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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.
July 10-14, 2024 Register For Building Session
Join us for an unforgettable experience this summer as we come together to build an outdoor classroom amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Saint John’s Prep campus. Led by the Avon Hills Folk School, who will provide their expertise in traditional timber-frame construction, these two five-day course sessions offer a hands-on opportunity to learn the skills of traditional timber framing while contributing to our commitment to environmental education.
Participants will experience the artistry and technique of timber framing, using those skills to construct a 24-foot by 36-foot classroom-in-the-woods. Guided by expert artisans, you will learn the intricacies of layout, joinery, and assembly, as well as the principles of sustainable construction practices.
Scheduled over two five-day sessions, June 5 to June 9 and July 10 to July 14, 2024, participants will work collaboratively to bring the outdoor classroom to life. From constructing the timber frames to installing roof rafters, every aspect of the process will provide a hands-on learning opportunity, fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship.
Both sessions are open to students, parents, faculty/staff, and alumni and friends of Saint John’s Prep. They require no prior experience with building or timber framing. Whether you are a novice eager to learn new skills or a seasoned builder looking to deepen your knowledge, this program welcomes participants of all backgrounds and abilities.
Spaces are limited to 10 participants per five-day session. Registration is now open, with a cost of $400 for adults and a discounted $200 price for students per five-day session. Students must enter the code SJPSTUDENTS to receive the discount price. We will provide lunch daily, along with a communal meal on one evening of each session.
Upon the completion of the outdoor classroom, all course participants will be invited to a special “Raising and Dedication” party to celebrate our collective achievement. This festive event will honor the dedication and hard work of all those involved in bringing the outdoor classroom to life, a fitting culmination to our shared journey of craftsmanship and collaboration.
Join us as we begin this unique project to create a lasting legacy for Saint John’s Prep and showcase our commitment to environmental stewardship. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Reserve your spot today and be part of something truly special!
Join Saint John’s Prep alumni for a fun afternoon of BBQ 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 & BBQ 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 and BBQ will include burgers, brews, and brats!
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We hope you will join us for this fun afternoon of BBQ and baseball! 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 BBQ 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
The Last Five Years SoLD OUT FOR AUGUST 16 August 16-18, 2024 7:00pm and 2:00pm Gnarly Bard Theater
Saint John’s Prep Theatre Department is proud to present “The Last Five Years” this August 16-18 at the Gnarly Bard Theater in downtown St. Cloud.
The August 16 performance is SOLD OUT. Limited seats remain for the August 17 performance. There are lots of seats available for the August 18 matinee.
This show is “An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically.”
As a part of the new A2E curriculum, students interested in a Performing Arts Distinction are allowed to work on a “Capstone Project.” Elizabeth St. Hilaire ’25 and Isaac Miller ’26 pitched this project to SJP Theatre Director Brandon Anderson and have been actively working on it throughout the summer! Other production staff include Will St. Hilaire ’23 and Dr. Carolyn Finley.
Showtimes are 7:00 p.m. on August 16 & 17 and 2:00 p.m. on August 18.
Tickets are $11.50 and available online.
The Last Five Years SOLD OUT August 16-18, 2024 7:00pm and 2:00pm Gnarly Bard Theater
Tonight’s performance is sold out! There are still tickets available for tomorrow’s matinee.
Tickets are still available for the 2:00 p.m. matinee on August 18.
The Last Five Years August 16-18, 2024 7:00pm and 2:00pm Gnarly Bard Theater
Proven Guilty October 25-27 & October 31-November 3 Saint John’s Prep Weber Center
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.
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 the dinners are no longer for sale.
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.
Proven Guilty October 25-27 & October 31-November 3 Saint John’s Prep Weber Center Show Tickets
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.
Proven Guilty October 25-27 & October 31-November 3 Saint John’s Prep Weber Center Show Tickets Dinner and Show Tickets
More Details about Dinner and a Show Menu Catered by Jule’s Bistro:
Ticket Pricing for Dinner and a Show
Dinner + Show tickets are only available until October 16th, 2024.
