A Season of Renewal and New life April 16, 2025 Dear Prep Community Members, In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea decreed that Easter should be celebrated in the spring (at least in the northern hemisphere). As the last snow melts and plant buds burst with new life, we celebrate the hope and glory of the risen Christ. Darkness to light. Winter retreat and hibernation […]
Saint John’s Preparatory School Establishes Endowed Chair in Theatre April 4, 2025 Honoring Saint John’s Abbey’s Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Saint John’s Preparatory School announces the establishment of the Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Theatre, a milestone in its commitment to the performing arts. The endowed chair is the direct result of the school’s $10 million comprehensive Prep Forward: Our Time is Now […]
SJP Presents Disney’s Little Mermaid March 27, 2025 Saint John’s Prep Theatre is diving deep with “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” premiering at the Gorecki Family Theatre on the College of Saint Benedict campus March 28! Our talented students are showcasing their skills by participating in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. The shows run March 28-30 & April 3-5, 2025. For the first […]
Character-Focused Education and Different Faiths March 26, 2025 Character-Focused Education and Different Faiths:Info Session for Prospective FamiliesWednesday, April 9 6:30-8:30 pmWeber Center at SJPRegister at https://forms.csbsju.edu/CE4246O0HQ Are you seeking a challenging and supportive academic environment but unsure how a Catholic school fits your family’s faith background? This event is designed to answer your questions and share how our school welcomes and supports students from all […]
Prep Forward Campaign March 18, 2025 Prep Forward Campaign From our founding in the mid-19th century by an immigrant monastic community to our contemporary identity as a nationally leading college preparatory school, Saint John’s Preparatory School has provided an exceptional education in the Catholic Benediction tradition. Saint John’s Prep today enrolls nearly 300 extraordinary students in grades six to 12 from […]
Wellness Week: You are Enough. March 7, 2025 During the first week of March, Saint John’s Prep celebrates Wellness Week. This is a time to prioritize student mental health, well-being, and self-care. Faculty members, counselors, and administrators organize a variety of fun and engaging sessions for students that include healthy lunches, morning teas, yoga, art therapy, weightlifting, improv workshops, meditation and prayer sessions, […]
Wellness Week: Matching Gift March 4, 2025 Wellness Week at Saint John’s Prep This week we are hosting our first annual Wellness Week at Saint John’s Prep! The week prioritizes student mental health, well-being, and self-care. Faculty members, counselors, and administrators have organized a variety of fun and engaging sessions for students that include healthy lunches, morning teas, yoga, art therapy, weightlifting, […]
Alumni Support Creates New SJP Weight Room February 24, 2025 Alumni Support Makes Weight Room a Reality This semester we opened the Manka Fitness Center! The fitness center is located in the Saint Michael Hall gym. The project was made possible by Joram Manka ’97 and Maria Surma Manka, Joram’s sister Kayla Manka, Maria’s parents Jack and Mary Nona Surma, and support from several other […]
Senior Amanda Bolton Named National Merit Finalist February 24, 2025 Amanda Bolton ’25 Named National Merit Finalist Congratulations to Amanda Bolton ’25, who has been named a National Merit Finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Amanda is the daughter of Nicole and Aaron Bolton of Sartell. She is the sister of Matthew ’22 and Sarah ’25 Bolton. Amanda has attended Saint John’s Prep […]
SJP Musicians Honored at Winter conference February 22, 2025 MN Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Conference We had several students take part in various state honors groups over the weekend as a part of the annual MMEA (MN Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Conference in Minneapolis. Emmaline Bushman ’29, Ben Zahasky ’28, and Theo Reisinger ’29 participated in the MNSOTA 7-9th Grade Honors Orchestra MN String and […]
