News Archive
2025
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SJ23 Track & Field: TAPPS 6A State Meet Recap
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SJ23 Announces The Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2025
St. John XXIII College Preparatory proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025!
Roser Ginebra Saavedra and Anastasia Dementyev exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to our mission of forming hearts and minds in a Christ-centered community.Located in Katy, Texas, SJ23 has been shaping bright futures since 2004. With a faculty comprising over half who hold advanced degrees, our 440 students benefit from a robust academic and spiritual education grounded in the Catholic tradition. -
SJ23 Baseball: Celebrates Seniors and Continues to Build Program
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SJ23 Softball: Lions Punch Their Ticket to Playoffs
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SJ23 Track & Field: Lions Find Success at Regional Championships
The Lions had a successful day at the regional track meet on Wednesday, April 23, earning multiple state qualification spots, two Regional Champion titles, and setting four new school records. -
SJ23 Golf: Multiple Regional Qualifiers after District Tournament
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Joey Winland '18 awarded the CFA Student Scholarship
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SJ23 Track & Field: New 4x1 school record and Pietrak wins double at District Day 2
The SJ23 Track and Field team continued their success on Thursday, April 10th, during the second day of the TAPPS 6A District Championships. -
Teacher Spotlight - Mrs. Szymanski
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Aguilera and Pietrak named District Champions after Day 1 of District Meet
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National Latin Awards
Each year, our incredible Latin students join their peers from around the globe to take on the challenge of the National Latin Exam. This assessment showcases mastery and passion for this timeless language. -
SJ23 Track & Field: Five Athletes Enter the History Books
The SJ23 Track and Field team faced challenging conditions at The John Cooper School in The Woodlands, TX, on Friday, April 4th, with consistent rain throughout the evening. Undeterred, five Lions rose to the occasion and etched their names into SJ23 history. -
Teacher Spotlight -- Mr. Alleman
At SJ23, education is more than just learning facts—it's about shaping the whole person.
Latin teacher Mr. Jason Alleman believes that "the holistic formation of the entire person must be at the heart of all types of teaching." -
Lion Tennis Competes Strongly at District Tournament
The 2024-25 Tennis season concluded in a hard-fought showing at the TAPPS District Tournament, held at Bay Area Racquet Club on March 25th. -
Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Barry – 20 Years of Passion and Creativity!
At St. John XXIII, we proudly celebrate the incredible Ms. Betsy Barry, our dedicated theater teacher of 20 years! With her passions for Bruce Springsteen, Great Britain, and William Shakespeare, Ms. Barry inspires her students to embrace creativity and the magic of storytelling. -
Lions Track & Field Secures Four Gold Medals
The SJ23 track season continued its strong start, with the Lions roaring back from Spring Break practices at the Fort Bend Christian Relays. -
Welcome to the Pride!
It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, connection, and a shared excitement for the journey ahead. We are thrilled to have you as part of our SJ23 family and can't wait to see all the incredible memories we’ll create together! -
Caldentey Commits to The University of Mount Olive
The Class of 2025 collegiate signings continue to grow as Caldentey commits to play at The University of Mount Olive in North Carolina. -
Loreto House Mass
Today, we celebrated the Loreto House Mass!Under the patronage of St. Joseph, we gathered for a special Loreto House Mass to honor their patron saint and reflect on his steadfast faith, humility, and dedication.St. Joseph, guide and protector of the Holy Family, is a model of service and faithful leadership. He is a powerful example for men everywhere, inspiring strength, integrity, and devotion. -
SJ23 Softball: Lions Roar to a Double Victory Weekend!
