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ADMINISTRATION

John McCarthy, Principal

Heather Rembold, Assistant Principal

Andrea Williamson, Assistant Principal for Student Life

Mac Tamminen, Athletic Director

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Tom Skiba, Chair

Marty Sauls, Co-chair

Jennifer Weniger

Helen Ryan

Diane Reilly

Ross Kuykendall

Frank Oldham

Monsignor Ronald Cellini

John McCarthy

A LETTER from the PRINCIPAL John McCarthy

Dear Friends of JPII:

This past year was truly a year like no other. A year that was moving ahead with such promise for our future was dramatically altered as the worldwide pandemic forced our teachers, students, and planning into a virtual world. Nevertheless, we persevered through it all to emerge stronger and more determined than ever to achieve the dream born many years ago to provide a high-quality, Catholic education to families of the Lowcountry. The challenges are many, but with the support of our friends and benefactors, we are well on our way to achieving this goal.

Much was accomplished last year to advance the quality of our academic program and improve the financial viability of the school. An ambitious strategic plan was developed to guide school planning through 2025. Our commitment to improving academic offerings, particularly in the areas of STEM, have positioned us as a leader in innovation among schools in our region. We are the only school in South Carolina to offer nine pre-AP courses. We have added Project Lead the Way courses in engineering, computer science, and biomedical science, providing cutting edge, project-based learning opportunities to our students. We have added the first course in a two-course sequence allowing students to earn the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma.

Our school enrollment is now approaching capacity and we are envisioning the future expansion of the campus through a new STEAM Innovation Center and expanded athletic facilities. The Master Plan has been revised and the visioning completed to ensure that JPII is positioned to meet future enrollment growth and emerge as the premier school of choice in the Lowcountry.

With the per-pupil cost approaching $15,000 per year, your help is needed now more than ever to keep the school affordable for those it was built to serve. Our Warrior Fund is designed to bridge the gap between affordability and the high-quality education we offer. Any amount of gift, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated by all of us at JPII and will make a direct and significant impact on the students we serve. We thank our Golden Circle Donors listed on this page who were instrumental in the birth of our school, and we look forward to partnering with them and our growing list of supporters to build the JPII of the future. Please prayerfully consider joining us in our vision.

GOLDEN CIRCLE DONORS

Drs. Cora and Eduardo ArellanoMr. and Mrs. Colden BatteyDr. and Mrs. P. CaffreyCarecore National, LLCMr. and Mrs. John J. CooneyMr. Richard EnnenMr. and Mrs. Raymond FahrmeierMr. and Mrs. Richard FrankovicGardner FoundationMr. and Mrs. Joseph GareauDr. and Mrs. Joseph GlasMr. and Mrs. Martin GleasonMrs. Lucile Walker HaysMr. and Mrs. William HerbkersmanMr. and Mrs. John JamesMr. and Mrs. Thomas KenderMr. and Mrs. Ross KuykendallMr. Patrick McInerneyMr. Edward MitchellMr. and Mrs. Michael MontemurroMr. and Mrs. Fred NimmerMr. and Mrs. William NimmerMr. and Mrs. Frank OldhamMr. and Mrs. Timothy ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Stephen ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Harley RuffMrs. Helen RyanMr. and Mrs. Richard SchmaltzMr. Martin TenerDr. and Mrs. Sandy TermottoMrs. Mary TracyO’Toole Foundation and

Frank W. Hodgkinson, VP Bert Degheri, Co Trustee

Mr. and Mrs. Al UrbanoMr. and Mrs. Eugene Waldron, Jr.Mr. Timothy Wiebe

Dear Supporters of John Paul II Catholic School,

Thank you! 

On behalf of our school community, let me personally thank all the families and community members who, throughout the previous years, have taken a significant role in engaging in our school’s success. Gifts have come in the form of monetary donations, gifts-in-kind, and the gift of time by volunteering.

Thank you to the JPII staff, who had 100% participation in contributing to the annual fund – the third straight year, with a significant dollar-for-dollar increase.

JPII family participation actually dropped to 25% from above 30%. This is one area our community giving needs improvement. As Mr. McCarthy has stated numerous times, no family pays the actual costs it takes to educate their child. So parent participation should be at 100%.

As a small Catholic school, our mission is large. JPII is a school that prides itself in celebrating our Catholic traditions while welcoming all faiths. We have high expectations in academics and provide our students with innovative learning environments.

