Campus in the spring with cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Learn about other cultures in Ecuador, France, England, Italy, Spain, or immerse yourself in service in West Virginia or Haiti.
JPII offers the broadest athletic programs in the state and competes in the elite Division II AA Large.
Our Football and Competition Cheer team has an outstanding record of regional and state championships.
Father David Dodd '08 has a deep connection to Pope and enjoys returning when he can to celebrate Mass. It was his experience at Pope that led him to his vocation and began a family legacy. Fr. Dodd led the way for sister Rachel '11, brother Zach '20, and his sister Hannah will graduate in 2023 from the Hand in Hand Options program.
News
![Pope Prep's National Honor Society Officers 2023-2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":1080}])
Join us in congratulating Pope Prep's 2023-24 NHS Officers
![Xavier Burval and Joseph Collins named national merit semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":1080}])
Join us in celebrating two Pope Prep top scholars!
![Pope Prep National Merit Commended Scholars 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":1080}])
Pope Prep is proud to announce six National Merit Commended Scholars!
![image for Pope Athletics Roy W. Hardy Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":1080}])
Four longstanding members of the Pope Prep Community are honored for their service.
![Chris Rypel Pope Prep Head Baseball Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694114521/jp2hsorg/wnpqpgpjqeov9ezgasjg/ChrisRypelresize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694114521/jp2hsorg/wnpqpgpjqeov9ezgasjg/ChrisRypelresize.png","width":360}])
Coach Rypel is committed to Pope Prep's mission! Players will benefit from more than Rypel's baseball knowledge - team culture and accountability will also be a focus.
![Emma Chittle and Henry Curlee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":1080}])
Two choir students start the year off on a high note!
![September 18, 2023 - Weekly Wrap-Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695054521/jp2hsorg/rjmfemr49yt0qriirr95/2023_Fall_Collage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695054521/jp2hsorg/rjmfemr49yt0qriirr95/2023_Fall_Collage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695054521/jp2hsorg/rjmfemr49yt0qriirr95/2023_Fall_Collage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695054521/jp2hsorg/rjmfemr49yt0qriirr95/2023_Fall_Collage.png","width":1080}])
![Fall Speaker Series 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694028153/jp2hsorg/upcyl25fcbozwyfm4ro1/FallSpeakerSeries2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694028153/jp2hsorg/upcyl25fcbozwyfm4ro1/FallSpeakerSeries2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694028153/jp2hsorg/upcyl25fcbozwyfm4ro1/FallSpeakerSeries2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694028153/jp2hsorg/upcyl25fcbozwyfm4ro1/FallSpeakerSeries2023.png","width":1080}])
Mark your calendars! Don't miss your opportunity to learn more about navigating the teenage years with your children!
![Jennifer Dye, principal and Erick Chittle, president]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":1021}])
Article and photo by Andy Telli of the Tennessee Register.
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ATHLETIC EVENTS
Ensworth High School
McCabe Golf Course
Brentwood Academy
Brentwood Academy
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
USN River Campus
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Centennial Sportsplex
Hendersonville Strike & Spare
USN River Campus
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Friendship Christian School
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Battle Ground Academy
TBA
Harpeth Hills Golf Course
Pinacle Family Ent.
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Ford Ice Bellevue
Tenn Pin Columbia
Donelson Christian Academy
Ford Ice Antioch
St. Cecilia Academy
Sanders Ferry Park
Rockvale
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Harpeth Hall School
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Father Ryan High School
Harding Academy
Centennial Sportsplex
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Hendersonville Strike & Spare
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Ford Ice Bellevue
Grace Christian
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy
Hendersonville Strike & Spare
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Brentwood Academy
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
FACULTY VOICES
![image: Kate Kennedy, MS Counselor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692796647/jp2hsorg/xbpxdaslccffsmtdluj2/STA_Kennedy_Kate_53767.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692796647/jp2hsorg/xbpxdaslccffsmtdluj2/STA_Kennedy_Kate_53767.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692796647/jp2hsorg/xbpxdaslccffsmtdluj2/STA_Kennedy_Kate_53767.jpg","width":640}])
About the Author
Kate Kennedy, Middle School Counselor
![Pope Prep Head Football Coach Brian Sneed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694529908/jp2hsorg/hi4tws2rglwz6hjobrdc/STA_Sneed_Brian_2499.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694529908/jp2hsorg/hi4tws2rglwz6hjobrdc/STA_Sneed_Brian_2499.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694529908/jp2hsorg/hi4tws2rglwz6hjobrdc/STA_Sneed_Brian_2499.jpg","width":640}])
About the Author
Brian Sneed, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
Faculty Voices Blog Series
![Pope Prep women's cross country team in prayer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694530265/jp2hsorg/ounimtwvsgc06cb9fu5v/XCgirlsprayer-BrianSneed.jpg","width":2200}])
Brian Sneed, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
"As Christians, it should not be surprising when we are told that we should strive to live as Christ lived. This should take place in all areas of our lives, athletics included." - Brian Sneed
![Navigating the Transition to Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694115088/jp2hsorg/zr6z1otitybp6ymphdil/msstudents-KateKennedyresize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694115088/jp2hsorg/zr6z1otitybp6ymphdil/msstudents-KateKennedyresize.png","width":359}])
Kate Kennedy, Middle School Counselor
" ... middle school students experience a tremendous amount of change." - Kate Kennedy
![Tanner Taddeo Class of 2010]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605029757/jp2hsorg/y0gkqtziz3nrmsujeakx/TannerTaddeo10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605029757/jp2hsorg/y0gkqtziz3nrmsujeakx/TannerTaddeo10.jpg","width":390}])
![Zach Pelka Class of 2013]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604941046/jp2hsorg/ps9ivnqnyyghq0wx94ut/ZachPelka13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604941046/jp2hsorg/ps9ivnqnyyghq0wx94ut/ZachPelka13.jpg","width":390}])
![Rachel Hinlo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604693291/jp2hsorg/zxskrx0vugmmprpqrhga/RachelHinlo12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604693291/jp2hsorg/zxskrx0vugmmprpqrhga/RachelHinlo12.jpg","width":390}])
![Briana Keightley Franklin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604594997/jp2hsorg/mrlvveapm1je9o8heixz/BrianaKeightleyFranklin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604594997/jp2hsorg/mrlvveapm1je9o8heixz/BrianaKeightleyFranklin.jpg","width":390}])