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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.
Proven Guilty October 25-27 & October 31-November 3 Saint John’s Prep Weber Center Show Tickets
Please join us for a delightful evening of mystery! Proven Guilty is an original murder mystery play written by Annika Dauer ’25. It will debut in on the Weber Center stage at Saint John’s Preparatory School October 25-27 and October 31-November 3, 2024. Two separate casts will bring this entertaining and inventive show to life! Click here to see the cast list.
Show Summary On All Hallow’s Eve of 1995, a dinner party is held at the Upstate New York manor of Dr. Julian Fox: the enigmatic millionaire and owner of the Sunrise Sentinel, known for its dedication to exposing corruption amidst the high ranking members of government. By the end of the night, the media mogul would be dead, and not a soul alive can tell what really happened. Now, it’s up to Detective Inspector Ethel Carter and her dedicated team of officers to sort out the truth locked within the twisting halls of memory. The catch? All of the suspects are firmly convinced that they themselves are to blame. Join us for an evening of mystery, comedy, and unreliable narrators in this subverted take on the classic Whodunnit genre.
Dinner and a Show October 25 and November 1 Saint John’s Prep is hosting two dinner theater productions of this exciting show! At 6:00pm on October 25 and November 1 theatre goers will have the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal before the show catered by Jules Bistro. Guests will be able to interact with the actors and see the stage before the show. Tickets for dinner are $60 a person. Tickets and menu are available online.
Theater goes are also welcome to just attend the show, and not opt in for dinner on October 25, November 1.
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.
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
December 9, 2024 Great Hall 7:00pm
Save the date for our Upper School Christmas Concert in the Great Hall in the Quad of the SJU campus. The show will feature performances from our upper school band, orchestra, jazz band, concert choir and chamber choir. Prep students will fill the Great Hall with an inspirational and uplifting music. This yeat the theme is “The Bells of Christmas.” Saint John’s Abbey Retired Abbot John Klassen ’67 will once again guide us through readings and poems celebrating the season. Expect lots of fun and lots of Christmas carols!
Alumni Holiday Happy Hour Thursday, December 12, 2024 Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis 5-8:00pm
Save the Date! We’re celebrating Christmas and our winter holidays in the Twin Cities! Join us for a festive holiday happy hour on December 12. This festive gathering will be at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis!
If you would like to be a part of the planning process for this fun, casual event please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson Larson ’19.
More details will be shared very soon. In the meantime, make a list and check it twice of your alumni friends you’d like to invite to this Christmas party in the Twin Cities!
Utepils’ address is 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405
December 13, 2024 7:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Order Tickets
Saint John’s Prep Theatre presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” This opera tells the story of Amahl, a young disabled boy with a vivid imagination, whose life changes when three kings—on a journey to honor a wondrous child—seek shelter at his home. Amahl’s mother is skeptical and desperate over their poverty, but she is moved by the king’s generosity. When she attempts to take their gold to care for her son, the kings forgive her, recognizing her hardship. Inspired, Amahl selflessly offers his crutch as a gift for the child, leading to a miraculous healing. The story beautifully illustrates themes of faith, compassion, and the transformative power of giving.
This story will be told with 23 stunning puppets. These are life-size puppets and each need several performers to bring to life! These puppets were commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II and created by the Little Angel Puppet Theatre of London, England. Since they arrived in Minnesota after their restoration in 2008, the Amahl Puppets have been back on stage for a dozen performances across Minnesota.
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a one-act opera commissioned by NBC Television originally broadcast live on December 24th, 1951. Written by Gian Carlo Menotti and performed in English, the libretto tells the simple yet powerful story of the Three Magi who stop for a night on their journey to Bethlehem.
December 14, 2024 7:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Order Tickets
December 15, 2024 2:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Order Tickets
Welcome home to Saint John’s Prep! We’re hosting a casual party for our young alumni at Saint John’s Prep. Alumni are welcome to come home to Prep for an afternoon of tours, treats, cocoa, and games. We’re also inviting teachers, so you’ll have the chance to catch up with some familiar faces!
If you would like to assist in the planning effort please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson ’19.