This past year, the contributions by families listed on the following pages have made it possible for JPII to become the preeminent private school of choice for families of the Lowcountry. Through their donations, a large part of our student body is able to receive tuition assistance. Warrior

Fund monies have also gone to the new STEAM Innovation and Design Center, technology, professional development, and athletics; robotics has grown and even excelled due to your kindness; the school “curb appeal” has flourished with enhanced landscaping, and the Paving the Way Campaign has brought the campus to a new level aesthetically. Donations have been used to fund our annual trip to Washington, DC for the March for Life; for the installation of a new sound system which complements the activities in the Athletic Center, such as Mass and sporting events; and for the purchase of a truck that has made work easier for our facilities department. A few of the improvements have been highlighted on the next page.

I ask our community to stay committed to helping in our mission. We are far from finished with the plan we have developed for our future. Thank you for continuing to be a part of it.

Nolite Timere,

Brian Quinty Director of Development

PAVING THE WAY DONORS

Mr. and Mrs. John BrockMr. W. Bryan ByrneMr. and Mrs. Matz ClaessonMs. Rebecca Miller-ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Peter DelgadoMr. and Mrs. John DeverMrs. Maureen DoeringMr. and Mrs. James DohertyMr. Walt DupreMr. and Mrs. Craig GilmourMr. and Mrs. Edward HammettMs. Shea HolleyMr. and Mrs. Richard JenningsMr. and Mrs. John JolleyMr. and Mrs. Daniel KeeferMr. and Mrs. Thomas KenderMr. and Mrs. Kevin KenyonMr. and Mrs. Ross KuykendallDr. and Mrs. Brian LowMr. and Mrs. Shane MaloneyMr. and Mrs. Hector MartosDr. and Mrs. Paul MazzeoMr. and Mrs. Chad MichaelMr. and Mrs. Walter NesterMr. and Mrs. Frank OldhamMr. and Mrs. Chris PangleMr. Chirag PatelMs. Isabella PerezThe Quinty FamilyDr. and Mrs. Christopher ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Michael RundleMr. and Mrs. Francisco SanchezMr. and Mrs. Gregory SandersMr. and Mrs. Marty SaulsMr. and Mrs. Steven P. SchidrichMr. and Mrs. Eric SkipperMr. and Mrs. Steven SlusneMr. and Mrs. David SwansonMr. and Mrs. Mike TerminiMrs. Deann TiggesMr. and Mrs. James WhiteMs. Pat Whyte

ROBOTICSGolden Warriors Robotics Team Crowned Champs As JPII Hosts Its 1st Tournament John Paul II held its first VEX Robotics Tournament in January. JPII Team 61317A was the tournament champion earning an invitation to the Create U.S. Open Robotics Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa that would have been in April. The team’s driver, Jacob Krebs, also scored 60 points during the skills competition, winning the Robot Skills Champion Award – this score is currently the highest skills score in the state. JPII All Girls Team 61317B and Middle School Team 61317C placed 20th and 15th, respectively, after qualifying matches.

At JPII our mission

is LARGE!

TUITION ASSISTANCEWhen John Paul II Catholic School was just an idea over ten years ago, the founders were passionate the school should be accessible to all students seeking a Catholic education. Since then, our school has worked at keeping that promise with the help of our generous donors.

This year, over $375,000 of tuition assistance

has been allocated to 75 students.

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GIFTS & GRANTS

REVENUENet Tuition $ 1,679,122.06 75%Parish Subsidies $ 81,050.00 4%Gifts and Grants $ 289,998.41 13%Misc Income $ 196,382.43 9%Total Revenue $ 2,246,553.00 100%

* In the 2019-20 school year, the Diocese of Charleston subsidized John Paul II Catholic School’s operational deficit in the amount of $983,392. This amounts to $4,683 per student. It is our goal to fully eliminate the need for this subsidy in the next 3 – 5 years.

EXPENSESSalaries, Taxes and Benefits $ 1,868,078.00 66%Instructional $ 138,487.78 5%Administrative $ 112,088.53 4%Extracurricular Activities $ 176,752.66 6%Facilities $ 529,899.00 19%Total Expenses $ 2,825,305.97 100%

CAPITAL EXPENDITURESNew Computers $ 56,800.00 Classroom Technology $ 13,500.00 Facility Improvements $ 22,000.00 Total Capital Expenditures $ 92,300.00

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FACILITIES

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SALARIES, TAXES AND BENEFITS

INSTRUCTIONAL

ADMINISTRATIVE

Financial reports included in this annual review are not the final audited statements.

