The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 29, 2023 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!
This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of France! Our guests will enjoy French food, music and décor!
Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2022 event, Grand Tour raised over $275,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2023!
If you would like to be a part of the 2023 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.
You can ensure the success of Grand Tour of Nations by contributing to the silent or live auction. Take a look at our wishlist for donation ideas. If you aren’t sure what to donate, you could contribute money and our volunteers will create a basket in your name. You can drop items off at school or request that a volunteer picks it up. Have sports tickets, concert tickets or other experiences? Our volunteers would love to offer them in the live or silent auction! Contact Jill Pauly for further details.
Sponsors are such an integral part of Grand Tour of Nations. Your support directly impacts the educational experience of our students by providing scholarship and programming funding. We are excited to offer these sponsorship opportunities. For business owners, advertising through Grand Tour can really help get the word out to potential clients. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor!
Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize in 2023! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 29, 2023 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold. (Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win) You can purchase your raffle ticket today by calling 320-363-3316 or mail a check noting your desire to purchase a raffle ticket to:
Saint John’s Prep School Attn: Advancement Office 2280 Watertower Road Box 4000 Collegeville, MN 56321
You can also purchase a ticket online by using an electronic bank withdrawal using this link.
A Discovery Day at Saint John’s Prep is a great way for students in grades 6-12 to experience our co-ed school. You are invited to spend the day on campus with a current student and attend our innovative classes, meet our teachers, and be immersed in our community.
Coming to a Discovery Day is also a great way for parents to learn about Variable Tuition, our academic programs, go on a campus tour, learn about the Benedictine tradition, and more!
We look forward to meeting you!
Have questions? Call or email Amanda Henry at 320-363-3332 or ahenry001@sjprep.net
An Original Biographical Musical
Performances this weekend!
The Story
Based on true events, That’s Just the Way It Is a biographical musical written by Brandon Anderson, Theatre Director at Saint John’s Preparatory School, with music composed by SJP senior Kai Kang. The story follows one man’s journey of self-discovery as he searches for acceptance of his rare multi-system genetic disease, Tuberous Sclerosis.
The show is an invitation for audiences to observe the constraints of physical disabilities and through the magic of theatre look deeper into the consciousness of a person. By tearing down the walls of shame, humiliation, and indignity we witness the heartfelt touching tale of overcoming one of life’s most challenging obstacles.
This production will be staged at Saint John’s Prep in the Weber Center. Parking is available in front of the school.
Please join us for Alumni Weekend at Saint John’s Prep!
June 16-18, 2023
We are planning special events for alumni of all ages on campus June 16-18, 2023. We hope you will join us for this fun day of campus tours, great food and lots time to reminisce! Click here to see what’s on the weekend’s agenda.
To help our catering team and volunteers with planning our events, we are asking for RSVP’s by June 8.
NEW! On Saturday night, June 17 we’re hosting dinner and trivia at Brother Willie’s Pub in Sexton Commons. Please join us as Trish Cook ’91 leads us through a rowdy trivia game of knowledge and luck. There will be some very unique and very Prep prizes for the winners!
About Trish Cook ’91 Besides being an amazing member of the Prep Class of 1991, Trish is a well known comedian and trivia host in the Twin Cities. Expect lots of laughs and fun with Trish during her Trivia Night!
Accommodations On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Click here book a room on campus. There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles). Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability.
REGISTER FOR ALUMNI WEEKEND
Friday, June 16
Saint John’s Cemetery Tour 3:00pm Meet at the gates of the Saint John’s Cemetery
Class of 1973 50th Class Reunion Dinner (pre-registration required) 5:30pm Social 6:00-9:00pm BBQ Dinner Saint John’s Prep
Saturday, June 17
Coffee and Community 9:00am Weber Center
Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm) 9:00am Meet in the Weber Center
History Lesson with Peggy Landwehr Roske, SBHS ‘73 10:00am SJP Fish Bowl
BBQ Lunch (pre-registration required) 11:30am Weber Center
Class Pictures 12:30pm SJP Front Lawn
Beach Party 1:00pm Saint John’s Beach on Lake Sagatagan
Saint John’s Bible Tour 2:00pm HMML/Alquin Library
Alumni Dinner (pre-registration required) 5:30pm Social 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Trivia Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons
Sunday, June 18
Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey 10:30am Saint John’s Abbey Church
Brunch 11:30am Saint John’s University Refectory
Please join Saint John’s Prep alumni for a fun afternoon at CHS field to see the Saint Paul Saints take on the Louisville Bats. We’re securing a limited number of tickets for the game and we hope you will be a part of this fun afternoon of baseball! Your ticket will include admission to the game and lunch.
Burgers, Brews and Brats Before the game, John Sipe ’61 is hosting a fun cookout that includes burgers, brews and brats. He’s hosting a pregame social and bbq at his building and courtyard next door to CHS Stadium in downtown Saint Paul.
Prep at the Park Timeline of Events
Convocation Saint John’s Abbey Church 9:00am
Saint John’s Prep will launch our 167th school year on August 23, 2023. The year will begin with the annual convocation ceremony at 8:30am in the Saint John’s Abbey Church. The program includes a march of flags, blessings, words of wisdom and inspirational messages. Speakers will include Saint John’s Abbey Abbot and Saint John’s Prep Chancellor John Klassen, OSB ’67, Principal Dr. Christine Glomski, Head of School Jon McGee and Student Council President Patrick Duffy ’24. Parents, siblings and grandparents are welcome to attend this very special event!
More than 285 students from 15 countries, three states, and 25 different Minnesota communities will be on campus this fall. We’re currently enrolling students for the 2023-24 academic year, and our Saint John’s Prep Admission team members are available to connect with you via phone or Zoom to answer questions and offer you a tour of our Middle School, Upper School, residence halls, and our gorgeous campus.
The oldest secondary school in Minnesota, Saint John’s Prep is ranked as the top Catholic school in the state, in the top 25 Catholic schools in the country, and among the top 5% of all private schools in the United States. To learn more about our rankings visit Niche.com.
A Discovery Day at Saint John’s Prep is a great way for students in grades 5-11 to experience our co-ed school. You are invited to spend the day on campus with a current student and attend our innovative classes, meet our teachers, and be immersed in our community.
