With over 65 Years of Eagles graduating our academy to achieve great things in High School, University and in their lives and careers, The SJA Alumni Association exists to keep that strong community flourishing.
So whether you graduated from St. Andrew, Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. John the Baptist or St. John’s Academy, you are part of our family!
Alumni Updates
Are you are former student, family, friend, parishioner or staff member of SJA? We’d love to hear what you’re up to!
Our Goals
The 2020-21 school year marked St. John’s Academy’s 65th Anniversary. The SJA School Advisory Board commemorated this milestone by launching an ambitious campaign to ensure the continued success and growth of our Academy.
Our Campaign is split into two distinct programs: (1) A Capital Improvement Fund and (2) An Annual Fund.
SJA Capital Improvement Program
SJA has long been the beneficiary of the lovely Hillsdale campus that was bestowed to us by its founders and subsequent stewards over the past 65 years. The Board’s intention is to program a series of improvements to ensure that this generation hands off a strong physical plant and campus facilities to the Academy’s future students and leaders, while balancing short term improvements that will enhance our current community’s experience on campus.
- Campus Beautification: New playground and other outdoor gathering areas, enhanced hardscaping and landscaping throughout the campus.
- New Science Lab and Ongoing Technology Enhancements: Upgrades to widen and enhance STEM offerings.
- Solar/Geothermal Sustainability: Dual economic and environmental benefit, to greatly reduce utility expense and the carbon footprint of the academy.
- Gym/Auditorium: Modernize the sound system, video projection capabilities, and lighting to benefit the SJA Arts and Sports programs and facilitate school presentations, gatherings, and events.
The SJA Annual Fund
While SJA has been fortunate to enjoy robust enrollment and a strong financial footing, the uncertainty of the prior year and the closures experienced by other local Catholic Schools has further emboldened us to be proactive and prepared for any unforeseen challenges that may present in the future.
- Operations Reserves: Maintain a reserve fund to protect against unforeseen required expenditures and to protect against potential future budget deficits.
- Expansion of academic offerings: Maximize the academy’s competitiveness in the changing educational landscape.
- Tuition assistance: Increase our capacity to provide additional assistance to SJA families in need
How Can I Support the Campaign?
Whether you’re an alumni of St. John’s, a parent or grandparent of a current or former student, or a friend of the SJA Community, there are many ways to contribute.
Donate Online
Click here to make your one-time or recurring contribution now.
Donate by Check
Mail your check with memo of 65th Fund to:
St. John’s Academy
460 Hillsdale Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Get Involved
If you are interested in becoming more involved, please contact SJA School Advisory Board President Michael Barra directly via email.
Questions or Interested in Joining Us?
We are seeking alumni class representatives from each graduating year to help us connect with other classmates and to contribute to planning future events.
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming involved as a Class Alumni Rep, reach out to our co-chairs Jeff Genuino and Annette Gallagher at alumni@sja-hillsdale.org.
Upcoming Plans
SJA is also planning a Homecoming event for alumni to celebrate the anniversary, and several cocktail events for select campaign contributors for later this year.
If you are interested in becoming more involved, by contributing towards a specific project, or to learn more about sponsorships, naming rights, major gifts, or any other element of this campaign, please contact us at SJA65th@sja-hillsdale.org.
Alumni News
The SJA Alumni Association is planning a major event to honor the Academy’s achievement of sustained excellence – with details to become solidified and announced pending updates from local health officials.