Mayfield Junior School Begins the 2020-21 School Year on a High Note

Mayfield Junior School began its 89th school year with Morning Prayer, a meaningful tradition led by the Student Council. Continuing the community-feel and social-emotional connections MJS is known for, students, faculty, staff, and parents listened to the sounds of “We Are Family” as each entered the virtual gathering.

Planning for the 2020-21 academic year was a school community-wide effort, including revamping the daily schedule to best serve Mayfield’s 520 students. Early on, MJS formed Scenario Planning and Task Forces representing all parts of the school community to meet a clear goal: to continue to provide Mayfield students with highly-effective, flexible, and adaptable learning models in a healthy and safe environment. The result was a multi-faceted approach called Ever Forward, which allows students to thrive remotely or on-campus depending on the direction given by health and government officials.

Head of School Joe Sciuto recently completed his first year leading the MJS community and is excited about this year’s opportunity. “Our world is experiencing unique times, and I am so proud and feel blessed to be part of Mayfield Junior School,” said Sciuto. “From our Board and Leadership Team to our wonderful teachers and supportive parents, there has been no stone unturned—all for the benefit of our students.”

Mayfield’s Holy Child education blends innovation and traditional programming centered on nurturing the development of the whole child. Learn more about Mayfield’s Ever Forward program at www.mayfieldjs.org/EverForward.

About Mayfield Junior School

Founded in 1931 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Mayfield Junior School is a leading Catholic Independent school serving kindergarten to eighth-grade students. Mayfield is distinguished by the Holy Child educational philosophy of developing the whole child as an intellectual, spiritual, creative, and athletic person. Located adjacent to historic Old Pasadena, Mayfield’s kindergarten, elementary, and middle school educational program best prepares students for high school and beyond. Learn more at www.mayfieldjs.org, or on Facebook and Instagram.