Extra-Curricular Programs       

Athletics                     

The opportunity to take private band lessons is provided for students in grades 4-8. The band lessons are arranged with the Band Instructor during the school day. Group rehearsals are held after school.

Children’s Choir                

Students in grades K5-8 are eligible to participate in the SJV Children’s
Choir. The children sing for parish Masses and special occasions. Rehearsals are held after school.

Drama 

The SJV Fine Arts Department (division of H&S) annually sponsors a drama production in the late spring. The production is primarily composed of students in grades 6-8.The annual production encourages students to attain exposure, understanding and experience in fine arts.

Forensics                    

Forensics is an individual and team competition in various categories of speech. Students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate. Forensic season is from November through March.

Graduation                 

The Graduation School Mass and evening ceremony are planned in coordination with the pastor, Liturgy department, middle school staff and school administration. Graduation related events, activities and tasks such as the video, breakfast, memory book, dance, etc… are organized by the parents in collaboration with the school administration.

Graduates are annually recognized for their accomplishments during their careers at SJV. Academic and effort awards include the Presidential Academic Achievement Award and Outstanding Achievement through Outstanding Effort Award. The Presidential Academic award requires students to earn an average of a 3.5 grade point average throughout sixth, seventh and the first three quarters of eighth grade as well as score at least at the 85^th percentile or higher in Math or Reading on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Leadership, citizenship and spirituality awards include the AnnEvanich Jaeger Memorial Scholarship, Confidence to Take Action Award and Father Lipscomb Award. Athletic awards include the John E. Sandstrom Award and the Kloza award that recognize students for their athletic excellence as well as attitude and personal characteristics consistent with the SJV Athletic program.

Junior Great Books   

Students in grades 4-7 are eligible to participate in a reading program that offers children the opportunity to read, analyze and discuss valuable and enriching reading materials.

Mass Servers              

Girls and boys in grades 6-8 are eligible to serve as Alter Servers for Masses. Students in grades 7-8 may be asked to serve for funerals and other Liturgical events during the school day.

Math Club                  

Students of intermediate and middle school age are eligible to participate in a program designed to enhance their math skills. 

 

All students are eligible to participate in the SJV School newspaper,Vianney Views. Students create and write articles on a variety of topics concerning SJV students. 

Scouts                        

Scouting programs are available for boys and girls in grades K-8.For more information please see Scout page on School Website

Song Leaders             

Students in grades K5-8 are eligible to participate at school Masses as Song Leaders who help lead the congregation in song. Rehearsal for Song Leaders occurs during the school day.  

Strings                        

Students in grades 1-8 may take private strings lessons. Strings lessons are arranged with the Strings Instructor. Group rehearsals are held before or after school.