St. Joan of Arc School congratulates Miss Spaeder for 25 years of service. In the picture from left to right: Sister Eileen McGowan, Miss Mary Spaeder and Father Burger.

St. Joan of Arc's Pre 4 class celebrated their promotion on May 27th. Congratulations to all.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wain, St. Joan of Arc librarian, congratulated her volunteers for helping in the library all year. She also purchased a book in their name to add to the school library.
Pictured in the top row from left to right (Becky Ruiz-Velasco. Peggy Stapleton, Kim Woodward, Sue Ioffreda
Middle row from left to right (Zoe, Abby, Mrs. Elizabeth Wain, Gillian, Marisa
Bottom row from left to right (Laura, Catherine, Audrey Jo, Jenna and Olivia.
Not pictured: Teresa Kern.

St. Joan of Arc School teacher Mrs. Foley had her 3rd grade class preform a play on Wednesday of Little Red Riding Hood Math Whiz.

St. Joan of Arc 7th graders: from left to right Hannh, Kelly, Shannon, and Alexandra pose with their volcano a science project.

Officer Garth Warner and K9 partner Renko (center) demonstrated their skills to the St Joan of Arc 5th grade class. Also in the picture is Officer Darren Cotton (back).

St Joan of Arc School Pre 3 teacher Mrs. Laura Gagliano celebrated the Royal Wedding with her class. In the picture from left to right are Kate, Alexa, Elias, Braden and Autumn.

St Joan of Arc School 5th grade teacher Mrs. Judy Caldwell had her students represent famous Americans for a school-wide presentation. The kids did a great job while learning.

St Joan of Arc School Librarian Elizabeth Wain poses with preschoolers Francesco and Maggie in her pirate costume, this week's theme. Students, faculty and parents feel blessed to have Mrs. Wain as part of our School.

PTO President Lynne Shuey, PTO member Kim Woodward, and PTO Vice President Marie Bauer posed for pictures after celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day, the faculty was treated to a special surprise.

7th graders Kelly and Shannon helped pre-schoolers Rosie and Maggie make tomb stone biscuits before Easter break.

Pre-schooler Michael helps Sister Eileen do crossing duty every day.

St. Joan of Arc School celebrated International Lunch Day on April 7th. There was food, fun and a special Mexican dance preformed by kindergarten student, Anna.

St Joan of Arc third and first grade prepared Stations of the Cross. Pictured: Maya, Amilia, Elizabeth, Julia, Alessandra, Gillian, and Christiana.

6th grade preparing Station of the Cross.

St Joan of Arc Students celebrated Autism Awareness day. They wore special ribbons, had a special snack and heard testimony from classmate with siblings who have the disease.

The PA Game Commission came to St. Joan of Arc School to teach students about being a steward of the earth and talk about their career. They also built blue bird boxes provided by the Game Commission.

Station of the cross prepared by 4A.

Station of the cross prepared student council.

Preschool teacher Maureen Stritzinger dressed as a leprechaun in the picture with student Josiah.

Gabrielle celebrated Dr.Suess's birthday with his kindergarten classmates by eating green eggs and ham.

St. Joan of Arc held Career Day at the school on March 3. Parents and friends came in to talk to the students about their different careers. Pictured: Shelly Tice, Dan Panchik, Chuck Swanderski, Mike Pavone, Matthrew Keopher, Sister Eileen, Den Boline and Rich Rauschuer.

Also at the school for Career Day: Hershey Bears players Brian Willsie and Andrew Gordon.

Marisa won 1st place in the spelling bee on March 7.

St. Joan of Arc Students won the St Joan of Arc Good Knight Award for demonstrating excellence in being kind to each other, as part of our Olweus Bully Prevention Program. In the picture: Olivia, Christian, Hannah, Maya, Shelby, Samantha, Lauren, Coline, Amy, Matthrew, Alex, Michael and Hannah .

Mrs. White's kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school.

District Attorney Ed Marsico and Assistant District Attorney Frances Chardo visited SJA middle school to talk about a program they support, "2 Smart 4 Trbl".

St Joan of Arc held another Family Fun Night at the school. The Sock Hop was a huge success with more then 200 people attending. SJA Zumba kids performed for their parents and teachers.

St Joan of Arc held another Family Fun Night at the school. The Sock Hop was a huge success with more then 200 people attending. SJA Zumba kids performed for their parents and teachers.

St Joan of Arc 5th Grade basketball team took 2nd place in the 2011 St Theresa Boys Novice Tournament. Great job, everyone.

