Stay Connected With John Bapst
We realize that communication can be complex and it is sometimes difficult to be on top of all the schedule quirks that happen in the daily life of a high school student. In order to help manage those essential communications, we would like to ensure that we have the following information from each parent or guardian:
A phone number which is usually answered and/or which has voicemail that is frequently checked.
An email address which is checked daily or frequently.
A phone number which accepts text messages.
Please make every effort to provide the school with current and accurate phone information any time there is a change to ensure that you do not miss important information. If you have changes, please call the front office at 947-0313 and your information will be updated.
Getting Started
There are several ways John Bapst communicates with families and students. Here are ways to stay connected:
Phone the school at 947-0313. Please contact us if your student will be tardy or absent. If we don’t hear from you, you’ll receive an inquiry about your student’s status.
Email us at info@johnbapst.org. All faculty and staff amy be reached by using first initial and last name@johnbapst.org, i.e. jdoe@johnbapst.org
Johnbapst.org offers information about our school, including news, course listings, faculty and staff contact information, forms, alumni updates, admission information, calendars, concerts, and much more. Join our community, stay informed, and gain access to our social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Apps you may want
Download the following apps for your iPhone or Android device and sign in. You’ll be using these a lot.
PowerSchool is a web-based student information system that gives students and parents access to grades, schedules, and more. Each parent and student has a username and password. Parents of multiple students can view all students’ profiles through one account.
SchoolMessenger is a message broadcast system that enables the school to contact all households and parents with school cancellation and general announcement text messages and emails. If you miss a message, you may check the school website, the app on your phone, or call 855-955-8500 and follow the prompts.
Our Facebook presence is large, with pages for John Bapst community, Athletics, Alumni, and College Counseling. Also, check out our John Bapst Twitter account, Twitter for Sports, Instagram, and YouTube posts highlight the exciting things happening at John Bapst, as well as reminders of upcoming events. All students should join their class Facebook page.
Other methods of communication
The Round Table is John Bapst’s alumni magazine, which is sent to all school alumni, as well as current families. It features stories about alumni and often highlights the activities and events which are happening at the school. To request a copy, please contact the Development Office.
Many news items are published online in the The Bangor Daily News community section which is utilized for event announcements and academic honors information. Publication in the physical paper is never guaranteed, however information and events releavant to the community at large are submitted to the community calendar and for general publication.
Constant Contact email service is used by the school for non-emergency information including e-newsletters, invitations, and event announcements. If you wish to ensure that you receive them, or if you have unsubscribed and wish to resubscribe, please visit the sign-up site directly.