Cost to Educate Per Student $14,700

Average Tuition Collected Per Student $8,700

Amount Shortfall Per Student $6,000*

our STUDENTS

Current enrollment by grade: Total enrollment 218 7th 40 8th 41 9th 34 10th 41 11th 29 12th 33 Current enrollment by town: Beaufort 39 Bluffton 103 Hardeeville 20 Hilton Head Island 21 Okatie 19 Port Royal 3 Ridgeland 13 International: Dubai Mexico South Korea

Enrollment Report JPII 2020-2021 School Year

Current enrollment by partner parish: Holy Family 1 St. Anthony Hardeeville 12 St. Anthony Ridgeland 4 St. Francis 14 St. Gregory 102 St. Peter’s 32

SAT

Top 25% Composite: 1293 Range: 850 – 1410

Median: 1050 Mean: 1067

Testing Profile Class of 2020

ACT

Top 25% Composite: 24Range: 17 – 29

Median: 20 Mean: 22

Advanced Placement

AP Scholars

17 students9 Scholars

4 Scholars with Honor 4 Scholars with Distinction

AP

91 Students162 Exams

51% of Class of 2020 took at least 1 AP course

non-Catholic 16%

DIVERSITYMale

60%(131)

Female

40%(87)

24%African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian & other ethnicity

Annual Report 2019-2020

DONOR LIST

SHIELD Level $500 TO $9994M MetalsMrs. Kelly ArzilloMr. Leonard BibboMr. Bill DamudeMr. and Mrs. Delmar DeBilzanMr. and Mrs. John DeverMr. Walt DupreMr. Rick FrameMr. and Mrs. Mark HeintschelMrs. Carol JelenMr. and Mrs. Bob Johnson, Jr.Ms. Joanne KearneyMr. and Mrs. Carl LoGuidiceMr. Dennis P. MahoneyMr. and Mrs. Chad MichaelKaren PacificoMr. and Mrs. Andrew PaternoPlantation Cafe and DeliMrs. Mary Fran QuindlenMr. and Mrs. Jonathan RemboldMr. and Mrs. Bud ScullyMr. and Mrs. Mike TerminiMr. Clarence WiseMr. and Mrs. Jason Woodham

2013 Club UP TO $499Mr. and Mrs. Donald AntonacioMs. Clare ArcherMr. David AtwoodMrs. Donna Reilly BafundoMr. and Mrs. Paul BakerMr. Craig Balerna '18Mr. and Mrs. Robert BarnabyMr. and Mrs. Genaro BautistaMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BerdineMr. and Mrs. Edward BoneyDr. and Mrs. Alonzo BorjaMr. and Mrs. Timothy A. BottMr. and Mrs. Charles BraddockMr. and Mrs. Paul BredwellMr. James BreiningerMr. and Mrs. James BrickerMr. and Mrs John BrockMr. and Mrs. T.J. CallanMr. and Mrs. Salvatore CarboneMr. and Mrs. Sal CardaliMr. and Mrs. Thomas CarlinMr. and Mrs. Danilo CastroMrs. Serena Chandler

Warriors Circle $1,000 TO $2,499Ancient Order of Hibernians State

of South CarolinaMr. and Mrs. Mark ArcherMrs. Kay BangsMr. W. Bryan ByrneMr. Arthur CanadaMs. Lynn Conley and Ms. Clare CoxCustom Audio Video, LLCMrs. Ruth De StefanoMr. and Mrs. William DielloEasy Rentals EquipmentMr. and Mrs. James FieldGeneral Electric Matching GiftMr. and Mrs. Ron HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas JonesMr. and Mrs. Paul KellyMr. and Mrs. Arthur KurtzMr. and Mrs. Ross KuykendallMs. Marcella LittlefieldMr. and Mrs. David C. MarkeyMr. and Mrs. Hector MartosMeier and Linnartz Family

FoundationThe Merrick FamilyMs. Marie NicksaMr. and Mrs. Hugh O’KaneMr. and Mrs. Julius ParrellaMr. Anthony PesaventoMr. and Mrs. Roger PodestaThe Quinty FamilyMr. and Mrs. Richard F. RamseyMr. and Mrs. Matt ReillyMr. and Mrs. Michael RundleMr. and Mrs. Martin Sauls, IIIMr. and Mrs. Michael SterculaMr. and Mrs. William SullivanMr. and Mrs. John TierneyMrs. Mary TracyUnited States Marine CorpDr. and Mrs. Louis ValenteDr. and Mrs. Brock Weisenberger

