HOLIDAY )
  • Oct
    29

    Day 6

  • Last day to withdraw from a fall semester or year-long course with no notation on the transcript. After this date, withdrawing from a course will result in a Withdrawn Passing (WP) or Withdrawn Failing (WF) notation on the transcript.

    Jennifer Kuhl, US Academic Dean

  • MS - US LUNCH MENU

    DAY 6
    Mandarin Chicken Salad
    Chicken Wonton Soup
    Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/Toppings
    Beef Bulgogi
    (V) Vegetarian Japchae
    AS: Ramen Bar

  • Class 3 Spanish and Snacks

    Room 207/208 LS
    We will meet before school, eat a light breakfast, and get together in small groups to work on some fun topics, basic conversations, games, and lessons created by our Upper School students.
  • Oct
    30

    Day 7

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    DAY 7
    Greek Salad
    Turkey & Rice Soup
    Steamed Tamales
    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
    (V) Black Beans
    AS: Sandwiches Made to Order

  • All School Pep Rally

  • K-12 Parent Wellness Event: How the Brain Builds Strength in Stressful Times with Dr. Sue Varma

    VST - Theatre - Theatre
  • Oct
    31

    Day 1

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    DAY 1
    K - 12 EARLY DISMISAL 12 pm
     ( FACULTY WORK DAY )

  • Chapel Chum Halloween Events for K/C1/C5

    LS Courtyard & K/C1/C5 Classrooms

  • US Pep Rally

  • Halloween Parties for C2/C3/C4

    LS Classrooms
    Students in Classes 2, 3, and 4 will have a Halloween Party in their classrooms on October 31st at 11:00 am. Students will play a game, have a treat, complete a craft, and listen to a festive story. We kindly ask that only those parents who signed up to volunteer are in attendance.

  • K-12 Early Dismissal (K-12 Faculty Work Day)

    No after-school care will be available for MS students.

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