St. John's School... a value investment for the next generation. Education and teaching that is grounded in Christianity. Teaching guided by morals, ethics, and values with clear definitions of right, wrong, good and evil. Education with high standards and expectations. Protection from the social engineering taking place in the public education system today. - Paul Bell
Holy scripture says, 3 John 1:4 'No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth.' As my children became school age it was important to me that they be shrouded in truth. A good education can come in many forms, but to attend school where the Catholic faith is lived out every day is priceless. St. John's is just that from the receptionist, teachers, and volunteers to the priest celebrating Mass on Fridays. I thank God we found a home in St. John's where the truth still matters and is taught proudly and without apology.- James Eldridge
We send our 3 children to St. John's because we love the values they learn all while achieving a high standard of academics. The whole staff and faculty really care about each and every student. All the families truly care about and support the school. My family personally has been a part of this school for many generations. We keep coming back because we want more for our children and them to be "good" people who can offer more to the world. - Peggy and Matt Sena
It is important for God to be a part of every aspect in our children's lives. We love St. John's school staff! -Flores Family
I graduated in 1981 along with my mom and brothers. I am still best friends with 2 people. I went 8 years at St. John's. I love the values it taught me. I want my son to have the same experience I had. -Mike Majercik, 1981
I send my children to St. John's because I want them to receive an education that prepares them for life rather than an education that just prepares them for work. By teaching on moral values, kindness and lessons in faith, I know my children will be ready to live a full and happy life. Primary education is the foundation upon which the rest of their lives will be built on. I am so thankful for the strong and stable foundation St. John's is providing. -Laura King
Without accountability, there is no justice. This is a lesson every parent should teach their children and there is no place to start than with a Catholic education. The accountable child knows right from wrong, understands the value of compassion and sacrifice, and seeks to become a part of the remedy for a world full of ills. I encourage all parents to stop simply asking what's wrong with these kids today, and consider bringing out what is right by investing in a Catholic education like our family has at St. John the Baptist. -Edward Varga, P.E.
We are not Catholic but we believe we are very blessed to have St. John the Baptist school of Johnsburg in our lives and in the life of our daughter. It is not only Christian-friendly school but it is the school that capable of teaching excellent academics. We love that God and Words of Our God are present in the walls of the school for our daughter on daily basis. We send our daughter to St. John the Baptist school knowing that she will be safe, supported and taught by people whose holy teaching, conduct, faith, patients, love, and steadfastness are an icon for her all day long.- Virt Family
I am thankful for the education I received at St. Johns. Now that I am in college I feel I have been well prepared and I attribute that to the great educational basics from St. Johns. - Natalie W., 2008
There are too many favorite memories to count, at least for me: from hot lunch days to field day to Halloween fun night. I loved every part of my childhood there. I think one of my favorite memories, though, was when my seventh grade class partook in the talent show. We performed an American Idol skit. To be honest, I loved all of the talent shows. It’s actually really hard for me to sum up my experience because so much of it went into making me who I am today. I know I would not be the person I am if it were not for St. John’s schooling. - Karley Rouse, 2006
Not many people can say that they have received a Catholic education. But for those who have, they know that it's an education that far exceeds any other. Catholic education for me has helped me become the person I am today. Catholic education has helped me to stand up for my beliefs and my values, and to see what being a faith-filled person really means. Just saying I received a Catholic education doesn't make me any better than anyone else, or give me a free pass to heaven, but what it has given me is a better understanding of how much one person can change for the better after receiving an education founded around Christ.- Bridget Hoffman, 2003
Meaning of Catholic Education: For me this is a very broad issue. Education itself is a life-long process.It begins in the home with the parents being the primary teachers, perhaps by word but mostly by example. When a child enters the stage of social development in a “school” setting, a Christian way of life needs to take root. However, it takes a community to raise and educate a child. The community embraces both the Church and society at large. The parents have a choice - - Catholic school or public school - - but they never relinquish their role as primary teachers. The Catholic school aims to create a climate for learning in both the religious and secular studies based on a Christian way of life. It needs to be an integrated process.The religious education programs are often conducted after the public school day or on weekends for likely an hour or so per week. This program requires highly gifted teachers to create a Christian climate for learning. In both cases the Church community needs to be supportive for the development of the students. This means that the pastor, principal, staff, parents and the total Church community (parish) are essential to the successful process of Catholic education. Finally, the purpose of all Catholic education is to provide the leaders of the future for both the Church and society. - Rev. Msgr. Everett J. Hiller, 1937
One of many favorite memories at St. John’s as a student was hot lunch days! Hot lunch was once a month and we enjoyed hot dogs or barbeque sandwiches & potato chips. I also loved ice cream days. Once a week we lined up outside of the teacher’s lounge and could buy ice cream. It was a time to interact with students in other grades and we learned about the value of money and responsibility because we had to bring the money ourselves to school. Grandparent’s day was always a memorable day each year. Our grandparents would come to school and spend time in our classrooms and we were so proud to share our work with them. I do remember a year that my Grandma came and she had five grandchildren at St. John’s. My grandmother passed away in 1995. We have photos of that Grandparents day and the smile on her face is something I will cherish forever. - Jeni (Huemann) Hopp, 1985