Pope John Paul Society $10,000 AND ABOVEDrs. Cora and Eduardo ArellanoMr. Timothy Barberich and

Ms. Eileen GebrianMr. and Mrs. Timothy BernardMr. and Mrs. John J. CooneyMrs. Lucile Walker HaysMr. Patrick McInerneyMr. Edward MitchellNimmer TurfMr. and Mrs. Frank OldhamMrs. Helen RyanMr. and Mrs. Richard SchmaltzMr. Martin TenerMr. Christopher TiltonMs. Ann Ward

Bishop Society $5,000 TO $9,999Mr. and Mrs. James FlickingerDr. and Mrs. Charles KalmbachMr. and Mrs. Earl MasonMr. and Mrs. John McCarthyMr. Paul O’SullivanMr. and Mrs. Richard SchicklerSisters of SS Cyril and MethodiusMr. and Mrs. Thomas SkibaMr. and Mrs. Tom VeldmanMr. and Mrs. Eugene Waldron, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Weniger

Principal’s Circle $2,500 TO $4,999Mr. and Mrs. Dave L. CappellariSt. Vincent de Paul ConferenceHoly Family Catholic ChurchMr. and Mrs. Richard JenningsMr. and Mrs. Daniel KeeferMr. and Mrs. Ken KsionekMr. and Mrs. Steven MangiaracinaNotre Dame Club of HHIDr. and Mrs. James O’MalleyMs. Molly ReynoldsMr. Terrence ReynoldsMrs. Andi ShawMr. and Mrs. Jim ShermanSt. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Annual Report 2019-2020

DONOR LIST

Mrs. Annie ChenMr. and Mrs. Matz ClaessonClassic ConsignmentsMr. and Mrs. Terrence ConnorMr. and Mrs. Kevin CurryMr. and Mrs. Matt DakoliosMr. David M. DavisMiss Rosemary J. DeilMr. and Mrs. Peter DelgadoMr. and Mrs. Corri DiBagnoMrs. Maureen DoeringMr. and Mrs. James DohertyMr. and Mrs. James DoyleThe Durel FamilyMrs. Ruth DyrdaMr. and Mrs. John EganMr. and Mrs. Ed EllisMr. and Mrs. Edward EmrichMr. and Mrs. Patrick P FalcigliaMrs. Mary FalvoMs. Carol FerrariFlamelilly Real Estate GroupMr. and Mrs. J. Craig ForrestMrs. Frances FriedmanMr. and Mrs. William GarrityMr. Michael GarrityMr. and Mrs. Richard GerlichMr. and Mrs. Craig GilmourMr. and Mrs. Thomas GozdeckiMr. John J GrauerMr. and Mrs. Bob GregoryMs. Kathleen GriffinMr. and Mrs. Edward HammettDcn. Gerard W. Hand, Jr.Ms. Theresa M. HenryMr. and Mrs. John F. HiemenzHilton Head Kitchen and Tile StudioMr. John HobdayMs. Shea HolleyCaptain Mary HouserMr. and Mrs. Ronald HughesThe Humphrey FamilyMr. and Mrs. Steve JohnsonMr. and Mrs. John JolleyMrs. Jacquie KasprowskiMrs. Patricia T. KeckMr. and Mrs. Robert KeenanMr. and Mrs. Thomas KenderMr. and Mrs. Kevin KenyonMrs. Catherine KetchledgeMs. Carol KowalskiMs. Linda LabenDenzil and Jane LafaberMr. and Mrs. James LeeMr. and Mrs. Raymond LentzMr. and Mrs. John LeonhardtDr. and Mrs. Brian LowMr. and Mrs. Charles M. MacDonald

Mr. and Mrs. Shane MaloneyMr. and Mrs. Richard ManserMr. Peter W. MarzluffDr. and Mrs. Paul MazzeoMr. Michael McCormickMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. McGovernMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McKameyMr. and Mrs. Bruce MeglinoMr. and Mrs. Steven MercurioMs. Rebecca Miller-ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Thomas MooreMr. and Mrs. James MooreMr. and Mrs. John NaughtenMr. and Mrs. Walter NesterDr. Richard Strauss and