On Saturday, March 1st, the Lions delivered a spectacular performance, defeating Lanier 14-1 in a display of powerful hitting and dominant pitching. -
SJ23 Track & Field: Two New School Records in Season Opener
The SJ23 Track and Field team kicked off their season with impressive performances at the St. John's Maverick Relay Meet last Friday and Saturday. The meet featured a diverse field of schools from various private school athletic associations. To score points at a track meet, athletes must place in the top eight of their respective events, and SJ23 saw numerous athletes achieve this feat. In addition to two new school records. -
SJ23 Soccer: Heart and Hustle at Regionals
The SJ23 soccer team's regional playoff appearance on Thursday, February 27th, against St. Michael's of Austin was a powerful testament to their unwavering spirit. Though the scoreboard reflected a 3-0 result, the game was a true display of their heart, hustle, and the immense pride they brought to the field, representing SJ23 with distinction. -
SJ23 Alum John Mitchell Earns First Collegiate Win, Strikes Out Navy
The class of 2024 had many great student-athlete signees; the class itself remains one of the largest groups of SJ23 Lions to continue their sport at the collegiate level. SJ23 hopes all Lions are doing well and having a great freshman year. John Mitchell, a freshman at The Air Force Academy is finding success on the mound for the Falcons. -
Neri House Mass
Today, our Neri House came together for a beautiful Mass.We are grateful to this wonderful group of students who had the honor of participating in the celebration. Thank you for representing the spirit and unity of the Neri House so well! -
SJ23 Soccer: Girls Advance, Boys End Memorable Run
SJ23 soccer's progress is evident, as both the boys' and girls' teams reached the playoffs for the first time in the same year. In last night's doubleheader, the girls won, and the boys ended their memorable playoff run. -
SJ23 Swimmers Surge at TAPPS 6A Division 1 Championships
On Wednesday, February 12th, the Lions competed in the 2025 TAPPS State Swim Championships in San Antonio, Texas. They entered the meet after a strong showing at regionals. The team's support for one another made this year's state meet a memorable one. -
SJ23 Alum Annabelle Lanik Continues Impressive Freshman Year
The class of 2024 had many great student-athlete signees; the class itself remains one of the largest groups of SJ23 Lions to continue their sport at the collegiate level. SJ23 hopes all Lions are doing well and having a great freshman year. One dual-sport Lion from the class of 2024 is making history at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. -
A Night to Remember: Seniors Honored, Lions Triumph 9-0
Senior Night success! SJ23 girls soccer celebrates their graduating leaders with a dominant 9-0 win. -
Lions Roar to Victory in Season Opener
From quiet start to offensive eruption: The Lions' 12-run inning that sealed the deal. -
12 Lions Sign Letters of Intent for College Athletics
Twelve student-athletes from the Class of 2025 signed their Letters of Intent today, February 6, committing to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. These Lions join a distinguished legacy of student-athletes at SJ23. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and we wish you continued success in your collegiate careers! -
Raffle Update 2/5
February 5, 2025Dear SJ23 Community,We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that we’ve met our 1st Annual School Raffle goal and earned a Raffle Holiday on Monday, February 10. -
Raffle Update 2/4
February 4, 2025Dear SJ23 Community,We need your help to cross the finish line for our Annual School Raffle! Proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to support Student Activity Funds, providing essential resources like club supplies, awards, travel expenses, and more. -
Catholic Schools Week
What a beautiful way to conclude Catholic Schools Week!We were deeply honored to have Cardinal DiNardo preside over our Aquinas Mass, celebrating the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. His inspiring words on listening to God left a lasting impression on our SJ23 community.This week has been filled with reflection, faith, and joy as we celebrated the gift of Catholic education and our school's 20th anniversary.
Thank you to our students, faculty, and families for making this week unique -
Defend the Den!
In an exciting home matchup against the district's #1 seed, the St. Thomas Eagles, the Lions emerged victorious. With time dwindling down, the Lions needed to rely on unified teamwork to break through the formidable Eagle defense while maintaining their offensive momentum!Great job Lions!! Great game! -
Tapps 6A Swim Regional Championships
The swim team capped off a successful regular season with strong wins and are now poised to make a splash at the Regional Championships. We wish our Lions the best of luck as they strive to qualify for the TAPPS 6A State meet! -
Crimson Cadettes Earn 4th Place & Numerous State Honors!
Leaving it all on the stage, the SJ23 Lions performed greatly at TAPPS. -
SJ23 Dance: 4th at State
The SJ23 Dance team left it all on the floor at the TAPPS State Competition! We are so proud of your passion, resilience, and the incredible show you put on. Congratulations Lions! -
The 2025 Raffle Begins
Tickets are on sale now! Friends of SJ23 can support our student programs and clubs through our annual Raffle program. You can purchase tickets online at our Raffle Homepage or at one of our 10 Parish sales in Katy and West Houston. -
Congrats to Sophie Ibanez-Flores '22
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Effort & Dedication Paying Off for SJ23 Swim
The Lions roared to victory at the British International Bulldog Invite, claiming the championship trophy! This meet served as a valuable tune-up as the team prepares for the upcoming TAPPS Regional Meet at the University of Houston on January 25th. Great job Lions! -
Effort & Dedication Paying Off for SJ23 Swim
The Lions roared to victory at the British International Bulldog Invite, claiming the championship trophy! This meet served as a valuable tune-up as the team prepares for the upcoming TAPPS Regional Meet at the University of Houston on January 25th. Great job, Lions! -
Back on Campus
Back on Campus with Hearts Full of Grace 🙏Today, the SJ23 staff returned to campus for a morning of reflection. We also enjoyed a scavenger hunt!
As we prepare for the spring semester, we are inspired to serve our students and community with hearts ready to give and receive love. -
January 2025 Alumni Newsletter
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Join the SJ23 Steps for Students Team!!
Join the SJ23 Steps for Students Team!!Register for the 5k (timed or untimed) at https://www.steps4students.org/.../Houston/StepsforStudentsNot interested in running?Support the SJ23 team without running the race! Register to Hit the Snooze, and you will still receive the official race t-shirt but will not receive a bib or race medal. -
A Special Visitor at Mass
We were blessed to have Griffin Alexander '18, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston studying at Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, join us for Mass yesterday.His dedication to answering God’s call inspires us, and we invite our SJ23 community to pray for him as he continues his journey of faith and discernment.
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