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Saint Joseph Parish School educates the whole child. In addition to strong academics and developing faith, a rich variety of offerings provide students the opportunity to expand their learning beyond the textbook. Clubs, activities, and sports provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership characteristics and allow them to explore topics they are passionate about. Saint Joseph Parish School values these opportunities as a significant element of student life at our school.
As part of our Catholic faith and school curriculum Saint Joseph students learn and prepare for the sacraments of the Church. Students receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade and Confirmation in ninth grade.
Saint Joseph Parish School students attend mass each Friday morning, as well as Holy Days of Obligation throughout the year. Each week a class is chosen to lead and plan the liturgy where students participate as the readers, gift bearers, altar servers, and the choir.
Students celebrate monthly Adoration and Reconciliation during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Students also take part in the Stations of the Cross weekly throughout Lent. Parents, you are warmly welcomed to join us!
Activities and Clubs
Academic Challenge
Band of Brothers
Camp Damascus
Classroom of Champions
Eager Engineers
Homework Club
Power of the Pencil
Power of the Pen
Quest
Reflections and Other Local Art Competitions
Science Fair
Ski Club
Stage Right- Drama Productions & Musicals
Talent Show
Teacher vs. Student Volleyball game
Wax Museum
Celebrating Our Catholic Identity
Adoration and Exultation
Catholic Schools Week Celebrations
First Holy Communion
Grade Level Masses
Homebound Parishioner Support
May Crowning
Reconciliation
Service Projects
Stations of the Cross
Weekly All School Liturgies
Community Outreach
The following are a list of facilities that the students at Saint Joseph Parish School provide community service and activities for:
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Avon Lake CRS
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St. Elizabeth Hunger Center
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St. Joseph Giving Tree
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
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West Side Catholic Charities Center
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St. Malachi House
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Blessing House
Athletics
Saint Joseph Parish School offers students the opportunity to participate in many athletic sports through the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). Students compete with other schools in the area of basketball, cheerleading, football, cross country, track and volleyball. The Viking Athletic Program has won numerous recognitions.
Registration usually occurs during the following times:
Fall Sports - Mid-May thru Mid-July
Football – Tackle (Grades 4-8)
Football – Flag (Grades 1-4)
Girls Volleyball (Grades 3-8)
Girls High School Volleyball (Grades 9-12)
Cross Country (Grades 3-8)
Cheerleading (Grades 1-4)
Winter Sports - Early-September thru Early-October
Boys and Girls Basketball (Grades 3-8)
Boys and Girls Basketball (Grades 9-12)
Cheerleading (Grades 3-8)
Spring Sports - Mid-January thru Mid-February
Boys and Girls Track (Grades 1-8)
Girls High School Volleyball (Grades 9-12)
Boys Volleyball (Grades 3-8)
Board of Directors
Greg Faltenovich, President/Athletic Director
OPEN, Vice President/Officer of Facilities
Jennifer Frericks, Treasurer
Kay Simecek, Officer of Compliance
Brendan Mackin, Officer at Large
Jason Dietz, Officer of Uniforms
Commissioners
Jessica Hill, Cross Country
Mike Simecek, Football
Kay Simecek, Volleyball
Luke Steinacker, Basketball
Kara Reynolds, Cheerleading
Tony Cox, Padded Flag Football
OPEN, Track
Please contact athleticdirector_cyo@stjosephavonlake.org for questions.
Coaching
All personnel that has the potential of interacting with students are required to attend Virtus training. All faculty, staff. and coaches must attend VIRTUS or an approved abuse prevention program. This is a one-time session but you will be required to maintain training by completing periodic coursework through the VIRTUS system.
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Click the "First-time registrant" button on the left-hand side to create an account, or log in with your user ID and password if you previously created an account.
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Select "Cleveland, OH (Diocese)" in the drop-down menu.
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*NOTE: Assistant coaches who are 16 & 17 years old are not required to completed VIRTUS
Schedule Virtus Training >
Coaches Development Program
A comprehensive list of CYO Coaching requirements can be found here. The program is offered throughout the year in both the Cleveland and Akron areas and is a one-time requirement (although recertification may be required depending on your sport). Once a coach completes the program, they will be issued a coaching card and lanyard. Every coach on the coaching staff must wear their credentials to every contest.
The program includes interactive sessions on the following topics:
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CYO Athletics as Ministry
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CYO Governance
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Risk Management
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Coaching Pedagogy
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Helping Young Athletes Safely Excel in Sports