Dr. Jane NesterDr. Rose NunneryMr. and Mrs. Chris PangleMr. and Mrs. Joseph PanzarinoMr. Chirag PatelMs. Isabella PerezMr. George PooleMr. and Mrs. Gordon W PurdyMs. Yvonne RaceyMr. and Mrs. James ReilleyMr. and Mrs. Aaron B. RetzerDr. and Mrs. Christopher ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. William Roach Jr.Mr. William C. RobinsonMr. and Mrs. William RombilusMrs. Cadra RooneyMr. and Mrs. Richard E. RoyMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. RuotoMr. and Mrs. James RusinMr. and Mrs. Norman RustadMr. Francisco SanchezMr. and Mrs. Gregory SandersMr. and Mrs. Marty SaulsMr. and Mrs. Steven P. SchidrichMr. Dennis SiedlerMr. and Mrs. Eric SkipperMrs. Tracy SklarinMr. and Mrs. Steven SlusneMr. and Mrs. Robert E SmithMr. and Mrs. Regis SobersMr. Richard SpisaMrs. Rosemary StephensMr. and Mrs. Paul StevensMs. Debbie SuiterMr. and Mrs. David SwansonMr. Richard TeitzMr. Kevin ThomasMrs. Deann TiggesMr. and Mrs. Thomas TracyMr. and Mrs. Paul J. TracyMr. and Mrs. Tom ValentinoMr. Robert ValesenteMrs. Constance Valimont

Mr. Arthur VargoMr. and Mrs. Luis VillalobosMr. and Mrs. A. Michael VinciMr. and Mrs. James WhiteMr. and Mrs. Jessie WhitesideMr. and Mrs. Thomas WhittenMs. Pat WhyteMs. Hannah WickertJohn and Andrea WilliamsonMrs. Brittany Zimniewcz

Restricted GiftsMr. W. Bryan Byrne, Athletics Custom Audio Video, ProjectorsMr. and Mrs. William Diello,

Athletics Mr. and Mrs. James Flickinger,

Promise ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Steven

Mangiaracina, Robotics Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oldham,

AC Sound System The Quinty Family, Videography

and Camera EquipmentMr. and Mrs. Aaron B. Retzer,

Wrestling Sisters of SS Cyril & Methodius,

Promise Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schickler,

Soccer St. Vincent de Paul Conference,

Truck

Gifts in Kind 4M Metals (Michael Family) Choate Carl Dietz JS Construction KLS Landscape Ross Kuykendall Nimmer Turf Easy Rentals Equipment

(Jennings Family) WJK Designs (Keefer Family) Ward Edwards

Spring Island

DONATIONSTotal Pledges and Giving – $239,500.00

Early in the 2019-2020 school year, JPII was approached by Spring Island resident John Cooney about the possibility of a group of Spring Island families donating funds to support the growing STEM program at our school. A restricted fundraising campaign was established and to date we have received almost $250,000 in donations and pledges. JPII will also be applying for a matching grant that could add another $250,000 over five years.

These funds will be used for:

• Science equipment and supplies

• New Project Lead the Way courses such as Medical Detectives, Flight and Space, Principles of Engineering, Cybersecurity, AP Computer Science, and Human Body Systems

• Training for teachers in project-based learning

• Funding a study to design a STEAM Innovation and Design Center

• Conversion of two classrooms into a futuristic makerspace complete with high-tech tools such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a kiln, and virtual reality software

Mr. Timothy Barberich and Ms. Eileen GebrianMr. and Mrs. Timothy BernardMr. Arthur CanadaMr. and Mrs. John J. CooneyMrs. Lucile Walker HaysDr. and Mrs. Charles KalmbachMr. Jeff KellarMr. and Mrs. Ken KsionekMr. and Mrs. Earl MasonMeier and Linnartz Family FoundationMr. Edward MitchellMr. and Mrs. Richard SchmaltzMr. and Mrs. Jim ShermanMr. and Mrs. William SullivanMr. and Mrs. John TierneyMr. Terry TorbeckMr. and Mrs. Tom VeldmanMr. and Mrs. Eugene Waldron, Jr.

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The PROMISE

Scholarship

Keeping JPII affordable for all families of the Lowcountry has been both a challenge and a commitment for us. Due to our relatively small size and the expansive program we offer, the per-student cost of a JPII education is almost $15,000 per year. At full cost, a JPII education would be out of the realm of possibility for many if it were not for the generous donors to our Warrior Fund and the support of our parishes and Diocese of Charleston. Almost $400,000 in financial assistance is provided annually to ensure the school remains affordable to all.

