New Curriculum Focuses on Academic Distinction and Excellence February 24, 2022 Community Update: Important Curricular News February 23, 2022 Dear Prep Community, In spring 2021, the Board of Regents approved a new strategic plan for the school focused on academic distinction and excellence. The plan calls us to develop our curriculum, faculty, and learning experiences in support of outstanding educational outcomes and our identity as a […]
6th Graders Create New Monetary System Based on Service February 10, 2022 Students Reward Each for Serving School & Community The creativity of our 6th graders is on full display this winter. They independently created a company and monetary system of ‘bucks.’ By being kind to one another, helping around the classroom and school, supporting their teachers, having good attitudes or sharp swagger, students earned ‘bucks’ […]
New Resident Directors Welcomed in Saint Michael Hall January 21, 2022 New Resident Directors join Saint John’s Prep This semester we are welcoming Logan Spitzer and Al Killen to Saint Michael Hall as resident directors. Many of our students already know Mr. Spitzer, he is currently a part of our Student Services Team as a Guidance Counseling Intern. Al Killen is joining us from Berea College in […]
Saint John’s Prep School Students Earn 2022 AAA Award January 12, 2022 Bolton & Nydeen named Academics, Arts and Athletics Award Recipients Seniors Matthew Bolton and Jaedyn Nydeen are the 2021-22 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high […]
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas! December 24, 2021 Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flocks. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I […]
6th Graders Support Toys for Tots with Candy Cane Sales December 16, 2021 Candy Canes for Christmas During Advent, the 6th graders put together candy cane greetings to sell to their fellow Prep students. This special delivery effort was a sweet way to help others! The 6th graders put together, sold, and delivered around 150 candy cane grams. Together they raised over $300 from candy cane sales. […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $2,054 for Anna Marie’s Alliance December 10, 2021 White Elephant Auction Teaches Students About Auction and Helps Families in Need Saint John’s Prep students are supporting families in need this Christmas by raising over $2,000 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctioneers, the students took part in a “white elephant” auction to raise the funds. […]
Senior Receives Full Scholarship to Grinnell College Through National Program December 10, 2021 Saint John’s Prep Senior Receives Four-Year Full Tuition, Room and Board Scholarship from Questbridge Senior Noelle Buehrer has earned a 4 year scholarship to Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa through the Questbridge college match program. The full four-year scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and books. Noelle is the daughter of Barth and Michelle Buehrer […]
Students Support St. Joseph Families with a Thanksgiving Food Drive November 24, 2021 Prep Students Raise more than $2,300 in annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. SJP Campus Ministry Director Tricia Lyngen and the SJP Service Club loaded 20 boxes and bags of food into […]
There’s no Better Season for Gratefulness November 22, 2021 A Message of Thanksgiving from Head of School Jon McGee Thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. GK Chesterton For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile. Elie Wiesel […]