This July, the John Paul Secondary School Board of Governors’ Academic Committee met to select the newest class of recipients for the JPSS Graduate Scholarship Program (GSP), the program that helps our most promising, financially needy graduates continue on to university. Eleven students applied this year. Each application was reviewed against a strict set of funder guidelines: applicants had to have completed S5/S6 at JPSS, live within 100km of the school, score at least 11

Earlier this year in February, as the new academic term kicked off, we had the privilege of selecting the latest class of Hungerford Scholarship Program recipients! Thanks to your continued generosity, these bright, determined Senior One students from resilient families across Pallisa, Mbale, and Bulambuli districts were able to begin their secondary education journey with full support. Selected at the start of the year based on academic potential and financial need, these scholars come from

Some friendships don’t just stand the test of time—they change the world. For John Mataya, our longest-giving Sustaining Angel, the story begins back in 1964 during his time in the Air Force. That was when he met Paul, a fellow service member who would quickly become one of his closest friends and his roommate for three years. Paul & John (best man) at Paul and Nancy’s wedding A few years later in Omaha, John attended

Something remarkable is rising along the perimeter of John Paul Secondary School. The boundary wall project is now 78% complete, with the team on track to finish by the end of June 2026, a full two months ahead of the original schedule. Overseeing the entire construction effort on campus is Lillian Namugaya, FOJPS’s Owner’s Engineer and on-site construction manager from Construction for Change. Lillian coordinates directly with the construction firm, monitors weekly progress, and keeps

72 students completed A-level examinations at John Paul Secondary School in 2025 Each year, when the Uganda National Examinations Board releases A-level results, we find ourselves reflecting on how far John Paul Secondary School has come. This year, that reflection carries special weight. In November of 2025, 72 young men and women sat their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations at JPSS — the largest A-level class in the school’s history. That number tells

We are so excited to share this news: the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results are out, and John Paul Secondary School has once again exceeded all expectations! For a fourth year in a row, JPSS is the #1 school in the Pallisa District!  A celebration parade was organized through the town of Pallisa – see our students, teachers and parents celebrating this success below. And, these are results put JPSS on par with

A recent article in the Ugandan Sunday Monitor gives Uganda’s education system an “F” grade, citing the most serious failures at the pre-primary and primary school levels, where children’s learning foundations are formed.  Uganda currently spends 2.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education. By comparison, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recommends that countries spend 4 – 6% of GDP on education; the U.S. spends 5.5 – 5.8% GDP.  Primary School Students in

In her primary school leaving exams, local Musibikha Winnie earned the lowest possible passing score to continue into secondary school, placing her at the very bottom of Division 3. Recognizing her determination and potential, her primary school headteacher personally recommended her to Headteacher Bwayo Moses for the Hungerford Scholarship so she could benefit from its supportive boarding program. Living on campus gave Winnie the stability to focus fully on her education, surrounded by the comradery

We’re excited to share a wonderful article published in Detroit Catholic highlighting the 20-year journey of John Paul Secondary School – a journey you have been an important part of. Read it here:https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/20-years-later-local-couple-reflects-on-success-of-ugandan-school-they-founded The article highlights the school’s growth from its modest beginnings to a vibrant, high-performing campus that is transforming young lives in Chelekura. It captures the spirit of the students, the dedication of the teachers and local community, and the remarkable momentum that

We want to thank all of our generous donors for making these construction projects a reality.  The new primary school is ready and waiting for the young students to utilize the classrooms at the beginning of next school year.  The new boys and girls’ A-level dorms have dramatically reduced the overcrowding in our O-level dorms.  And the soccer field grass is coming in nicely.  The team buildings including dressing rooms, washrooms and toilets along with