St Joan of Arc School held a Sock Hop on January 7 to celebrate Family Fun. Pictured: John , Kara and Emilia

St Joan of Arc School held a Sock Hop on January 7 to celebrate Family Fun. Pictured: Ella and Maddie

St Joan of Arc School held a Sock Hop on January 7 to celebrate Family Fun. Pictured: Maia, Gillian, Seda, Kaithlynn, and Kara

St Joan of Arc School held a Sock Hop on January 7 to celebrate Family Fun. Pictured: Hannah, Katie, Audrey, Kennedy, Mary, Maria, Julia and Danielle.

St Joan of Arc organized another family fun night at the Klick Lewis Arena skaking rink. Pictured: Chris and Carter

St Joan of Arc organized another family fun night at the Klick Lewis Arena skaking rink. Pictured: Greyson, Caleb, and Thaddeus

St Joan of Arc organized another family fun night at the Klick Lewis Arena skaking rink. Pictured: Monica and Maggie

St Joan of Arc organized another family fun night at the Klick Lewis Arena skaking rink. Pictured: Terry and Adam

Science Fair Winners
Physical Science
Honorable Mention: Alexandra
First Place: Lindsay
Second Place: Laura
Third Place: Becky
Honorable Mention: Hannah

Science Fair Winners
Life Science
First Place: Christian
Second Place: Rafael
Third Place: Audrey Jo
Honorable Mention: Rachael

Science Fair Winners
Earth Science
Honorable Mention: Erin
First Place: Catherine
Second Place: Shannon
Third Place: Michelle
Honorable Mention: Denise

Science Fair Winners
Physical Science (Sixth Grade)
Honorable Mention: Alec
First Place: Olivia
Second Place Brendon (tie)
Third Place: Michael
Second Place: Kayla (tie)
Honorable Mention: Ellie

Science Fair Winners
Life Science (Sixth Grade)
First Place: Sarah
Second Place: Scott
Third Place: Thaddeus
Sara

Geography Bee Winners
Michael runner up
Lindsay 1st place
Mrs Betsy Gensemer, 7th grade social studies teachers

St Joan of Arc School attended a Diocese wide game night at the Giant Center on January 22 to mark the opening of Catholic Schools Week. Pictured: Chuck and James

St Joan of Arc School attended a Diocese wide game night at the Giant Center on January 22 to mark the opening of Catholic Schools Week. Pictured: Caroline, Dyllan and Annika

St Joan of Arc School attended a Diocese wide game night at the Giant Center on January 22 to mark the opening of Catholic Schools Week. Pictured: Scott

St Joan of Arc School donated and prepared totes for the Penn State Hershey Children's Heart group. Totes were filled with basic essentials for the parents of children in the hospital. 5th grade presented the totes to Mr. Warren Smith (not pictured). This is done every year for community day.

St Joan of Arc students presented items from each subject and extra curricular activities to show what make SJA School A+

SJA PTO President Lynne Shuey presented Father Burger and Dr. Hasson with a $1,000 check for the new marquee. Also in the picture Audrey and Dyllan.

Mrs. Caldwell's 5th grades class went caroling through the school, singing songs in Spanish with the help of Mrs. Luz Hamilton as part of the Spanish pilot program.

St. Joan of Arc students Sammy, in kindergarden, and Josiah, a pre-schooler, share holiday cocoa.

St. Joan of Arc School held its PTO sponsored Santa Shop. Students could shop for family and friends. Everything was $1. Pictured are Katarina and Sara.

Kindergarten class KB enjoyed a day of shopping.

Parents help to make the event a huge success. In the picture, posing with St. Joan of Arc Principal Sister Eileen, are: Peggy Stapleton, Cheri Mosier, Chuck Swanderski, Jane McInerney, Rob Hall, Correy Hall, Maria Butch and Matthew Koepfer.

PTO Vice Presidents Marie Bauer, PTO President Lynne Shuey and 3rd grade student Dyllan.

St Joan of Arc School kindergarten student Paul talking to Santa.

On November 20, St Joan of Arc PTO held its annual spaghetti dinner. In the picture, volunteers Mary Helfrich, Danielle Minnig and PTO president Lynne Shuey. We served over 740 spaghetti and meatball dinners.

St Joan of Arc Students share friendship snacks. Pictured are 5th grade student Thomas and 1st grade student Jarred.

