St. Peter Academy

"Providing the keys to a bright future!"
River edge, New Jersey

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Annual Events

- St. Peter Parish carnival
  
  Sponsored by St. Peter Parish, students play games, go on rides, and enjoy delicious carnival fare at this school favorite event!
  
  This year the Annual St. Peter’s Carnival will be held on September 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th.
- Rock Around The Lot
  
  To raise money for our school, students dance and play games on the SPA Upper Parking Lot. They also can purchase dress down passes and homework passes for the year!
- Halloween Parade of classes
  
  Students showcase their Halloween costumes for school families and residents of the Senior Living Home in a parade around the campus.
- Halloween Trunk or Treat
  
  Student families go all out, as they decorate their cars in the SPA parking lot, creating a fun and festive Halloween arena for students to go trick or treating.
- Scholastic Book Fair
  
  Students and teachers browse and buy their favorite titles to encourage a love of reading and help earn money for the school.
- Breakfast With Santa
  
  Students meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and partake in fun Christmas activities.
- Santa’s Workshop
  
  Students shop for family and friends for a variety of items they’ll place under the Christmas tree.
- Christmas Concert
  
  Sounds of the season fill our gymnasium as students perform with their class for the St. Peter family community.
- Feast Of The Epiphany Play
  
  In celebration of our Catholic tradition, the fourth grade class reenacts the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the Magi in our annual Feast of the Epiphany Play.
- May Crowning
  
  Recent First Communicants participate in this schoolwide ceremony honoring the Blessed Mother in our Mary Garden. With hymns and prayers, our Mary statue is beautifully crowned with spring flowers.
- Spring Concert And Art Festival
  
  In a culmination of their music and art education throughout the year, students perform songs and display their artwork for SPA families to enjoy.
- Field Day
  
  At nearby Van Saun County Park, students participate in fun athletic challenges and games, with prizes awarded to the top performing boys and girls. A festive barbecue follows this fun outdoor day.
- Catholic Schools Week
  
  Designed by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) to promote Catholic schools throughout the US, students enjoy fun activities, challenges, and spirit days.
- Science/
  S.T.E.M. Fair
  
  Students develop and display projects and experiments relating to different areas of science and engineering. Projects are judged and awards are given based on grade level and overall achievement.