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St. Joseph's School - Yorkville provides a nurturing and challenging learning environment for every child, which empowers them to become life-long learners and prolific members of society. The demanding academic program instills high expectations for all students and provides them with the opportunity to succeed in both higher education and life-long careers. In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, the students at St. Joseph's School - Yorkville are encouraged to fulfill their social and moral obligations to society. The combination of academics and social awareness ensures the students will be productive, responsible citizens.

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Admissions 2025-2026

We are so thankful to all of our families for sharing information about our school tours with friends and the community. The final tour this year is on Tuesday, May 21. Our end-of-year Early Childhood Information Session for prospective families is June 17, and June 24 for Grades 1-8. Due to the closing of Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School, we have created special tours for MCHR families. Please direct families to contact our office.

Walk-a-thon

To date, over $17,519 has been collected from 116 families/230 donors. Please continue to spread the word to friends, family, local businesses, and corporations. Your efforts are appreciated. We thank Miss Janet for organizing this fundraiser in support of our great school. We are asking for pledge sheets and monies to be returned by Friday, June 6. Each $125 donation earns 10 dress-down days (please store NUT Card in a safe place at home) to be enjoyed now through Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Spring Concert

The Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Church. Attendance at the concert is mandatory for Grades 1-8 students.

Box Tops

We are halfway to our goal of $500 for the year! There are a couple of
promotions right now to finish the year strong! The first one is Teacher’s Month - buy 4 products and earn 20 bonus Box Tops! The second one is the May challenge - buy any 9 Box Top products and earn 18 bonus Box Tops! Nature's Valley, Annie's, and Pillsbury are also offering bonus Box Tops! Check out the App for details!

Raise Right Gift Cards

Raise Right here just in time for the sunshine! Order now for graduation, end-of-year gifts, uniforms, camp, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, etc. We have now two great ways to raise money with this program, physical gift cards and E-Gift Cards & Reloadable Gift Cards. Click on this article title to see more.

Family Mass Children’s Choir

Rehearsals will continue on Fridays through June 6, with the exception of May 23, when school is closed. Over the next two rehearsals, the choir will be learning, among other pieces, a beautiful setting of Ave Maria by Jacob Arcadelt. The choir will sing at the Family Masses on Sunday, June 8 – Pentecost. Thank you for your continued support of the Family Mass Choir!

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Upcoming Events

Jun 26

Take Back Day

Jun 25

Take Back Day

Jun 24

Take Back Day

Jun 23

Take Back Day

Jun 20

End-of-Year Prayer Service 10:00 AM

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Our Mission

St. Joseph’s School - Yorkville, founded in 1880, is dedicated to the education of a diverse student body within the framework of Catholic values. We inspire lifelong learning through our strong academic program, encourage service through the teachings of Jesus Christ, and promote a faith-filled family community.

SJSY Facts

30+

enrichment classes

Top 10% in ELA and in Math in NYS

Serving students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 8

Easily accessible via the 4/5/6/Q trains, M86, M15, M31 buses and school bus

CYO

programs

Students from 33 Zip Codes

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