Parent Association
At St. Joes, we believe that parents and families are essential partners in shaping a supportive, enriching environment. Together with our dedicated faculty and staff, you help empower students to grow, succeed, and thrive—both academically and personally.
As part of our community, you’re invited to get involved through the Parent Association—whether by volunteering, attending events, or simply connecting with other families. Your presence and participation make a lasting difference. The level of commitment is completely up to you!
Whether your student is beginning their freshman journey or already thriving in the heart of the SJ experience, we are honored to walk alongside your family during this important time.
Our holiday wreath sale is now closed.
Thank you to everyone that made a purchase and supporting the SJ Parent Association.
Wreaths are ready ready for pickup!!!
Please stop by the Advancement Office anytime from today until Friday 12/12, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Please contact Maria Stickney, 203-378-9378 x.464, mstickney@sjcadets.org, if you have any questions.
A little more info on the WAYS TO BE INVOLVED!
- Become a part of the PA Committee - The committee helps organize and run various activities throughout the year—ranging from fundraisers and social events to appreciation initiatives and school traditions.
- Lead an Event Committee - As a committee lead, you’ll oversee the planning and execution of a specific event—working with other parent volunteers and collaborating with school staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Volunteer at Events or School Programs - as a volunteer you may be involved with greeting guests, helping with setup, serving food, decorating, or lending a hand behind the scenes.
- Become a Parent Ambassador (new this year!) - Our Parent Ambassadors will share the SJ experience with prospective families through events, outreach and word-of-mouth interactions.
Share Your SJ Story
VIRTUS TRAINING
Please note - Parent volunteers must be VIRTUS Trained as a requirement of the Diocese of Bridgeport. To explore Virtus Training options (online or in person) click here! Additional Virtus resources can also be found here.
For Questions regarding the Parent Association or Volunteering for an Event, contact our Parent Association Co-Chairs -
Shannon Fahey P '20, '22, '25, '27
Alex Sliva P '26 at sjpa@sjcadets.org
VOLUNTEER
Our school events thrive because of the incredible support from our parent association volunteers. From one-time help at an event to ongoing committee involvement, there are opportunities for every schedule and interest.
All parents are welcome to volunteer—whether you can give a few hours or take on a larger role, your contribution makes a real difference.
Use the form below to let us know how you'd like to get involved and what level of commitment works best for you. You can sign up for any event that interests you—no amount of time is too small!
ATTEND PARENT EVENTS
We have so many events specifically for our parents and families! Joining us for these events allows you to meet other SJ parents and truly become a part of our community.
All proceeds from Parent Association Events go toward funding PA led student initiatives.
APEX Homestay Program
St,. Joseph High School partners with APEX International Education Partners (APEX) to provide international students with local homestays. Help expand your family's global horizons and support an international student's education by hosting. For more info information about hosting or applying to study abroad as an international student, please visit www.aiepusa.com or contact APEX at info@aiepusa.com
Host families receive a generous monthly stipend per student, and a one-time sign-on bonus is available for Educators. APEX is American-owned, is CSIET accredited, employs staff locally in Connecticut, and operates with complete transparency and strict adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Heritage Student Foundation Homestay Program
Heritage Student Foundation (HSF) helps international students to be placed in safe and qualified host families with our network of families all over the country. We are continually looking for homestay families for international students who are attending high schools in the area. In terms of hosting, some of the commitments include room, board, and transportation. We offer monthly compensation $1,200 (negotiable) to cover the expenses incurred by families during hosting. For more information, you may view and download our host guidelines at www.heritagestudent.org
If you are interested in applying to be a host, please submit your application at the link below. https://heritagestudent.org/en-host-application/
After reviewing your application, a coordinator may contact you directly to discuss further details.”