Welcome

Starting a new school year at SJA is always a big deal—fresh supplies, fresh schedule, and of course… fresh spirit wear! If you haven’t grabbed your new gear yet, now’s the time! Rocking that updated spirit wear is a great way to show school pride and start the year off right. See you Tuesday, August 26!

St. Joan of Arc is more than just an exceptional K-8 Catholic school, but it is also part of St. Joan of Arc Parish. The connection between the school and parish offers students opportunities to grow spiritually and emotionally, as well as academically. Through weekly Mass and parish connections, students embark on a journey of spiritual and emotional growth, and academic excellence, igniting a lifelong passion for learning and service! 🙏

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.” -Herbert Hoover

In addition to world-class academics, St. Joan of Arc has a vibrant music program where students have the opportunity for personalized instruction in the instrument of their choice. Two concerts throughout the year showcase the talents of these budding musicians to the delight of the entire St. Joan community. Visit stjoanofarc.org to learn more about our programming. #ChagrinFalls #sjachagrin #faithbasededucation #sja #catholiceducation #stjoanofarcschool

Every kindergarten student at St. Joan of Arc is paired with an 8th grade 'buddy.' This not only helps the kindergartener feel welcome, safe and special, it helps our eighth graders develop into compassionate mentors and stewards of faith. #sja #stjoanofarcschool #ChagrinFalls #sjachagrin #faithbasededucation #catholiceducation

At St. Joan of Arc, we spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Students are encouraged to be curious and ask questions. They not only learn the material, they understand it. By embracing faith and inquiry, our students grow into compassionate people, empowered to make a meaningful impact in the world. 🌟 #stjoanofarc #ChagrinFalls #sjachagrin #faithbasededucation

Not only do St. Joan of Arc students participate in physical education every week in our beautiful gym, they can participate in a variety of sports through St. Joan of Arc Church's CYO. Teams include Boys Baseball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Track, Girls Softball and Girls Volleybal. #ChagrinFalls #CatholicSchools #sjachagrin

St. Joan of Arc's state-of-the-art science lab and small-class sizes allow students to explore everything from genetics and anatomy to molecular compounds. Our 8th graders graduate fully prepared to succeed in advanced placement science programs in high school.

Saint Joan of Arc's students have a 100% acceptance rate to their first choice of private and independent high schools. They emerge academically prepared and spiritually equipped to take on their next challenge. Driven by excellence. Guided by faith. Congratulations to the Class of 2025.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We’re so proud of all of you. We know that you’ll represent your SJA education well in every school you go to. May God bless each one of you on your journey.

Everyone at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is so proud of our Class of 2025! We know you will let your spirit soar as you go forth into your new adventures in High School. We are proud of the people you are! Congratulations!

The best memories happen at VBC! From June 16-20, Saint Joan of Arc is transformed into the rugged north. Every morning from 9 a.m.- noon, children ages 4 years - grade 6 can have fun and learn about faith in their everyday life! Register today at officeoffaithformation@stjoanofarc.org

Our new pope, Leo XIV! God bless you, the Holy Spirit will guide you! #sjacatholicschool #popeleo

Students at SJA love our teachers! They do everything for us! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week— you all deserve it! #sjacatholicschool #teacherappreciationweek🍎✏️📚

Yesterday 7th and 8th grade students decided to go to Cedar Point! Everyone had so much fun yesterday after anticipating for this date! Thank you Mrs. Ball, Mr. Nieves, and Mrs. Webster for making this trip happen!! #sjacatholicschool #cedarpoint

"Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!" "From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of divine light is within each of us." -Pope Francis

We are proud of our students for bringing home numerous awards this year at the Northeastern Ohio Science & Engineering Fair. Congratulations to the following achievers: Connor Spitznagel (8th grade), who secured 2nd place in Physics; Jack Mazanec (8th grade), who earned 3rd place in Environmental Science; Ellie Roche (7th grade), who received an honorable mention in Chemistry; and Cecilia Hamsmith (7th grade), who was awarded 2nd place in Behavioral Science and nominated for the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge in Washington, D.C. Awesome job! #neosef2025 #sjacatholicschool

Dads are always welcome at SJA! There are so many ways in which parents can get involved and stay engaged in their child’s school experience. This partnership between parents, parish and school is the magnetic force which energizes the SJA community. Imagine for a moment, how exciting it is for a Kindergarten student when they discover their dad or grand dad is serving on lunch or recess duty or their mom is checking out books on library day.

Spring is here but Fall is right around the corner, especially if you have a child preparing for Kindergarten. We have made it easy for your child to get a feel for school at SJA! The Kindergarten Visit Day on March 19 offers flexibility with two different session times, making it easy for families to choose what works best for them. Incoming kindergarteners will spend time in the classroom with the teacher, Mrs. Coulson, meet current kindergarteners and do a craft together. Whether you prefer to drop off your child or stay with them, this experience is a great way to ease them into the school environment. Morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or afternoon from 1-2 p.m. Call 440-247-6530 today to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited.