While we believe every family should pay a minimum amount toward their child’s education, sometimes this minimum is still too much. Therefore, JPII has created the Promise Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for students of high financial need who show tremendous promise. We are looking for students who are deeply rooted in their Christian faith and who possess gifts in the areas of academics and athletics or the arts. In other words, we are looking for students who will make a difference in JPII as JPII makes a difference in them.

To make the JPII Promise Scholarship a reality, we need the help of donors committed to making a difference in the life of one of these promising students. It works this way: a donor promises to contribute one-half of the full tuition cost, or approximately $7,000 per year depending on the grade, and the JPII Tuition Assistance Fund will match the other $7,000 allowing the student to attend JPII at no cost. Should the student need transportation, that cost will also be split between the donor and the school, or approximately $500 each. The donor must commit to this scholarship for the student’s entire career at JPII. To date, two Promise Scholarship donors have stepped forward, and we hope to grow this number to a total of twelve over the next few years. Will you be the next to change the life of a promising student?

T H A N K Y O USisters of Saints Cyril and MethodiusJudy and Jim Flickinger

CASH, CHECKS, CREDIT CARDS – The simplest ways to support JPII: • Please make checks payable to John Paul II Catholic School and mail to 4211 N

Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936 • For online giving please click on the “Donate Now” button on the school website

under Support JPII. 

STOCK SECURITIES – For more information regarding the donation of stock to JPII please visit the Diocese of Charleston website.

BEQUESTS AND PLANNED GIVING – For more information regarding bequests and planned giving for JPII please visit the Diocese of Charleston page at http://sccatholic.org/opportunities-your-planned-gift.

GIFTS IN KIND – These non-cash gifts include items that the school needs and uses like paper, furniture, office supplies, or printing services, or if a business can help the school in any other way.

RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS – To implement your wishes, simply advise the plan administrator of your decision and sign whatever form is required. For an IRA or Keogh plan you administer personally, notify the custodian in writing, and keep a copy with your valuable papers. • Naming JPII the primary beneficiary avoids all income and estate taxes. • Partial savings when you give us a specific amount before giving family the remainder. • Naming JPII the contingent beneficiary allows for greater flexibility. • Donating retirement plan assets could be the most cost-effective gift you can make.

REAL ESTATE – A charitable contribution of real estate to JPII, whether it’s your personal residence, a vacation home, a farm, commercial real estate, or vacant land will give you numerous advantages. • Income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value. • Avoidance of tax on the property’s appreciation. • No hassle from trying to sell the property. • No gift tax, plus a reduction of your taxable estate. 

CORPORATE MATCHING PROGRAM – Corporate matching gifts are a great way for donors, parents, and friends to maximize personal contributions to JPII and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company’s matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution. Each company has its own guidelines for employees, spouses, retirees, and widows/widowers.

Most corporate procedures are simple: • Request a matching form from your company. • Complete and submit the form to JPII along with your gift. • JPII will verify the completed form and return it to the company. • The company issues a matching gift contribution to JPII. 

LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES – Naming JPII the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy that is no longer needed to provide for dependents offers a simple way to support JPII. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the many ways you can support JPII, please contact the Advancement Office at 843-645-3838.

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Our VISION for the Future of JPII

The new STEAM Innovation and Design Center will add approximately 16,000 square feet of additional classroom space allowing us the ability to offer a forward-thinking teaching and learning environment in the areas of science, technology, engineering, the visual arts, and math. This building will increase the school’s capacity to 400+ students, thus ensuring the long-term financial viability of JPII.

Expanding the Athletic Center will create a much-needed home for our performing arts programs while providing multi-purpose space for wrestling, cheerleading, dance, and a fitness center. Storage, as well as restrooms for the athletic complex, will be part of this 4,000+ square foot addition.

The renovation and expansion of the athletic fields will allow the JPII football, baseball, tennis, and track programs to have an on-campus location for practices and games, as well as allow us the ability to add programs in the future. With almost 80% of JPII students participating in at least one sport, playing in front of more students and faculty will create a greater sense of school spirit. When fully built, the new complex will include a synthetic turf multi-purpose stadium with lights for football, soccer and lacrosse, a new baseball field with lights, six tennis courts, a track, and additional soccer fields and parking.

The multi-use Chapel and Performing Arts Hall will

provide our community with a beautiful place of worship. With its excellent acoustics, the Chapel will also serve as

home to our growing choral and instrumental

music programs.

Our VISION for the Future of JPII

Masterplan

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL

4211 N Okatie HwyRidgeland, SC 29936

www.johnpaul2school.org