News and Announcements

• October 13th, 2017

  SJS Student Council helps shine a light on the power of the rosary & Our Lady of Fatima

  On Friday, October 13, the SJS Student Council, under the supervision of 8th grade teacher Mrs. Graham, beautifully planned and organized a school wide rosary at St John Church to honor the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima.  Father Martin began by explaining that the origin of the prayer of the rosary began in 1221 when St. Dominic was moved… Read More

• October 5th, 2017

  Bishop Cote Makes Annual Visit to St. John School

  Bishop Cote joined faculty and students for Morning Prayer on Tuesday October 3, and spent the morning visiting with the children in each classroom.  The children prayed the Guardian Angel prayer in honor of the Feast of the Guardian Angels that was celebrated this week.  The newly formed SJS choir led the school in song as well as the national… Read More

• October 5th, 2017

  St. John Students Speak at Seven Local Area Parishes

  Over two weekends in September, St. John students spoke at local area parishes to coincide with the annual Diocese of Norwich Catholic Schools collection. St. John School students took the opportunity to thank the local parishioners for their support and encouragement of our school. As we all know, we are very fortunate to have the support of our local pastors… Read More

• June 12th, 2017

  “Hero” Speech Contest Informs and Inspires

  This year’s annual Modern Woodman Speech Contest held on March 31st posed the question, “what does it mean to be a hero?” About one dozen 5th through 8th grade SJS students were selected to participate. The students’ answers both delighted and delved deep into core values of our humanity. One student joked about his initial confusion when he found in… Read More

• June 11th, 2017

  SJS Spirit Week 2017 - Slideshows incl Field Day, Crowning of Mary, Buddy Day

  St. John School students once again delighted in all that Spirit Week 2017 had to offer. The week began with the Living Rosary and the Crowning of Mary on Monday and ended on Friday with beautiful weather for SJS Field Day. Please take a moment to view a slideshow of photos from each of the Spirit Week days. Enjoy!Living Rosary/Crowning… Read More

• May 29th, 2017

  A Great SJS Tradition - Saints Alive presented by 3rd Grade

  It was a treat once again for St. John School students and parents to visit Saints Alive recently. This is an annual event showcased by Grade 3 where each student takes on the role of a saint of their choice.  Having researched about the life of their saint, they prepared a script which encompassed all aspects of that saints life, such it's… Read More

• April 26th, 2017

  The Theatre's the Thing: Students Present, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"

  Over thirty fifth through eighth grade Saint John School students experienced and learned first hand, the power of theatre when they rehearsed and performed for their school, families, friends, and greater community, “The Lion the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” on March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Nine of the cast were graduating 8th graders (pictured below). Literature came to life with… Read More

• April 2nd, 2017

  SJS Fifth Grade Takes Flight with History, Art, Birds and Biology!

   On Thursday, March 16th, the Saint John School Fifth Grade took to the air in a program designed to introduce students to the vast world of birds as well as the cross-section of art and biology! Students travelled to the Yale Peabody Museum’s Bird Room to observe, study, and sketch the wild birds of Connecticut. Our young “naturalists” enjoyed an… Read More

• March 27th, 2017

  Essex Winter Series will Perform at SJS!

  “The power of music touches everyone’s soul.” -Mihae Lee, Artistic Director of the Essex Winter Series. On May 9, 2017, from 1.45pm to 2.45pm Saint John School students, staff and parents will have an opportunity to experience the live sounds of a string quartet. Essex Winter Series, a group of professional musicians that bring live performances to the shoreline in… Read More

• March 16th, 2017

  A Lion, A Witch, & A Magical Wardrobe Come to Saint John School!!

    ALMOST READY! !     Join us for an adventure in Narnia Where there’s trouble, and traitors, and triumphs Join us in a magical land of love   There'll be lion who represents Jesus A tale of sacrifice and forgiveness Come with us, our story is awaiting you      _____________________________________________________________________________________ Saint John School 5th through 8th graders will… Read More