Kindergarten students feel special right from the start at SJA. Our buddy system between kindergarten and 8th grade students is a great way to help younger students feel comfortable and supported in their new environment. It’s also a fantastic way for our older students to develop leadership skills and empathy. The combination of academic activities such as literacy and math and the shared experience of attending mass together helps build a strong sense of community and belonging at SJA. And the kids love it! Learn more about the difference a faith-based education makes at our Kindergarden Visit Day March 19. Call 440-247-6530 to reserve your spot today or Email us at admissions@stjoanofarc.org

Teacher of the Week (Week of 3/3) Mrs. Gillen! This year, she became the new gym teacher and is the main advisor for the SJA Student Outreach Club! She’s an amazing teacher and we are so happy to have her in our community. (Made by Cate Ryan: 8th Grade) #teacheroftheweek #sjacatholicschool

Teacher of the Week: (Week of 2/23) Ms. Richie! She’s the first grade teacher and a great educator, friend, and person all around. (Made by Lucy Gleine, 7th Grade) #sjacatholicschool #teacheroftheweek

Teacher of the Week: Ms. Bondra! She’s the fifth grade teacher, and it will be her 10th year at St Ioan of Arc- as she joined in 2015. Ms. Bondra is amazing educator and addition to our community. (Collage made by Mary Cunningham, 8th.) #stjoanofarc #teacheroftheweek

Today our Crusaders celebrated Valentine’s Day today due to the day off tomorrow! Students had Valentine’s Day parties, got a red, white, and pink dress down, and passed out Valentines! #valentinesday #stjoanofarc

We would like to congratulate our annual Science Fair Winners! Connor Spitznagel (8th) secured 1st place- winning the grand prize- and is off to NEOSEF! The other grand prize winners were Andrew Smith in 2nd (6th) and Jack Mazanec in 3rd! (8th) Along with our grand prize winners, we have Lyla Kocemba, who won first place in 8th grade, Cecilia Hamsith, who won 1st place in 7th grade, and Fulton Kier, who 1st place in 6th grade! Great job, Crusaders! #neosef #stjoanofarcschool #sciencefair

Congratulations to three of our students on their acceptance to Walsh Jesuit. We are so proud of their hard work at SJA and and we look forward to seeing what they are going to do next! #Saintjoanofarcschool #stjoanchagrin #walshjesuitwarriors

Catholic Schools Week Day 4: Celebrating our faculty and staff. 7th and 8th grade students took a moment to step into the role of teachers today while the teachers were served refreshments and snacks!  Then teachers got a well deserved meal courtesy of Burntwood Tavern while students prepared a special surprise for their return!   Thank you teachers and staff for all that you do!

As we continue to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, St. Joan of Arc students wrote prayer intentions on luminary bags and gathered to pray together as a faith community before Mass. This afternoon, Fr. Max Cole from Holy Angels Parish joined our students and staff for a special assembly that related scripture to our daily lives and shared ways that we can spread faith, hope and love. #catholicschoolsweek

Today is Catholic Schools Week Day 2! Celebrate our community! Currently, our community is making mommy bags for @birthright_geauga! We would like to thank them for coming in to speak more about it! Students also made cards for mothers expecting children and for the service workers who take care of us! #catholicschoolsweek #stjoanofarc

Catholic Schools Week Day 1: Celebrating St Joan of Arc Parish. Thank you for a wonderful start to Catholic Schools Week! Advanced band played the opening song at mass, while our Music teacher, Ms Kennedy, helped all of the students sing ‘Not By Might’ from Psalty’s Christmas Calamity at mass! We also had guest speakers who came out to speak about their experience at St Joan of Arc! Lyla Kocemba, a current 8th grader, and Caroline Spitznagel, an Alumni! Thank you! #stjoanofarc #catholicschoolsweek

Middle school students this weekend were judged for the annual Science Fair! Their projects were amazing and innovative! Congrats, Middle School! #stjoanofarc #sciencefair #middleschool #instagram

As we get ready for our @Literati Book Fair, one thing I really love are the gift cards that can be used at the Book Fair or online. It’s nice for families who cannot attend in person or even for grandparents and friends who live far away. ❤️ The link on our story will take you to buy one! #bookfair #stjoanofarc #literatibookfairs #catholicschoolsweek

The Literati Book Fair will be at SJA beginning on Sunday, January 26th during our Open House event from 12:00-2:00. The fair continues until Friday, January 31st. We would love to see you! #stjoanofarc #bookfair #catholicschoolsweek

A Perfect Choice Saint Joan of Arc’s students have a 100%acceptance rate to their first choice of private and independent high schools. Our students are are prepared, academically, spiritually and emotionally to achieve success as they continue their journey as lifelong learners. St Joan of Arc. Driven by Excellence. Guided by Faith. Learn more at our Open House this Sunday, Jan. 26. Join us for mass at 11 a.m. the join our faculty, staff and parents for a tour and refreshments from 12-2 pm. #catholicschoolsweek #chagrinfallscatholicschool

We invite you to experience the heart of our community at our Open House Sunday, Jan 26. Tour our campus, meet our dedicated faculty and staff and learn about our faith-based curriculum. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. Driven by excellence. Guided by faith. Join us for Mass at 11 a.m. Open House from 12-2 pm. #catholicschoolsweek #catholicschoolsweek2025 #stjoanofarc

Students today decided to celebrate the championship by doing a Dollar Dress Down! All of the money would go to Los Angeles charities while students get to show off their favorite teams! #instagram #notredame #ohiostate #stjoanofarc

Discover the difference a Catholic education makes! St. Joan of Arc offers best-in-class academics, robust programming in technology, language and the arts all housed within a community of care and trust that enables students to not only grow academically, but spiritually and emotionallyl. St. Joan of Arc School. Driven by excellence. Guided by faith. Visit today. #stjoanofarc #catholicschoolsweek

Our students enjoyed a dress-down day after the big Christmas program. Just one of the many fun traditions at SJA Catholic School. #catholiceducation #catholicschoolsweek

A world-class K-8 education is only the beginning at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. When you join our school, you are joining a vibrant and welcoming community, an active parish and a supportive team of teachers and staff. When you join our school, you join our family.

St. Joan of Arc School combines best-in-class academics with a faith-based approach to education that develops young minds and hearts. Students develop into lifelong learners in an environment that values compassion, responsibility, respect and acknowledges we are all part of a global community of caring. St Joan of Arc. Driven by Excellence. Guided by Faith. Learn more at our Open House Sunday, Jan. 26.