Our Student Life

St. Paul School offers 3D Printing opportunities for seventh and eighth grade students each week.  The 3D Printing club is challenged with solving problems within the school that can be solved through 3D Printing.  Students have designed, engineered, and printed name tag holders, bathroom passes, key chains, replicas of the school, and are creating and problem solving independently as well.  Any aged student who is interested in 3D printing can contact Mrs. Cody [email protected]  or Mrs. Tegeler [email protected] for more information.

St. Paul Parish Athletic Association Website

St. Paul Parish Athletic Association (PAA) is a non-profit self-funding organization formed to serve and support the youths of the Parish. 100% of all members are volunteers. Please contact us if your are interested in helping out in any capacity.

Our Goals

• Promote spiritual, physical and social welfare by bringing Catholic truths, principles and ideas into everyday life.
• Build character, develop good sportsmanship and learn to work as a team.
• Create a fun environment in which all children can participate.

St. Paul Aviation Club has visited OSU airport, Republic Airlines Hangar, John Glenn International AIrport's tower, and has hosted speakers from NetJets, OSU, and the Air Force, We have currently been designing and building paper airplane models and having flight competitions with Mrs. Cody from the Idea Lab. If you or someone you know would like to speak to our group, please contact Karen Rawlins.

The Battle of the Books is a game in which teams try to identify titles and authors of books from questions based upon plots, setting and characters.  The Battle Reading List includes 85 titles.  Teams are comprised of six students in grades 7 and 8 and do battle against other Diocesan teams. Miss Beverage is the program advisor and school librarian. Her email address is [email protected] .

St. Paul Chess Club is an open, fun, learning and playing opportunity for all students in grades 5-8.  If you have never played or if you consider yourself an expert, you are welcome! It is a relaxed environment where you can learn, be challenged, and have fun with like minded classmates!  Chess Club will typically meet the last Monday of each month (see application for specific dates) in the IDEA LAB. Students are not required to commit to all club dates; this is a “come as your schedule permits” club.  

Please contact Mrs. Cody for any questions:  [email protected]       

Link to Chess Club Application 

St. Paul School works in partnership with theCoderSchool to provide coding opportunities for our students.  The fifth grade and sixth grader students participate in weekly meetings during the day to create games and projects using a variety of coding languages. Coding opportunities are offered to seventh and eighth graders during 3D Printing club as well.  Any aged student who is interested in coding can contact Mrs. Cody [email protected]  or Mrs. Tegeler [email protected].

At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.  If interested contact Liz Ryan at [email protected].

The Girl Scout Program at St. Paul is composed of individual troops, established based on grade level. Each troop is registered with Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland (GSOH) and affiliated with the Westerville Service Unit. Girls in grades K-8 have an opportunity to come together in a safe, supportive environment to try new things, learn and grow. Each troop at St. Paul establishes their individual meeting and activity schedule and has a minimum of two trained adult leaders present at all gatherings. In an effort to provide girls with a well-rounded experience, troop leaders collaborate with the girls and community partners to facilitate educational / STEM activities, community-based service and outreach projects, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and Catholic faith-based activities. If you are interested in learning more about the St. Paul Girl Scout Program, please contact Theresa Wright at [email protected] or Beth Klapp at [email protected]. 

Jazz Band is an after-school activity that is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader that has played an instrument for at least one year and knows how to read music. The Jazz Band rehearses once a week and has two to three performances per school year. While the Jazz Band is an extension of our band and orchestra program, students who are not in the band or orchestra, but have drum set, guitar, or piano experience are encouraged to participate. This activity allows students to experience and explore traditional and non-traditional jazz charts, while getting the opportunity to learn and develop improvisational skills.   
If interested contact Mr. Mike Porretta at [email protected]

Power of the Pen is an intramural creative writing competition for grades 7 and 8 that includes schools from every county in the state of Ohio. The non profit organization was founded in 1986 by Lorainne Merrill, and begins for St. Paul School writers at the district level, usually within the greater Columbus area. If our students excel at the regionals, they even have an opportunity to advance to the state competition, which is held at the College of Wooster at the end of May. Our teams meet after school on Fridays during the season to practice, build new skills, and socialize. Karen Rawlins and Saya Becker are the St. Paul coaches, and both teachers are judges at the writing competitions. For more information contact Karen Rawlins at [email protected].

