Pope John Paul II Catholic School 

Pope John Paul II School, on the campus of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Southern Pines, is a pre-Kindergarten (a full day pre-Kindergarten class is offered in addition to Kindergarten) through 7th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Raleigh Schools Office.

The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. Vatican II texts are used so that our theology is in compliance with the bishops of the world. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life. At Pope John Paul II, we are attempting to "teach as Jesus did."

The Diocesan curriculum guidelines, consistent with the State of North Carolina guidelines, are followed for the teaching of all secular subject areas. The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology. There is emphasis on principles rather than fact, on learning through problem solving rather than by precept. We strive to offer a program that makes use of many sources of reading material, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools and a multi-text approach to the content areas.

Pope John Paul II Catholic School PTO Board Members: 

President- Kelly Curran

Vice President Fundraising - Abby Flores

VP of Social - Barb Lamblin

VP of Volunteers - Mel (Melissa) DeLancy

VP of Education programs - Yasmine Putnam

Treasurer - Brian Barrett

Secretary- Angie Osterman

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