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A: The goals are categorized into two phases for this campaign. Phase I will expand our middle school building with the addition of two classrooms, remodel two existing classrooms into state-of-the-art science labs, make significant upgrades to campus infrastructure and current programs and reduce the school’s existing debt. The total amount needed for Phase I is $2 million. 
Phase II of this campaign focuses on the construction of a multipurpose athletic facility on the practice field behind the Fine Arts building. This new facility will provide our student athletes with a dedicated, state-of-the-art training space and enhance overall athletic programming. The total amount needed for Phase II is $3 million.
A:  After recommendation from our Canonical Board, St. Joe underwent a comprehensive planning study last spring. The results from the study indicated that our community expressed an overwhelming amount of support and readiness for a capital campaign. With unanimous support from Bishop Kopacz and the Canonical Board of Pastors, St. Joe leadership elected to move forward with a campaign. 

A: Yes, these goals represent the most urgent priorities for St. Joe currently. Addressing these needs will not only enhance our educational environment but also ensure that we can continue to serve our growing student body effectively and sustainably. 

  

We listened to the priorities of those individuals and families who participated in our planning study and designed campaign goals that align with their priorities. 

A: We will need 50% of the capital in hand to break ground with the other 50% pledged. This is why we are asking those who pledge to this campaign to consider a 10% to 20% down payment on their pledge right away. 
A: Once enough funds have been collected, we can make immediate upgrades to our PA system and install the retaining wall around the lake adjacent to our softball field. Construction on the classrooms is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025. We anticipate breaking ground on the multipurpose athletic facility in the spring of 2026. 

A: Preliminary design plans for this facility include: 

  • 4,700-square-foot gym floor 
  • 24,000-square-foot turf training area 
A: The operational costs for our new multipurpose athletic facility will be included within the annual budget.
A: Every member of the St. Joe community will be invited to make a meaningful contribution to the campaign. A key goal of our campaign is to achieve broad participation. We hope this historic effort not only raises funds but also strengthens our already close-knit community.  
A: In the coming weeks we will be sending letters and invitations to support the We Are St. Joe Capital Campaign to our entire St. Joe community. 
A: The campaign will benefit the entire St. Joe community, including our students, faculty, staff and families. By expanding our middle school building, addressing campus upgrade needs, reducing the school debt, and constructing a multipurpose athletic facility, we are enhancing the student experience and providing new opportunities for academic growth, physical activity and community engagement. These improvements will support the development of our students and create spaces where the entire St. Joe community can come together. The campaign is an investment in the future of our school and everyone who is a part of it.

A: We have made these improvements over the past few years: 

  • Installed Nightlock security barricades on all classroom doors 
  • Installed new roof to the baseball dugout and concession stands 
  • Rebricked the baseball and softball dugouts 
  • Installed baseball and softball changing and storage rooms 
  • Installed new VCT flooring in the hallways of the 300, 400 and 500 buildings 
  • Applied school branded vinyl wraps to the exterior doors and windows around campus 
  • Repaved the east parking lot 
  • Updated the furniture in the Fine Arts building 
  • Purchased two school buses 
  • Installed a Jumbotron in the gymnasium 
  • Built a deck near football field for journalism students to call the games live 
A: We encourage donors to make pledges over a three-year period, with payments beginning whenever it best suits them. While cash, checks and credit cards are the most common payment methods, we also welcome gifts in the form of stock, life insurance and other assets. Additionally, school families have the option to make one-time or recurring donations through their FACTS account.
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