John Paul II Catholic School Offers Newcomer Experience

John Paul II Catholic School has been serving local families of Northeast Minneapolis since its founding in 1888, and through the decades has stayed true to the original mission of Catholic education, providing a safe haven for low-income and immigrant families seeking a fresh start and better life.

With an recent influx of immigrant families, John Paul II Principal Tricia Menzhuber and her staff looked to further strengthen support for immigrant students with the development of “Newcomer Experience.” This new program aims to meet individualized needs in the critical first, second, and third years of the student’s transition. Local television station KARE 11 produced and aired a feature on this innovative and wholistically support for John Paul II’s immigrant students.

The Aim Higher Foundation is proud to partner with John Paul II and all Catholic schools to support immigrant families and all in need.