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 […]
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 […]
Bechtold and Demars are 2025 Triple A Award Recipients January 14, 2025 Saint John’s Prep School Students Earn AAA Award Collegeville, MN: Seniors Sylvie Bechtold and Michael DeMars are the 2024-25 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high […]
Thanksgiving Food Drive Supports Families in Need November 26, 2024 Thanksgiving Food Drive Raises more than $1,800 for Families in Need This Thanksgiving Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are helping the community by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. Students in grades six through twelve collected $1,800 in cash donations and 900 food items! The annual food drive […]
SJP Swimmers Compete at state Swim Meet Izzy Westling ’26 Earns 3rd and 6th! November 18, 2024 The SJP swimmers and divers finished the season with an exciting appearance at the MSHSL State Class A Championships!
In Memoriam~Thomas M. Atkins ’68 November 13, 2024 Thomas M. Atkins ’68January 28, 1950 – November 8, 2024Saint John’s Preparatory Regent and Board Chair Thomas Michael Atkins, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 8, 2024. Tom is preceded in death by parents Bob and Betty Atkins, sister Nancy Doerfler, and in- laws Gordon and Bernie Spooner. He is survived by […]
