Boarding Students The Residential Life Program is an integral factor that enhances the academic component of Saint John‘s Preparatory School by building a values-centered community that fosters mutual respect, healthy living, personal growth, multiculturalism, and independence. Saint John’s Prep offers both 5-Day and 7-Day residential options. View the Residential Life Brochure Benefits of Boarding at Saint John’s Prep Students living at Saint John’s Prep are provided with an excellent balance between nurturing and professional care and the responsibilities that help teach a well-ordered life. Boarding helps children learn independence. It supports their development and assists them in becoming mature and responsible members of their community. Request a Tour boarding for Boys & girls BOARDING students live in saint michael hall, a residence hall located adjacent to the prep school. Fully equipped with the comforts of home, Saint Michael Hall includes flat-screen televisions, community lounges, computer and internet access, laundry facilities, kitchens, and welcoming common spaces. Students also enjoy indoor recreational areas for basketball, soccer, badminton, and volleyball. In 2020, Saint Michael Hall underwent a $5.45 million renovation and construction project, creating a modern, secure, and thoughtfully designed living environment. Young women and young men reside under one roof in two distinct living communities, each separated by a light-filled walkway and connected by a shared gourmet kitchen. The renovation included: Fully renovated student rooms A large gourmet kitchen and two additional kitchenettes New community lounges and entertainment nooks Updated bathrooms and laundry facilities A multipurpose study space Enhanced security at all entry points Five new two-bedroom apartments for residential staff and their families Students may live in single or double rooms, depending on availability. New students should expect to share a room. Saint John’s Prep has four long breaks each year: Fall Break (October), Thanksgiving Break (November), Spring Break (March), and Easter Break (March or April). During these times, students may remain in Saint Michael Hall or travel independently. Recent trips have included destinations such Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Throughout the year, boarding students also participate in a wide variety of day trips and occasional overnight excursions, including professional sporting events, concerts, skiing, camping, cultural dining experiences, theater performances, and shopping trips. Saint Michael Hall is staffed by full-time residential professionals who live on campus in the residence hall apartments. Our staff members are college-educated, experienced in working with adolescents, and deeply committed to student well-being. They work collaboratively to create a safe, healthy, and respectful living environment where students feel supported and known. Saint John’s Prep Residential Program The Saint John’s Prep Residential Program (grades 9–12) is committed to providing meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom that challenge and support students’ personal development. By bringing together students from around the world, the boarding program creates a vibrant, diverse community enriched by cultural exchange, lasting friendships, and shared purpose. Athletics & Activities Benedictine Presence Community Formation International Students Small Class Sizes "Excellent middle and high school, top notch students and staff!" Rebecca, parent "I am really proud of all the friends I have made, from all different cultures and countries. I love Saint John’s Prep because they make you feel as though you were home." Patricio, student "I enjoy Saint John's Prep because of the diversity of the student body, the welcoming and open community, and our passion for knowledge - students and teachers alike!" Regan, student "I liked coming to Saint John's Prep because the community brings out the best in me!" Kayla, Student "I like Saint John's Prep because since the first day I came here everyone has been so nice, accepting, and welcoming to me." Anne, Student "Going to Saint John's Prep is great because we have great teachers, small class sizes, great curriculum choices, and a beautiful environment filled with trees and lakes." Zach, Student
