Congrats to Prince of Peace Catholic School for winning the 8th Grade Division 1 Volleyball Championship!  🏐🏆

Fourth graders lit up the STREAM Lab with a hands-on electricity and circuits project. 🔆 Students were first tasked with making a lightbulb turn on, then they learned about conductors and insulators using household items. 💡 *Watt* a great way to study electrical energy! ⭐️

Congratulations to our 5th-8th grade winners of the annual Veterans Day poster contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Assembly #3642! ⭐️ This year’s theme was “A Legacy of Loyalty & Service,” celebrating the example set by veterans as the highest form of citizenship. 🇺🇸

It may be a zoo out there, but it was a museum at first grade's Animal Habitat Exhibit! 🌎🦉 Students have been learning all about animals and their natural environments, and POP Stars were eager to showcase dioramas of these habitats for their special guests. Snailed it! 🐌⭐️

In celebration of #AllSaintsDay on November 1, fourth graders embarked on a comprehensive research journey with a saint who inspires them. 🤍🙏 After researching their saint's background, stories, and symbols, students prepared presentations for class. ⭐️ #SaintsAndScholars

POP Stars are 3x DPL Champions! 🏆🏐🎉 To punctuate an impressive 6-2 season, the 8th D1 volleyball team beat STA in the DPL Championship match (25-19, 25-20) to clinch their THIRD consecutive title. 🥇🥇🥇 We couldn't be more #POPProud of these Star student-athletes! 💙⭐️

Seventh grade students kept Austin weird on a trip across the Lone Star State! ⭐️ During stops at the Bullock Museum and the State Capitol, students learned about La Salle's expedition to the Gulf of Mexico, Austin City Limits, paranormal activity in the Capitol, and more. 🤠

POP Stars are going bowling! 🎳 For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Varsity football team is DPL Championship-bound. 🏈💯 Join us at Jesuit this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. to cheer on the blue & white as they fight to win the Catholic Bowl and end the championship drought! ⭐️

Sixth graders ventured downtown for a field trip full of cultural experiences! 🚌 POP Stars enjoyed a delightful performance of “Pépito" by Dallas Opera, followed by afternoon Mass at Cathedral Guadalupe. 🎶🙏 They truly did it all on their big day out on the town! ⭐️

Sponsored by the #POPPVO, the Christmas Purse provides families with the opportunity to show their appreciation for our incredible staffulty during the holidays. 🎁 📲 Contributions may be made online or by check through December 13. For more info, visit ow.ly/nAtH50UcbBV

🚨 It’s GAME DAY! 🚨 Fans are invited to join us TODAY at 4:00 p.m. at Jesuit’s Ranger Stadium to witness history as the POP Varsity football team battles for our first DPL Championship in nearly 20 years. 💪 Just remember to be loud, WEAR BLUE, and #GoStars! 📣⭐️

Whether you're a POP '24 graduate or a long-time alumnus, we want you to join us on campus for POP Alumni Day! 🎓🎉 Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with friends, visit former teachers, and explore campus. See you soon! ⭐️ 📲 To RSVP, visit ow.ly/ue7w50UcazA

Don't wait to give - the deadline to contribute to the POP Christmas Purse is this FRIDAY, December 13! 🎁🎄 📲 To learn more and give online, visit ow.ly/q7qZ50UpbbL On behalf of POP teachers and staff, thank you in advance for your generosity. 💙⭐️

Come grow with us at Prince of Peace Catholic School! Applications are now open for rising PreK3-8th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year. The deadline to apply for priority consideration is February 7, 2025. 💙⭐️ 📲 To learn more and apply, visit popschool.net/admissions

Christmas break has been great, but POP staffulty are counting down to seeing POP Stars’ beautiful faces on campus to kick off the spring semester! 🍎 Classes resume this Tuesday, January 7, with the first day of the third quarter. We can’t wait to see you! 💙⭐️ #POPStarsShine

🚨 POP will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10. 🚨 All POP events, athletics, and after-school activities January 9-10 will be cancelled. Stay safe and enjoy the snow, POP Stars! ❄️⭐

#CSW25 kicks off this Sunday, January 26! ⭐️ We have an exciting week planned for students, teachers, and families and we cannot wait to celebrate with the entire POP community! 🎉 📲 For more information and volunteer sign-ups, please see the Friday newsletter.

Congratulations to these four Cardinals for breaking the school record in the 200 Medley Relay!! #OUTWORKEVERYONE

Today kicks off our #POPShareTheSpirit Annual Fund campaign! ⭐️ Annual Fund gifts provide vital support for current needs with the benefit of a tax deduction for donors. Our goal is 100% family participation. 💙 📲 To learn more and give, visit: popschool.net/annual-fund