News and Announcements

• October 31st, 2019

  SJS Cross Country Season Spotlight - Middle School State Championship this Saturday

  The St John School Cross Country team is the largest it has been in years with 18 runners. In addition to our new runners, we have been thrilled to have a new assistant coach. We welcome Rick Henderson, a seasoned runner who ran his most recent marathon last week. His expertise has been appreciated by the kids and the other coaches.… Read More

• October 17th, 2019

  SJS on Local TV: Channel 8 (WTNH) Spotlights our Buddy Program at SJS!

  We all know how wonderful our "Buddy Program" is at SJS! We recently had Channel 8 visit to see at first hand how our PreK & Grade 8 buddies worked together on a STEM project.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECENT LOCAL CHANNEL 8 STORY ON SJS Read More

• September 23rd, 2019

  Grade 2 & Grade 5 Buddies Take it to the Next Level with STEM/STREAM!

  At Saint John School, the opportunity of having a buddy from a different class is very rewarding. Older students practice how to be mentors and guides, while younger ones have an older “buddy” to look up to and work with. This year 5thand 2ndgrade buddies will be taking their time together to the next level!  Ms. Ashborn and Sister Gabriela understand… Read More

• September 11th, 2019

  SJS Remembers 9/11

  St. John School students, faculty & staff held a remembrance ceremony today on the 18th anniversary of 9/11. Mother Elaine, Principal read the book “Fireboat” to students in memory of those who lost their lives. Prayers were offered for them and their families. Our friend of SJS, Richard Feil as is traditional on 9/11 brought along the memorial 9/11 flag… Read More

• August 27th, 2019

  Mother Elaine Welcomes All to the 1st Morning Prayer of the Year Tomorrow.

  All are welcome to attend the first Morning Prayer of the school year on August 28th, 2019, at 8.50am as Mother Elaine, Principal, welcomes back her students, faculty and staff as they begin the 2019/20 academic year. In addition, we especially welcome our many new families to St. John School. We trust that you will feel the loving embrace of… Read More

• June 20th, 2019

  Mother Elaine Announces the Third Trimester 2018/19 Honor Roll

  Mother Elaine Moorcroft, S.C.M.C., Principal of St. John School has announced the names of the following students as honor roll students for the 3rd Trimester marking period for the 2018/19 academic year.  3rd Trimester 2018/19 Honor Roll  Read More

• June 14th, 2019

  Good Luck to the SJS Class of 2019!

  The 8th Grade Graduation Prayer Service for the class of 2019 took place on Friday, June 7 in the SJS gymnasium. Mother Elaine began the ceremony by thanking God for the many blessing that He has bestowed on the class of 2019 and asking Him to continue to bless them as they move onto high school. She proceeded to light the… Read More

• June 11th, 2019

  Grade 1 & 3 Visit Bushy Hill - Native American Teachings

  Grade 1 & 3 together boarded the bus to visit Bushy Hill, Ivoryton last week. They were also accompanied by Kindergarten who explored the wetlands and tidal pools at Bushy Hill. Grades 1 & 3 learned how dependent the Native Americans were on buffalos. They travelled with the buffalos on the American plains. They got to go inside a wigwam… Read More

• June 10th, 2019

  SJS Field Day 2019 - Another Great SJS Tradition!

  As is traditional at SJS, field day took place on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. Students again dressed in team colors and competed against each other. Earlier in the week, the teams got together with their team mates and lead by their team captains, they decorated their team shirts and named their teams. Teams would be accessed for sportsmanship,… Read More

• June 4th, 2019

  SJS Drama Club Presents Peter Pan!

  Congratulations to the cast and crew of the 2019 drama production of Peter Pan. Parents, students, family and friends were treated to an amazing performance on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th. We are so grateful to the drama students, our drama director, Mrs. Julie Loin and music director, Sr. Gabriela. Thanks also to Mrs. Graham who lead the… Read More