We are so thankful for our supporters and families.  Since our schools are 100% privately funded, we work together as a community to help provide the funds necessary for the schools to operate. Catholic education is well worth the extra effort and sacrifice!  Thank you!

Fundraisers & Events

  • Calendar Lottery

    Our school’s largest fundraiser begins at the start of school and sales end Dec. 1st.  Calendars are $100 and daily winners receive cash prizes.

  • Annual Fund Drive

    Alumni and friends of Pope John receive a letter and brochure in the mail asking for donations to help ensure the gift of Catholic education for our future generations.

  • Grocery Sales

    Each November, students sell gift certificates to area grocery stores. The stores donate 5% and the buyer donates 5% of total sold.

  • Evening with Friends

    Join us on the last Sunday in January for a fun evening at the Elgin KC Hall.  Tickets are $100 and go on sale in early January.  Prime rib or chicken meal, games, silent and live auction and a chance to win cash prizes.

  • Spring Raffle

    Each spring, school families sell raffle tickets for a chance at winning one of several money gift cards.  Tickets are $100 and only 300 are sold.

  • Development Dinner

    Join us on Palm Sunday to celebrate Catholic education.  Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through the school office.

  • Horseshoe Hustle

    Each spring, school families ask for donations for a special request for the school.  

  • Quilt Raffle

    Thank you to Deb Pelster for providing this year’s CCPJ Quilt.  Tickets can be purchased through the school office.

    See Quilt

  • Box Tops for Education

    You can save Boxtops and printer cartridges for the school. Just drop them off at the office or send them with a student. Best Choice UPC symbols are also collected.

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