A Message To Our Community
St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton, Florida, has a tradition of inspiring faith and excellence in students for over 67 years. We offer a fully accredited, affordable, Catholic education for children of all faiths. As a Christian Elementary and Middle School, we currently have 292 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.
Deborah Suddarth, ED.S., Principal
Rooted in Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, St. Joseph Catholic School develops personal responsibility, character, service, and leadership.
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.
Thanks to the generosity of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Father "Tom" Tomasz Zalewski we received a $100,000 Match for the Week of Giving. Learn more here: Fundraising at SJCS.
Visit our OPEN HOUSE during Catholic Schools Week!
SJCS 7th & 8th Grade Classes went to see a production of HAMILTON at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!
Our Jr. Thespians Troupe received 4 Superior Awards and 4 Excellent Awards at the State Competition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
2nd Quarter Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations! Emmanuel won 1st place in the Knights of Columbus Region 5 Spelling Bee for 5th & 6th Graders.
2nd Quarter Readers as Leaders
Knights of Columbus "Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest” Winners.
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team on a GREAT SEASON!
Kindergarten visited Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton Retirement & Assisted Living Facility on Friday to sing and spread Christmas Cheer to the residents.
Thank you to our SJCS families for coming out to the Christmas in the Courtyard Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus Event.
National Junior Honor Society delivered gift donations to Palmetto Migrant Preschool, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Manatee County, and HOPE Family Services.
Kiwanis K-Kids created "Blessing Bags" for those in need.
4th Grade Play - "The Rock Slinger's Greatest Hit"
Boys and Girls Basketball at SJCS
During the Student Council Thanksgiving Food Drive on behalf of the St. Joseph Food Pantry, SJCS students collected 1,253 items.
Exciting CHANGES are happening on Campus!
Please visit our Fundraising at SJCS Page for more details and for ways to support our PROGRESS!
Check out the latest issue of our Alumni and Friends Newsletter.
Time to buy your yearbook!
Veterans Day Flag Raising with 4th Grade!
All Saints' Day Celebration at SJCS!
Trunk or Treat 2022
Varsity Volleyball WON 2nd at the Playoffs.
Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Visit
Pizza Fundraiser for Hurricane Ian Relief!
Blessing of the Pets!
The SJCS EAGLE RUN Fundraiser was a success!
Mass With Bishop Dewane
Jeremiah's Spirit Night Fundraiser
National Junior Honor Society
Remake Learning Days Camp Invention
St. Joseph Catholic School surpassed the goal of $200,000 for the Giving Challenge 2022!
Thank you to The Patterson Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for facilitating this AMAZING opportunity for Non-Profit Organizations.Thank you to our families, faculty, local businesses, Parish Communities as well as Staff, and our generous Matching Families and Organizations!
Learn how we just achieved this milestone in our fundraising for this year and how you can help support our upcoming campus renovations and upgrades by visiting 2022 Giving Challenge at SJCS.
WE DID IT BECAUSE OF DONORS LIKE YOU!