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.
Saint John’s Prep will welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus in August! The first day of school for Saint John’s Prep is August 20, 2025.
We’re currently enrolling students for the upcoming academic year, and our Admission staff 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. If a member of your family is interested in joining the Saint John’s Prep community, contact our admission team.
Click here for school supply lists and other important links for Prep families.
The academic year will begin with an opening convocation at the Saint John’s Abbey Church at 8:30am. Abbot Doug Mullin, along with Head of School Jon Mc Gee, and the entire Saint John’s Prep faculty, staff and student community will be in attendance for the ceremony. Principal Dr. Christine Glomski and Student Council President Vivian Fitch ’26 will be among the speakers at this inspirational launch to the new semester.
Parents, siblings, grandparents, and alumni are welcome to attend this very special event.
Join Saint John’s Prep alumni for a fun afternoon of community and baseball! This event will begin at the residence of John Sipe ‘61 and Eileen Myles and conclude at CHS field where the Saint Paul Saints are set to take on the Columbus Clippers.
Pregame Prep Social Before the game, John ’61 and Eileen are hosting a fun cookout at the courtyard in their building right next door to CHS Stadium in downtown Saint Paul. This pregame social will include free burgers, brews, and brats!
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Your ticket will include admission to the game and lunch provided at the pregame social. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event. Click here to purchase yours today!
Prep at the Park Timeline of Events
12:00pm
Prep Social and lunch at the home of John Sipe ’61 and Eileen Myles
1:40pm
Group walk to CHS Stadium (one block)
2:00pm
First pitch: Saint Paul Saints vs. Columbus Clippers
Celebrate the holidays with Saint John’s Prep! Our annual Holiday Happy Hour is a great place to reconnect with friends and teachers over the holidays. We’ve got your first round covered, so grab a friend and come raise a glass with us as we celebrate the holiday season. All attendees that RSVP for this event will be entered to win a bottle of St. John’s maple syrup. We hope to see you there!
RSVP here!
Looking for some great music for your holiday celebrations? Turn on a recording of the SJP “Light of the World” Christmas concert!
Congratulations to all of the musicians and singers who performed at the annual Christmas concert. The concert choir, concert band, jazz band, chamber choir, and orchestra presented their 2025 Christmas Spectacular “The Light of the World” on Monday, December 8 in the Great Hall.
Father (formerly Abbot) John Klassen ’67 served as our narrator. Sean Jacobson served as the band and jazz band director. Jeff Engholm directed the choirs and orchestra.
If you missed the concert, you can watch it using THIS LINK.
Home for the holidays? Come on down to The House to reconnect with your Prep community. This event is open to alumni (young and young at heart), guests, and teachers. Oh, and coffee is on us! Make sure you RSVP in advance for your chance to win a bottle of St. John’s maple syrup. We hope to see you there!
RSVP here
Experience what life at Saint John’s Prep is really like! Join us for our Upper School Visit Day on March 11. Get to know Prep students, sit in on classes, and meet our teachers.
You’ll learn why our outstanding academics helped Prep earn the title of the #1 Catholic School in Minnesota. Our students go on to amazing colleges—from top state schools to Ivy League universities—often with incredible scholarships!
The day starts at 8:30am with programs for both students and parents. Sessions include details about athletics and activities, affordability, and academics. Guidance and college counselors will also share information about the support they offer to our families. You will tour campus, enjoy lunch at the Refectory, and learn all about the Prep community.
By the end of your visit at 2:00pm, you’ll see the supportive environment that makes Prep so special. You’ll be excited to imagine yourself as a Johnnie!
Have questions? Call or email Amanda Henry at 320-363-3332 or ahenry001@sjprep.net
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 25, 2026 at the Park Event Center in Waite Park. 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!
The silent auction is now open! Bid online!
This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of Austria! Our guests will explore Austrian culture and enjoy Austrian food, music and décor!
Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2025 event, Grand Tour raised over $280,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2026!
If you would like to be a part of the 2026 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.
Monday, May 11 at 7:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theatre
Saint John’s Prep Music Department presents “Carmina Burana” on Monday, May 11 at 7:00pm in the Stephen B. Humphrey Theatre. This ambitious production is a collaboration between our upper school band, choirs, and orchestra. Director Jeff Engholm leads this can’t-miss event that brings the drama of the stage to life. Admission is free, so bring a friend!
The Middle School Spring Concert will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm in the Stephen B. Humphrey Auditorium at the Saint John’s University Music Building. The concert will feature the Saint John’s Prep middle school choir, band, and orchestra.
Admission is free. Parents, siblings, grandparents, alumni, and friends are welcome!
May 15, 2026 Events for Families: 9:45am-2:30pm
Parents, grandparents, and families are welcome to join us on May 15 for our A2E Scholarship Day! This is a day to showcase our students’ academic achievements. The day will be filled with presentations, performances, and exhibitions. Here is the schedule that families are asked to follow.
School begins for all students at 8:00am. Programming for families and friends begins at 9:45am. Stay for the day or drop in when it is convenient for you!
