A Message To Our Community
St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton, Florida, has a tradition of inspiring faith and excellence in students for over 69 years. We offer a fully accredited, affordable, Catholic education for children of all faiths. As a Christian Elementary and Middle School, we currently have 296 students, grades PreK-3 through 8th grade, with a Free VPK program.
We provide a superior education in a secure and stimulating, faith-based environment, that encourages the spiritual, academic, social and physical development of each individual child. We have an outstanding long-term faculty, who view teaching as a true vocation. We invite you to schedule a visit to our campus, and to experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our school community. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities by visiting SJCS Scholarships.
Deborah Suddarth, ED.S., Principal
In October, we will be hosting the 2023 SJCS EAGLE RUN Fundraiser with a goal to raise over $30,000 to help our school to continue to GROW. More details here: sjsfl.org/sjcs-eagle-run
Visit the link above learn more about our sponsors of this event and how your business or family can also support our school.
Questions about Sponsorships or the event, please reach out to Carlee Colonneso at development@sjsfl.org.
St. Joseph Catholic School appreciates the businesses, organizations, and families that support our school throughout the year.
To express this gratitude, we have dedicated a section of our website to those groups and individuals who have made a major impact on our school through donations and contributions.
Visit sjsfl.org/community-partners to learn more.
In addition, if you or your organization is interested in becoming a SJCS Community Partner, please visit sjsfl.org/donate for more information.
Yearbooks are NOW on SALE!
Fall is almost here and Kindergarten is getting ready for the season with Pumpkin Paintings!
Congratulations to the Girl's Volleyball Team on their 3rd WIN of the season against Incarnation Catholic School.
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph council #5604, Bradenton, Florida for organizing the Soccer Challenge.
Congratulations to our newest 4th Grade Safety Patrols for the 1st Quarter!
Happy Back to School Week!
The North Campus Improvement Project is underway.
Learn more at Fundraising at SJCS.
Did you know that all K-12 Florida students qualify for a Step Up For Students scholarship to attend private school?
Learn more at SJCS Scholarship Opportunities!
Check out the latest issue of our Alumni and Friends Newsletter.
Congratulations to the SJCS students that received the Principal's List with all A's for EVERY QUARTER of the school year.
Congratulations, Sadie! Sadie won first place in the Manatee County Public Speaking Contest for the 4th and 5th grade division competing against 13 schools!
Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates
Congratulations to St. Joseph Catholic School on winning the 2022-2023 1A Sportsmanship Program of the Year.
Thank you to everyone that attended the
#SuncoastRemakeDays Beauty and the
Beast Jr Children's Event at St. Joseph Catholic School!
Congratulations to our new and returning 8th Grade
Members of the National Junior Honor Society.
Thank you to all of our Volunteers and Staff,
Orlando Science Center Representatives for making #SuncoastRemakeDays Science Night a success!
Thank you to the PTO for coordinating another great Mother Son Baseball Event for our families!
Congratulations to Karol, Noah, & Hayden on winning 3rd Place at the 2nd Annual Lion's Cup Robotics Competition in Ft. Myers.
Congratulations to Emmanuel, 1st Place Winner for 6th Grade in the 2023 Most Holy Eucharist Devotional Project Art Contest!