St. Paul Robotics Club is open to students in grades 5-8. A lottery and interview system is used to fill the limited positions available.  Students will complete robotic challenges with the First LEGO League Mindstorm® kits. The Rambots are developing as a new club, where students grow in knowledge, confidence, and collaboration with the intent to eventually join competitive First LEGO League events.  The Robotics Club meets in the IDEA LAB and will have two sessions; the first semester, beginning in September, and the second semester (beginning mid February). Please contact Mrs. Cody for any questions: [email protected]  

Link to Robotics Club Application

St. Paul Parish sponsors a Cub Pack and a Scout Troop

Cub Scouts (Grades 1-5)

St. Paul Cub Scout Pack 85 has received recognition for the quality of its programming and service projects and is currently the Bishop's Honor Pack. Cub Scouting is for families with a boy in grades 1-5. Dens (6-8 Cub Scouts within a particular age group, with trained adult leaders) meet weekly or bi-monthly. Pack meetings are held monthly (all dens and parents). Cub Scouting focuses on the family and provides parents with constructive ways to effectively raise their sons. The program's focus is on character connections with an emphasis on physical and outdoor activities, faith formation, and service to others. The program is year round, with camp activities available in the summer. 

E-mail- t[email protected]

Boy Scouts (Grades 6-12)

St. Paul Scout Troop has been recognized numerous times for being the "Best Troop" in the area. Scouts are boys ages 11-17, who meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. in one of the parish meeting rooms.  Monthly outdoor programs include camping, hiking, special trips, and high adventure activities under the boys' own leadership, with coaching from trained adults. "The program is a full year, and families are encouraged to join anytime." More information can be obtained at www.Troop85BSA.org 

Sew Loved began as a student-initiated after school club to develop sewing skills by making things for others. Sew Loved, inspired by the Gospel of John 3:16, meets weekly to work on items for others in need. Projects have included pillowcases for refugees, blankets for the homeless, aprons for our cafeteria staff, and other helpful handmade items for the needy. The club also makes items to support local charity organizations. The IDEA Lab isn’t just for high tech! Low-tech hand-crafted items use STEAM skills, too!

St. Paul  Sew Loved is a fun, learning and service opportunity for all students in grades 6-8.  If you have never sewed or if you consider yourself an expert, you are welcome!  It is a relaxed environment where you can learn, be challenged, and have fun while serving others!  Sew Loved is a project based, service club that meets every Friday 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm  in the IDEA LAB   

Please contact Mrs. Cody for any questions:  [email protected]                                         

Click for Sew Loved Application

St. Paul School is honored to be working with Mr. Tom Rockhold, an astronomer enthusiast.  He has graciously and generously donated a telescope to St. Paul School. He is also leading Sidewalk Astronomy nights throughout the school year, as the weather and sky permits. Sidewalk Astronomy events will be held in the field across from the entrance to the school.  If you would like to receive text reminders and updates for St. Paul Sidewalk Astronomy events, please contact Mrs Cody: [email protected]  

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The Spanish Club provides students in 7^th and 8^th grade the opportunity to discover and enjoy the Latino culture.  Spanish Club members meet with younger students to introduce and promote the Spanish language.  Following the beliefs and conviction of our Catholic faith, the Spanish Club works to support those in need through various service projects. 
If you are interested contact Betty Protz at   [email protected].

SPS is a student lead video production team consisting of seventh and eighth grade students.  Students plan, write, interview, record, edit, and present videos for Saint Paul School’s prospective parent night and open house.  In addition, they create a time capsule video for the graduating eighth grade class. For more information, contact Mrs. Cody [email protected]

The Youth Choir program begins in September and ends with their service at the 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass. This choir is open to students in grades 4-8 from our Day School and Parish School of Religion.

For Day School students, rehearsals are conducted on Thursdays beginning after school until 4:00. For Parish School of Religion students, rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30. However, some public school schedules of our PSR choristers allow them to attend the Thursday after school rehearsals in lieu of the Sunday afternoon rehearsals.

Beginning in October, the Youth Choir serves a monthly (usually 9:00 a.m.) Mass. Youth Choristers are asked to make a seven-month commitment to this program. To facilitate this, the dates of all rehearsals and Masses are established and sent to parents prior to this commitment being made.
If interested contact John Bryan, Parish Music Director.  [email protected]

After School Middle School Bible Studies

Middle School Youth are invited to join us in the Youth Ministry Center after school. We meet on Monday's (6-8th Grade girls) and Thursday’s (6-8th Grade Boys) for Bible Study from 2:45-3:45 p.m. We typically focus on an upcoming Sunday reading and discuss why it matters to us today. Bring your Bibles and delve in with us!

Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8)

While Middle School Youth Ministry is starting back up, there is currently no long-term schedule. Follow the Middle School Youth Ministry page on Flocknote and see the bulletin for updates on meeting times and places.

Questions or want more information? Contact Jonathan Salmonowicz, Director of Youth Ministry at 614-882-2537 or at [email protected]