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St. John's Academy
St. John’s Academy is a program to recognize students for superior academic achievement. A partnership between SJBMS & JDCHS allows students to accelerate high school classes, enabling them to take more AP and Concurrent courses during high school.
SJBMS Science Fair
Each year, our student participate in a school science fair. Participants advance to the Diocesan Science Fair then onto the University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair.
Spelling Bee
The SJB spelling bee is held in cooperation with SJBE where students in grades 5-8 compete. Winners can advance through the stages at the state and national level within the Scripps Spelling Bee program.
National Junior Honor Society
NJHS allows students who show commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship to have opportunities to serve their community and enhance their educational experience.
Faith Formation/Liturgical Celebrations
Students are provided many opportunities for faith formation, liturgical and communal prayer, and action in service. Celebration of the Mass and reception of the Eucharist is prioritized, along with Eucharistic Adoration, praying the Rosary, Advent, and Lenten Penance services.
Quarterly School-Wide Service Projects
Living the reality of the Gospel through service takes many forms on the campus. Each quarter, students participate in a school-wide service project designed to help those in need. In October, our Respect Life Baby Project is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to donate new and used baby items for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake and St. Martha’s Baby Project. Peer ministers create, announce, and facilitate the daily collection of items, creating excitement for participation. They then deliver the items to the Pregnancy Resource Center, complete with a tour of the facility.
In December, the Christmas Food Drive supports St. Andrew’s Food Pantry and the Utah Food Bank. During Catholic Schools Week, school leadership chooses a service project to benefit those in need, typically with a collection of hygiene items, and this past year SJBMS collected personal care items for CCS. The 4th quarter service project is Operation Rice Bowl. In conjunction with CRS, the school uses rice bowl boxes to collect funds for a global cause. Also in the Spring, the school has supported Down Syndrome awareness by having a $3 alternative dress day to collect funds for Ruby’s Rainbow, a scholarship fund for children with Down Syndrome.
Fine Arts Performances & Showcases
Students have a wide opportunity to share their talents within the fine arts with performances, showcases, and other opportunities throughout the school year.
Teton Science School
8th-grade students have the opportunity to travel to the Teton Science School in Wyoming for an overnight learning experience in nature, complete with opportunities for reflection. Small student groups provide opportunities for students to bond with friends, new and old.
Living Stations of the Cross
8th-grade students reenact the Passion of Jesus during the Lenten season for the entire community. Living Stations of the Cross is an opportunity for reflection going into the most holy days and an effort to foster a sense of spiritual community.ere
Cross Country
In the spring, dozens of students train together after school to compete in meets across the valley.
Chess Club
After school club for chess enthusiasts to match minds with one another.
Math Lab
SJBMS math teachers provide after-school tutoring and math homework help two days a week.
Diocesan 8th Grade Retreat
In the spring, all 8th graders in the diocese enjoy a day of fellowship and reflection, beginning with Mass with the bishop.
Peer Ministry
An elective class in which students are dedicated to school leadership and service, organizing and implementing school-wide service projects, pep rallies, and more.
Fall and Spring Pep Rallies
High-energy pep rallies designed by students in Peer Ministry and featuring friendly competitive games in which 6th, 7th, and 8th graders compete for the win!
Mock Trial
An elective class in which students learn the proceedings of a courtroom trial and actively participate in role plays of trials, leading to competition with other school groups in the Salt Lake Valley.
Living Rosaries
Students participate in leading a school-wide rosary with students standing in place of a bead of the rosary and leading the prayers of the rosary.
CYO Sports
Students engage in basketball and volleyball teams which compete with teams from other Catholic schools in the valley. These teams provide lessons in sportsmanship and teamwork while creating an atmosphere of school spirit.