St Joan of Arc Students were treated to an fantastic assembly at the "SkyDome". In the picture, 1st grade and 3rd grade students. The students had a great time and learned about the constellations and planets.

Mrs. Foley's 3rd grade class put on a show called "The Turkeys Go on Strike". Pictured are Julia, Mary, Kennedy, Brain, and Paul.

From "The Turkeys Go on Strike", class 3A.

From "The Turkeys Go on Strike", Kennedy, Mckenzie, Danielle, Julia, Caroline, Hope, Lauren, Wadsas, and Mary.

St Joan of Arc's first grade class 1A made a poster, cards and candy favors. They were given to the Campbelltown American Legion for their Veterans Luncheon which was held on Saturday, November 13. Thank you, Veterans.

St Joan of Arc held a parent night on November 9th on the topic of Bully Awareness. St Joan of Arc has received a grant from Highmark Healthy High Five to participate in the international Olweus Bully Prevention Program. The speakers for the evening were Officer Cotton, Sister Eileen, Detective Bukwalder and Mary Dolan (not pictured).

St Joan of Arc Alumni came back to visit teachers and friends. It was nice to see them and we are happy to be in their hearts. In the picture from L to R Thomas, Warren, Giovanna, Kelly, Mary Ellen, Georgina and Jaimee.

St. Joan of Arc School won first place and $50 in the Hershey Halloween Parade. We are a small school, but show great school spirit. Our students dressed as knights, princesses and wore our school colors. Over 100 participants marched behind our float.

This week all students were allowed to dress in pink and red to support breast cancer awareness.

St Joan of Arc received a grant from the Highmark Healthy High Five to participate in the international program of Olweus Bully Prevention Program. On October 27 we had our kick off assembly.

6th, 7th and 8th grade students participate in the Olweus Bully Prevention Program.

6th, 7th and 8th grade students participate in the Olweus Bully Prevention Program.

SJA students Jenna and Marisa celebrate Orange and Black day on 10/29/10.

SJA celebrated Orange and Black day on 10/29/10.

St Joan of Arc Cafeteria workers.

St. Joan of Arc librarian Elizabeth Wain reading to one of our preschool classes.

Hershey Fire Company educates 1st grade students on safety and fire drills. St. Joan of Arc appreciates their stewardship of time and talent. The kids had a blast seeing the fire trucks up close.

Polygon Pumpkin Family Night.

Polygon Pumpkin Family Night.

St Joan of Arc students in 1A with Mrs. Mary Marisa learned about Norman Bridwell, the author of Clifford the Big Red Dog.

St Joan of Arc's Preschool class went on a field trip to Rissers Farm in Annville. The children enjoyed apple picking and a hay ride. They had a blast.

St Joan of Arc's Preschool class went on a field trip to Rissers Farm in Annville. The children enjoyed apple picking and a hay ride. They had a blast.

St Joan of Arc's Preschool class went on a field trip to Rissers Farm in Annville. The children enjoyed apple picking and a hay ride. They had a blast.

St Joan of Arc students and parents take Zumba lessons on Thursday afternoons. They have a blast and we promote healthy and fit children at the same time.

St Joan of Arc students and parents take Zumba lessons on Thursday afternoons. They have a blast and we promote healthy and fit children at the same time.

St Joan of Arc students participated as volunteers in the Hershey Half Marathon. They gave out water and chocolate to the runners as they cheered them on the last mile run. In the picture: Alessandra, Danielle, Dyllan and Annika.

St. Joan of Arc School families participated the Hersehy half Marathon as volunteers. We support community events and show school spirit.

PTO members Marie Bauer, Michelle Nagy and Lynne Shuey kick off the year at our back to school night.

Middle school parents learn about their children's studies in our new computer lab.

First grade students Riley and Anney enjoy some fresh fruit as part of our Health and Wellness Program.

First grade student Owen enjoys some fresh fruit as part of our Health and Wellness Program.

Our new librarian, Mrs. Elizabeth Wain. She is a wonderful volunteer who loves reading to our students and even dresses up in costume for our younger students. We are blessed to have her.

A look at our new library! SJA was fortunate to have wonderful volunteers over the summer to revamp our library. Many thanks to Tim and Lynne Shuey, Chuck Stickler , Chuck Swanderski and the Wain family.

SJA's new Preschool class. The entire program has been revamped.

SJA's new Preschool class. The entire program has been revamped.

First day of school for 4th graders Olivia, Julia, Zack, Maggie, Maya and Joshua.