Finding Stillness in a Noisy World: A Reflection for Lent February 18, 2026 Listen carefully to the master’s instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart. Rule of Benedict, Prologue noise. noISE. NOISE. The ceaseless clatter of our modern world often threatens to overwhelm us. The cacophony and rush of our daily lives, framed by shrieking news cycles and never-ending social media commentary and imagery, play around us like […]
SJP Seniors Earn AAA Award January 19, 2026 Lane McIntyre and Izzy Westling Earn Academics, Arts and Athletics Honors Seniors Lane McIntyre and Izzy Westling are the 2025-26 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 […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $2,045 for Anna Marie’s Alliance December 12, 2025 Saint John’s Prep middle school students are supporting families in need this Christmas by raising over $2,045 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. The students took part in a “white elephant” auction to raise the funds. This fun tradition has been a part of the Prep School middle school holiday experience for over 20 years! Each 7th […]
The Gifts That Bind Us: Family, Community, and Love November 24, 2025 The Thanksgiving message below is from Saint John’s Prep Head of School, Jon McGee. “Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned right to serve, to adore, and to fulfill. It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.”Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “I Asked for Wonder” Dear […]
Food Drive Raises more than $3,700 November 24, 2025 Thanksgiving Food Drive Raises more than $3,700 for Families in Need Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. The Thanksgiving food drive benefitting the Food Shelf was a huge success thanks to the efforts and generosity of […]
School is a place to learn, grow, and challenge ourselves! September 2, 2025 Saint John’s Prep launched the 2025-26 school year on August 20 with our annual opening convocation ceremony. As president of Student Council, Vivian Fitch ’26 gave an encouraging speech to students, faculty, staff, and parents in the Saint John’s Abbey Church. Good morning, everyone. Thank you Dr. Glomski, Mr. McGee, Abbot Douglas, Saint John’s Prep […]
Love can Prevail in the Face of Hatred August 28, 2025 The message below was shared by Head of School Jon McGee to our students and faculty during the all-school spiritual formation colloquium on August 28, 2025. We concluded the gathering with a prayer for the Annunciation Catholic School community. Yesterday was a day of profound tragedy and sadness, not just in Minneapolis but here and […]
First Day of school August 20, 2025 July 16, 2025 Saint John’s Prep will welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus in August! The first day of school is August 20, 2025. We’re currently enrolling students for the upcoming academic year, and our Admission staff members are available to answer questions and offer tours of our Middle School, Upper School, residence halls, and our […]
Be Who You Ought to Be: Commencement Address from Liam Spychala ’25 June 26, 2025 Below is the commencement address from Liam Spychala, who was selected by his fellow members of the SJP Class of 2025 to give the commencement address on May 23. Liam is the son of Casey and Jason Spychala of Albany, and the older brother of Lincoln ’27 and Lola ’29. Liam will attend Concordia College […]
Colleges and Universities for the Saint John’s Prep Class of 2025 June 24, 2025 Saint John’s Prep is proud to present the impressive list of colleges and universities that our outstanding Class of 2025 will attend in the fall of 2025. This comprehensive list showcases the diverse range of academic interests and ambitions within our graduating class, reflecting their hard work, dedication, and the strong foundation they’ve built during […]
