Hill Herald

Sessions Three to Six taking us through the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year are now open to register! All students must be 2-years-old at the time of their session in order to attend with one Mom/Dad/Caregiver in attendance per student. Come join the SJHA fun!

Lord God, on this Thanksgiving we thank you for all the blessings we have received and the many gifts you have given especially the Gift of LIFE, the Eucharist and our vocation.

Join the Hill Koalas at the Staten Island Polar Plunge on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at The Vanderbilt at 300 Father Capodanno Blvd, Staten Island. Registration is between 10:00-11:00 am Plunge waves start at 11:30 am. Must have an adult accompany you. Join us and help raise money for the athletes of the Special Olympics New York by asking your friends and family to support you in taking the PLUNGE! #FreezinForaReason

We are happy to share our New Student Application form for the 2026-2027 academic year. For the 2026-2027 school year, as of November 14, 2025, we have a waitlist for Pre-K 3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade.

St. Joseph Hill Academy is partnering with New York Tri-State Blue Star Families to collect food donations for Fort Wadsworth food pantry!

Support St. Joseph Hill Academy while honoring your loved ones. The Daughters of Divine Charity will pray for your intentions throughout Advent, with prayer scrolls placed at the St. Joseph Hill Convent's Altar. $100 Donation = 16" Decorated Wreath Wreaths will be displayed on our Hylan Blvd gates and throughout campus. Last Day to Order: November 10, 2025

Christmas Carnival Ticket Order form enclosed! Wednesday December 10th (Pre-K to 3rd Grade) and Thursday, December 11th (4th to 8th Grade). Please use the link to pre-purchase your ticket packets. Please fill out one form per student. All ticket packet orders are due by November 24th.

Our school is participating in a shoe drive to help the Play Passion Project. Donations in any condition are appreciated. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Students can leave shoes in drop boxes located by the Golden Doors, and outside of Mr. Hansen’s office.

Join us to cheer on our SJHA Basketball Teams as the CYO 2025-2026 Season gets started! Friday, November 7, 2025 5:30 pm in Hill’s Lower Gym

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the SJHA Landis Parking Lot (rain date: Saturday, October 25th).
We are seeking trunk hosts who would like to decorate their vehicles and pass out candy. Spots are free and prizes will be awarded for best decorations. The deadline to register as a trunk host is October 10, 2025. Additionally, our candy donation contest begins Monday, September 29th. The first homeroom with full class participation will win a dress down day. All candy donations should be sent to your child's homeroom by October 17, 2025.