Fingers Crossed

Students in Mr. Dewey’s IB World Religions class took part one of a two-part, comprehensive exam as their final assessment today. Those who perform well may merit college credit for religion or social sciences courses. Good luck - we're praying for you!

The Cardinal Has Landed!

God Bless America

F Period

Wrapping up Spirit Week in style!  Students in Mr. Dewey's  classes sporting the Red, White and Blue. 

E Period 

Frenemies ...

So glad to see Mr. Dewey embracing a little friendly competition during School Spirit Week's Favorite Sports Team Day. Way to to keep 'em close, Mr. Dewey! 😇

It Won't Be Long Now

A very common sight at our current school building... the new athletic facilities cannot come soon enough!

Good luck today Cardinals!

Softball vs Putnam (HCC, 4 pm)

JV and Varsity Baseball vs Westfield (4 pm, Forest Park)

Girls Lacrosse @ Belchertown (5:30 pm) 

Boys Lacrosse vs Chicopee (4 pm, Spec Pond)

Girls Tennis @ Sabis (4 pm, Forest Park)

It won't be long now... check out our new athletic fields!

Back from Spring Break in Time to Celebrate!

Eddie Shore III presents the top defenseman award to Jacob King 

WELCOME BACK!
A happy day here at Pope Francis High - our students have returned safe and sound from spring break, spring is in the air, sunshine and mild temperatures predicted, AND several of our winter athletes were honored yesterday afternoon at the 52nd annual Bessone Awards Banquet! Congratulations to Brendan Nehmer who received the Amo "Betts" Bessone Award as Western Mass. Hockey's Most Valuable Player, and Jacob King who received the Eddie Shore Award for Top Defenseman. The top coach's award, the Joseph Buchholz Coach of the Year Award, went to our very own Coach Brian Foley.  Jon Tavella and Max Cocchi were also recognized by MassLive's Conor Ryan. #CardinalPride  Check this link for all the details!

Ted Howe presents most valuable player award to Brendan Nehmer

Conor Ryan presents coach of the year award to Coach Foley

Jon Tavella and MassLive's Conor Ryan

Max Cocchi and MassLive's Conor Ryan

A Job Well Done

"We were created for meaningful work, and one of life's greatest pleasures is the satisfaction of a job well done."

 - John C. Maxwell

An exhausted and happy group!

Thursday, April 19 - An Opportunity for Caring, Compassion and Kindness

“Wherever there are wild animals in the world, there is always an opportunity for caring, compassion and kindness.”  - Paul Oxton

Today our students brought energy and kindness to The Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter and Education Center. This not-for-profit wildlife hospital cares for injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife in a professional and compassionate manner. Their incredible mission is to rehabilitate and release the thousands of animals admitted to the clinic each year and to teach others how to happily and peacefully coexist with wildlife. The center is currently home to owls, vultures, hawks, songbirds, turtles, fish, and water fowl.

You can see our students are helping to beautify the grounds,  painting the ICU room, and prepping food for the wildlife. A messy and fun day, indeed! 

Missing Our Students... And Spring!

There is still plenty of work happening at school during this Spring Break - but we sure do miss our students ... and spring! Another raw, rainy (snow dusted) day in Western Mass.☔

Protect, Preserve, Restore - The Work Continued...

Yesterday's work was such an amazing experience for our students, we couldn't resist sharing more photos. Enjoy!

"Meaningful services, wonderful prayers, and deep reflections." 
- John Anziano, Director of Campus Ministry 
when asked how the trip was going.