News Archive

On Tuesday, the Class of 2025 took part in the Academy’s most beloved tradition, “Walk of the Roses.” The class processed down the Academy building steps towards Rocky River Drive walking south to Our Lady of Angels Church for their Commencement.

The Academy’s Chapter of the National Art Honor Society, a national organization that recognizes students for their art scholarship, academics, service and leadership, inducted seven new members this year. 

This year, Saint Joseph Academy proudly hosted the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a dynamic leadership program that empowers students to make a difference through action. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Chick-fil-A Rocky River, our students had the opportunity to grow as leaders and actively serve our community.

On Wednesday, the Class of 2025 gathered to celebrate two beloved traditions, the Tree Ceremony and Baccalaureate Mass.

On Thursday, the entire community came together to celebrate the final Mass of the school year with the Class of 2025.

We hope that Prom was filled with memories to last a lifetime for the Class of 2025! 

Three students were recently recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual National Community Service Awards.

On Tuesday, the community as well as parents/guardians of the graduating Seniors gathered in the Academy Center for the annual Honors Convocation.

Last Wednesday, members of Saint Joseph Academy’s Concert Choir, The Academy Chorale, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Concert Band showcased their talents at the spring concert. Guests enjoyed numerous performances from students.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Northeast Ohio Tennis Association, we brought tennis to life at SJA with an unforgettable event planned and executed entirely by Health & Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Christina Actis’ Athlete’s Edge class as their final exam for the semester.

Last Friday, the Academy was filled with friendly competition between the classes at the annual tradition of Paws for Pride. 

The Academy is proud to announce the following students’ artwork pieces were selected for the 2025 Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) Exhibition: Noel Heuberger ’27, Carolyn Skrha ’28, Izabella Conrad ’27, Anna Mae Makkos ’28, Giovanna DeFabio ’28, Roslyn Jannette ’28, Pamela Saadeh ’28 and Sofia Koons ’27. 

This week, the community celebrated the Academy’s incredible faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The following student-artists' work were selected for The Foundry’s Power of Wind 3rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition: Shauniece Hart '27, Mara Cuejdeanu '27, Vivienne Diaquila '27, Leah Fillis '26 and Clare Monahan '27. 

During spring break, 24 students and four chaperones traveled to France for the international experience of a lifetime! The trip was an immersive experience to explore art, architecture and design throughout the country. 

Isabelle Ashcraft ’26 and Violet Hils ’26 were recently selected to be members of the Diocesan Youth Advisory Council.

The Visual Arts Department is excited to announce that the following student-artists' work was selected for The Foundry’s Power of Wind 3rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition: Shauniece Hart '27, Mara Cuejdeanu '27, Vivienne Diaquila '27, Leah Fillis '26 and Clare Monahan '27.

The Feast of Saint Joseph holds special meaning to the Academy, as Saint Joseph is the Academy’s patron saint. 

On Friday, March 14, the Class of 2025 took their traditional senior class trip to Severance Hall where they enjoyed HAYDN Symphony No. 52. This field trip is one of the students' many cultural experiences that is integral to Saint Joseph Academy's efforts to create a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

On Wednesday, members of The Academy Chorale performed the National Anthem at the Cleveland Cavaliers game at Rocket Arena. 

On Thursday, March 6, the Academy welcomed female leaders, including many alumnae, from various career paths for the 18th annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. 

The Saint Joseph Academy community came together in solemn celebration to begin the Lenten season with Mass for Ash Wednesday.

Last month, 39 juniors and ten senior leaders attended Kairos LVII (57).

As a leader in academic excellence for young women in grades 9-12, Saint Joseph Academy is excited to announce the launch of a capital campaign, InspireSJA-Our Campaign for Remarkable Women. 

Each school year, the Academy provides students with the opportunity to host international exchange students. In January, the Academy hosted five Peruvian students from Colegio de la Inmaculada, a Jesuit high school in Lima, during a two-week period. Each student was paired with a host student from the Academy.

The National Merit® Scholarship Program recently announced that Seniors Caroline Favetti and Adelaide McGee have been selected as Finalists.

Last week, during Catholic Schools Week, the community celebrated Catholic Schools Week through reflection, gatherings and expressions of gratitude for one another and the gift of a Catholic high school education. 

Members of the Junior Class will be attending our upcoming Kairos retreats, which are February 13-15 and February 27-March 1.

On Saturday, January 18, 26 students participated in the OMEA District 4 Solo and Ensemble Event, in which students from across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties performed as soloists or members of an ensemble before highly qualified music educator judges. The participants then received a rating and comments from the judges based on their performance. The rating plan includes five categories, the top two of which receive an award certificate.

Saint Joseph Academy proudly celebrates Senior student-athlete Belle Groomes, who has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade Ohio Volleyball Player of the Year.