News & Events

Learn the latest news about our current students and alumni!

Gifts for All God's Children
Gifts for All God's Children

St. John partners with many local organizations, such as the Gifts for All God’s Children program, The program helps to ensure that disadvantaged and at-risk children in local urban areas receive Christmas gifts, and that through these gifts, they experience the love of Christ, and those who donate experience the joy of giving. We are blessed to be able to serve others in the name of Jesus.

Sports Updates
Sports Updates

St. John offers several afterschool athletic opportunities, as part of the North Suburban Lutheran Athletic Association (NSLAA). Students compete to the best of the their ability, and most importantly, to God’s glory. Teams include co-ed Cross Country, co-ed Soccer, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Cheerleading, Girls Volleyball, and co-ed Track & Field. Most are available for 4th – 8th grades. The league also hosts a Football team and a Softball team.

May 20, 2023: The Track & Field Women’s B and Women’s A took 2nd place at Regionals, and Men’s A took 4th. 21 SJR students qualified to compete at the State Meet on June 3. Go Eagles!

Alumni News
Alumni News

Now in its 80th year of school ministry, St. John Lutheran School proudly has 2,664 Alumni to date, as well as many others who have attended.  Our graduates frequently share fond memories of their time at St. John and many are among our parent ranks as well!

 

2nd grade visits downtown Rochester
2nd grade visits downtown Rochester

2nd grade students recently enjoyed a walking field trip of downtown Rochester, Michigan, led by the Rochester Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The students, teachers and parents visited many well-known landmarks as well as learned many new things about the town’s history. The field trip was a great connection with the 2nd grade’s unit about the local community.

Showcase Night
Showcase Night

Students and parents enjoyed Showcase Night in May, with a K – 8 classroom Open House and Art Gallery, as well as vocal performances for K – 4 including Peter and the Wolf Skit and a Recorder performance of Hot Cross Buns.