The Panther Post

As we prepare for a new school year, we’d love your help connecting with families who may be looking for a school community.

If you know a friend, neighbor, coworker, teammate, or family member who might be interested in St. John's, please encourage them to reach out. This may be especially helpful for families who have moved over the summer—hello, new neighbors!—or for those looking to make a last-minute change in their school plans. We still have a limited number of openings in select grades for the upcoming school year.

As a thank you, current ELC–8th Grade families may receive a $750 Family + Friends Tuition Credit for each new family they refer who enrolls for the 2026–27 school year. Credits may be applied to tuition or donated to our Tuition Assistance Program.

If you know someone who might be interested, please encourage them to:

• Learn more about of St. John's
• Schedule a personal tour
• Contact our Admissions Director, Molly Hanson email or call 303-733-3778

Thank you for being such wonderful ambassadors for St. John's. We are grateful for your support and look forward to another great year together!

Attention 6th–8th grade families! Please take a moment to review the message from Miss H regarding Physical Education uniforms.

P.E. uniforms are required for all middle school students (grades 6–8). If your student is returning to St. John's, please be sure to review the Dress Code Amendment for updated P.E. uniform guidelines and requirements before the start of the school year.

Thank you for helping your student come to school prepared and ready for a great year!

We're excited to continue offering LunchLink this school year, providing families with a convenient way to order delicious lunches for their students while supporting our school community.

When families participate in LunchLink, it helps make the program successful and sustainable for St. John's. Strong participation allows us to continue offering a variety of lunch options throughout the year, with new, fun and delicious restaurant partners, making busy weekdays a little easier for everyone.

If you haven't created your LunchLink account or placed your first order yet, now is the perfect time! Ordering is simple, and lunches can be scheduled in advance, helping take one more thing off your daily to do list. Ordering is open now, so schedule lunches for the start of school.

Thank you for supporting this program and for partnering with us to make it a success. We appreciate your participation and look forward to serving your students through LunchLink all year long!

Click LunchLink here to create an account or login to order now. Visit the School Resource section of our Panther Post Newsletter all year long for LunchLink access.

We’re excited to welcome you back for the 2026–2027 school year at St. John’s!

Mark your calendar for our Open House on Monday, August 10th from 3:00–6:00 PM. It’s a great chance to:

• Meet your child’s teacher(s)

• Receive locker assignments

• Drop off school supplies

• Enjoy a cool treat from Kona Ice, on campus the whole time!

Kindergarten 101:

You're invited to meet the teachers in your child's room and get all information about a successful year in Kindergarten. Monday, August 10th from 5:00-6:00 PM

School Supplies

You can find your child’s grade-level supply list here

ESV Bibles: 3-8 grade

Each student will need an ESV Bible for our Bible curriculum. If you don’t already have one, they’re available for purchase in the School Office, see Cara Benton. If your student has the ESV version already, you’re all set!

Allergies

If your child has allergies or requires medication during the school day, please be sure to have a current medical form completed and signed by your child’s healthcare provider. Forms can be dropped off at the school office or emailed to us directly. Please reach out to Cara Benton with any questions.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Wednesday, August 12: First day of school!

We are excited to welcome all St. John's families to our Annual Parent Night on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. This was previously scheduled for August 26.

This evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community as we prepare for the new school year. We will share important information for the year ahead, highlight insights and improvements made in response to last year's parent survey, and discuss the vision for St. John's School and the direction we are heading as we continue to grow and strengthen our mission to Grow, Excel, Thrive.

Whether you are new to St. John's or a returning family, Parent Night is an important opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and partner with us in making this a successful school year for every student.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our 8th grade class is excited to once again offer delicious, farm-fresh Palisade peaches as a fundraiser to help offset the cost of their educational trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Every purchase directly supports our students, with 100% of the proceeds going toward the trip.

Peach Pricing:

• Full Case: $50
• Half Case: $30

Pre-sales are open now! We encourage you to reserve your peaches early, as they are always in high demand and often sell out quickly.

Thank you for supporting our 8th graders and helping make this memorable educational experience possible. Reserve your box today before they're gone!

We are excited to announce that the PTO is now Panther Parents!

Panther Parents are a a parent community focused on supporting our students, teachers, and school through connection and involvement. We would love for you to take part of it!

Please fill out the interest form to join our email list and stay informed about upcoming meetings and volunteer opportunities.

Welcome to the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Feel free to invite grandparents, uncles and other special men.

The purpose of Watch D.O.G.S. at St John's School is:

-To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.

-To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and increase student welfare.

-To help fathers get an inside peek at our school and their child's education.

Example of half-day or daily duties:

7:30 Welcoming students at the front entrance

8:15 Perimeter check

8:30 Reading to a class

8:45 Small group support

9:45 Recess

10:15 Math

11:00 Teacher Support

11:30 Lunch with your child/ren [finish the day]

Sign Up to be one of our WatchDOGS . Dates for the whole 2026-27 school year are available. Pick dates and times best for you!

If you have little ones (Birth-2nd grade) and are looking for some other moms to connect with, join us in the Community Room. Every other Tuesday 6-7:30pm

Dinner and childcare provided. Let us know you are coming by clicking the link. MomCo:

Our 2026-27 K8 School Calendar

August

10: School Supply Drop Off & Meet Your Teacher | 3pm-6pm

10: Kinder 101, hosted by Mrs. Koester and Mrs. Brake | 5pm-6pm

12: First Day of School | 8:15am

18: Pizza Day

23: St. John's Summer Picnic

26: Annual Parent's Evening, ELC-8th grade |

28: MAP Testing

September

1: Pizza Day

1-4: MAP Testing

7: Labor Day, School Closed

15: Pizza Day

18: Big Breakfast

25: FUN RUN & Half Day

An easy way to support St. John’s School is through your grocery shopping! We’ve partnered with King Soopers in the Community Rewards Program. Simply create an account at www.kingsoopers.com by either using your loyalty card or alternate ID. Once you have logged in, select My Account and then Community Partners. Search for St. John's Lutheran School or select organization number HM299.

Each purchase made, King Soopers donates to St. John’s. All proceeds go to the Teacher Wish

"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS

August

2: First Sunday Food donation

6: MomCo

23: St. John's Summer Picnic 11:15am

RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS: Follow Here

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of St. John’s School. Their partnership strengthens our mission and helps us see our Graduate Promise—Grow in Faith, Excel in Education, Thrive in Community—come to life in the lives of more than 300 children each year.

When it fits your family’s needs, we hope you’ll consider supporting the sponsors who pour into our school community and into your children.

Please click on a sponsor for more information.

Editions dating back to October 25, 2024, can be found here.