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Lenten Reflection: Giving Alms

Physics Teacher and Esports Coach Charles Miller shared the following reflection about almsgiving (giving) is a way to live out our gratitude for all that God has given us, and as way of showing that we are responsible for each other. When I was a kid, my dad told me a quote that completely confused […]

Thanksgiving 2023: Gratitude and Gratefulness

Be still, my soul, and steadfast.Earth and heaven both are still watchingthough time is draining from the clockand your walk, that was confident and quick,has become slow. So, be slow if you must, but letthe heart still play its true part.Love still as once you loved, deeplyand without patience. Let God and the worldnow you […]

Research Mentors Offer Guidance for Honors Capstone Students

Our Honors Capstone students had a big work session this week. More than two months of research and writing has come down to this: sharing their extensive academic research paper with a volunteer scholar! Prep has amazing friends who gave their time to meet individually with one of our Honors students. In doing so, they […]

first day of School is August 23

Saint John’s Prep will launch our 167th school year on August 23, 2023. The day will begin with the annual convocation ceremony in the Saint John’s Abbey Church at 8:30am. The program includes a march of flags, blessings, words of wisdom and inspirational messages.

Physics Teacher Receives Inaugural Teaching Excellence Award

Saint John’s Prep Physics Teacher Charles Miller has been named as the first recipient of the Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. The honor, created and endowed by the family of Darla and Chris ’66 Twomey, recognizes the extraordinary commitment our faculty make to their students, to the school, to their discipline, and to their profession. […]

Celebrate Hope and Glory

“It is always possible to begin anew because there is always a new life that God can awaken in us in spite of all our failures.”Pope Francis “The great gift of Easter is hope.”Cardinal Basil Hume  Those of us living in northern climes have, and must have, a particular affinity for hope at this time […]

My Thanksgiving is Perpetual

Head of School Jon McGee shared the following Thanksgiving message with our families this week. We hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for your support! I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. Henry David Thoreau Be present in all things and thankful […]

Spiritual Reflection: A Dog’s Life

“It’s a Dog’s Life…”- we can only hope so! A reflection from Campus Ministry Director Chris Smith “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner One of the unexpected gifts of my 24 year old daughter moving in […]